Kaws Figure

A Quick Guide to the KAWS Figure Series

KAWS releases his vinyl figures in distinct named series, and understanding which series a figure belongs to matters for both collecting and resale. Companion is the original character first cast as a vinyl figure in 1999 and remains the defining KAWS form. The Holiday series uses inflatable monumental sculptures installed in different cities around the world, including Hong Kong, Mount Fuji in Japan, Seoul, Changbai Mountain in China, Singapore, and notably Doha, with each city release later reproduced as a collector vinyl. Kachamukku is the Korean themed dual-character figure released in 2022. Chum is the orange Michelin Man inspired character from the early 2000s, re-released in pink in 2022. Take is a more recent character introduced in 2020 and produced in the three-figure colorway set. The Sesame Street collaboration figures, including the Elmo on this page, were a 2018 Medicom Toy release. The Promise was produced alongside the public installation at Dadu Gardens in Doha in 2022, which makes the vinyl figure version particularly meaningful for Gulf collectors.

Why KAWS Vinyl Figures Hold Their Value

KAWS sits in an unusual position where the same artist trades both at major auction houses, with original paintings selling for seven and eight figures at Sotheby's and Christie's, and through collector-priced vinyl figures aimed at a broader audience. That dual market gives KAWS vinyl figures stronger resale fundamentals than most designer art toys. Production runs are deliberately limited, each figure ships in numbered packaging, and the secondary market values are tracked closely by collectors and resellers alike. Holiday series figures specifically have shown the strongest post-release appreciation, particularly when the corresponding public installation has been dismantled and the figure becomes the closest accessible record of that work. Condition matters enormously, which is why every figure on this page ships in its original sealed box with no display wear, sourced from authorized retailers and Medicom Toy distribution channels.

Same Day Pickup at Dubai and Abu Dhabi Stores

Online orders cover the full UAE with delivery typically inside 24 to 48 hours, but same day pickup at our Dubai and Abu Dhabi store locations is the faster option if you are local. The full range of authentic designer toys and collectibles in the UAE is available at both stores, including the larger Family sets and the Take three-figure release which sometimes move quickly online once stock confirms. Staff at both locations understand the difference between an authorized Medicom Toy release and a counterfeit, and can speak to the production history behind each figure.

FAQs

Q: Are these KAWS figures authentic?

Every KAWS figure on this page is 100% authentic and sourced through authorized Medicom Toy and All Rights Reserved distribution channels. Each figure arrives in its original sealed box with the original artist credits, edition numbering where applicable, and Medicom Toy branding intact. We do not carry unofficial reproductions, bootleg KAWS figures, or unsealed pieces sold without their original packaging, regardless of how convincing the casting might be. Counterfeit KAWS figures are a known issue in secondary markets, which is why we only source from confirmed authorized distributors.

Q: Which KAWS figures hold the most value?

The strongest performers historically have been the Holiday series figures tied to specific public installations, particularly Holiday Hong Kong, Holiday Japan, and the original Companion figures from limited runs. The KAWS Family set in all three colorways tends to outperform single Companion figures because the complete set is harder to assemble after release. Sesame Street collaboration figures from 2018 have appreciated steadily, and the Take Set from 2020 in its complete three-colorway configuration has tracked upward as the set has aged out of original retail availability. Condition, sealed box, and complete sets matter more than the individual figure character for resale.

Q: How fast is delivery for KAWS figures across the UAE?

Orders placed before 2pm typically arrive next day in Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, and Abu Dhabi. Northern emirates including Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, and Umm Al Quwain take one additional day on average. Larger figures such as the Family sets and the Take Set ship in additional protective packaging and may add a day to dispatch time. Same day pickup is available at our Dubai and Abu Dhabi stores for orders placed before closing.