KAWS · Authentication
Together: real vs fake
Together is a KAWS pairing: two interlocked Companion figures embracing each other (11.5 in, released 2018, in black, grey and brown). It is the same character twice, so what you check is the fit of the embrace, the join between the bodies, the XX eyes, and the "©KAWS" emboss on each sole. The composition where a large Companion holds a small BFF is a different release — SHARE (2020, 12.4 in). Upload photos to LegitCheck AI and the model compares both figures, the fit and the stamps.
What to check on the Together
Model-specific zones — on top of the brand-level signs.
Two interlocked Companion figures
Together is two interlocked Companion figures embracing each other (11.5 in, released 2018, in black, grey and brown). Check the fit of the embrace, the join between the bodies and the emboss on the sole: both figures are the same character, so there is no difference in sculpt to look for. The “large Companion holding a small BFF” composition belongs to a different release — SHARE (2020, 12.4 in).
Fit of the embracing pose
The figures wrap around each other with the arms and bodies fitted precisely, no gaps or skew. On fakes the pose drifts: the arms do not align, gaps open between the bodies, and the join looks sloppy.
XX eyes on both figures
Each figure carries the signature "XX" eyes with symmetrical strokes of equal thickness, set precisely on the skull head. Check the eye shape and placement on both; on fakes they are crooked, uneven in width, or off-center on the face.
©KAWS foot stamp on each figure
Each sole is embossed with "©KAWS" and the year; a maker mark is not on every release, and its absence alone is not a fake tell. Match the set, font and depth against your own drop: a distorted or completely missing emboss on even one figure is a red flag.
Paint and release colorway
Paint lays down evenly with no overspray, and the shades match the release colorway (Together 2018 in black, grey and brown). Replicas show bleed, color mismatch, and a shifted tone — compare against photos of the exact release.
Box and release branding
The box print carries correct branding, a barcode, and the release artwork for the paired set. Resealed or mismatched boxes are reason to doubt it, though they do not prove authenticity on their own.
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
What is unique to check on Together?
That it is two interlocked Companion figures embracing each other — the same character twice, not a Companion with a BFF. There is no difference in sculpt to expect between them: check the fit of the embrace, the join between the bodies, the XX eyes and the "©KAWS" emboss on each sole. The composition with a small BFF is the SHARE release, a different model.
Do I need to check the stamp on both figures?
Yes. The "©KAWS" emboss with the year should be correct on both soles; a maker mark is not present on every release, so its absence proves nothing on its own. A distorted or completely missing emboss on even one figure is a sign of a fake.
Can I verify it from photos?
Yes. The pose fit, the join between the bodies, the XX eyes and the embosses all read in images. Shoot the full set, the join between figures and the soles — LegitCheck AI returns a verdict with a confidence score.
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