BE@RBRICK Series 36 Artist "Morris: The Cat with Antlers" (100%)

In the Japanese designer toy scene, there are characters whose quirky charm instantly wins hearts – Morris: The Cat with Antlers by Kaori Hinata (known as Hinatique) is one of them. The Japanese artist, illustrator, and character designer created Morris, a character who embodies the central theme of her entire body of work: "The Cuteness of Antiques and Nostalgia." Morris is no ordinary cat, but a kitten with an unusual feature: a magnificent set of antlers on his head, making him a charming curiosity somewhere between nature and fantasy.

Kaori Hinata originally studied ceramics at the prestigious Musashino Art University in Tokyo before turning to web design and eventually illustration. After years working in various creative fields, she graduated from the MJ Illustrators School and began producing illustrations professionally in 2012. Her versatile talent is evident not only in her Sofubi figures but also in live painting, felt work, and ceramics—a craft she continues to pursue. Morris was first released as a Sofubi figure and quickly became her most well-known original character. The figure captured the hearts of collectors worldwide and led to numerous variations as well as collaborations with iconic Japanese properties such as Ultraman, Kamen Rider, Mazinger-Z, and Devilman.

This Bearbrick from the Artist category of Series 36 (June 2018) presents Morris in his classic look: his distinctive face with large, gentle brown eyes, small black nose, friendly smile, and delicate whiskers radiates pure warmth. The brown fur with cream accents around his muzzle and cheeks gives Morris his natural charm, while the white antler bases on his head—adorned with pink and green patterned details in the ears—emphasize his fantastical nature. The forest green outfit with cream spots and brown trousers with yellow trim evokes nostalgic children's clothing from past decades and reinforces the retro aesthetic that Hinata so consistently pursues.

Morris embodies a special form of kawaii culture: not the overly sweet, hyperactive cuteness of modern characters, but a subdued, melancholic sweetness reminiscent of vintage toys, yellowed children's books, and the gentle nostalgia of bygone eras. This aesthetic makes Morris more than just a designer toy—he's a small portal to a time when things were handmade, unique, and imbued with soul. For collectors, this Bearbrick is a link to Japan's artisanal Sofubi tradition and contemporary character design culture.

• Manufacturer: Medicom Toy
• Release: June 2018
• Height:
• Weight (incl. packaging): 28 g
• Color/Pattern: Brown Beige Green
• This Bearbrick is part of Series 36.
• Assortment rate: 2.08%
• Item number (EAN): 4530956240503
• Part Number (MPN): B@0360362
• New in original packaging

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This product is an officially licensed collectible by Medicom Toy.

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