# Breakable Limited Edition Collectibles Daniel Arsham's CRACKED BEARS Call for Fan Participation By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-09-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-collectibles References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/daniel-arsham-cracked-bear/) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/danielarsham/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=embed_loading_state_control) In conjunction with his '3018' — an exhibit that is set to open at the [Galerie Perrotin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galerie-philia) in New York on September 8th, Daniel Arsham releases a series of limited edition collectibles that call for audience participation. The object is a white bear with a plaster-reinforced layer that is tinted with a blue spray effect. Consumers are prompted to engage with the piece by breaking the plaster with industrial-strength gloves that are provided upon purchase. Thus, avid fans can indirectly insert themselves into Daniel Arsham's work, ultimately creating a unique piece that carries something personal. The limited edition collectibles are capped at 500 pieces. Each of the CRACKED BEARS has a holographic authenticity label that verifies its number. The art object comes in boxes with bio-degradable loose-fill cushioning pieces to ensure the preservation of the piece ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Audience-participation Collectibles:** The incorporation of interactive elements in limited edition collectibles invites buyers to personalize and engage with the artwork. - **Breakable Art Objects:** The use of breakable materials in art objects creates a unique experiential value for consumers and can lead to new collectible markets. - **Verified Limited Editions:** The implementation of verification labels on limited edition collectibles creates the potential for an exclusive secondary market and increases the value of the pieces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art Collectibles:** Incorporating interactive and personalized elements in art collectibles can create a new market of highly valued and exclusive pieces. - **Packaging Materials:** The creation of biodegradable and innovative packaging materials for limited edition collectibles can enhance the perceived value and sustainability of the product. - **Industrial Gloves:** The use of industrial-strength gloves in limited edition collectibles can bring attention to new markets in the safety and crafting industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Upcycled Object Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nendo-and-daniel-arsham.md) - [Watermarked Jade Bear Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jade-berbrick.md) - [Eroding Sculpture NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eroding-and-reforming-digital-car.md) - [Eroded Cartoon-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystalized-squirtle.md) - [Artful Anime-Blending Split Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-bust.md) - [70s-Themed Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corduroy-bearbrick.md) - [Bronze Crystallized Art Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystallized-charizard.md) - [Denim-Themed Luxury Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levis-6.md) - [Avant-Garde Sculptural Editions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-edition.md)