Monster Doggie (PTS '21)

Xiong Miao, also known as Xiong Meow, is a Chinese artist renowned for creating the SKULLPANDA art toy series. In 2014, she founded the art studio BEIZHAI, and by the end of 2018, she introduced SKULLPANDA, establishing the art toy studio NORTH STUDIO.  Xiong Miao is recognized as a GC concept designer and art toy designer, serving as the Director of NORTH STUDIO. Her SKULLPANDA series is celebrated for its distinctive designs and strong character personalities, making it easily recognizable and beloved within the art toy community. The unique makeup of SKULLPANDA figures has even inspired cosplay trends among fans. Self-produced art toys are designer collectibles created and manufactured independently by the artist or small teams without the backing of a large toy company or mass-market brand. These toys are often highly personal, artistic expressions and are usually made in limited runs. Key Characteristics include independent creation where the artist is in control of the entire process from concept, sculpting, and painting to production and packaging. These are usually made in small batches, often 10–100 pieces, which adds to their rarity, made using materials like resin, sofubi (Japanese soft vinyl), or 3D-printed components.