# Artist-Illustrated Toys The 'Basquiat Be@rbrick' Comes in Three Different Sizes By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-01-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-basquiat-berbrick References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/basquiat-bearbricks-release-date/) & [medicomtoy.co.jp](http://www.medicomtoy.co.jp/list/12463.html) Last year the [MediCom Toy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levis-6) company announced that it would be collaborating with artist Jean-Michael Basquiat's estate to launch the Basquiat Be@rbrick collectible. Jean-Michael Basquiat is world renowned for his multi-colored commentary on societal dichotomies during the 70s and 80s. Initially noticed for his [graffiti work](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dom-prignon-and-jeanmichel-basquiat), the artist created a style that incorporates neo-expressionist undertones with a certain form of primitivism. The Basquiat Be@rbrick will be the latest in the line of [MediCom's collectible toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berbrick-x-tamagotchi). The product description promotes the artist's famous statement "believe it or not, I can actually draw," while the figure itself comes in sizes of 100%, 400% and 1000%. Each of the anthropomorphized bears boast the same painting design, but in variety of layouts, making the bears ever so slightly different from one another. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Artist-illustrated Toys:** Opportunity for artists to collaborate with toy companies to create collectible toys that showcase their unique style and appeal to art enthusiasts. - **Collectible Toy Collaborations:** Collaboration between toy companies and artists to create limited-edition collectible toys that cater to a niche market of collectors. - **Neo-expressionist Design:** Emerging trend of incorporating neo-expressionist art styles into toy designs, allowing for a fusion of art and collectibles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** Artists partnering with toy companies to create artist-inspired collectible toys, bridging the gap between art and consumer products. - **Toy:** Toy companies collaborating with artists to produce limited-edition collectible toys, targeting collectors and art enthusiasts. - **Entertainment Merchandise:** Collaboration between artists and toy companies to create highly sought-after collectible toys based on popular entertainment franchises, offering unique merchandise for fans. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Denim-Themed Luxury Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levis-6.md) - [Watermarked Jade Bear Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jade-berbrick.md) - [Runway Show-Themed Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takahiromiyashitathesoloist.md) - [Bear-shaped Bluetooth Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bearbrick-collectible-toy.md) - [Patchwork Denim Figurine Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patchwork-denim-berbrick.md) - [70s-Themed Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corduroy-bearbrick.md) - [Car-Branded Toy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbase.md) - [Console-Collectible Toy Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-x-berbrick.md) - [Solid Wooden Collaborative Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cul-de-sac-japon-x-karimoku-furniture.md)