These 10 Bearbrick Figures Rule the Market in 2023
[Updated December 2023]
Every few months we go on a hunt for the most expensive Bearbrick figures on the market. Since we are stepping into the second month of the year, we have to look back and check out what our favorite collectibles are doing. If the past two years have taught us anything, it is that making predictions is a fool’s errand. But, the world got moving again, yes, but not for very long and seldom together. The art market is making a steady recovery, and as far as we can see, the Bearbrick market is still going strong.
All quiet on the Bearbrick front
Even in 2023, the same Bearbrick figures are still sovereign leaders when it comes to high-end prices. While the most expensive Bearbrick figures might have a few things in common with their less pricey counterparts, they set themselves apart with those seriously impressive collaborations with designers and artists, which truly makes them unique.
But we’re not here to philosophize about the nature of Bearbrick figures. We’re here to share what are, undeniably, the most expensive and valuable Bearbrick figures available on the art market in 2023. These are the absolute heights of luxury and excess.
1) Bearbrick Coco Chanel 1000% – Last sale $62,000
Designed by the late fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, this Bearbrick figure is modeled to look like Chanel’s founder Coco Chanel, dressed in her classic outfit: a Chanel jacket and pearls. And it’s quite expensive.
2) Bearbrick Kaws Dissected 1000% Black – Last sale $29,499
This amazing Bearbrick figure is Kaws’s most iconic cartoon character, Companion. The right half of Bearbrick’s body is cut open so the viewer can see into his body, which is rendered in bright and vibrant colors. The brain, lungs, liver, and intestines are rendered in uncharacteristic colors. Pretty wild, huh?
3) Bearbrick x Kaws Chomper 1000% – Last sale $23,000
Although these Kaws’ art toys reflect the artist’s desire to make his works of art more accessible to the public, they reach very high prices making him one of the most sought-after artists of today.
4) Bearbrick x Readymade x A Bathing Ape 1000% – Last sale whopping $18,500
The (ex) undisputed champion of the art market is the Bearbrick x Readymade x A Bathing Ape 1000% figure.
5) Bearbrick Karimoku Horizon 1000% – Last sale $17,000
The Bearbrick Karimoku Horizon 1000% is a stunning collectible figurine that features the iconic Bearbrick design in a beautiful gradient colorway. This limited edition piece is made by the renowned brand Karimoku and stands at an impressive 70cm tall. The figurine is crafted with the highest quality materials and features a beautiful wood-grain finish that showcases the natural beauty of the wood. The Bearbrick Karimoku Horizon 1000% is a true masterpiece that is sure to catch the eye of any art or toy collector.
6) Bearbrick My First Bearbrick Baby Space Version 1000% – Last sale $15,985
To infinity and beyond – This exquisite Bearbrick figure belongs to the My First B@BY series, originally created by the famous Japanese actress Chiaki Kuriyama, and is truly a one-of-a-kind collector’s item.
7) Bearbrick Karimoku Parquet 2nd 1000% – Last sale $15,309
The 2nd version of the incredible Karimoku Parquet brings some different patterns and colors, but the same mesmerizing result as the first edition.
8) Bearbrick World Wide Tour 2 x Fragment Bunny 1000% – Last sale $14,077
For the first time on our list of the 10 most expensive Bearbrick figures available on the market, we got a wolf in sheep’s clothing (and we really mean it) – Bearbrick World Wide Tour 2 x Fragment Bunny 1000%.
9) Bearbrick Karimoku Haroshi 400% – Last sale $14,000
You can’t go wrong when the Japanese artist Haroshi, Medicom Toy, and Karimoku work together – The result is one astonishing and very expensive Bearbrick figure.
10) Bearbrick Royal Selangor Tiger 1000% Silver – Last sale $13,660
The Bearbrick Royal Selangor Tiger 1000% Silver is a stunning collectible figurine that features the iconic Bearbrick design in a striking silver color. This exquisite Bearbrick figure is a true masterpiece that is sure to catch the eye of any art or toy collector. Whether displayed in a showcase or as the centerpiece of a room, this beautiful figurine is a must-have for anyone who appreciates fine craftsmanship and unique design.
Photos: Medicom Toy
