Be@rbricks are so lovable even when they're not being themselves – when designers transform them to other species (from Ape to Zebra) in the most ingenious ways. These are called 'animal' Be@rbricks and there's a one in every series (set of about 18 Be@rbricks) that is released periodically.
One bear cries 'Hoot-hoot-hoot'.
The second sings: 'Tweet-tweet-tweet'.
And the third one croaks, 'Bud-wei-ser'!
Isn't it amazing that the movie 'The Pirates of the Carribean' achieved such great critical and box-office success when we know that its inspiration came from a loopy Disney theme park ride and NOT from literary classics such as 'Robinson Crusoe' by Daniel Defoe or 'Treasure Island' by Robert Louis Stevenson? Hmmm... May I be an adoring fan and give full credit to Johnny Depp and his very suave and sparkling performance as Captain Jack Sparrow? Plus his real cool pirate costume by 'Evita/Mission Impossible' wardrobe designer Penny Rose? (Okay, okay, I admit – the visual effects are truly Oscar worthy, too!)
There are two versions of this Be@rbrick – one is spotless and the other splattered with blood. As you can see, I got the bloody one. After all, what good is Kill Bill without the gore?
The yellow jumpsuit worn by Uma Thurman in the movie was inspired by a costume worn by Bruce Lee in his 1978 movie 'Game of Death' (which co-starred Chuck Norris and former Lakers Kareem Abdul Jabbar). Bruce Lee is undoubtedly one of the best action stars of all time. But I'd say the bright outfit looked better on Uma!
The Kill Bill Be@brick is a promotional item for customers who purchased pre-sale tickets to see the film in Japan. Today, one may avail of it commercially only through online auctions.
Jack Skellington, that lovable Pumpkin Prince in Tim Burton's 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' finds his macabre spirit resurrected in this newly released Be@rbrick. Dressed up in pinstripes, with a bat bowtie and embalmer- sewn lips, this spooky Be@rbrick is available in two sizes: 100% (2.6 inches) and 400% (24 inches). So just how big a scare do you want?
Guy Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter are two Paris musicians who make up Daft Punk, one of the most successful movers of electronic music today. Their hits include club anthems such as 'Da Funk', 'One More Time', 'Technologic', and 'Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger'. They've earned three Grammy nominations, among them the 2006 Best Electronic Dance Album for 'Human After All'.
The robot helmets are an essential part of the Daft Punk image. The guys are almost never seen without them. (Hey, don't they just remind you of those robot mimes in the New York subways? The ones with blaring boom boxes?) In an interview, however, the duo admitted that it was partly to make up for their shyness. Shy robots? They're probably not related to the ones in Spielberg's 'The War of the Worlds'.
US$400 to 5,999 for a Be@rbrick! Karl Lagerfeld's oversized bear (28 inches), with its signature tweed suit, camellia hair accessory, pearls, sunglasses, and Chanel logo was originally intended as promotional gifts to Manhattan editors. But they were so hot, enterprising eBay sellers made sure they're available to the public – at haute couture prices!
(Chanel Be@rbrick photo from WWD)
The slick Rolling Stone Be@rbrick (above left) is named after Brian Jones (right), the founder and lead/rhythm guitarist of the English rock band. It's inspired by the 60s mod look which Brian, including his other bandmembers – Mick Jagger (above right), Keith Richards – sported in their early years.
Even today, designers such as Versace, Gucci, & Dior would include updated versions of this look in their menswear collections. To wear it well, however, it seems the cocaine-thin body is a must. :-p
(Jagger/Jones photos courtesy of Wikipedia)
A few years back, I fell in love with a Paul Smith vest that I came across in the pages of GQ magazine. It had cutouts of wings hand-sewn rather crudely (in true Paul Smith fashion) on the back. It was a witty juxtaposition of the playful and the classic. Up to today, I have never seen a vest as hip and stylish.
Paul Smith's bear (an item that was sold with a tee at his boutiques) also has the signature hand-sewn look, that deliberate naivete that I find quite charming. But Paul, can you make another one with the signature stripes, please? I want one that matches my shirt.
Bathing Ape, Japan's hottest (and priciest) teen fashion brand has also jumped into the Be@rbrick bandwagon. They produced a whole line of camouflage-
patterned Be@rbricks in popsicle colors (though the one i showed here is the grey version). The camouflage design is a recurring motif in Bathing Ape jackets, caps and shoes. Bears in camo? Way cool!
These are three of four Be@rbricks designed by Japanese poet Sandaimeuotakehamadashigeo, who has released several cds of his live poetry readings. Can someone translate these for me, please?
This minimalist trio is currently not available for sale anywhere. Not at any online toy store nor at ebay. Truly rare. Even i don't have any of these three. (Photo courtesy of bearbrick.com)
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