Medicom Toy's Star Wars BE@RBRICK line has brought several Ewoks into the format over the years, and the newest confirmed addition is Paploo, the Return of the Jedi Ewok best known for his speeder bike joyride. This release comes in Costume Version, meaning it goes beyond a standard painted finish.
Medicom's own product listing confirms an October 2026 release, making this one of the more detailed Star Wars BE@RBRICKs to ship this year.
Here is what distinguishes a Costume Version release from a typical BE@RBRICK, along with the confirmed pricing and timing.
This is a genuine Star Wars and BE@RBRICK crossover, not a fan reissue, part of Medicom's long-running officially licensed Star Wars collaboration.
Unlike a standard BE@RBRICK, which applies a painted design directly to the bear-shaped vinyl body, a Costume Version adds actual textile and furred material over the figure to replicate a character's fur or clothing more convincingly.
For an Ewok character like Paploo, that means the figure includes genuine furred texture rather than a flat painted approximation, giving it a noticeably different shelf presence compared to a standard glossy BE@RBRICK finish.
Medicom's listing puts the regular price at roughly 22,000 yen before tax, 24,200 yen tax-included, reflecting the added cost of the costume and textile work compared to a standard painted 400% figure.
At approximately 280mm tall, it matches the standard 400% BE@RBRICK height despite the added costume bulk, and it is scheduled to release in October 2026.
Medicom has produced other Ewok-themed BE@RBRICKs in the past, including Wicket and Teebo in both standard and costume finishes, making Paploo a continuation of an established sub-line rather than a one-off character pick.
Collectors who already have other Ewok BE@RBRICKs on their shelf will likely want to track this one down specifically to keep the set growing.
Paploo is a supporting Ewok character from Return of the Jedi, best remembered for stealing an Imperial speeder bike during the Battle of Endor, a smaller but memorable moment in the film's forest sequence.
That relatively minor screen role is part of why a dedicated Paploo figure feels like a deeper-cut pick for Medicom, aimed more at longtime Star Wars BE@RBRICK collectors than casual fans chasing only the most recognizable characters.
A Costume Version BE@RBRICK ships in a printed window box similar to a standard figure, but the box art and included product card typically call out the textile costume finish specifically, since it is the release's main selling point.
No display stand or accessories are included beyond the figure itself, consistent with how Medicom packages most single-character releases regardless of finish type.
The added production cost of applying actual fur-like material instead of paint is the main reason Costume Version releases price noticeably above standard BE@RBRICK figures of the same size.
That premium tends to hold up on the secondary market too, since textile costume pieces are produced in smaller volumes relative to Medicom's painted mainline output, and the tactile detail is hard to replicate with a simple repaint.
Collectors who already own a prior Ewok Costume Version, like Wicket, generally report the premium is worth it specifically for how different the textured finish looks on a shelf compared to a standard glossy figure nearby.
A single Costume Version Ewok works well as a standalone piece, but it also pairs naturally with other Star Wars BE@RBRICKs from the same Return of the Jedi era if a collector is building out that specific film's roster.
Because the furred texture is more delicate than a painted finish, keeping it away from direct handling and dust matters more here than with a typical glossy BE@RBRICK.
Paploo, an Ewok from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi.
Roughly 22,000 yen before tax, 24,200 yen tax-included, per Medicom's listing.
It adds real textile and furred material over the figure instead of a standard painted finish.
October 2026, per Medicom's confirmed timeline.
No, the figure ships with just packaging and a basic product card.
A textured Costume Version figure deserves more careful handling than a standard painted BE@RBRICK, especially once it is sitting next to the rest of a Return of the Jedi shelf. Keeping dust and fingerprints off the fur texture preserves the detail Medicom charged a premium for in the first place.
The EVORETRO Acrylic Modular Case gives a single 400% figure a fully enclosed, dust-free display space without touching the delicate costume surface.
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