Medicom Toy originated in Japan and was the first company to start producing anime characters from the 1970s and 1980s.

The collector's item that made Medicom Toy famous is the Bearbrick, the cartoon teddy bear that is reinterpreted in countless versions. Bearbrick's shape is very recognisable, as it is a combination of a Lego, a bear and the most famous Disney character, Mickey Mouse.