Fools Paradise x Gloomy Bear - Joining Forces For A Darkly Cute Fools Garden Release!

Here is a dangerous little crossover that feels like it was built for collectors who like their cute characters with a little chaos baked in. Fools Paradise × Gloomy Bear brings the iconic pink troublemaker into the Fools Garden universe, pairing Fools Paradise’s signature dark-humored “killer” aesthetic with the long-running Gloomy Bear legacy created by Japanese illustrator Mori Chack.

For anyone new to the bloody-cute world of Gloomy, the character first took off in 2000 after Mori Chack sold handmade postcards on the streets of Osaka, with the cute but violent bear quickly becoming the standout fan favorite. That same year, Gloomy merchandise began appearing in shops, and the brand grew into a worldwide cult hit known for its “cute yet violent” contrast, collaborations, and more than two decades of collectible chaos. EL Brand also notes that Gloomy was created in 2000 by Mori Chack and became globally recognized for its mix of cute design and dark edge.

This officially authorized collaboration brings that energy straight into the world of Fools Paradise, where the classic killer is dressed in a plush-textured Gloomy Bear hood while keeping his black round sunglasses, pink mustache, and blood-splattered pink suit. The release swaps out the usual Fools Garden Piranha Plant for a battered but still smiling Pity doll, a wicked little nod to Gloomy’s original lore and the bittersweet relationship at the core of the character.

The figure is crafted from Vinyl and PVC and stands approximately 250mm, which converts to about 9.8" tall. The piece is an open edition, available to ship now, and priced at $128 USD + $100 shipping, bringing the total to $228 USD. The Fools Paradise × Gloomy Bear release is available now through the official Fools Paradise online shop at foolfoolshop.com.