{"product_id":"bearbrick-series-33-animal-maneki-neko-lucky-cat-100","title":"BE@RBRICK Series 33 Animal \"Maneki Neko (Lucky Cat)\" (100%)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis charming Bearbrick from the Animal category of Series 33 embodies one of the most popular and well-known Japanese lucky charms of all: the Maneki Neko, also known as the \"beckoning cat\" or Lucky Cat. Since the Edo period, this iconic feline figure has greeted customers in front of shops, restaurants, and lotteries throughout Japan, attracting luck, prosperity, and success with its raised paw. Medicom Toy has masterfully translated this time-honored symbolism into the 7 cm Bearbrick form, presenting the lucky cat in a brilliant turquoise blue, which represents intelligence, wisdom, and success—a modern interpretation of the timeless talisman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe design of this Bearbrick is based on the classic depiction of the Maneki Neko with all its characteristic features: The friendly cat face with its large, inviting eyes and pink-and-red accented ears conveys the warm welcoming gesture for which the lucky cat is famous. The green and red collar with the golden koban coin on the chest – an Edo-period gold coin worth approximately $1,000 by today's standards – symbolizes wealth and financial success. The delicate whiskers and pink cat nose are also particularly authentic, lending this Bearbrick version a lively personality. The combination of the turquoise base design and the traditional accessories makes this figure a real eye-catcher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe cultural significance of the Maneki-Neko reaches deep into Japanese folklore, where cats have long been revered as lucky charms. The name is derived from \"maneku\" (to invite) and \"neko\" (cat) and describes the characteristic beckoning gesture. In Japan, September 29th is even the official Maneki-Neko Day – a play on words, as the numbers 9 and 2 can be read as \"kuru fuku,\" meaning \"come, good luck.\" For you, this Bearbrick represents more than just a collectible figure: It is an ambassador of Japanese tradition, bringing success, wisdom, and positive energy to your collection and your home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Medicom Toy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51929429016842,"sku":"B@S3307","price":29.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/3133\/1850\/files\/bearbrick-series-33-animal-maneki-neko-lucky-cat-100-herstellerbild.webp?v=1760278169","url":"https:\/\/www.mybearbrick.co.uk\/products\/bearbrick-series-33-animal-maneki-neko-lucky-cat-100","provider":"MyBearBrick","version":"1.0","type":"link"}