{"product_id":"bearbrick-series-4-artist-kaws-100","title":"BE@RBRICK Series 4 Artist \"KAWS\" (100%)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Bearbrick from Series 4, released in August 2002, marks a historic moment in designer toy history: the first collaboration between Medicom Toy and KAWS, one of the most influential street artists of his generation. Brian Donnelly, born in New Jersey in 1974, created an iconic figure with his Companion character, reinterpreting Mickey Mouse with subversive symbolism. The design of this Bearbrick features the signature light blue body in graduated gray tones, with the most distinctive feature of the KAWS universe: the crossed XX eyes that appear in place of pupils. The stitched mouth gives the figure a melancholic, almost vulnerable appearance—a far cry from the joyful lightheartedness of classic cartoon characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eKAWS developed his Companion back in 1999 in collaboration with the Japanese streetwear brand Bounty Hunter as a limited-edition vinyl toy with a run of just 500 pieces. The figure sold out immediately and became a recurring motif throughout his work—from graffiti and paintings to monumental sculptures. The XX eyes became his trademark, symbolizing emotional vulnerability, alienation, and the darker side behind the glossy surface of pop culture. KAWS began his career in the 1990s as a graffiti artist in New York, painting over advertising posters with his motifs, before becoming a celebrated artist whose works now sell for millions at auction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eWith an admixture rate of just 1.04%, this KAWS Bearbrick is the rarest model in the entire Series 4—even rarer than the second artist Bearbrick by Mitsuta Inoue at 4.16%. This extreme rarity makes it a holy grail for collectors. For you, this means not only an exceptionally rare collectible, but also a piece of street art history that bridges the gap between Japanese designer toy culture and New York graffiti art—a timeless investment in cultural relevance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Medicom Toy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51905810465034,"sku":"B@S0409","price":799.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/3133\/1850\/files\/bearbrick-series-4-artist-kaws-100-herstellerbild.webp?v=1759843977","url":"https:\/\/www.mybearbrick.de\/en\/products\/bearbrick-series-4-artist-kaws-100","provider":"MyBearBrick","version":"1.0","type":"link"}