{"product_id":"bearbrick-series-36-artist-coiss-the-carp-monster-100","title":"BE@RBRICK Series 36 Artist \"Coiss the Carp Monster\" (100%)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn May 2018, a new character caused a sensation in the Japanese designer toy scene: Coiss, \"The Carp Monster,\" created by the artist duo Ishikawa Akihiro and Noriya Takeyama. What began as a sofubi figure (Japanese soft vinyl toy) quickly became a social media phenomenon, captivating collectors worldwide. Coiss is more than just a cute carp monster—the character embodies contemporary Japanese designer toy culture, blending traditional motifs like koi carp with modern kawaii design. The name \"Coiss\" is likely a play on words combining \"koi\" (Japanese for carp) and a playful onomatopoeia, emphasizing the character's adorable aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eCoiss's original Sofubi figures are produced in small batches by Japanese workshops—a tradition that makes Sofubi handcrafted works of art rather than mass-produced items. The figures depict a cheerful carp with a transparent belly, revealing roe (fish eggs)—a humorous detail that blends biological reality with character design. When Medicom Toy included Coiss in its Vinyl Artist Gacha series in 2018 and created a Bearbrick for Series 36, the character gained even wider international exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis Bearbrick from the Artist category perfectly captures Coiss's distinctive design: the turquoise body shines in a friendly, aquatic hue, while the grey ears provide a subtle contrast. The white face with its characteristically asymmetrical eyes—one larger than the other—gives Coiss his unmistakably playful expression. The red mouth, with its simple, curved line, radiates perpetual contentment. The highlight is the white belly with its stylized bowl full of red roe balls—a depiction that is both cute and biologically inspired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe Sofubi movement, to which Coiss belongs, represents a renaissance of handcrafted toy production in Japan. While mass-produced toys dominate store shelves, artists like Akihiro Ishikawa focus on limited editions, handcrafted pieces, and unique color variations. This philosophy makes each figure a small work of art. Coiss embodies a particularly accessible approach: While some Sofubi characters appear dark, psychedelic, or kaiju-like and menacing, Coiss embraces pure, innocent cuteness—a carp monster that doesn't frighten anyone but brings a smile to their face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e For collectors, this Bearbrick is a bridge between two worlds: the established Bearbrick tradition of Medicom Toy and the dynamic, handcrafted Sofubi scene. A 7 cm tall statement piece for all those who appreciate contemporary Japanese designer toy culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Medicom Toy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52316756967690,"sku":"B@S3611","price":69.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/3133\/1850\/files\/bearbrick-series-36-artist-coiss-the-carp-monster-100-herstellerbild.webp?v=1774722585","url":"https:\/\/www.mybearbrick.de\/en\/products\/bearbrick-series-36-artist-coiss-the-carp-monster-100","provider":"MyBearBrick","version":"1.0","type":"link"}