400% ALOHA BEAR

Bearbrick (rendered Be@rbrick) is a collectible toy designed and produced by the Japanese company MediCom Toy Incorporated. The name is derived from the fact that the figure is a cartoon-style representation of a bear and that it is a variation of MediCom's Kubrick design. The at sign in the place of the letter a is a visual device that is a part of the Bearbrick brand, and as such, a trademark of MediCom Toy. The first figure was released 27 May 2001 as a free gift to visitors of the World Character Convention 12 in Tokyo. Since then Bearbricks have been released in several different sizes using a variety of materials, including wood, felt, and glow-in-the-dark plastic. The standard size is seven centimeters high, and these figures are referred to as 100% Bearbricks. Other Bearbricks are named for their size relative to the standard: 50% are four centimeters high, 70% are five centimeters high, 400% are 28 centimeters high, and 1000% are 70 centimeters high. A 200% size chogokin Bearbrick has also been produced standing 14 centimeters tall. A 150% size "Bearbrick Light" has also been produced in 2012, standing 10.5 centimeters tall with a key chain on its head. Stormy Vault is a designer toy store and art gallery specializing in limited-edition art toys, collectibles, and custom pieces from independent artists around the world. Based in the U.S., the store curates a selection of sofubi (soft vinyl), resin, and hand-painted figures, featuring works from well-known and emerging artists in the designer toy scene. Stormy Vault frequently collaborates with artists to release exclusive colorways and custom-painted editions of popular art toys. The store also hosts live auctions, online drops, and gallery shows, making it a hub for collectors looking for rare and unique pieces Lianne STEFFI Lim aka "STEFFI ü" from the Philippines worked for 12 years as a professional interior designer before turning to a full-time artist. She graduated from UST as Magna Cum Laude and landed 6th on the 2010 board exams. She's highly obsessed with watching history documentaries and studying about society and culture. Strongly advocating for mental health awareness, being diagnosed as neurodiverse herself, her art therapy sessions ignited her love of making one-off pieces that serves as an alternate diary for her thoughts and feelings. She is currently focused on making her own line of art toys and painting but still camouflages herself as an ordinary highly-caffeinated, One-Piece-loving hunter of cute and nostalgic objects or a collector of toys and vinyl records.