M’sian Buys Bearbrick For RM230K In 2021, Can’t Sell It Off Despite Dropping RM100K In Price

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M’sian Buys Bearbrick For RM230K In 2021, Can’t Sell It Off Despite Dropping RM100K In Price​

It was once a prized collector's item.

Ying Ren TanAugust 5, 2025

Cover image via Sin Chew DailyCanva​

According to Sin Chew Daily, he took to Facebook to share his frustration anonymously, revealing that his once-coveted Bearbrick has “lost favour” in the collector’s scene and become a symbol of overhyped collectibles turned financial regret.

Even after cutting it down to RM130,000, I still can’t find a single buyer,” he wrote, adding that the collectible’s resale value has collapsed and he now stands to lose a 5-figure sum.

Once a prized collector’s item​

Bearbricks — a designer toy line from Japan known for limited editions and collaborations with top artists — were once considered a “holy grail” among streetwear and art collectors.

Certain designs had fetched sky-high prices at auctions, prompting a frenzy of collectors to jump on the trend.

But that hype has since faded. With interest dying down and market prices crashing, many collectors are now stuck with high-priced Bearbricks they can’t sell — even at steep losses.

Netizens’ reaction​

The post quickly sparked discussion online, with many netizens mocking the man’s predicament.

“Only people with fake wealth chase after trends like this.”

“Labubu will be the next one to crash. Believe it?!”

“Even if he dropped RM200,000 from the initial price, probably still no one would want it.”