BE@RBRICK Knave by Yuck P(l/r)ayer (400%)

The BE@RBRICK Knave by Yuck P(l/r)ayer (400%) is the result of a fascinating collaboration between Medicom Toy and the street art project Knave, operating under the creative umbrella of Yuck P(l/r)ayer. This name conceals an art movement deeply rooted in urban subculture, merging the raw energy of graffiti, vandalism, and sacred symbolism into a distinctive visual vocabulary. Released via the du-al.io platform, this model is aimed at collectors who view Bearbricks not just as design objects, but as viable miniature artworks.

The design of this Bearbrick is a veritable explosion of visual density. The entire surface – from the ears to the feet – is covered with countless graffiti tags, lettering, paint splatters, and overlaid symbols. Bold tones of pink, orange, yellow, blue, and violet merge with lighter areas to create a chaotic yet harmonious overall image that captures the energy of a city wall covered with decades of tags. Individual inscriptions such as "1978", "NSWR", or anarchy symbols can be discovered upon closer inspection, inviting repeated exploration of the surface. The finish appears matte and textured, almost as if real concrete had been treated with spray paint.

However, the absolute highlight is only revealed in the dark: this Bearbrick features an impressive glow-in-the-dark function. When you turn off the lights, a completely new motif emerges from beneath the chaotic layers of graffiti – a sacred Marian figure in the style of the Virgin of Guadalupe on the front and an open hand on the back, framed by bluish glowing text fragments and symbols. This dualism between profane street art chaos in daylight and hidden religious iconography in the darkness forms the conceptual core of the design and gives the piece unusual depth.

With its 400% size of approximately 28 cm, this Bearbrick offers an ideal canvas for detailed design and is highly popular as a limited collector's item among both street art enthusiasts and Bearbrick collectors. The combination of expressive graffiti aesthetics and hidden luminous function ensures that this model tells a completely different story by day and by night – a true art object with a surprise effect that should not be missing from any ambitious collection.

• Manufacturer: Medicom Toy
• Release: February 2024
• Height: 28 cm (400%)
• Weight (incl. packaging): 571 g
• Color/Pattern: Multicolored
• Item number (EAN): 4530956611914
• Part Number (MPN): MEDB@000KBYP400
• New in original packaging
• with Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) from Zaiser Art GbR

Authenticity hologram iHolographic security feature on the packaging with visual effects and sequential production number.

Hidden Tag (scan authentication) iEncoded security feature on the sole and packaging, scannable with the "Hidden Tag" app for proof of authenticity.

NFC tag (du-al.io) iNFC chip in the sole, readable with smartphone for digital warranty card and collection archive.

Certificate of authenticity from Zaiser Art gallery iIndividual certificate of authenticity for all Bearbricks 200% and above with authenticity guarantee from the art gallery.

(see also our authenticity information)

Learn more about this model on the official Medicom Toy website.

This product is an officially licensed collectible by Medicom Toy.

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