Japanese toymaker Medicom Toy and audio specialist Rinaro Isodynamics have introduced a limited-edition Be@rbrick Audio x Maneki Neko Bluetooth speaker, blending collectible design with portable audio technology. The companies said the speaker will go on sale on Jan. 31, 2026, with shipments expected to begin in early February.
The speaker, priced at $999, is modeled on the Be@rbrick 400% figure first released in Japan in 2001 and features a high-gloss metallic gold “lucky cat” design. According to the product description, the unit houses two tweeters and two woofers and uses Rinaro’s QUAD’360 technology to deliver omnidirectional sound with a total output of 20 watts.
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“QUAD’360 omnidirectional sound” is designed to disperse audio evenly around the room, the companies said, with a frequency response ranging from 90 hertz to 20 kilohertz. Two speakers can be paired together to enable stereo playback.
The device supports Bluetooth 5 wireless music streaming and allows users to control volume and playback by rotating the figure’s paws. The makers said the speaker offers up to six hours of playback on a single charge, fast-charges in about 1.5 hours, and includes a user-replaceable battery.
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Measuring 132 by 280 by 70 millimeters and weighing 0.87 kilograms, the Maneki Neko speaker will be available in limited quantities, with newsletter subscribers receiving early access to orders 24 hours ahead of the general launch.
Source: Be@rbrick Audio