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Sticky Monster Lab is a Creative Studio in Korea, founded in 2007 by 3 founding members from each different field (Motion graphic, Illustration and Festival managing) and now a Figure artist has joined on board as another official member. Sticky Monster Lab’s each member have their own profound experience and know-how, which is why the relation between them create the positive synergy effect and its unique and various strength helps them to overcome the limits of a regular small studio. Character building is one of the Sticky Monster Lab’s outstanding unique systems; one total solution of a plane 2D character becomes alive by adding motions, and then finally, into a real figure character. Produced and preplanned before the beginning of the whole process, the final products of each step as a character, animation and figure are complete in their own format: therefore, this project shows the individuality but related story of “Monsters” virtual world. This unique and creative style of process makes Sticky Monster Lab distinctive from other design studios or artists. Hands in Factory is a Chinese-based art toy producer known for its high-quality, limited-edition designer toys. The company is recognized for producing highly detailed figures that often blend elements of urban art, fantasy, and pop culture. The brand works with both emerging and established artists to create unique toys, often incorporating strong visual storytelling and distinctive design styles. Baby Horn is a creation of the South Korean artist collective UpTeMPO, produced in collaboration with Hands in Factory. These designer toys are known for their distinctive horned characters, each embodying unique personas and styles. UpTeMPO is a South Korean toy artist and the director of Hands In Factory, a creative collective specializing in character and toy design that embodies street and urban cultural aesthetics. Operating out of Seoul, UpTeMPO has garnered acclaim for his innovative work in character design, painting, and art toy creation. His portfolio features original series such as “Running Horns,” “Problem Children,” “Oceans Crew,” and “Ape Town,” each reflecting his unique artistic vision.