Medicom Toy and Karimoku Collaborated for a Woven Wood Bearbrick Edition
Riley von Niessen — July 14, 2016 — Life-Stages
References: medicomtoy.co.jp & hypebeast
Medicom Toy has expanded its range of models with a new bear collectible that was made in collaboration with Karimoku -- a furniture company that specializes in intricate wood crafting.
The bear collectible was dubbed 'Woven Wood' in respect of the geometric patterns that decorate the solid walnut that it's made from. It's reported that it took over four months for Karimoku to produce the products, taking careful measures to ensure that the iconic Medicom model was crafted with the highest quality.
The Japanese rare toy company has released a vast variety of different BE@RBRICK models in the past, including collectibles that emulate Batman, The Joker, Godzilla, Darth Vader, Transformers, Captain America and many more.
The bear collectible was dubbed 'Woven Wood' in respect of the geometric patterns that decorate the solid walnut that it's made from. It's reported that it took over four months for Karimoku to produce the products, taking careful measures to ensure that the iconic Medicom model was crafted with the highest quality.
The Japanese rare toy company has released a vast variety of different BE@RBRICK models in the past, including collectibles that emulate Batman, The Joker, Godzilla, Darth Vader, Transformers, Captain America and many more.
Trend Themes
1. Woven Wood Collectibles - The success of the woven wood bear collectible indicates a trend towards incorporating natural materials in toy design.
2. Collaborative Partnerships - The collaboration between Medicom Toy and Karimoku showcases the trend of brands partnering to bring unique and innovative products to market.
3. Geometric Patterns in Design - The use of geometric patterns in the woven wood bear collectible highlights a trend towards incorporating visually striking designs in consumer products.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - Toy manufacturers can explore the opportunity of using natural materials like wood to create unique and eco-friendly collectible toys.
2. Furniture Manufacturing - Furniture companies can consider collaborating with toy manufacturers to bring their craftsmanship and expertise in wood crafting into the toy market.
3. Art and Design - Artists and designers can experiment with incorporating geometric patterns in their creations, inspired by the success of the woven wood bear collectible.
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