The complete history of KAWS Open Edition Vinyl figures.
2016
COMPANION: 2O16
GREY, BLACK, BROWN
The collection dropped in November, 2016 in conjunction with his “Where The End Starts” exhibit in Fort Worth, Texas. The figures were released through KAWSONE, MoMA, and the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. Released alongside COMPANION FLAYED.
Original Price: $200
Height: 11 in.
Release Date: 11/22/2016
COMPANION FLAYED: 2O16
GREY, BLACK, BROWN
The collection dropped in November, 2016 in conjunction with his “Where The End Starts” exhibit in Fort Worth, Texas. The figures were released through KAWSONE, MoMA, and the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth.
Original Price: $200
Height: 11 in.
Release Date: 11/22/2016
2017
COMPANION: 2017
BLUSH
A new twist on a classic. This particular version features a full-body design with shades of pink and red throughout. Released to commemorate KAWS’ exhibition in Shanghai at the Yuz Museum.
Released alongside COMPANION FLAYED BLUSH.
Original Price: $200
Height: 11 in.
Release Date: 06/02/2017
COMPANION FLAYED: 2017
BLUSH
Released to commemorate KAWS’ exhibition in Shanghai at the Yuz Museum.
Original Price: $200
Height: 11 in.
Release Date: 06/02/2017
SMALL LIE: 2017
GREY, BROWN, BLACK
The small lie companion was originally debuted in a 30-foot tall statue made of African hardwood at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park in the United Kingdom.
Original Price: $220
Height: 11 in.
Release Date: 12/12/2017
BFF: 2017 & 2018
PINK, BLUE, BLACK
Over a year after the BFF character was revealed at the Central Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand, a 13-inch vinyl edition of the character was released in Blue and Black. Six months later, the Pink BFF was released as a surprise.
Height: 13 in.
Original Price: $280
Black & Blue Release Date: 10/18/2017
Pink Release Date: 03/27/2018
2018
TOGETHER: 2018
GREY, BROWN, BLACK
Prior to its release, large scale Together sculptures were on display at KAWS exhibitions at the More Gallery in Switzerland and the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth in Texas during 2016.
Original Price: $310
Height: 11.5 in.
Release Date: 06/12/2018
PASSING THROUGH: 2018
GREY, BROWN, BLACK
The small lie companion was originally debuted in a 30-foot tall statue Originally released through his OriginalFake clothing brand in April of 2013, KAWS released an Open Edition version of his much beloved Passing Through figure.
Original Price: $200
Height: 8 in.
Release Date: 09/05/2018
CLEAN SLATE: 2018
GREY, BROWN, BLACK
To commemorate the unveiling of his new sculpture at The Modern in Forth Worth, Texas, KAWS released this Clean Slate Companion. The figure was originally released at the museum and on the museum’s web shop on December 9th, followed by an online release on KAWSONE on December 12th.
Original Price: $480
Height: 14 in.
Release Date: 12/09/2018
2019
ALONG THE WAY: 2019
GREY, BROWN, BLACK
Modeled after his much larger sculptures seen all over the world, KAWS released his Along The Way figures on March 5th, 2019.
Original Price: $380
Height: 10.5 in.
Release Date: 03/05/2019
HOLIDAY JAPAN: 2019
GREY, BROWN, BLACK
Released as a part of the Japan installment of the KAWS HOLIDAY series, the HOLIDAY JAPAN Vinyl figures depict a companion laying on the ground in what looks to be a very relaxing position.
Original Price: $200
Height: 9.5 in.
Release Date: 07/08/2019
GONE: 2019
GREY, BROWN, BLACK
An emotional depiction of loss, GONE, 2019, shows KAWS’s well-known characters COMPANION and BFF in a pose reminiscent of that seen in a classic pietà .
Featured at National Gallery of Victoria as part of their 2019 Exhibition KAWS: Companionship in the Age of Loneliness.
Original Price: $580
Height: 14 in.
Release Date: 09/09/2019
2020
SHARE: 2020
GREY, BROWN, BLACK
SHARE features the unmissable Companion character holding a miniature BFF on his left hand.
Original Price: $360
Height: 12.4 in.
Release Date: 02/25/2020
Released on KAWSONE
TAKE: 2020
PINK, BLUE, BLACK
KAWS originally debuted the Take design at the Skarstedt Gallery in London for his BLACKOUT exhibition in late 2019.
Original Price: $360
Height: 13.4 in.
Release Date: 06/09/2020
Released on KAWSONE
HOLIDAY SPACE: 2020
GOLD, SILVER, BLACK
The KAWS : HOLIDAY SPACE 11.5 inch figure comes in three different colors and are made out of Polyurathane instead of traditional vinyl.
Original Price: $385
Height: 11.5in.
Release Date: 08/17/2020
Released on DDT
Companion 2020
BROWN, GREY, BLACK
Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the KAWS Companion, KAWS released the KAWS Companion 2020 Figure at the end of 2020. Companion 2020 is depicted face down on the ground, and features a flat design .
Original Price: $380
Height: 3.15in.
Release Date: 12/16/2020
Released on KAWSONE
WHAT PARTY: 2020
BLACK, YELLOW, WHITE, RED, ORANGE
The WHAT PARTY figure comes in five different colors and are a continuation of the much loved Chum.
Original Price: $260
Height: 11.375 x 5.125 x 3.75 inches
Release Date: 09/01/2020
Released on KAWSONE
SEPARATED: 2021
GREY, BROWN, BLACK
Launched in tandem with the opening of his 2021 exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum.
Original Price: $280
Height: 11.375 x 5.125 x 3.75 inches
Release Date: 02/26/2021
Released on KAWSONE
KACHAMUKKU: 2022
GREEN/RED, BLACK
Original Price: $320
Height: 8.5 inches
Release Date: 4/5/2022
Released on KAWSONE
