Sorayama Bearbrick Types: The Chrome Collaborations

Sorayama Bearbricks are the chrome ones. Hajime Sorayama is the Japanese artist behind the “Sexy Robot” series, and his BE@RBRICK collaborations translate that mirror-polished metallic aesthetic onto the bear form — which is why they appear repeatedly among the highest recorded Bearbrick sale prices.

This covers the Sorayama Bearbrick types, why the finish costs what it does, and what we have in stock.

Who is Hajime Sorayama?

A Japanese illustrator born in 1947, best known for hyper-realistic airbrushed chrome robots. His work predates and arguably shaped a great deal of how “futuristic metal” looks in popular design.

Applying that to a Bearbrick is a natural fit: the figure is a smooth, simple form, and a mirror finish on a simple form reads as sculpture rather than as a printed toy. That is the whole appeal of this collaboration line.

What are the main Sorayama Bearbrick types?

Three groups: 2G gallery editions, brand crossovers, and character collaborations.

• 2G editions — released through the Tokyo retailer 2G, in Gold and Pink Gold, including a version made with The Weeknd.
• BAPE crossovers — Sorayama × BAPE Camo Shark in Gold and Silver, and Sorayama × Baby Milo in both metals.
• Character work — Future Mickey Mouse and Shadow Moon, the latter from the Kamen Rider universe.
• Superalloy — a 200% gold figure, unusual because 200% is a rarely produced size.

Why are Sorayama Bearbricks expensive?

Chrome and metallic plating is more complex and costly to produce than paint, so runs are shorter — and short runs are what create secondary-market scarcity.

In our range the Future Mickey Mouse (2nd Color) 1000% leads at $1,050, followed by Shadow Moon 1000% at $606.40 and the BAPE and Baby Milo gold and silver editions at $600 each. Sorayama editions also feature among the top ten most expensive Bearbricks ever sold, including work with Daniel Arsham.

Is there an affordable Sorayama Bearbrick?

Two, in our current range. The Shadow Moon 400% at $136 and the Superalloy Gold 200% at $72 are the accessible entries.

The 200% is worth noting on its own: at roughly 14.5cm it sits between the common 100% and 400% sizes, and Medicom produces it far less often than either. If you want a Sorayama piece without a four-figure outlay, that is the one.

How should you display a chrome Bearbrick?

Under even, indirect light, and handled by the body rather than the limbs. A mirror surface reflects whatever sits opposite it, so the surroundings matter as much as the figure.

Chrome also shows fingerprints far more readily than painted vinyl, and the plating cannot be touched up if it is marked. Dust with a soft dry cloth only — never a household cleaner. Full detail in the care and display guide and the chrome and metallic guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Sorayama Bearbrick?

A Medicom BE@RBRICK produced in collaboration with Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama, typically in a chrome or metallic finish reflecting his robot artwork.

Why are Sorayama Bearbricks so expensive?

Metallic plating constrains production, so runs are short. Combined with Sorayama’s standing as an artist, that scarcity pushes both retail and resale prices well above standard painted figures.

What is a 2G Bearbrick?

A release sold through 2G, a Tokyo retail space. 2G editions are usually limited and often exclusive to that channel.

Does chrome scratch easily?

It marks more readily than paint and cannot be repaired. Handle by the body, keep out of direct sunlight, and dust with a soft dry cloth.

What size is a 200% Bearbrick?

Approximately 14.5cm (5.7 inches). Medicom produces it far less often than 100%, 400% or 1000%.

Browse Sorayama 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 Sorayama Bearbrick collection, related BAPE and CLOT collaborations, or browse 1000% figures.