First Overseas Event! "AKASHIC RECORDS in Bangkok" Urgently Announced

MEDICOM TOY

Held in Bangkok from February 2, 2024 (Fri) to February 29, 2024 (Thu)

Curated by Tatsuhiko Akashi, the president of Medicom Toy, "AKASHIC RECORDS" exhibits and sells works by carefully selected artists, brands, and content from around the world. The event's name is derived from the concept of "Akashic Records," which posits that all events, thoughts, and emotions since the birth of the universe are recorded. Launched in 2020, the event has also been featured at "Art Fair Tokyo," one of Japan's largest art fairs, in 2022 and 2023. Now, this highly anticipated event is finally making its international debut.

Text by SHINNO Kunihiko | Edit by TOMIYAMA Eizaburo

Items for Venue Sale/Order, Venue Lottery Sale, and Web Auction Revealed!

"AKASHIC RECORDS in Bangkok" will be held from February 2 (Fri) to February 29 (Thu), 2024, in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand.
The venue, like the "BE@RBRICK WORLD WIDE TOUR 3" art event hosted by Medicom Toy last autumn, will be the indoor observation deck on the 74th floor of the King Power Mahanakhon building, offering panoramic views of Bangkok's vibrant cityscape.

During the exhibition, a variety of special items prepared exclusively for this event will be displayed, including collaborations with the traditional Thai pottery studio "Pinsuwan Benjarong." These items will be sold through three methods: "items for venue sale or order," "items for venue lottery sale," and "items for web auction sale." Additionally, some items previously sold at "AKASHIC RECORDS" will also be available. All the new products introduced below are highly appealing, so those planning to visit Thailand during the exhibition period should definitely stop by.

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AKASHIC RECORDS in Bangkok
Venue | King Power Mahanakhon Indoor Observatory on 74th Floor
Location | 114 Narathiwas Road, Silom, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500 Thailand
Period | February 2, 2024 (Fri) - February 29, 2024 (Thu) *Open daily during the event period
Hours | 10:00 - 20:00 (Last admission 19:00)
Admission Fee | THB 880 (10:00-16:00) / THB 1,080 (16:00-20:00)
*Please check the event and ticket details on the page below.
https://kingpowermahanakhon.co.th/akashic-records-in-bangkok/

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Thai Tradition Meets Medicom Toy's Contemporary Art

[Commemorating AKASHIC RECORDS in Bangkok: Venue Sale/Order Items]

BE@RBRICK King Power Mahanakhon
Inspired by the concept of the King Power Mahanakhon building, Thailand's tallest structure at 314 meters with a 360-degree observation deck, this BE@RBRICK will be available for venue purchase. The building, embodying the ambition and dynamism of Bangkok, one of the world's most vibrant cities, aligns perfectly with BE@RBRICK's philosophy.

First Overseas Event! "AKASHIC RECORDS in Bangkok" Urgently Announced | MEDICOM TOY

BE@RBRICK King Power Mahanakhon 100%
Size | Approx. 70mm in height
BE@RBRICK TM & © 2001-2024
MEDICOM TOY CORPORATION. All rights reserved.

BE@RBRICK King Power Mahanakhon 400%
Size | Approx. 280mm in height
BE@RBRICK TM & © 2001-2024
MEDICOM TOY CORPORATION. All rights reserved.

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Pinsuwan Benjarong
"Pinsuwan Benjarong" refers to the Benjarong pottery workshop in Amphawa, Samut Songkhram province. Benjarong ware is a traditional Thai five-color pottery produced entirely by hand. Originating during the Ayutthaya dynasty as royal court ware, the intricate patterns are hand-painted onto pure white porcelain by skilled artisans. This collaboration features BE@RBRICK and BE@RMUG available for order at the venue. The fusion of contemporary art toy design with traditional Thai pottery creates unique collector's items that bridge different cultures.

BE@RMUG Benjerong
Size | Approx. 280mm in height
BE@RBRICK TM & © 2001-2024
MEDICOM TOY CORPORATION. All rights reserved.

BE@RMUG Benjerong
Size | W130mm x H110mm
BE@RBRICK TM & © 2001-2024
MEDICOM TOY CORPORATION. All rights reserved.

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MAMES
An artist unit consisting of Kentaro Shirakawa and chami. Since their formation in 2005, they have expressed their worldview through original drawings, sculptures, art, ink wash paintings, fashion design, and music, and have recently expanded globally as an art brand. This event features "BE@RBRICK FLOR＠ Golden Flower," inspired by Ratchaphruek (Golden Flower), the national flower of Thailand, available for venue purchase. It subtly incorporates bees, which symbolize "the arrival of good fortune" in Thailand.

BE@RBRICK FLOR＠ GOLDEN SHOWER FLOWERS 400%
Size | Approx. 280mm in height
© MAMES
BE@RBRICK TM & © 2001-2024
MEDICOM TOY CORPORATION. All rights reserved.

BE@RBRICK FLOR＠ GOLDEN SHOWER FLOWERS 1000%
Size | Approx. 700mm in height
© MAMES
BE@RBRICK TM & © 2001-2024
MEDICOM TOY CORPORATION. All rights reserved.

