One Up will release an exclusive Version 2 of Instinctoy’s black Inc Bear with GID accents designed by Hiroto Ohkubo on Saturday October 25 @ Noon in their fourth floor location in Nakano Broadway. The drop will close out a mini Instinctoy exhibition (flier) which starts this Friday, October 17th.
Limited to 54 pieces, this edition is similar to the first original black Inc figure except that the nails, tusk, eyes, and monster on the back (white portions) are GID for a stylish look in the pitch black darkness. The figure stands 21.5 cm high (~ 8.2 inches), is made in china, and will be available for 7800 yen (~ $76 USD).
If you’re wondering about what at first glance seems to be a curious perhaps even odd character design (i.e. why does he have two faces – front and rear?), it’s explained in the back-story. On a seemingly peaceful day, a black liquid ooze creature happens upon an unsuspecting bear whom he quickly infects becoming one with his victim. The bear’s appearance morphs to resemble that of his attacker – from the oozing skin and limbs to his now bloodshot glowing eyes. And what of the attacker ? He can clearly be seen on the bear’s hind quarters boasting a wide and satisfied grin. Enjoy the CG animation below which does a great job of telling Inc’s origin.
While there are some similarities in the design of Inc and an increasingly popular Japanese designer, we can say based on first hand-experience that the concept, packaging, and execution of Inc are all top-rate. Taken on it’s own this is an excellent figure – one that has perhaps not got the attention its due. Click through for more pics of the GID version.
