August 16th, 2008

Medicom Toy Incorporated started manufacturing high end 12 inch figures in 1996.
In 2000 it started it’s kubrick  line – small chunky figures whose name is either a tribute to the managing director’s faviourite film director, or a portmanteau Japanese-English word -  ku meaning 9, a kubrick is made of 9 pieces - and brick as in lego.

 The basic idea behind the designs is that they are licensed characters from movies, anime, games, pop music or other popular products. The product line was developed by Managing Director Tatsuhiko Akashi with a former lego employee, and the very first series was based on the anime Neon Genesis Evangelion.

Although a toy – a kubrick is a ‘collectible’ and not intended for small children – the guideline on the box says for over 14 year olds. In 2006 a line was developed for younger children – babekub, which is slightly bigger, and with fewer parts, so safer for smaller children.

The most successful offshoot of the kubrick has been the bearbrick. Initially a give-away at the World Character Convention in 2001, bearbricks are now on their 16th series.

You can buy kubricks  at happyhappytoytoy.

Tags: bearbricks, kubricks, medicom, toys, urban vinyl
Posted in Collectible toys, Dolls |

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