The SKULLPANDA Image of Reality Series Figures is a conceptual, surrealist art toy collection created by artist Xiong Mao in collaboration with POP MART. Released globally on February 10, 2024, this deeply philosophical series explores abstract themes of perception, identity, and the human subconscious.
Product Specifications
Brand/Designer: POP MART & SKULLPANDA
Materials: Premium ABS, PVC, POM, and built-in magnets
Dimensions: Figures stand between 2.76 to 4.33 inches (approx. 7–11 cm)
Assortment: 12 standard designs and 1 ultra-rare secret figure (1:144 drop rate)
Special Features: Select figures incorporate magnetic parts (like hats or masks) or interlock with one another.
Characters & Conceptual Breakdown
Each figure serves as an artistic metaphor for internal states of being or external realities:]
The Philosophy: Reinterprets traditional intellectual imagery into the signature otherworldly Skullpanda aesthetic.
The Paradox: Features surreal geometric contrasts to symbolize conflicting choices.
The Pivot: Focuses on balance, incorporating a design centered around physical or emotional turning points.
The Disguise: Includes a removable mask or hood motif representing social shielding.
The Imagination: Utilizes whimsical, abstract dreamscapes surrounding the character's headpiece.
The Constraint: Portrays confinement, often styled like a figure partially bound or trapped inside a structural cage.
The Soar: Captures a feeling of freedom and motion, breaking away from structural constraints.
The Timelapse: Centers around the fluidity of time, utilizing a signature melting clock or multi-layered head design.
The Duality (White) & The Duality (Black): Two distinct, complementary figures representing opposing sides of human nature. They can be physically connected to form a cohesive centerpiece.
The Merchant: An "old-timey" design holding celestial symbolism, detailed with phases of the moon on its arms and a magnetic sun/star hat.
The Antigravity: A striking, unstable-looking piece where the character's head dangles downward like a floating balloon while its dress blows upward.
The Onlooker (Secret Edition): The rare chase figure depicting a silent, detached observer watching reality unfold.
