Bearbrick Warhol × Basquiat: When Pop Art Becomes a Collectible Figure

Bearbrick long ago stopped being just a toy. It’s a full-fledged art object, a canvas on which the loudest names in art and culture meet. And when that canvas becomes the legacy of Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat, the figure turns into a museum exhibit you can keep on a shelf at home.

The story of the release

Bearbrick is the creation of the Japanese company Medicom Toy, which turned a simple bear silhouette into an iconic format of collectible art. Over the years, Bearbrick has collaborated with countless artists, brands, and institutions, becoming one of the most recognizable art-toy platforms in the world.

Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat are two central figures of 20th-century American art. The king of pop art and the rebellious genius of neo-expressionism even created joint works in their time, and that collaboration became a legend. Transferring their creative dialogue onto the Bearbrick form is a tribute to one of the most important creative unions in the history of art.

Design and details

The figures are made of ABS plastic and PVC — materials that ensure crisp detail and durability. The print is based on the joint works of Warhol and Basquiat, so every surface of the figure is literally covered with fragments of their artistic language.

The set includes two sizes: the compact 100% and the large 400%, which became the gold standard among Bearbrick collectors. The release is part of a limited Medicom Toy run, which adds special value.

Why this is a collector’s item

Bearbrick is one of the most active categories of modern art-object collecting. Limited Medicom Toy releases, especially in the 400% format, traditionally become a hunting target, and versions dedicated to great artists are valued especially highly.

The combination of two legends — Warhol and Basquiat — makes this set not just a figure but a cultural statement. It’s an item that looks equally appropriate in an art-toy collection and in an interior as a standalone accent.

How to verify authenticity

Popular Bearbrick releases are actively faked, so authenticity verification is critically important. POGO’s specialists assess the quality of the ABS plastic and PVC, the crispness and accuracy of the print application, and the conformity of the proportions for the 100% and 400% formats.

They control the signature Medicom Toy markings, the packaging design, and the small details that fakes usually don’t reproduce. The set is confirmed as original only after a full legit check.

How to display at home

The 400% format works great as a standalone accent on a shelf, a rack, or a desk, while the 100% can be paired with other figures into a composition. Place the set against a neutral background, add spot lighting — and your Bearbrick will turn into a full-fledged interior art object.

Want to add the meeting of two art geniuses to your collection? See this Bearbrick set in the POGO catalog and place your order.