While Pop Mart’s more popular figures like Labubu first grabbed the spotlight, it’s Skullpanda’s quiet charm and deeper meaning that are now drawing collectors in. With its mysterious design and thoughtful themes, many are wondering, what exactly is Skullpanda?
According to media reports, Skullpanda was created by Chinese designer Xiong Miao, who has a background in film, architecture, and gaming concept art. In 2014, she founded her own creative studio, Beizhai, and later established North Studio, which became the home of Skullpanda.
The character was introduced in 2018, with the goal of expressing the concept of “non-absoluteness”, embracing uncertainty without fixed labels. With its skull-shaped helmet, soft braids, and dreamy appearance, Skullpanda reflects ideas of balance, mystery, and transformation.
Why collectors are obsessed
Each Skullpanda series explores a new mood or concept, making every release feel like a fresh piece of art. From traditional Chinese elements to themes like music, dreams, and everyday life, there’s a version of Skullpanda to match every collector’s taste.
The blind-box format has added even more excitement. Fans never know exactly which figure they’ll get, turning each unboxing into a small adventure, and making rare finds feel even more rewarding.
A figure with meaning
As per reports, unlike many toys created just for fun or display, Skullpanda often stirs emotions. It represents more than a cute collectible, it tells stories about identity, creativity, and sometimes even loneliness or hope.
Online, Skullpanda fans have built communities where they trade figures, share personal interpretations of the character, and even create original art inspired by it.
As new series continue to launch, Skullpanda proves that even in a crowded collectibles market, there’s still space for thoughtful design and quiet beauty.
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According to media reports, Skullpanda was created by Chinese designer Xiong Miao, who has a background in film, architecture, and gaming concept art. In 2014, she founded her own creative studio, Beizhai, and later established North Studio, which became the home of Skullpanda.
The character was introduced in 2018, with the goal of expressing the concept of “non-absoluteness”, embracing uncertainty without fixed labels. With its skull-shaped helmet, soft braids, and dreamy appearance, Skullpanda reflects ideas of balance, mystery, and transformation.
it’s actually insane how much joy collectibles bring me… anyways here’s the new skullpanda series :D pic.twitter.com/0cTuqG52fJ
— briana 🐎 (@brianajpeg) June 22, 2025
Why collectors are obsessed
Each Skullpanda series explores a new mood or concept, making every release feel like a fresh piece of art. From traditional Chinese elements to themes like music, dreams, and everyday life, there’s a version of Skullpanda to match every collector’s taste.
The full set of 𝐒𝐊𝐔𝐋𝐋𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐀 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐱 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 is here. Which one's on your wishlist? 😍 #POPMART #skullpanda #theparadoxseries #arttoys #blindbox #choices pic.twitter.com/lRKW18VTW6
— POP MART (@POPMARTGlobal) June 26, 2025
The blind-box format has added even more excitement. Fans never know exactly which figure they’ll get, turning each unboxing into a small adventure, and making rare finds feel even more rewarding.
Carry your story. Show it off. SKULLPANDA makes it yours. Now’s the time.
— POP MART (@POPMARTGlobal) June 23, 2025
𝐒𝐊𝐔𝐋𝐋𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐀 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐱 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞/ 𝐇𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐩 𝐒𝐞𝐭/ 𝐂𝐫𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐥/ 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞/ 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐭
𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞:… pic.twitter.com/40jup8vt8x
A figure with meaning
As per reports, unlike many toys created just for fun or display, Skullpanda often stirs emotions. It represents more than a cute collectible, it tells stories about identity, creativity, and sometimes even loneliness or hope.
Online, Skullpanda fans have built communities where they trade figures, share personal interpretations of the character, and even create original art inspired by it.
Finally done customizing my baby dawn from skullpanda ✨️🙆♀️ pic.twitter.com/KmX53UBjaI
— tante elin (@darjelinn) June 24, 2025
As new series continue to launch, Skullpanda proves that even in a crowded collectibles market, there’s still space for thoughtful design and quiet beauty.
Inputs from agencies
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