Be@rbrick by Japan’s Medicom Toy are iconic collectible bear figures, released in standard sizes of 100%, 400%, 1000% (as well as 70%, 200%, 50%, and so on), where 100% equals roughly 7 cm tall and 1000% is about 70 cm. The popularity of collaborations with artists and brands has spawned countless fakes, especially among limited and expensive releases, so collectors need to know the signs of a genuine piece and understand why every detail matters. The more expensive and rarer the release, the higher the chance of running into a high-quality fake, so a careful check before purchase saves a considerable amount of money.<\/p>\n
On the back of every figure there is an embossed or printed MEDICOM TOY<\/strong> mark with information about the series and the Be@rbrick line. The font is crisp, even, in the correct place, and consistent in its lettering. Fakes produce a blurry, shifted, overly thick, or wrongly proportioned logo. Why this matters:<\/strong> this is a basic brand marker, and replica factories often reproduce it \u201calmost the same,\u201d but not exactly. Compare the placement and size of the embossing with official photos of the specific series.<\/p>\n On a genuine piece the prints and graphics are applied evenly, with no blurring, bleeding, or color-layer misregistration (so-called \u201cghosting\u201d). The colors are saturated and match the official release. Fuzzy edges of the artwork, incorrect shades, graininess, or \u201cpixelation\u201d of the print are signs of a fake. In collaborations with artists the print detail is especially high, so any simplification of the artwork immediately stands out.<\/p>\n A Be@rbrick has strictly maintained proportions of the head, body, ears, and limbs \u2014 a canonical silhouette that doesn’t change from release to release. Fakes often \u201cdrift\u201d in geometry: a different shape or angle of the ears, body width, snout shape, or paw angle. Compare with official photos of the specific series, preferably from several angles. Even a slight deviation in the shape of the ears or the width of the head is a serious reason for doubt.<\/p>\n A genuine piece has 9 points of articulation (head, arms, hands, legs, body) that move smoothly and hold their position reliably. The plastic is dense, the body seams are neat, with no burrs, flash, or uneven joints. Wobbly or overly tight joints, rough seams, and cheap \u201cringing\u201d plastic give away a replica. Check that the figure stands stably and that all parts move without excessive force or cracking.<\/p>\n Check the series number, the collaboration name, and whether the design matches the specific official release. Some limited editions have additional markers, special coatings, or materials (metal, chrome, flocking, transparent plastic). A design that doesn’t match the stated series, or the absence of a coating characteristic of the release, is a red flag.<\/p>\n The larger sizes (400% and 1000%) have a noticeable, \u201cproper\u201d weight: the genuine plastic is dense, and special releases use metal, chrome, or flocking, which adds even more mass. A suspiciously light figure of a large size is a reason to be cautious. The surface of a genuine piece is even, with no molding marks, bubbles, or paint unevenness. Glossy releases have a mirror-like, even shine, while matte ones have an even texture with no stains. On replicas you often see a seam along the body, paint drips, and \u201ccheap\u201d plastic that scratches easily.<\/p>\n A genuine piece comes in a branded box with correct printing, a description of the series, the Medicom Toy logo, and a barcode. The cardboard and print quality are high, the colors are accurate, and the text has no errors. Cheap packaging, faded printing, or spelling mistakes in the text are a reason for doubt, although a nice box in itself doesn’t guarantee authenticity.<\/p>\n High-quality Be@rbrick fakes imitate even the logos and embossing, so it’s safer to buy with confirmed authenticity, especially when it comes to expensive 400% and 1000% releases. POGO checks every figure across a range of points and provides a detailed photo report with close-up details. Check the available releases in the store catalog<\/a>, and for a consultation about a specific series reach out via contacts<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A POGO guide on how to verify the authenticity of Be@rbrick collectible figures by Medicom Toy: the logo on the back, print quality, proportions, joints, serial data, and packaging.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":27301,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"googlesitekit_rrm_CAowk_G-DA:productID":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[941],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-27363","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-941"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pogo.com.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27363","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pogo.com.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pogo.com.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pogo.com.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pogo.com.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=27363"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/pogo.com.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27363\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":27423,"href":"https:\/\/pogo.com.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27363\/revisions\/27423"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pogo.com.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/27301"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pogo.com.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=27363"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pogo.com.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=27363"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pogo.com.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=27363"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Print and coloring quality<\/h2>\n\n
What to check in the coloring<\/h3>\n
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Proportions and shape<\/h2>\n
Joints and assembly<\/h2>\n
Series, numbering, and authenticity<\/h2>\n
Weight, material, and surface details<\/h2>\n
Surface-quality markers<\/h3>\n
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Box and packaging<\/h2>\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n