# Designer Turpentine Teddies The Latest Medicom Toy Bears are in Collaboration with Karimoku By Megan Facciuolo | Published 2014-04-27 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medicom-toy-bears References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2014/04/24/medicom-toy-x-karimoku-bearbrick-indigo-paint-400/) & [medicomtoystore](http://www.medicomtoystore.com/bearbrickcollect.html) Medicom Toy Bears are the most simplistic world-renowned toy on the market. Though they are simple, they come with a heavy price-tag around $585. The luxury company teams up with numerous designers and constantly releases limited-edition bears. This time around, the toy company has teamed up with Japanese wooden furniture manufacturer [Karimoku](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/castor-sofa). The bears are handmade out of wood by skilled craftsmen. They have previously released a collection of wood bears with the furniture makers, but this time they added a special indigo dye in the mix. The dye is applied to the bears with an ancient method by using [Indigo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jelly-belly-squishi-toys) Paint 400% BE@RBRICK. The dye starts off as green but turns into a deep dark blue when exposed to air. It also resembles vintage denim when painted in layers, which makes for a unique appeal. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Limited-edition Collaborations:** Opportunity for businesses to collaborate with luxury brands and create exclusive, high-end products. - **Handmade Wooden Toys:** Innovation in the toy industry by incorporating traditional woodworking techniques into the production of toys. - **Indigo Dyeing Techniques:** Advancements in dyeing methods using indigo to create unique and visually appealing products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury companies can explore partnerships with designers to create limited-edition, high-priced collectibles. - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy manufacturers can incorporate traditional woodworking techniques to create high-quality and unique toys. - **Textile and Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore indigo dyeing techniques to create special denim-like designs for clothing and accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Patchwork Denim Figurine Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patchwork-denim-berbrick.md) - [Watermarked Jade Bear Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jade-berbrick.md) - [Blazer-Adorned Bear Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blazeradorned-bear-figure.md) - [Denim-Themed Luxury Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levis-6.md) - [London-Inspired Bear Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bearbrick-1.md) - [Bear-shaped Bluetooth Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bearbrick-collectible-toy.md) - [70s-Themed Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corduroy-bearbrick.md) - [Streetwear-Themed Aroma Diffusers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bearbrick-aroma-ornaments.md) - [Car-Branded Toy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbase.md)