BE@RBRICK Nujabes "Metaphorical Music" (1000%)

Nujabes – real name Jun Seba – is one of Japan's most influential music producers, and with his unmistakable fusion of jazz samples, gentle hip-hop beats, and atmospheric soundscapes, he co-founded an entire genre. His debut album "Metaphorical Music," released in 2003, is still considered a milestone in jazz hop and inspires a continuously growing fan base worldwide. After his tragic death in 2010, his musical legacy has only become more significant. The BE@RBRICK Nujabes "Metaphorical Music" (1000%) now transfers the legendary album cover onto the iconic Bearbrick silhouette, impressively connecting two cult phenomena of Japanese pop culture.

The design reproduces the original artwork of the album cover, created by Akira Arai, with fascinating fidelity. Flowing, organic shapes in rich green, emerald, rust-red, orange, and brown tones merge into each other, creating an almost dreamlike imagery that perfectly matches Nujabes' meditative sound world. The watercolor-like aesthetic looks like a living painting that extends across the entire body of the Bearbrick. Pure white sections break up the color areas and create deliberate pauses – just as Nujabes himself used silence as a design element in his music. The colors seem to flow into each other and drip, giving the design a dynamic, almost fluid quality reminiscent of bleeding watercolors.

With an impressive height of approx. 70 cm, this 1000% Bearbrick unfolds the full visual impact of the album artwork. Every detail of the intricate color landscape is shown to its best advantage in this format, from the subtle color gradients to the expressive brush textures. The collaboration was realized through du-al.io, the label that maintains Nujabes' artistic legacy. For collectors who appreciate both Bearbrick culture and the world of Japanese Jazz Hop, this model represents an exceptionally coveted collector's item that unites two cultural icons of Japan.

Whether as an impressive centerpiece of your Bearbrick collection, a tribute to one of the most significant music producers of our time, or an artistic decorative object – this Bearbrick is far more than a figure. It is a tangible piece of music history and a worthy monument to Nujabes' timeless work. Secure this rare collector's item now before it sells out.

• Manufacturer: Medicom Toy
• Release: May 2023
• Height: 70 cm (1000%)
• Weight (incl. packaging): 6,20 kg
• Special features: Matte finish
• Color/Pattern: Green Orange Red Multicolored
• Item number (EAN): 4530956609669
• Part Number (MPN): MEDB@000Njbs_mm1000
• Hologram ID: A18660734
• New in original box
• with Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) from Zaiser Art GbR

Authenticity hologram iHolographic security feature on the packaging with visual effects and sequential production number.

Hidden Tag (scan authentication) iEncoded security feature on the sole and packaging, scannable with the "Hidden Tag" app for proof of authenticity.

NFC tag (du-al.io) iNFC chip in the sole, readable with smartphone for digital warranty card and collection archive.

Certificate of authenticity from Zaiser Art gallery iIndividual certificate of authenticity for all Bearbricks 200% and above with authenticity guarantee from the art gallery.

(see also our authenticity information)

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This product is an officially licensed collectible by Medicom Toy.

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