{"product_id":"bearbrick-series-8-cute-keiko-miyata-100","title":"BE@RBRICK Series 8 Cute \"Keiko Miyata\" (100%)","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlayful, colorful, and irresistibly cute, this Cute-Bearbrick from Series 8 (2004) was designed by Japanese artist Keiko Miyata. The imaginative color combination of soft pink, warm brown, bright orange, and deep wine red creates a patchwork-like character reminiscent of handmade stuffed animals. The white cross on the brown torso, the embroidered seams along the arms and legs, and the asymmetrical facial design with an orange beak on one side and a black eye on the other give this figure a distinctive, handmade charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eKeiko Miyata is a nuigurumi artist who has been creating whimsical creatures that appear both cute and mysterious since 1994. Her works are characterized by the fusion of various animal elements—stuffed animals that exist in their own surreal world. This aesthetic of cuteness with a slightly disturbing touch is perfectly reflected in this Bearbrick, which looks like a cross between a bear, a bird, and a rag doll. The Cute category in Bearbrick series celebrates the concept of cuteness in all its facets, and Miyata's interpretation goes beyond conventional kawaii aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAccording to the product page, CUTE makes distinctive noises when walking—\"Pokyuu pokyuu\" and \"Ukyaukya\"—and when CUTE walks through the city, everyone follows him. The humorous description as \"eroticism for children\" and the statement that CUTE knocks the world out underscore the subversive, playful nature of this design. The embroidered details and the patchwork look with different colors and textures make every angle interesting and invite closer inspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eAt 7 cm tall in 100% format and featuring the classic nine movable parts, this Bearbrick is functionally a toy, but its artistic quality makes it a collector's item. The combination of handcrafted appeal and industrial production, of cuteness and quirkiness, of Japanese kawaii culture and contemporary art makes this Bearbrick a perfect example of how designer toys can blur the boundaries between different worlds. A must-have for fans of Japanese pop art and anyone who appreciates cuteness with a touch of weirdness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Medicom Toy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51970499674378,"sku":"B@S0807","price":39.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/3133\/1850\/files\/bearbrick-series-8-cute-keiko-miyata-100-herstellerbild.webp?v=1760865888","url":"https:\/\/www.mybearbrick.co.uk\/products\/bearbrick-series-8-cute-keiko-miyata-100","provider":"MyBearBrick","version":"1.0","type":"link"}