BearPanda
A Guangdong studio blending unconventional materials, following eyes, and Chinese cultural pride into every figure
At a glance
- Status
- Active and growing.
- Based in
- Guangdong Province in China.
- Known for
- She is Real bunny figures; fabric stockings; tracking eyes; temperature sensitive paint.
- Good fit
- collectors drawn to large original character figures with tactile or interactive features.
- Before buying
- confirm which features the exact release includes; the catalog uses fabric stockings; tracking eyes; light effects; and temperature sensitive paint.
- Research coverage
- Solid
TL;DR
- Real fabric stockings. Temperature-sensitive paint. Crystal eyes with a 'following gaze' effect. BearPanda's calling card is material innovation that you can see and feel.
- Founded in 2018 in Guangdong by Yu Jianfeng. The 'She is Real' flagship line offers large bunny-themed figures as an alternative to FREEing's bunny-figure line, while the Eiifox 'Chinese Gods and Ghosts' collaboration draws from Chinese mythology.
- Prices run roughly $80-$300 USD. International availability is growing, with the brand already carried by Western retailers.
A Guangdong Studio Built Around Unusual Materials
BearPanda was founded in 2018 in Guangdong Province by Yu Jianfeng. The company invested in unconventional materials and production techniques to make those features central to its figures.
Their Bilibili channel features factory tour videos showing the full production line, giving prospective buyers a look at how the figures are made. The studio has 14+ listings on BigBadToyStore and growing visibility across international retailers.
Material Innovation and She Is Real
The 'She is Real' line uses real fabric fishnet stockings, not sculpted imitations. Combined with temperature-sensitive paint that changes color when touched, 3D crystal eyes, and 'following eyes' face parts engineered so the gaze tracks the viewer, these figures have a tactile quality that sets them apart from standard PVC. The Luna Bunny Girl captures the full range: 45cm tall at 1/4 scale, with LED eye effects and eye-tracking face parts.
The Eiifox collaboration on 'Chinese Gods and Ghosts' draws from classical Chinese literature, featuring characters like 'Crown of Vengeance' and 'The Painted Skin.' The Mai Shiranui figure dresses the character in a traditional Chinese qipao dress and reflects the same cultural fusion.
A Lower-Priced Take on Large Bunny Figures
If you want figures that feel different through real fabric, interactive eye effects, and temperature-responsive paint, BearPanda offers features that are uncommon at $80-$300 USD. The 'She is Real' line is an alternative to FREEing's large bunny figures for buyers who want a similar presentation at a lower price.
Evangelion figures featuring Rei and Asuka are in development. Availability is growing across international retailers, with BigBadToyStore carrying the brand for Western collectors.