BE@RBRICK Series 17 Animal "Mickey Mouse" [Disney] (100%)

Hardly any character is as closely tied to the history of pop culture as Disney's famous mouse, who made the breakthrough in 1928 with “Steamboat Willie”. In 2008, the very year of the 80th anniversary, the mouse found its way into Series 17 from Medicom Toy, where it enriches the Animal category. The pairing seems almost predestined: the round ears of the Bearbrick and the iconic silhouette of the cartoon star complement each other so naturally that it's as if they were designed for one another.

The design consistently relies on the character's classic colours. The black head with its distinctive ears frames a peach-coloured face, from which large, friendly eyes, a glossy black nose and a wide-open, red-filled grin beam out. The arms and upper body are kept in deep black, and below them the bright red shorts with two white oval buttons stand out. White gloves, black lower legs and the unmistakable yellow shoes complete the outfit. Clean colour transitions and precise printing ensure that the cartoon look is transferred perfectly onto the angular form.

In the 100% format at around 7 cm tall, this single figure is compact yet expressive. As part of Series 17, it represents a time when the collectible series translated numerous licensed characters into the typical Bearbrick design language. Models from these early series in particular are sought after by collectors, because they embody a piece of Bearbrick history and are no longer regularly available in shops today.

Whether as the centrepiece of a Disney collection, as a nostalgic eye-catcher on your shelf or as a special gift for fans of the cartoon classic: this Bearbrick combines childhood memories with modern designer-toy charm. Get yourself some good cheer in miniature format and give the world's best-known mouse a place of honour in your display cabinet.