BE@RBRICK Series 5 Artist “Futura Laboratories” (100%)

Description

This exclusive Bearbrick from Series 5, released in December 2002, belongs to the highly sought-after Artist category and showcases a collaboration with Futura Laboratories – the legendary street art pioneer and graffiti icon Futura 2000. The design is a masterpiece of reduction: the deep blue, matte metallic shimmering body provides an elegant canvas for Futura’s signature “Stroller Patroller” motif. A golden medallion adorns the chest, featuring the iconic stroller symbol within a circle – a visual metaphor for Futura’s social commitment and urban values.

The concept of the “Stroller Patroller” is deeply rooted in Futura’s philosophy: The official product description explains that the Stroller Patroller is typically found near schools, playgrounds, and dangerous intersections. His sole concern is the safety of all children. This motif transforms the Bearbrick into more than just an art object—it becomes a symbol of community care, urban responsibility, and the protection of the most vulnerable. The golden rectangles that run across the face like censor bars lend the figure additional anonymity and mystique, as if the Stroller Patroller were operating in secret.

Futura 2000, whose real name is Leonard McGurr, is an absolute legend of the 1980s New York graffiti scene. As one of the first graffiti artists to make the leap from the streets to galleries and fashion collaborations, he profoundly influenced the development of street art into a recognized art form. His abstract, futuristic compositions and distinctive style made him a pioneer of the urban art movement. His collaboration with Medicom Toy on Series 5 was one of the early designer toy collaborations, now considered groundbreaking.

As an artist-designed Bearbrick, this figure is significantly rarer than standard categories and is among the most sought-after pieces for serious collectors. The combination of Futura’s cultural significance, socially conscious concept, and elegant design makes this Bearbrick a timeless classic in designer toy history.