BE@RBRICK Tron Legacy (70%)

Description

Almost three decades after the groundbreaking original in 1982, Disney dared to return to the digital cosmos of the Grid in 2010 with Tron: Legacy. Director Joseph Kosinski staged young Sam Flynn’s search for his missing father Kevin, played by Jeff Bridges, as a visually stunning neon trip, whose soundtrack by Daft Punk still enjoys cult status today. The aesthetic of deep black and glowing light trails shaped an entire generation of science fiction design – and it is precisely this imagery that this Bearbrick carries on its compact body.

The body of the 70% figure is black and traversed by filigree, light blue glowing lines that recreate the iconic light suits of the Grid inhabitants. A printed blue helmet sits on its head, revealing a human face underneath – just like hero Sam Flynn in his combat suit. The approximately 5 cm tall figure comes with a carrying strap, in the style of Japanese cinema goodies of its time.

And that’s exactly what it is: a promotional item never regularly sold for the Japanese cinema release on December 17, 2010. The printed original packaging advertises the worldwide simultaneous film release and bears, in addition to the Disney logo and Medicom branding, the Japanese spelling of the title in glowing blue – an authentic piece of campaign history that never made its way into general retail.

If you love the Grid or want to expand your collection with a true Japanese cinema rarity, this little program warrior is your next upgrade.