A Black “That Rider” Placed in a Shop on Ceramics First Street in 798: T.E.A.M Beijing’s 10th Anniversary Releases PDS × REALHEAD Collaboration Sofubi

For T.E.A.M Beijing’s 10th anniversary, it did not throw a noisy party. Instead, it placed a black “That Rider” in its shop on Ceramics First Street in 798, waiting for those who truly recognize it. The piece is the “That Rider Figure,” a collaboration between PDS (PUNK DRUNKERS) and REALHEAD.

“Aitsu Rider” (That Rider) is a recurring character in collaborations between the two brands. Its design carries obvious Showa Kamen Rider DNA—compound eyes, a scarf, a post-transformation pose—but after being filtered through REALHEAD’s sofubi language, it is no longer a specific hero, but a “that guy” with a blurred identity. REALHEAD is led by Mori (Katsura Mori) and is one of the most representative labels in Japanese creator sofubi, having built near godfather-level status in the sofubi scene with classic designs such as lucky cats and split heads. PDS, meanwhile, brings a punk-drunkard-style street irreverence. Their collaboration has continued from the “REALPUNK” event in December 2025, extending from T-shirts and stickers all the way to sofubi figures.

The color logic of this That Rider Figure (BLACK/SILVER) is direct: a black body with silver accents. It does not pursue complex color separation or gradients, but instead places visual emphasis on material contrast—matte black and metallic silver form a restrained tension on the soft surface of the sofubi. Previous versions in the same series have reached a hammer price of ￥219,000 on the auction market, with colorways ranging from yellow-green molded versions to Skyrider-style variants; each iteration gives a different expression to the same silhouette.

The event will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at T.E.A.M BEIJING (No. 6, Ceramics First Street, 798 Art Zone, Chaoyang District, Beijing), with opening hours from 13:00 to 20:00. T.E.A.M’s shop in 798 is itself a space with PDS DNA—the exaggerated face logo on the storefront comes from a self-portrait by the Punk Drunkers designer. In addition to its own brand, the shop is also Kitan Club’s distributor in Beijing, with rows of capsule toy machines packed wall-to-wall. On its 10th anniversary, it did not turn the venue into a stage; it simply placed a black rider on the shelf. The release price and purchase method for this piece are pending official announcement from T.E.A.M Beijing.

FAQ

Q: When and where is T.E.A.M Beijing’s 10th anniversary event taking place?

A: The event will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at T.E.A.M BEIJING (No. 6, Ceramics First Street, 798 Art Zone, Chaoyang District, Beijing), with opening hours from 13:00 to 20:00.

Q: What are the colorway and background of this That Rider Figure?

A: This piece is a BLACK/SILVER colorway released through the PDS × REALHEAD collaboration. The body is black with silver accents, and the character prototype carries Showa Kamen Rider DNA. Previous versions in the same series have reached a hammer price of ￥219,000 on the auction market.

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