A quick drawing made during a creative brainstorming session could soon fetch a five-figure sum.
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The original pencil sketch behind MrBeast’s famous logo is heading to auction, with experts estimating its value at $20,000 or more.
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The artwork offers a rare glimpse into the early thinking behind one of YouTube’s most recognisable brands.
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However, there is an important detail for collectors to note: IGN has confirmed that Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, is not involved in the sale.
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The auction puts the spotlight on how a simple design can become a valuable piece of internet history.
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MrBeast’s original logo sketch could fetch over $20,000
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The 8.5-by-11-inch pencil drawing will be offered through Heritage Auctions as part of its Fall Sports Catalog Auction, scheduled for October 23 to 25, 2026.
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The estimate of at least $20,000 reflects the creator’s enormous popularity and the cultural reach of his brand.
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The sketch dates back to around 2018, according to Heritage Auctions representatives, and reportedly took just 10 minutes to create during a brainstorming session.
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Today, the blue tiger logo appears across MrBeast’s online platforms, merchandise and chocolate brand.
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Yet the early artwork looks different from the familiar finished design.
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It shows the spotted big cat without the pink lightning bolt that later became part of the logo.
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The drawing also raises an amusing question about the animal itself.
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In an interview with Wired, Donaldson admitted that he had not spent much time thinking about the design.
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“even though that logo has probably been seen a hundred billion times, I actually put very little thought into it.”
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He also reflected on the childhood inspiration behind the image, saying, “When I was a little kid I just kind of designed a tiger, and here we are,” he said.
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“My name, my logo, probably should have had more thought behind it, I’ll admit it.”
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Donaldson has also acknowledged that he is unsure which big cat the logo represents.
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“I guess it’s kind of like a tiger,” he told Wired.
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Why MrBeast’s logo matters to collectors
The auction highlights how internet culture is creating new kinds of collectables.
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Items linked to famous creators can carry value beyond their materials, especially when they document the beginnings of a widely recognised brand.
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MrBeast has built a huge audience through elaborate challenges, major cash prizes and philanthropic projects.
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His career has also expanded beyond YouTube, with his competition series
Beast Games streaming on Prime Video.
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The show has been renewed for a third season.
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That success helps explain the interest in a seemingly modest pencil drawing.
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For collectors, the sketch offers a direct link to the early development of a brand seen by millions worldwide.
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Still, the $20,000 figure is an estimate, not a confirmed sale price.
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The final value will depend on bidding when the artwork reaches auction later this month.
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