Brian Donnelly—better known as KAWS, the street artist made famous by his small vinyl sculptures—has collaborated with the viral toy brand BE@RBRICK to produce some of the most collectible versions of the teddy bear-like figurine. KAWS was an early artistic partner for the brand, and released his first BE@RBRICK in 2002, just one year after the toy company Medicom introduced the character to the public. KAWS’s B@ARBRICK showcased the artist’s signature figure, the “Companion,” with rounded teddy ears and Xs in place of eyes. In the world of BE@RBRICK toys, sizes are listed as percentages, ranging from 50% to 1,000%, with the standard size of 100% measuring 70 millimeters high. Today, KAWS’s most sought-after BE@RBRICKs include the vibrant blue Chomper (2003), the karimoku wood BBWT (2005), the colorful Dissected Companion (2008–2010), and the brightly patterned BBWW Tour (2012).

KAWS Bearbrick Dissected Companion 400%, 2010:

Color: Gray Dissected.
Medium: Vinyl Figurine.
Dimensions: 11⅜ x x 5⅛ by 4 inches.
Condition: Figurine is new/excellent housed in its original packaging.
Box shows some very minor shelf-wear; otherwise very good.
Stamped on the underside of the feet.
From an edition of approximately 1000.
Produced by Medicom Toy and OriginalFake, Tokyo.
Original hologram present on verso of box. Authenticity guaranteed.

Further Background
BE@RBRICKs are a form of collectible toy that resemble a cross between LEGO and well, a bear. These block-style figurines boast teddy bear-style heads that have become an integral pillar of the collectible toy scene. In fact, it wouldn’t be so far-fetched to say that it almost single-handedly carved out the fad of toy collecting in modern times, treading the very fine line between toy and art. Since its inception, BE@RBRICKs have become one of the most recognizable characters in the world, and some of the most sought after.

Offered by Lot 180 New York