Bernie Bear

Toy2R is celebrating their 15th anniversary of the Qee figure. This show will feature customized 7 inch and 3.5 inch Baby Qee figures from 20 artists. This is a traveling show. 25% of the sale proceeds from these custom Baby Qee figures will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House. Abe Lincoln Jr. is a Graphic Artist living in Brooklyn NY and hails from Northern California. Abe's work is informed by skateboarding, punk rock,mid-century modern design and a healthy dose of sarcasm. Abe's work has appeared everywhere from the Streets of NYC to the foothills of the Indian Himalayas to the Cooper Hewitt Design Triennial. Abe has returned to his roots doing much of his new work by hand as well as returning to Street Art with both analog and digital sticker designs. You can view Abe's portfolio at: http://www.girlsbike.com Qee Bear is a designer toy created by Toy2R, a Hong Kong-based company founded by Raymond Choy. It is part of the Qee (pronounced “key”) series, a line of customizable, anthropomorphic figures that became a major influence in the global designer toy movement. Qee Bears have a rounded head, stubby limbs, and a signature “Q” shaped keychain attachment, allowing them to be used as collectibles or keychains. Like BE@RBRICK, Qee Bears come in DIY (Do-It-Yourself) blank versions, allowing artists and collectors to customize their own designs. Available in multiple sizes, typically 2.5-inch mini Qees, 8-inch medium Qees, and larger collector editions. Toy2R has worked with international designers, brands, and pop culture franchises, including collaborations with Tokidoki, Michael Lau, Adidas, and even Star Wars. Qee Bears were one of the earliest urban vinyl collectibles to gain international recognition in the early 2000s, helping establish the designer toy movement alongside figures like Dunny (Kidrobot) and BE@RBRICK (Medicom Toy). Though they’ve been somewhat overshadowed by newer toy trends, Qee remains an iconic piece of designer toy history.