{"product_id":"bearbrick-series-11-horror-pop-up-pirate-100","title":"BE@RBRICK Series 11 Horror \"Pop-Up Pirate\" (100%)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Horror Bearbrick from Series 11 celebrates one of the most iconic Japanese gaming classics of all time and proves that Medicom Toy has a keen sense for the intersection of nostalgia, pop culture, and designer toy aesthetics. Pop-Up Pirate, known in Japan as Kurohige Kiki Ippatsu since 1975, has captivated generations of children worldwide with its simple yet ingenious gameplay: A pirate is placed inside a barrel, and players take turns thrusting swords into slots until the pirate suddenly pops out, surprising the unsuspecting player. Over 20 million copies of this Tomy classic have been sold, making the nervous anticipation of the explosive pop-up moment a universal childhood experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe placement in the horror category is a tongue-in-cheek interpretation of the shock element that makes Pop-Up Pirate so entertaining. While the horror category is usually reserved for classic horror movie icons, this Bearbrick shows that the sudden jump scare of a pirate leaping out of the box is its own form of playful horror. The design perfectly translates the characteristic look of the original toy into the Bearbrick format: the flesh-colored skin, black eye patch, classic blue-and-white striped shirt, and brown trousers create that unmistakable pirate aesthetic that has defined children's bedrooms worldwide for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eSeries 11 was released in December 2005, exactly 30 years after the birth of Pop-Up Pirate, and this Bearbrick celebrates the anniversary of a toy that achieved success in 47 countries through its lack of language and universal appeal. The striped sailor shirt, cartoonish face paint, and robust color scheme make this Bearbrick a visually appealing piece that evokes nostalgic memories of nervous game sessions where everyone feared being the unfortunate one who freed the pirate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e For collectors, this Bearbrick combines Japanese toy culture with the designer toy movement, demonstrating how Medicom Toy integrates cultural icons from diverse fields into its universe. A charming piece of childhood nostalgia in a timeless 100% format.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Medicom Toy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52302944141578,"sku":"B@S1105","price":34.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/3133\/1850\/files\/bearbrick-series-11-horror-pop-up-pirate-100-herstellerbild.webp?v=1766438808","url":"https:\/\/www.mybearbrick.de\/en\/products\/bearbrick-series-11-horror-pop-up-pirate-100","provider":"MyBearBrick","version":"1.0","type":"link"}