Evangelion Bearbrick Types: Every Unit Explained

Evangelion Bearbricks apply the colour schemes of the Evangelion units — the giant biomechanical machines from Hideaki Anno’s Neon Genesis Evangelion — to the BE@RBRICK form. Medicom has produced Unit 01, Unit 02, Unit 08 and Unit 13, plus a chrome First Machine edition.

This covers which units exist as figures, what “new paint version” means, and which to buy.

What is Evangelion?

A Japanese animated series first broadcast in 1995, followed by a long sequence of films. It is among the most influential works in modern anime, and its mecha designs — the Evangelion units — are instantly recognisable to anyone who follows the medium.

Each unit has a distinct colour identity: Unit 01 purple and green, Unit 02 red, Unit 08 pink. That is what makes the series suit the Bearbrick format so well — the designs are already reducible to bold colour blocking.

Which Evangelion units are available as Bearbricks?

Four units plus a chrome variant, across both sizes.

• Evangelion First Machine CHROME 1000% — $528, the chrome-finish flagship
• Unit 01 (new paint version) 1000% — $464, with the 100% & 400% set at $104
• Unit 13 (new paint version) 1000% — $464, with the 100% & 400% set at $104
• Unit 8 β 1000% — $414.40, with a 400% gross version at $94.40
• Unit 2 1000% — $64, the most accessible 1000% in the whole range

What does “new paint version” mean?

Medicom has released some units more than once with revised colour application. The “new paint version” is the later, updated treatment rather than a different unit.

This matters if you are matching figures on a shelf: an original and a new paint version of the same unit will not be identical in tone. Check which version a listing specifies before buying a second figure to sit alongside one you already own.

What is the β in Unit 8 β?

Beta — a variant designation from the later Rebuild of Evangelion films, where Unit 08 appears in successively modified forms. The “gross version” 400% is a further variant of that design.

These naming conventions come straight from the source material rather than from Medicom, which is why they can look opaque if you have not watched the films.

Which Evangelion Bearbrick should you buy?

The Unit 2 1000% at $64 is unusual value — a 70cm figure at a price most 400% sets exceed. If you want the size and the series appeals, that is the obvious starting point.

For a shelf rather than the floor, the Unit 01 or Unit 13 100% & 400% sets at $104 give you the two most recognisable units in the size most collectors settle on. Before ordering a 1000%, check the size guide — at 70cm it needs floor or plinth space, not a shelf.

Frequently asked questions

What is an Evangelion Bearbrick?

A Medicom BE@RBRICK figure using the colour design of an Evangelion unit from the anime series and films.

Which Evangelion units have Bearbricks?

Unit 01, Unit 02, Unit 08 β and Unit 13, plus a chrome First Machine edition.

What is the difference between the paint versions?

Medicom has reissued some units with revised colour application. The “new paint version” is the later treatment of the same unit.

How much is an Evangelion Bearbrick?

In our range, 100% & 400% sets are around $104, and 1000% figures run from $64 to $528.

Are these officially licensed?

Yes — produced by Medicom Toy under licence. Every figure we sell is an authentic Medicom production.

Browse Evangelion Bearbricks

We are an authorised Medicom dealer and ship from our UK warehouse, typically arriving in 2–7 business days, with 30-day returns.

See the full Evangelion Bearbrick collection, or more licensed releases in pop culture Bearbricks. Chrome finishes are covered in the chrome guide.