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# African Wood Bear Collectibles
This 'Bearbrick' Model from Medicom Toy Uses Padauk Wood

By Riley von Niessen | Published 2017-01-16 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/padauk-wood
References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2017/1/medicom-toy-bearbrick-padauk) & [medicomtoy.co.jp](http://www.medicomtoy.co.jp/)

Medicom Toy, a [collectible goods manufacturer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-x-berbrick) that's based in Japan, recently unveiled a [new Bearbrick model](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seventeen-berbrick) that's made from African Padauk wood.

In order to draw more attention to its unique use of material, the brand leaves the face of the model completely blank. The rest of the bear's chubby silhouette doesn't feature any markings either, apart from the natural variations of the Padauk wood. With this natural material coloring the collectible a rich hue of amber, the new Bearbrick functions perfectly as an unconventional home accent.

Those wishing to get their hands on one will need to get to Medicom Stores quickly however, as only a [limited number will be available](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berbrick-x-tamagotchi) starting on January 21st.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.4/10
- Popularity: 60% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Wooden Collectibles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of sustainable and unconventional materials to create unique collectible items.
- **Blank Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace minimalistic design by leaving surfaces blank, allowing the material or natural variations to shine.
- **Limited Edition Releases:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create hype and exclusivity by offering limited quantities of collectible items.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Collectibles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine traditional craftsmanship with sustainable materials to create eco-friendly and unique collectible items.
- **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce unconventional materials and minimalist designs to the home decor industry, offering customers a unique aesthetic.
- **Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize limited edition releases and scarcity tactics to create a sense of urgency and exclusivity in the retail sector.

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