BE@RBRICK Series 17 SF "Gurren Lagann" [Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann] (100%) – SECRET

Few anime of the 2000s embody unbridled fighting spirit as uncompromisingly as Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann. Produced by Studio Gainax and directed by Hiroyuki Imaishi, the mecha series tells of the breakout from cramped underground villages all the way up into the vastness of space, and with its exuberant pathos it has shaped a worldwide fanbase. In 2008, Medicom Toy dedicated an appearance in the SF category of Series 17 to the cult anime, and this model is the sought-after Secret edition that was hidden as a Chase figure in the series' blind boxes.

The design thrives on a powerful contrast: the entire body gleams in glossy, flawless white, from which only a few deliberately placed accents stand out. The small nose and both hands shine in rich, glossy red, giving the Bearbrick a cheeky, almost combative expression. The eye-catcher is the Dai-Gurren Brigade emblem on the chest: a skull wrapped in blazing flames, wearing the distinctive pointed sunglasses that fans instantly associate with Kamina. Subtle gradients from bright red to deep burgundy, framed by black outlines, make the fire seem to lick across the white torso.

The model comes as a single in the classic 100% format, standing around 7 cm tall. As usual, the head, arms and legs are movable, so you can give your Bearbrick a pose of its own. As a Secret figure from Series 17, this edition holds a special position: it could not be bought specifically, but could only be obtained with luck when opening a blind box, which makes it one of the most exciting finds for completists of the series.

For anime lovers, mecha fans and collectors of early Bearbrick series, this figure is a real enrichment. On a shelf, on your desk or next to your anime collection, it makes a confident statement with its bright white-and-red contrast, and as a gift for fans of the series it hits right at the heart.