We’ve seen quite a lot of Bearbrick iterations, some cool, some bizarre, and a few sort of creepy. The collectible toy has slowly grow to be a cultural icon over the previous decade or so and we see collectors spending some huge cash to get numerous types, supplies, themes, and even some popular culture variations. There are additionally a number of collaborations with different manufacturers like Casio and Nike and apparently we may be getting a TV sequence quickly. This latest iteration although will likely be distinctive in that we’ll hear sounds popping out of the long-lasting bear.
Designer: Medicom Toy and Rinaro Isodynamics
No, we gained’t get a speaking Bearbrick, don’t fear (if that’s one thing that worries you). What we’ll get is the Bearbrick Audio 400% which is a conveyable bluetooth speaker that includes the 11-inch figurine design. You could have the speaker parts within the head of the bear which incorporates 40mm wideband woofers and 20mm tweeters whereas the arms or paws allow you to management the quantity of the speaker or skip to the subsequent observe. You get the well-known QUAD’360 audio know-how from Rinaro so you already know that the sound high quality could be distinctive.
There are three colorways out there for the bear speaker. There’s the stable black model and a darkish translucent “smoke” coloured one. The extra attention-grabbing one is the clear model that exhibits the interior workings of the Bluetooth speaker. All three have movable joints so you can also make it rise up or sit down if you’re enjoying your music, though it gained’t have an effect on the sound high quality both means.
You possibly can join your smartphone to the speaker by means of Bluetooth with only a push of a button. You get six hours of battery life on a single cost. If you would like, you may get two of the audio system and pair them collectively so that you get higher and extra immersive sound high quality. The Bearbrick Audio 400% will likely be out there in November for $499. I wouldn’t thoughts having one, so long as there’s no chance of the bear immediately speaking and taking a lifetime of its personal.