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MY FIRST BE@RBRICK B@BY
Since its debut in 2007, "MY FIRST BE@RBRICK B@BY" has been a long-selling product. The design is by Chiaki, known for her role as vocalist of Pocket Biscuits, voice actress for Doraemon's sister Dorami, and designer of her own brand "Cirol & Co." She recently performed at the "74th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen." This event features a new colorway in gorgeous rose gold, available for venue purchase.

MY FIRST BE@RBRICK B@BY GOLD PINK & CHOCOLATE Ver. 100% & 400%
Size | Approx. 70mm / 280mm in height
Designed by CHIAKI (CIROL & Co.)
BE@RBRICK TM & © 2001-2024
MEDICOM TOY CORPORATION. All rights reserved.

MY FIRST BE@RBRICK B@BY GOLD PINK & CHOCOLATE Ver. 1000%
Size | Approx. 700mm in height
Designed by CHIAKI (CIROL & Co.)
BE@RBRICK TM & © 2001-2024
MEDICOM TOY CORPORATION. All rights reserved.

[Commemorating AKASHIC RECORDS in Bangkok: Venue Lottery Sale Items]

Anne Valérie Dupond
A globally active French textile sculptor. She studied at Marc Bloch University in Strasbourg, France, and obtained her Master of Fine Arts degree in 2020. Since 2001, she has exhibited in galleries in France, the United States, and Japan. She has undertaken notable projects with brands such as UNDERCOVER, KENZO, Le Printemps, Comme des Garçons, and Y's. For this event, she has created 12 unique one-off art pieces inspired by Thailand.

BE@RBRICK Anne Valérie Dupond ONE OF KIND 1000%
Size | Approx. 700mm in height each
©️Anne Valérie Dupond

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TERRIBLE WHORE
Fascinated by skateboarding, art, and graffiti from his teens, he moved to the US alone to experience these cultures firsthand, living in New York for eight years. After graduating from art school, he returned to Japan. In 2015, he began creating sofubi (soft vinyl) figures. He maintains a self-sufficient style, handling everything from design, sculpting, and wax modeling to sofubi molding and painting, excluding only mold production. This event features a new work from his early period and one of his representative pieces, "Perfect Fucking Four Fingers."

Perfect Fucking Four Fingers Toxic Ver.
Size | Approx. 300mm in height
©️TERRIBLEWHORE

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COJICA TOYS
A sofubi manufacturer created by a sofubi enthusiast for fellow sofubi lovers. Active since 2013, they have released works such as "Monokuron, the One-Horned Monster," "Chirabo the Rampaging Monster," and "Mechachirabo, the Mechanical Dinosaur Beast," all paying homage to Showa-era kaiju. Medicom Toy has released special edition colors and the VAG SERIES 18 "Chirabo, the Dinosaur Beast's Egg." This time, COJICA TOYS' popular character "NEKO" appears in a color scheme inspired by Thai dance and Bangkok.

TIGER NEKO KING
Size | Approx. 140mm in height
©️COJICA TOYS

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GENT
GENT, a counter-culture brand that upholds "This is underground sofubi!" and focuses on incorporating diverse cultures into its works while adhering to Japanese craftsmanship. "DEADMAN 3-OFF," released here, is the first sofubi released by GENT and is a limited edition of 3 pieces, painted in metallic colors, based on "DEADMAN" which also participated in Medicom Toy's VAG SERIES 36.

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YOIKOOMOCHA
Formed in the summer of 2017 by art students living in Tokyo. They primarily showcase their work on Instagram. Their representative works include "X X (Abandoned Toy)," "Tokyo Stroll," and the "Mysterious Cheap Toy Series." This time, they present "Mee (Shizuku)," inspired by characters emerging from the world of anime, in a color reminiscent of beautiful, transparent water droplets.

[Commemorating AKASHIC RECORDS in Bangkok: Web Auction Sale Items]

Details regarding the web auction will be announced during the event period on the event page (https://kingpowermahanakhon.co.th/akashic-records-in-bangkok/) .

MILKBOYTOYS
MILKBOYTOYS, the toy brand of MILKBOY, based in Harajuku. The character "IT BEAR," created with the concept "An inhabitant of a fictional horror amusement park. No one has ever seen inside...", has been widely developed by Medicom Toy since 2017 through sofubi, BE@RBRICK, VAG, and more. This time, three models are presented with seemingly identical color schemes, but with different designs on the back of Mr. Wise's (the clown inside) mask when removed. The Sanskrit characters inscribed are said to mean MEDICOM TOY.

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MAI NAGAMOTO
Her works express the innocence and purity of childhood, as well as the melancholy that emerges in the corners of the mind as one grows older, using pop colors contrasted with deep, dark hues and forms, based on her own life experiences. Since 2002, she has held solo exhibitions at galleries and events both domestically and internationally. Since 2014, she has actively expanded her scope of work to include commercial fields such as sculpting, painting, and selling sofubi figures. This time, her highly popular "FUTENEKO" sofubi figure is presented as a unique one-off piece, using a canvas as a base and incorporating gold leaf.

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YOIKOOMOCHA
From YOIKOOMOCHA, mentioned earlier, three unique "X X (Abandoned Toy)" pieces will be presented. These koala toys, left behind by their owners, are finished in candy-like, colorful hues.