Hirono Inspire Before You Expire

Hirono is a character created by Chinese designer Lang for Pop Mart, a leading company in the art toy industry. The character embodies a wide range of human emotions—love, joy, sadness, fear, kindness, and cowardice—serving as a reflection of the complexities of human nature. Each figure in the Hirono series is meticulously crafted, standing between 2.6 to 3.6 inches tall, and is hand-painted with intricate details. These art toys are not only collectibles but also serve as artistic expressions that invite viewers to explore and reflect upon the narratives they represent. Wetworks first started getting attention through his line of limited-run, original mixed-media figures, and various fan art collections based on his favorite characters from comic books, movies and TV. His approach to creation and design is driven by his desire to continuously evolve his craft through experimentation and true collaboration with fellow artists and designers. And staying true to his roots when he first dabbled in toy design, Wetworks doesn't stick to just one style or material when bringing his characters to life. Wetworks graduated with a degree in Fine Arts with a major in Industrial Design but found himself in the world of Mad Men after college. After spending almost a decade and a half creating works for clients that would make even the legendary Don Draper jealous, Wetworks decided to pursue his passion for toy design beginning with one-off customs and commissioned pieces. He hasn't looked back since.