BE@RBRICK SpongeBob Gold Chrome Version (100%+400%)

On May 1, 1999, a yellow, optimistic sponge entered the television stage, destined to change the animation landscape forever. SpongeBob SquarePants, created by marine biologist and animator Stephen Hillenburg, began as an unconventional idea—an animated series about an adult sponge living in a pineapple under the sea and working as a fried chef—and became Nickelodeon's most successful show of all time. Over 25 years, 4 Emmy Awards, 6 Annie Awards, and 22 Kids' Choice Awards later, SpongeBob has become a cultural phenomenon, shaping generations of Millennials and Gen Z and serving as the source of countless internet memes.

What makes SpongeBob so timeless? It's his unwavering positivity in an often cynical world. While late 90s cartoons relied on sarcastic humor, Hillenburg dared to do the opposite: He created a protagonist whose boundless enthusiasm, childlike innocence, and unconditional optimism became his trademark. SpongeBob's iconic exclamation—enthusiastically repeated at the start of every workday—perfectly embodies what millions love about him: his indomitable zest for life, his passion for his job, and his ability to find pure joy even in the most mundane moments.

The world of Bikini Bottom, inspired by Hillenburg's 1980s educational comic "The Intertidal Zone," is a surreal underwater town where logic and absurdity go hand in hand: campfires burn underwater, fish go swimming, and a sponge flips burgers in a fast-food restaurant. But behind the wacky facade lie universal themes—friendship, perseverance, the love of the simple life—that have made SpongeBob a timeless parable about positivity.

This BE@RBRICK in Gold Chrome version elevates the iconic character with a luxurious shine. The radiant gold chrome finish on the arms and legs gives SpongeBob a premium aesthetic, while his face and body retain his classic look: the large blue eyes with long lashes, the signature gap-toothed smile, the porous yellow texture with brown spots, the white shirt with a red tie, and the brown pants. The mirrored gold limbs create a captivating contrast between cartoonish playfulness and sophisticated refinement – ​​a tribute to 25 years of enduring popularity.

As a 100% & 400% set, this Gold Chrome version embodies the triumph of optimism: SpongeBob, the simple sponge from Bikini Bottom, transformed into a shining collector's item – a symbol that unbridled joy and positivity are worth their weight in gold, even in the digital age.

• Manufacturer: Medicom Toy
• Release: January 2020
• Height: 28 cm (400%) and 7 cm (100%)
• Weight (incl. packaging): 600 g
• Special features: Chrome elements
• Hologram ID(s): A7320608
• New in original packaging
• with certificate of authenticity from Zaiser Art GbR

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