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About this Manufacturer
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 Over the years Mark Nagata has collected thousands of toys and a fair amount of titles. The man behind San Francisco-based Max Toy Company is widely known as: Toy Collector. Illustrator. Magazine Founder/Publisher. Toy Designer. Artist. Author. Husband. Father. But the one description that might fit best is an unofficial one -- Kaiju Toy and Art Ambassador. In the Japanese-inspired art and toy area, as well as throughout the larger toy collecting community, Mark is welcomed and recognized for his personal passion and commitment to supporting artists all around the world and the unique works they create. Beginning as a collector in his youth, Mark has had for years a keen eye for great art and a personal interest in collecting that he has spread through a variety of outlets. Trained at the Academy of Art College in San Francisco, Mark honed his skills working for himself and for some of the most notable businesses in the country. As a freelance commercial illustrator, he completed works for such prominent companies as Lucasfilms, DC Comics, Hasbro Toys, IBM, Sony, and numerous advertising and design firms, both national and international. Mark's Pico Pico is a distinguished Japanese artist and toymaker celebrated for his innovative contributions to the sofubi (soft vinyl) art toy scene. Renowned for his intricate designs and masterful craftsmanship, Pico Pico has collaborated with various artists and toy companies, producing a diverse array of unique figures that resonate with collectors and enthusiasts. Pico Pico’s work has been showcased in various exhibitions, including a significant event at MEDICOM TOY PLUS in Omotesando Hills, celebrating his 20th anniversary as a kaiju artist. This exhibition featured over 50 custom-painted figures by renowned artists, highlighting his influence and standing in the sofubi community. Through his imaginative designs and collaborative projects, Pico Pico continues to enrich the art toy landscape, bridging traditional Japanese monster culture with contemporary artistry, and leaving a lasting impact on collectors and fellow artists alike.
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- Released date Dec 7, 2014
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- Height 4.00"
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