Whether your friend is a crybaby or the type to heal their inner child, here are the perfect Pop Mart characters that match their personalities for the holidays
Christmas is just around the corner and what better way to show your friends how much you love them than with a thoughtful gift? With the Pop Mart shop finally open, it’s the perfect store to shop for you and your friend group this coming holidays! Aside from their famous blind boxes, they have a wide variety of characters, all with different art styles and personalities—just like your friends! Who knows? Maybe you’ll help them heal their inner child, too.
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SKULLPANDA: For the Adventurous Daydreamer
Xiong Mao gave birth to this memorable figure after her commitment to exploring her art style. Paired with her experience in game concept design, and adding a touch of flair and a sprinkle of charm to her works, it is no wonder that the SKULLPANDA has become one of the most well-known and best-selling characters in Pop Mart. This charming figure is known for its beautiful, otherwordly, and intricate designs as it takes a trip through various worlds, each putting on a different persona. Sounds like a specific, adventurous friend of yours? Maybe this character is for them!
This otherworldly figurine has a myriad of series to choose from: The Sound series, which has beautiful designs named after emotions; Image of Reality series, with designs so surreal you would want to collect them all; and their latest collection Tell Me What You Want Series, which features the SKULLPANDA dressing up for the holiday season.
HIRONO: For the Friend With Subtitles on Their Face
Lang, the artist of HIRONO, took a stylistic path and focused on raw emotions and strong storytelling for this character, tapping into the artist’s personal feelings and expressions. With this character being one of Pop Mart’s bestselling figures, HIRONO’s appeal lies in the emotional connection found in Lang’s design language. This one is perfect for the friend who can’t control their emotions, often wearing what they’re feeling on their faces.
A series you can get from HIRONO is the popular Reshape series, which brings out the mischief of the character. Another is the adorable Shelter Series, which features the figure looking for shelter in the complicated world—may it be in a candlestick, in a fort, or up a mantel. Lastly is the HIRONO x Le Petit Prince collaboration series, which meshes the figure and The Little Prince together, featuring all the characters from the classic piece.
AZURA: For The Soft, Iyakin Friend
Inspired by the gentle and tender aspects of the world, artist Two Clouds created AZURA, who comes from a beautiful planet where tears are a source of energy. This tender character gathers the crier’s tears and embraces the story each tear holds, representing the softest parts of our hearts. The AZURA is a good reminder for all our softie friends that their tender hearts are one of the best aspects.
The gentle AZURA has the Fantasy Nature series, with figures named after the natural objects of the earth. Next is the Spring Fantasy series, where the character goes on an adventure to make the most of the beautiful season. Lastly is the crowd-favorite A Dream About Stars Series, an ethereal collection inspired by the heavenly bodies.
Crybaby: For the Strong And Independent
Thai artist Molly created the Crybaby in hopes of inspiring people to confront their emotions and leave the pain behind while moving forward. Aside from its big tears, the figure is known for its representation of genuine and raw emotions, whatever the reason may be. This character is a good reminder to your friend that it’s okay to lean on someone else, and that it’s okay to cry.
One of Crybaby’s best-selling series is its collaboration with Powerpuff Girls, featuring not just Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup, but also Professor X, villain Mojo Jojo, the Mayor, and more. Another favorite is the Cheer Up, Baby! series, which are plush keychains in different colors. If you want something a little more fun and quirky, check out the Crying in the Wood series, in which the CryBaby is tearing up from the many problems of exploring the woods.
HACIPUPU: For the Busy Bee Friend
Artists Agee and Yep value privacy and solitude, and they translated this into their figure HACIPUPU. This character is the definition of “healing your inner child,” as it touches upon one’s childhood innocence, freeing us from the adult versions of ourselves to enjoy the simple joys in life. HACIPUPU is a perfect reminder for your friend to stop and smell the roses, to take a break from their adult selves, and to have fun!
In the Adventures in the Woods Series, HACIPUPU is dressed to explore the woods with childish wonder. Another series is A Night of Fantasy, a collection of dreamy and endearing figures. If the receiver is more into plush keychains, they may be interested in The Constellation series, which is a collection of HACIPUPU as the different astrological signs.
So if you find yourself stuck in line at the Pop Mart booth, try matching your friends’ personalities with a Pop Mart character. You’re bound to find a figure for every friend, whether they’re the strong and independent girlie, the friend with subtitles on their face, or the soft, iyakin.
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