SpongeBob SquarePants Bearbrick

Spongebob x Bearbrick Collaboration

SpongeBob SquarePants is Extra with a capital “e.” That’s why it’s no surprise this collaboration has resulted in three different versions so far. One of them is even colored gold chrome.

For the two yellow versions, SpongeBob comes either with an Open or a Closed smile expression. Both feature his two iconic teeth and wide eyes, as well as his favorite outfit.

The Gold Chrome version matches the Closed Smile, but SpongeBob’s body is a shiny gold chrome color instead of cartoon yellow.

These are must-have items for many SpongeBob collectors.

About SpongeBob SquarePants

Running since 1999, with over 250 episodes and several films, the American animated comedy SpongeBob SquarePants is now an international icon. People everywhere know and love the oddly shaped sea sponge who has an unhealthy enthusiasm for flipping burgers.

This oddball slice of life comedy takes place under the sea, where starfish, squids, crabs, and more go to work, watch TV, and take driving lessons. It’s a good-natured, satirical look at the real world, which is why kids and adults alike have loved it from the beginning.

About Bearbrick

Be@rbrick (Bearbrick), created by Medicom Toy, is a designer art toy from Japan that is a huge hit with collectors. Each Bearbrick is the shape of a teddy bear with an adorable potbelly, as well as a moveable head, arms, and legs.

Bearbrick has collaborated for over twenty years with a huge array of different intellectual properties. Because of their minimalist look, each Bearbrick toy is known as a “blank slate” where artists can represent many different ideas.

If you’re a comic book enthusiast, they have you covered. If you prefer to geek out about classic art, there’s also something for you. Hundreds of fandoms have Bearbrick collaborations, and there are always more to come.

Bearbrick are available in three main sizes: 100%, 400% and 1000%. The 100% is approximately 2.75 inches tall, or 7 centimeters. The 400% is 4 times larger, at 11 inches, or 28 cm. The 1000% is 10 times larger than the 100%, at 2 ft. 4 inches, or 70 cm. Other sizes exist, such as 200% or 10,000%, but these sizes are rare exceptions.

SpongeBob SquarePants Open Smile Bearbrick

The Open Smile Bearbrick features Spongebob – in teddy bear form – with his unmistakable open smile. Two front teeth are visible, as well as a tongue. His eyes are wide open, with his three characteristic lashes decorating the top of each eye. This is Spongebob at his most excited. Fans will recognize this expression from episodes where Spongebob gets a great idea or has a day off to catch jellyfish with Patrick.

His lower body wears the usual Spongebob uniform: brown shorts with a white, short sleeved shirt, and a red tie. Every detail is perfect, down to the colorful lining on his white socks. He’s delightfully dorky.

SpongeBob’s body is the same yellow as the cartoon. The teddy bear ears and back of the head feature darker spots to suggest the spongey nature of this character.

SpongeBob Open Smile Bearbrick – 400% (2009)

Collectors enjoy the 400% sized Bearbrick because they are easily portable, but large enough to make a statement. This SpongeBob would be right at home as a bookend.

SpongeBob Open Smile Bearbrick – 100% (2009)

Adding to the fun of Bearbrick, the company offers blind box series, where collectors get to open mystery items. Lucky buyers who opened from this series sometimes got the Open Smile 100% SpongeBob.

Bearbrick Details

Release Date: 2019
Blind Box Series: 18
Blind Box Series Code:
Retail Price: $XXX / ZZZ Yen
Size: 100%
100% Dimensions: 2.8 in / 7 cm (100%)
Medicom Code: XXXXXXXX
UPC: YYYYYYYYYYYY

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SpongeBob Open Smile Bearbrick – 1000% (2010)

Always a conversation starter, the 1000% Bearbrick exist to be eye-catching statements. We’re having trouble thinking of something more awesome than a gigantic teddy bear version of SpongeBob.

SpongeBob SquarePants Closed Smile Bearbrick

The Closed Smile Bearbrick is another teddy bear-shaped SpongeBob. The difference is that this one is grinning instead of smiling with his mouth open. Because SpongeBob’s two front teeth are central to the goofiness of his character, they can be seen poking out in his grin. He has the same wide eyes with eyelashes. Always ready to please, this is a more quietly happy SpongeBob.

The teddy bear body also wears SpongeBob’s everyday uniform. This includes his signature brown shorts, short sleeved white shirt, red tie, and white socks with colored stripes.

SpongeBob’s body is yellow with some darker spots that indicate the sponge holes seen all over the cartoon character’s body.

SpongeBob Closed Smile Bearbrick – 1000% (2018)

This oversized SpongeBob stands out with his cheerful yellow coloring and bright, wide eyes. Think of him as the loveable goofball in the room who just can’t wait to get to work today.

Bearbrick Details

Release Date: April 2018
Retail Price: $375 USD / ¥42,000 Yen
Size: 1000%
1000% Dimensions: 28 in / 70 cm – 1000%
Medicom Code: XXXXXXXX
UPC: YYYYYYYYYYYY

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SpongeBob Closed Smile Bearbrick – 400% & 100% Set (2018)

Grabbing a set means getting both the 400% and 100% size, which is fantastic for collectors who are big fans of the IP. The 100% size fits perfectly on your desk to remind you to work, while the 400% makes a great bookend.

Bearbrick Details

Release Date: May 2018
Retail Price: $108 USD / ¥12,000 Yen
Size: 400% & 100% Set
400% Dimensions: 11 in / 28 cm (400%)
100% Dimensions: 2.8 in / 7 cm (100%)
Medicom Code: XXXXXXXX
UPC: YYYYYYYYYYYY

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SpongeBob SquarePants Gold Chrome Bearbrick

What if you loved SpongeBob so much, you wanted to dip him in gold? Bearbrick is ready for this level of fandom.

With this version, SpongeBob matches the Closed Smile edition, but his body is no longer cartoon yellow. Now he’s an eye-catching, shiny gold. His dark spots for the sponge holes are a cute, copper color.

SpongeBob Gold Chrome Bearbrick – 1000% (2020)

If you’re a fan of the 1000% sized SpongeBob, then this Gold Chrome version is going to be hard to resist. His body color catches the light and brings bling to this guy who lives in a pineapple under the sea.

Bearbrick Details

Release Date: January 2020
Retail Price: $457 / ¥66,000 Yen
Size: 1000%
1000% Dimensions: 28 in / 70 cm – 1000%
Medicom Code: XXXXXXXX
UPC: YYYYYYYYYYYY

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SpongeBob Gold Chrome Bearbrick – 100% & 400% Set (2020)

This is the set for SpongeBob fans who want to show off their love of America’s favorite sponge – in two different sizes. In gold.

Bearbrick Details

Release Date: January 2020
Retail Price: $110 USD / ¥12,000 Yen
Size: 400% & 100% Set
400% Dimensions: 11 in / 28 cm (400%)
100% Dimensions: 2.8 in / 7 cm (100%)
Medicom Code: XXXXXXXX
UPC: YYYYYYYYYYYY

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Resources

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bearbrick
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SpongeBob_SquarePants