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September 24, 2021
The First Collaboration: Jackson Pollock Studio × MY FIRST BE@RBRICK B@BY | MEDICOM TOY
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MY FIRST BE@RBRICK B@BY Jackson Pollock Studio Ver. 100% & 400% / 1000%
From "MY FIRST BE@RBRICK B@BY," a concept centered on "a child's first toy," comes a first-ever collaboration. The inaugural piece is inspired by the works of the Jackson Pollock Studio.
Text by SHINNO Kunihiko | Edit by TOMIYAMA Eizaburo
Jackson Pollock: Pioneer of Action Painting
"MY FIRST BE@RBRICK B@BY" was designed by Chiaki, who is active in various fields including singing, voice acting, and design, with the image of "her own child's first toy." This model, featuring a transparent body with internal beads that rattle when shaken, was released in 2007 and immediately became a huge hit. It has since evolved into a long-running series representing BE@RBRICK, with numerous color variations being produced.
This time, the "MY FIRST BE@RBRICK B@BY Jackson Pollock Studio Ver.," appearing as the first collaboration, is inspired by the works from the "Jackson Pollock Studio," the studio of the abstract expressionist painter who represents post-war America.
Jackson Pollock developed and expanded unpredictable expressions through techniques such as "dripping" and "pouring," where he would directly drip paint onto a canvas laid on the floor using wrist snaps. While MEDICOM TOY has produced numerous BE@RBRICKs and apparel using works from the Jackson Pollock Studio, this "MY FIRST BE@RBRICK B@BY Jackson Pollock Studio Ver." successfully achieves a remarkable sense of unity by also adjusting the color of the beads inside the body.
The fusion of action painting, a motif that harmonizes well with the concept of a child's first toy, is a fitting addition for the artful autumn season.
MY FIRST BE@RBRICK B@BY Jackson Pollock Studio Ver. 100% & 400% / 1000%
Design | CHIAKI (CIROL & Co.)
Size | Approx. 70mm / 280mm / 700mm each
Price | [100% & 400%] ¥17,600 (incl. tax) / [1000%] ¥77,000 (incl. tax)
Retailer | MEDICOM TOY PLUS (Omotesando Hills Main Building 2F, 4-12-10 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
Release Date | Scheduled for release in October 2021
*As this is a limited quantity item, sales will end once stock is depleted.
©︎ Pollock-Krasner House/ Stony Brook Foundation
BE@RBRICK TM & ©︎ 2001-2021 MEDICOM TOY CORPORATION. All rights reserved.
Design | CHIAKI (CIROL & Co.)
Size | Approx. 70mm / 280mm / 700mm each
Price | [100% & 400%] ¥17,600 (incl. tax) / [1000%] ¥77,000 (incl. tax)
Retailer | MEDICOM TOY PLUS (Omotesando Hills Main Building 2F, 4-12-10 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
Release Date | Scheduled for release in October 2021
*As this is a limited quantity item, sales will end once stock is depleted.
©︎ Pollock-Krasner House/ Stony Brook Foundation
BE@RBRICK TM & ©︎ 2001-2021 MEDICOM TOY CORPORATION. All rights reserved.
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