Where does the character of Hirono come from?
Hirono became one of the flagship characters of the Popmart company with an income of 52.2 million yuan (6.4 million euros) during its release year. Its popularity is due to the emotions transmitted by its design detailed.
Hirono's character is an art toy mainly sold in the form of blind boxes in various series. He is recognized by his big eyes, his red cheeks and nose, and his short, slightly disheveled hair. His personality is described as being an introverted, discreet young boy, and illustrates the different emotions that every human experiences throughout his life. Although he appears to express indifference, he is staged in different environments that show various sides of the character. What Hirono represents through his expressions and scenes resonates with a large community and has created real excitement around the cult IP of Popmart. Lang wanted to convey his feeling of feeling like an "outsider" in an adult world.
To summarize, Hirono is a flagship character in Popmart, inspired by the life of his designer, Lang, as well as his son. He has gained popularity due to the fact that his fans can identify with him and the emotions he conveys.
Who created Hirono?
The creator of Hirono's character is Lang, a Chinese contemporary artist living and working in Beijing, who specializes in painting, animation, sculpture and art toys. He also created another Popmart character named Yuki. Through his work, he essentially focuses on transmitting emotions by capturing moments of life.
Are Hirono figures only sold in blind box?
Hirono figurines are mainly sold in blind box, but there are also plush toys, pendants, as well as "large format" figurines.
Can you give a Hirono plush to a child?
The age restriction for Pop Mart's Hirono plush toys prohibits their use by children under 3 years old due to the risk of choking on small parts. For children 8 years or younger, adult supervision is strongly recommended to ensure safe handling of these collectibles. As for the figurines, the age limit prohibits their use by people under 15 years old.
