Bellevue, Washington (December 8, 2023) -POP MART is thrilled to announce a new pop-up store opened on December 8th in Bellevue Square in Bellevue, Washington.POP MART is continuing to expand its presence in the United States with this new location following the overwhelmingly positive feedback from fans on two long term pop-up locations in New York’s World Trade Center and South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, as well as the permanent store at the American Dream mall in New Jersey. Most recently, POP MART also opened its first permanent location in the Bay area in Westfield Valley Fair.Known for iconic designer toy characters like MOLLY, Hirono, The Monsters, SKULLPANDA and many others, POP MART has gained a devoted following worldwide.The brand currently operates over 400 stores, 2,000 Robo Shops, and a vast network of distributors across 84 countries and regions. With the opening of the Bellevue pop up more fans and collectors from both coasts will now have the opportunity to immerse themselves in an unparalleled retail experience, featuring an extensive range of exclusive releases, limited editions, and unexpected collaborations.POP MART's Bellevue pop-up store opened its doors on December 8th, 2023 and will showcase the exclusive new MOLLY 17th Anniversary Statue, and will give way to a permanent store in spring 2024 in Bellevue Square. The new location will serve as a hub for creativity, self-expression, and the celebration of art in toy form. Visitors can expect an immersive environment that showcases the vibrant and diverse world of POP MART characters.For more information about the grand opening event, please contact: us.pr@popmart.comAbout POP MART: POP MART is a market-leading character-based entertainment company and a global champion of designer toy culture. Some of our best-known characters include MOLLY, The Monsters, DIMOO, Hirono, SKULLPANDA and others – each created by one of our artist friends and regular collaborators.

POP MART Opens in Bellevue Square

POP MART is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated grand opening of its first permanent location in the United States. Following the successful operation of over 400 stores, 2000 Robo Shops, and a vast network of distributors across 84 countries and regions, POP MART is expanding its presence in the United States with a permanent location in the prestigious American Dream mall in New Jersey.

Known for iconic designer toy characters like Molly, Hirono, The Monsters, SKULLPANDA and many others, POP MART has gained a devoted following worldwide. With the opening of its first permanent store in the US, fans and collectors will now have the opportunity to immerse themselves in an unparalleled retail experience, featuring an extensive range of exclusive releases, limited editions, and unexpected collaborations.

The grand opening event will showcase a variety of exciting exclusives, including a highly coveted restock of the Hirono Elephant in the Room figurine, available in a super limited quantity of only 10 units. Additionally, collectors will have the chance to acquire the artist exclusive DIMOO Solitary Island figurine, adding to their treasured collections.

One of the highlights of the grand opening will be the public debut of POP MART's exclusive collaboration with the renowned streetwear label, CLOT. The highly anticipated MEGA COLLECTION α SKULLPANDA 1000% CLOT will be unveiled, showcasing the fusion of art and design that both brands are known for.

"We are thrilled to bring our unique retail experience to the American Dream mall," said Larry Lu, Head of POP MART North America. "The opening of our first permanent store in the US signifies an important milestone for our brand, and we are excited to share our passion for designer toys with our loyal fans and collectors in the United States.”

The grand opening of POP MART's permanent store is scheduled for September 15, 2023. The new location will serve as a hub for creativity, self-expression, and the celebration of art in toy form. Visitors can expect an immersive environment that showcases the vibrant and diverse world of POP MART characters.

For more information about the grand opening event, please contact:

Greg Grigorian

Pop Mart US

greg@popmart.com

About POP MART:

POP MART is a market-leading character-based entertainment company and a global champion of designer toy culture. Some of our best-known characters include MOLLY, The Monsters, DIMOO, Hirono, SKULLPANDA and others – each created by one of our artist friends and regular collaborators.

POP MART Announces Grand Opening of Its First Permanent Store in the US at American Dream Mall

New York - May 22nd, 2023. POP MART, a globally recognized pop culture and designer toy brand, has announced the opening of its first pop-up in New York City on June 2nd. After first setting up shop on the West Coast, this marks the brand's first steps on the East Coast of the United States, giving audiences a taste of what's to come.

The pop-up store will showcase the brand's latest collections of designer toys, including limited edition releases, prominent IP and artist collaborations, and even some rare pieces.

“This pop-up might be just a small first step, but we are thrilled to bring a teaser of the POP MART experience to New York City, one of the world's most vibrant and creative cities," said Larry Lu, Head of POP MART North America. "As a brand with roots in Asia, we are excited to expand our presence in the United States and bring our unique designs to a new audience.”

