A Malaysian man who once spent RM230,000 on a limited edition Bearbrick collectible is now facing a harsh reality. Not only has its market value crashed, but with no potential buyers even after slashing the price by RM100,000.
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.
Little sympathy
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. Do you believe it?!‘
‘Even if he slashed the price by RM200,000, probably still no one would want it.’
