{"id":4749,"date":"2026-05-20T14:05:24","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T13:05:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rareinventory.com\/?p=4749"},"modified":"2026-10-24T18:33:45","modified_gmt":"2026-10-24T17:33:45","slug":"come-riconoscere-figure-kaws-false-guida-autenticazione-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rareinventory.com\/it\/how-to-spot-a-fake-kaws-figure-the-complete-authentication-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Come riconoscere una figure KAWS falsa: guida all'autenticazione 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The KAWS<\/a> figure<\/strong> market has a serious counterfeit problem. Around 50% of KAWS toys compared against verified originals turn out to be counterfeits. That number is not an exaggeration, it’s the experience of serious collectors who have spent years studying authentic pieces side by side with fakes. If you want to buy a KAWS<\/a><\/strong> figure<\/strong> with confidence, this guide covers every checkpoint that separates a genuine piece from a replica. Furthermore, it applies to all major KAWS<\/a><\/strong> releases, Companion, Dissected Companion, Dissected Milo, Together, BFF, and beyond. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authenticating a KAWS figure comes down to six checks: the box, the weight and feel, the paint quality, the joints, the foot stamp and whether the colorway actually exists.<\/strong> Roughly half the KAWS toys traded on the secondary market fail at least one of these checks, so run all six before you pay.<\/p>\n

Edition size matters as much as authenticity: our guide to numbered, timed and open editions<\/a> explains what each label means for value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

Why fake KAWS figures are so common<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

KAWS figures are released in limited editions and sell out rapidly, which fuels a secondary market where counterfeits thrive. Counterfeiters target KAWS specifically because the demand consistently outpaces the supply. Moreover, advances in manufacturing have made high-quality replicas increasingly difficult to distinguish from originals at a glance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The good news is that genuine KAWS figures maintain a level of craft that fakes consistently fail to replicate fully. KAWS<\/a><\/strong> spends a great deal of time perfecting every limited-edition design, production models go back and forth up to 10 times before he approves the quality. Consequently, the gap between an original and a counterfeit always exists. You just need to know where to look. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: Start with the box<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Authentication begins before you even look at the figure. An authentic KAWS<\/a><\/strong> box will have a hologram label that changes color as you move it. That hologram is the first and most immediate authentication marker on any KAWS<\/a><\/strong> x Medicom Toy release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Beyond the hologram, examine every element of the packaging. Check the box size, color, font size, and spacing everywhere on the packaging. Check the correct design on the front and inspect even the smallest details, a lazy counterfeiter may have overlooked exactly that one element. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, authentic boxes use distinct clusters of dots to form each hole in the hologram, while fakes have blurred dots that make the holes appear solid or misshapen. That detail is invisible at normal viewing distance but immediately apparent under close inspection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2: Check the weight and feel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Pick up the figure. This single test eliminates a significant percentage of fakes immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the Companion to the Chum, all authentic KAWS<\/a><\/strong> figures feel solid and dense. If it’s hollow, it’s not a KAWS<\/a><\/strong>. Genuine pieces use high-quality cast vinyl that gives them a specific heft. Counterfeits almost universally use cheaper, lighter materials that feel noticeably different in hand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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While difficult to calibrate when buying online, in-person purchases are made easier by examining the weight and feel of the plastics. If you’re buying online, always request that the seller hold the figure and compare it to reference images before purchasing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3: Examine the paint quality<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The paint on genuine KAWS<\/a><\/strong> figures is immaculate, applied evenly, with clean lines and precise edges, consistent color, and a uniformity that speaks to the meticulous production process. Counterfeit figures often have sloppy paintwork: uneven application, smudges, or misaligned colors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, check if the finish should be matte or shiny for your specific figure, many fakes get this wrong. The finish is not a universal characteristic across all KAWS releases, so knowing what the authentic version of your specific figure should look like is essential before making any judgment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pay particular attention to the X eyes. On genuine pieces, the lines of KAWS’s trademark crossed-out eyes are sharply printed with minimal bleeding. Fake versions often have thicker lines with pronounced bleeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 4: Inspect the facial details<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

To tell if a KAWS<\/a><\/strong> figure is real or fake, check the facial details, particularly the lines that form the face. Fake figures often have inaccurately sized lines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On a genuine KAWS figure, look for the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n