Pop-up address: Space LL2315, World Trade Center, 185 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10007 (Next to Moleskine)

Founded in 2010, POP MART is a culture and entertainment company mainly focused on creating designer toys and collectibles in collaboration with renowned international designers such as Kenny Wong, Pucky, Kasing Lung, and many others. The company also collaborates with global entertainment powerhouses such as Disney, Universal Studios, Sanrio, etc.

Currently, POP MART operates over 350 brick and mortar stores and 2,000+ Roboshops (designer toy vending machines) in 60 cities across 24 countries and regions.

POP MART BRINGS A TEASER POP-UP TO THE EAST COAST

Monetary spending from the millennials is lifting a wave on trendy collectable art toys that were once the domain of indie artists. Also known as designer toys, these figurines were typically rooted in creativity and uniqueness from pop culture. Consumers’ awareness of art toys has reached a new height continuously, and the art toy industry is drawing attention from worldwide retail markets. Pop Mart, a pioneer in bringing art toy designs from 2D to 3D on a mass production basis, is also accelerating its path to the international stage.

On June 18, Pop Mart’s first pop-up store in the US opened its doors at South Coast Plaza in the greater Los Angeles metro area. Collaborating with a cluster of iconic brands at this impeccable retail location, Pop Mart aims to widen the appeal of art toys in the US market.

Justin Moon, Vice President of Pop Mart and President of Pop Mart International, comments, "The US ranks first in the global toy market. In the art toy industry, the consumer market in the US also has huge potential and influence. The influence of American pop culture on a global scale cannot be underestimated, and young people advocate individual expressions. Pop Mart hopes to light up passion and bring joy, establishing close connections with local young people through more diverse ways."

In addition, to build its offline retail presence, Pop Mart is actively developing its online retail presence thru its global website and three E-commerce platforms. These allow Pop Mart to deliver art toys to 53 countries and regions worldwide.

Frost & Sullivan reports that the global art toy retail market grew from $8.7 billion in 2015 to $19.8 billion in 2019, at a 22.8% CAGR. By 2024, it is expected to be worth $41.8 billion, at a 16.1% CAGR from 2019. This new sector's global consumer spending and Compound Annual Growth Rate far exceed other cultural and creative industries. Moreover, its promising vision gives art toy fans and collaborators ample confidence to explore and innovate.

Over the past decade, Pop Mart has built a wide platform for art toys by focusing on discovering new artists, IP development and operations, consumer reaching, promoting art toys, and business incubators. Pop Mart has over 350 stores globally, and with the strong support of its supply chain, Pop Mart continues to lead the industry in introducing new art toys to the mainstream.

Pop Mart opens its first pop-up store in the US; Art toys are poised to be the new trend

"Glendale, California (March 21, 2024) - POP MART has opened a new permanent store in the esteemed Glendale Galleria shopping center. The store will mark the second location in LA, following the highly successful opening in Century City earlier this year. As home to a number of major companies in the entertainment industry, the Glendale location blends in with the local culture and will serve as a hub for creativity, self-expression, and the celebration of art in toy form.

The Glendale Galleria store opening follows several exciting new product launches in the US. Most recently, for International Women’s Day POP MART’s major character CRYBABY collaborated with the early 2000s classic cartoon Powerpuff Girls for their joint blind box collection. Another inspiring new collection is the Peach Riot series from POP MART’s first US based artist Libby Frame. As a result of their increasing popularity among Gen Z, POP MART is continuing to expand its US presence with a total of 7 permanent stores across the country.

The POP MART Glendale Galleria store opened its doors on March 16, 2024. Visitors can expect an immersive environment that showcases the vibrant and diverse world of POP MART’s iconic designer characters, including MOLLY, Hirono, The Monsters, SKULLPANDA and many others. POP MART has gained a devoted following worldwide, and the brand currently operates more than 450 stores in over 30 countries, with 2,300 Robo Shops (blind box vending machines) and constant new collaborations with brands such as Uniqlo, Crocs, and more. With the opening of the new permanent store in Glendale, even more fans and collectors on the west coast will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in an unparalleled retail experience, featuring an extensive range of exclusive releases, limited editions, and unexpected collaborations.

