{"id":499814,"date":"2025-08-07T16:58:23","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T08:58:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/?p=499814"},"modified":"2025-08-07T16:58:24","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T08:58:24","slug":"real-vs-fake-how-to-identify-an-authentic-kaws-tension-100-amp-400-bearbrick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/2025\/08\/07\/real-vs-fake-how-to-identify-an-authentic-kaws-tension-100-amp-400-bearbrick\/","title":{"rendered":"Real vs. Fake: How to Identify An Authentic KAWS TENSION 100% & 400% BE@RBRICK"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

BE@RBRICK is a popular figure brand sold by Medicom Toy. Originally inspired by teddy bears, the brand has expanded through collaborations across various genres and cultures\u2014including anime, movies, and celebrities\u2014earning a massive fan following. Due to its soaring popularity, counterfeit BE@RBRICK have begun circulating in the secondary market, so caution is essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this feature, we focus on how professional authenticators from SNKRDUNK assess the authenticity of the KAWS Tension 100% & 400% BE@RBRICK figure released on 16 July 2021. Keep in mind, the methods shared here represent only a portion of the authentication process. For those hesitant about buying on resale platforms, this guide offers valuable reference points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The authentication clues shared here apply to certain known fakes\u2014not all\u2014so consider this a case study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the KAWS TENSION 100% & 400% BE@RBRICK Figures<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This special edition is a collaboration with KAWS, the renowned artist known for his iconic \u2018XX\u2019 eyes motif. Even if his name doesn\u2019t ring a bell, his unmistakable artwork has likely caught your eye somewhere. Thanks to this high-profile partnership with the beloved BE@RBRICK brand, numerous listings have flooded the resale market\u2014unfortunately, many of which are counterfeit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Authentication Points<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At SNKRDUNK, authenticating KAWS Tension BE@RBRICK figures goes beyond the naked eye\u2014we deploy a high-precision digital microscope to detect subtle details invisible at first glance. Here\u2019s what our experts carefully inspect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25aa Logo on the Bottom of the Box<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The “BE@RBRICK” logo font on a genuine box features a distinctive rounded corner on the letter “B.” Fake boxes, in contrast, show sharp corners and noticeable differences in the curves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25aa Trademark \u201cTM\u201d Mark<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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On real boxes, you\u2019ll spot scattered ink dots in red, light blue, and green around the \u201cTM\u201d symbol. Fakes differ by displaying a two-tone ink pattern \u2014 green at the bottom switching abruptly to blue on top. Plus, the fake font is slightly thinner than the original.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25aa KAWS \u201cXX\u201d Logo Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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On genuine products, the lines of KAWS\u2019s trademark crossed-out eyes are sharply printed with minimal bleeding. Fake versions often have thicker lines with pronounced bleeding. Additionally, the fake\u2019s nose and mouth lines are noticeably shorter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25aa Hologram on the Back of the Box<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Look closely at the “B” font hole in the hologram. Authentic boxes use distinct clusters of dots to form each hole, while fakes have blurred dots, making holes appear solid or misshapen. Near the \u201cTM,\u201d real holograms faintly show a \u201cT\u201d emerging from below the \u201cL\u201d on the left side, whereas fakes print the \u201cT\u201d on top of the \u201cL,\u201d creating a bold, dot-heavy effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25aa Figure\u2019s Underside \u201cMEDICOM TOY\u201d Logo<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The engraving on real figures shows slightly warped alphabet outlines, especially noticeable in the \u201cM\u201d and \u201cE.\u201d Fakes display straighter outlines with sharp corners. Importantly, sharp and clear engraving doesn\u2019t guarantee authenticity, as some high-quality fakes deceive with clean cuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25aa Figure\u2019s Underside \u201cBE@RBRICK\u201d Logo<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Focus on the “B” hole: real logos have clean, smooth edges without jaggedness, while fake logos may have missing sections or uneven lines in the hole\u2019s shape. The \u201c@\u201d sign on real figures is thicker and subtly warped, compared to the fake\u2019s thinner font that appears sharply embossed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Video Comparison<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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