Bearbrick · Authentication
400% Bearbrick: real vs fake
At roughly 28 cm tall, the 400% Bearbrick is the most popular size in the line and the prime target for rep factories. This format shows everything clearly: the relief of the "MEDICOM TOY" emboss, print cleanliness across a large body, and the print quality of the windowed box. Upload photos to LegitCheck AI to get these zones checked in about a minute.
What to check on the 400% Bearbrick
Model-specific zones — on top of the brand-level signs.
Scale size ≈ 28 cm
The classic 400% stands about 28 cm tall. Compare the height to reference in the overall shot: a size that is clearly off, or drifting head-to-body proportions, is worth a second look. Weight is not checkable from a photo, so rely on size and proportions.
MEDICOM TOY emboss on the back
On plastic (ABS) 400% figures the back carries an embossed "MEDICOM TOY" mark with clean font and neat relief. On a large body, stamp defects are obvious: fakes let the letters drift, vary the depth, or blur the emboss. On official chromed versions (the First Model White Chrome 400%, for example) and flocked series the emboss sits under the coating and reads faintly — that is normal.
Print registration on the body
The large 400% surface shows every graphic in detail: crisp lines, accurate color boundaries, artwork aligned to the bear form. Fakes reveal blur, haloing around elements, and shifted color.
Build: 9 body parts
A Bearbrick is assembled from 9 parts — head, torso, hips, two arms, two hands, and two legs — usually with eight points of rotation. Photos show how tightly the connections are fitted and whether there is skew or flashing; joint travel and hold, the sound of the plastic, and weight are in-hand checks only, and their absence does not lower the verdict.
Box, window and barcode
The 400% format ships in a box with sharp print and a clear front window; the barcode is cleanly printed and matches the series and size. Replicas show muddy print, dull colors, and a crookedly set window. The fact that a barcode scans proves nothing — replicas copy the code.
Surface finish
Matte and gloss zones on the original are even, with no lacquer runs or pooling. Fakes have blotchy finish, paint drips, and uneven tone. Flocked and chromed releases set a different benchmark: dense even pile or uniform plating rather than smooth plastic.
Where to inspect
The key zones to photograph and check on this type of item — a schematic, not a product photo.
- 1Box printing
- 2Window and blister
- 3Paint and face
- 4Build and stand
- 5COA and sticker
The difference is in the details — drag the slider
Typical differences in workmanship: stitching consistency, edge finishing, detail quality. Left — factory quality, right — common replica flaws.
Replica 
Authentic Photo angles for the check
- 1 Overall view
- 2 Logo / tag
- 3 Details & stitching
- 4 Material
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FAQ
How big is a 400% Bearbrick?
About 28 cm tall. This is the standard scale for the line, so a figure that is noticeably a different size or shows drifting proportions deserves extra scrutiny.
What should I check on a 400% box?
Print sharpness, the clear front window, and a cleanly printed barcode that matches the series and size. Muddy print, dull colors, and a crookedly set window point to a replica. Match the packaging against photos of the real release rather than a remembered description — a barcode that scans does not confirm authenticity.
Can I verify a 400% Bearbrick from photos?
Yes. Shoot the figure from the front, the back with the MEDICOM TOY emboss, and the box with its window and barcode — LegitCheck AI reviews the print, stamp, and packaging and returns a verdict with a confidence score.
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