Bearbrick Sizes Guide
Medicom Toy's percentage system in one chart, plus what the Series blind boxes hold and the checks that separate a real figure from a copy.
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BE@RBRICK sizes are named by percentage of the standard figure: 100% is about 7 cm (2.75 in) tall, 400% about 28 cm (11 in) and 1000% about 70 cm (27.5 in). The percentage describes height only, not rarity or value.
The Standard Scale
BE@RBRICK is a figure line from the Japanese maker Medicom Toy. The first figure was released on May 27, 2001, as a giveaway at the World Character Convention in Tokyo, and the 100% size has been the series standard ever since. Alongside it, the line has used a range of other percentages:
| Size | Approx. height | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| 50% | 3.5–4 cm | keychains and minis |
| 70% | 5 cm | small sets |
| 100% | 7 cm | the standard; numbered blind-box Series |
| 150% | 10.5 cm | occasional releases |
| 200% | 14 cm | occasional releases |
| 400% | 28 cm | the main display size, often sold with a matching 100% |
| 1000% | 70 cm | the largest regular size |
Bear in mind that the percentage refers to the height, not the price or rarity of each type. A 1000% figure is the largest regular format, but it does not guarantee rarity.
How the Series Works
Blind boxes are a key feature of the BE@RBRICK line. The numbered Series are released in the 100% size as sealed boxes, so buyers do not know which figure is inside until they open it. Each Series mixes theme categories such as Basic, Jellybean, Pattern, Flag, Horror, SF, Cute, Animal and Artist designs, and some categories are packed in smaller numbers than others. Secret figures are left out of the advertising, which is why collectors hunt them and trade duplicates.
Outside the Series, the line includes collaborations with brands, artists, musicians and film and game franchises. These usually come as a 100% and 400% pair or as a single 1000% figure, and release formats and editions vary a lot from one collaboration to the next.
Standard figures are molded in ABS or PVC plastic, while special editions have appeared in other materials, including wood, felt and glow-in-the-dark plastic. When choosing a size, think about space first: a 1000% figure needs about 70 cm of vertical clearance, while a 100% fits almost anywhere.
Spotting a Fake Bearbrick
Some fake Bearbricks exist on the market. On a genuine figure, the soles are closed and carry clean, evenly spaced molded marks, including the MEDICOM TOY and BE@RBRICK logos and a copyright line. Warning signs include missing or blurry stamps, holes in the soles, loose or wobbly joints, sloppy paint and poorly printed boxes. Medicom Toy has also added NFC authentication tags to some releases, which can be checked with a phone.
Reading the packaging and checking the maker’s own release listings are the surest steps: compare the figure, box art and size with the official photos before buying, and treat any unusually cheap large-size figure with caution.
General information for collectors, checked against the sources below at the time of writing. Makers change product lines and packaging; check the maker’s own pages before you buy, repair or ship a piece.