For more information, please contact: us.pr@popmart.com

About POP MART: POP MART is a market-leading character-based entertainment company and a global champion of designer toy culture. Some of our best-known characters include MOLLY, The Monsters, DIMOO, Hirono, SKULLPANDA and others – each created by one of our artist friends and regular collaborators.Glendale Galleria Location: 100 W Broadway Suite 100, Glendale, CA 91210"

POP MART Expands LA Presence with New Store in Glendale Galleria

Los Angeles, California (February 2, 2024) - POP MART is thrilled to announce the openings of two new permanent stores in Los Angeles county. The new stores are located in two of LA’s largest and most esteemed shopping centers, including the largest flagship to date in Westfield Century City and Glendale Galleria.
The Westfield Century City grand opening event on February 10 will be attended by LA-native Libby Frame, designer of POP MART’s recent hit series Peach Riot that has taken TikTok by storm. Peach Riot is an edgy all-girl punk band known for their fresh style, passionate delivery, and fierce girl-power.
The grand opening, which starts at 10am PT, will kick off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Executive Vice President of Real Estate Luis Barrientos, followed by a meet-and-greet with Libby Frame with a designated autograph signing, round-table discussion, and audience Q&A. The festivities will also include music, refreshments, and gifts. Exclusive pieces on display include the DIMOO Rejuvenating Version figure, one of the latest creations by POP MART artist Ayan.
Luis Barrientos shares: “As a California native, I am thrilled about the new POP MART store openings, and the opportunity to connect with our fans at the Century City grand opening.”
As a result of the recent highly successful opening in Westfield Valley Fair and increasing popularity across the west coast, POP MART is continuing to expand its presence in the United States with these new locations. POP MART now stands at 7 stores across both coasts, having received overwhelmingly positive feedback from fans and growing immensely popular with the Gen Z community. The brand also had a strong presence at key cultural conventions in the US in 2023, such as DesignerCon, ComplexCon, San Diego Comic Con, and AnimeExpo.
Known for their iconic designer toy characters like MOLLY, Hirono, The Monsters, SKULLPANDA and many others, POP MART has gained a devoted following worldwide. The brand currently operates more than 450 stores in over 30 countries, with 2,300 Robo Shops (blind box vending machines) and constant new collaborations with brands such as Uniqlo, Crocs, and more. With the opening of these new permanent stores in Los Angeles, even more fans and collectors on the west coast will now have the opportunity to immerse themselves in an unparalleled retail experience, featuring an extensive range of exclusive releases, limited editions, and unexpected collaborations.
Head of POP MART North America Larry Lu shares: “Following the recent success of Westfield Valley Fair, we are delighted to expand our presence in the Los Angeles area with two new stores at such historically rich locations. We are proud to open our largest store to date in Westfield Century City, and for the exciting presence of the artist behind one of our most popular recent releases at the grand opening event.”
The POP MART Glendale Galleria store is set to open in March, the exact date will be announced on POP MART US’ social media shortly. Both new locations will serve as hubs for creativity, self-expression, and the celebration of art in toy form. Visitors can expect an immersive environment that showcases the vibrant and diverse world of POP MART.
For more information about the grand opening event, please contact: us.pr@popmart.com
About POP MART: POP MART is a market-leading character-based entertainment company and a global champion of designer toy culture. Some of our best-known characters include MOLLY, The Monsters, DIMOO, Hirono, SKULLPANDA and others – each created by one of our artist friends and regular collaborators.

POP MART Opens 2024 with Two New Stores in Los Angeles, Grand Opening Event at Century City

Santa Clara, California (December 1, 2023) - POP MART, the renowned designer toy and entertainment brand, is thrilled to announce the first store in the Bay area is opening later this month in Santa Clara, California.

Following the recent highly successful opening of the first permanent store at the American Dream Mall in New Jersey, and overwhelmingly positive feedback from fans on two long term pop-up locations in New York’s World Trade Center and South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa respectively, POP MART is continuing to expand its presence in the United States with this new location.Known for iconic designer toy characters like MOLLY, Hirono, The Monsters, SKULLPANDA and many others, POP MART has gained a devoted following worldwide. The brand currently operates over 400 stores, 2,000 Robo Shops, and a vast network of distributors across 84 countries and regions. With the opening of its first store in the Bay area in Valley Fair, more fans and collectors from both coasts will now have the opportunity to immerse themselves in an unparalleled retail experience, featuring an extensive range of exclusive releases, limited editions, and unexpected collaborations.Head of POP MART North America Larry Lu shares: ""We are thrilled to bring our unique retail experience to the Westfield Valley Fair Mall! The opening of our first store in the Bay Area allows POP MART to introduce a whole new customer base to designer toys and engage with more of our loyal fans and collectors across the country.”The POP MART's Valley Fair store opened its doors on December 1st, 2023. The new location will serve as a hub for creativity, self-expression, and the celebration of art in toy form. Visitors can expect an immersive environment that showcases the vibrant and diverse world of POP MART characters.For more information about the grand opening event, please contact: us.pr@popmart.comAbout POP MART: POP MART is a market-leading character-based entertainment company and a global champion of designer toy culture. Some of our best-known characters include MOLLY, The Monsters, DIMOO, Hirono, SKULLPANDA and others – each created by one of our artist friends and regular collaborators.