JAM Jumbo Kiaida-kun 4

Medicom Toy is a Japanese brand specializing in the creation of collection toys and figurines since 1996. It has been founded by Tatsuhiko Akashi. It all started with the Kubrick, a so -called standard figurine at the Lego and Playmobil border, a figurine made up of 9 blocks (in Japanese 九 (Kyū) means 9). This new format quickly was very successful and the kubricks will quickly take many licenses from Star Wars to the Planet of the Apes. In parallel Medicom Toy Produced toys of collecting art, sold in limited quantities and very quickly develops many ranges with the RAH (Real Action Heroes), the Mafex (Magical Action Figures Ex), the VCD (Vinyl Collectible Dolls) or even UDF (Ultra Detail Figure). But the planetary success will come with the Be@rbrick, an adaptation of the kubrick in a small bear version with a small plump belly. These figurines in the form of printed bear with different drawings and patterns will make the success of Medicom Toy putting the BE@RBRICK At the Pantheon of designer toy. Many artists and Brands have collaborated on this line of products, in particular Nike, Keith Haring or Kaws, but we also find characters from Movie theater from universes such Shigeta Tanaka is a self-taught illustrator and designer renowned for his distinctive contributions to the sofubi (soft vinyl) toy scene. In 2007, he established Goccodo, a creative studio where he began producing original soft vinyl figures that blend nostalgic elements from 1980s and 1990s manga, anime, sports, and subcultures with contemporary design sensibilities. Beyond his original designs, Tanaka has collaborated with numerous brands and artists, contributing to projects involving well-known franchises like Marvel Comics, as well as popular manga series including “Kinnikuman,” “Captain Tsubasa,” and “Fist of the North Star.” His design expertise extends to creating logos and apparel for various entities, including professional wrestling and martial arts organizations.