CapitaLand Ushers in the Year of the Dragon with POP MART Lunar New Year Celebrations Islandwide

Hi Huneybees,

The adorable POP MART installations at CapitaLand Malls have undergone a revamp in celebration of the upcoming Lunar New Year. Inspired by POP MART Disney-themed toys, you can spot your favourite POP MART blind box series photo spots as you shop across the 16 CapitaLand malls islandwide.


From now till 24 February, hop on down to experience the Tales of Joyful Reunion at CapitaLand Malls, and look forward to witnessing the mythical dragon come to life with Tell Your Children’s Dance of The Dragon - An Animated Light Art Installation as well as exciting retail experiences which include festive pop-up stores that feature collectible figurines and themed merchandise, and exclusive shopping rewards.

                                                                                        

See the mythical dragon come to life

This Lunar New Year, CapitaLand collaborates with one of Singapore’s leading creative studios and art collectives Tell Your Children - best known for their dynamic and innovative quirky approaches to image-making, illustration, and design - to showcase Dance of The Dragon - An Animated Light Art Installation.

The 8-metre-wide intricately sculptured dragon transforms to life (a 10-minute light show that activates every 30 minutes) with animated colour-chasing LED lights that harmonize with its poetic movements. The dragon also dances to the rhythm of the music, creating a visually electrifying spectacle. Meticulously crafted with traditional handiwork, this installation offers a modern spin on heritage and innovation, paying tribute to the rich cultural traditions of the Han ethnic group. The vibrant colours and playfulness of the artistic style by Tell Your Children artfully juxtapose with the fiery spirit of the dragon, creating a captivating display that sets the stage for a joyous celebration to welcome the Year of the Dragon. This new beginning promises success, prosperity, and abundance for all.

You can also share your experience at Dance of the Dragon with an Instagram filter, featuring a festive greeting when you capture moments at the installation, stand to win a $50 eCapitaVoucher when you do that. 

Dance of the Dragon will make its debut at Funan’s Level 1 Atrium from 18 January to 4 February 2024 which coincides with the Singapore Art Week 2024, Singapore’s pinnacle art season. The installation will then make its way to CQ @ Clarke Quay from 7 to 24 February 2024 to captivate new audiences. 

Delight in joyful reunions at CapitaLand malls

Photo spots inspired by POP MART’s Disney-themed collections will now don on new decorations to ring in the Lunar New Year. You can find traditional ornate lanterns, beautiful pink bonsai blooming ahead of spring, and lucky prosperity coins that symbolize good fortune for the auspicious year, accompanying the adorable life-size Disney blind boxes that are inspired by three fan-favourite series of POP MART blind boxes - Disney Classic Fairy Tales Series, Disney 100th Anniversary Mickey Ever-Curious Adventure Series, and Disney Princess Fairy Tale Friendship Series.

List of where to find each installation:

• Aperia - Robot Mickey
• Bedok Mall - Prince Mickey
• Bugis Junction - Tinkerbell
• Bugis+ - Bambi
• Bukit Panjang Plaza - Snow White
• CQ @ Clarke Quay - Donald Duck
• Funan - Stitch / Pinocchio
• IMM - Mulan / Jasmine
• Junction 8 - Muppet Mickey
• Lot One Shoppers' Mall - Cinderella
• Plaza Singapura - Dumbo
• Raffles City Singapore - Mickey Mouse
• SingPost Centre - Balloon Mickey
• Sengkang Grand Mall - Popcorn Mickey
• Tampines Mall - Woodcut Mickey
• Westgate - Belle and Beast

Strike your best pose with any of the installations and stand a chance to win a $50 eCapitaVoucher by sharing the photo on Instagram and tagging @CapitaLandMallsSG and @popmartsg. More information on all ongoing social media contests and designs can be found here.

Extending its run into the Lunar New Year, fans of POP MART can visit the exclusive POP MART POP-Up store at Tampines Mall, to purchase beloved POP MART merchandise and collectibles perfect for the season of giving and gifting.

Duration: 22 November 2023 to 13 February 2024

Disney fans can also look forward to a wide range of Disney-themed merchandise at Disney-themed pop-up stores located at Westgate, Junction 8, and Bugis+. With apparel, homeware, and more, these collections inspired by fan-favorite Disney characters are sure to be a hit at family reunions. Look out for Year of the Dragon Disney Lunch Bags that will be available at $8.80 (U.P. $35) with any purchase as well as the limited edition Year of the Dragon Disney Plushies that come in 6 different designs.

*While stocks last

Westgate: 15 January 2024 to 8 February 2024

Junction 8: 6 January 2024 to 18 February 2024

Bugis+: 17 January 2024 to 25 February 2024

Enjoy exclusive rewards, deals, and surprises

During this season of giving, shoppers who reach a minimum spend will stand a chance to redeem the eCapitaVoucher. CapitaStar members can enjoy exclusive perks and enjoy an opportunity to win more rewards of up to S$10 eCapitaVoucher.

In the spirit of sustainable gifting, shoppers can gift their family and loved ones digital red packets in amounts between S$10 to S$500 via the CapitaStar app. The eCapitaVoucher gifts will come with POP MART Disney-themed Lunar New Year designs.

There are more surprises in store for shoppers who spend at CapitaLand malls where you stand to win an all-expenses-paid trip for four to Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. You can share about this exciting opportunity along with your season’s greetings to your loved ones with POP MART Disney-themed WhatsApp sticker packs, bringing families together in the spirit of giving this Lunar New Year. You can download the WhatsApp stickers here.

For more information on the rewards and activations on CapitaLand’s Lunar New Year

campaign, please visit https://www.capitaland.com/Tales-of-Joyful-Reunion.

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I Was Part of the Biggest CapitaLand x POP MART Unboxing Bash in Southeast Asia

Hi Huneybees,

I was thrilled to be part of the Biggest Unboxing Bash Ever last weekend, 2 December 2023. Hubby and I joined 165 POP MART fans at Funan, unboxing their blind boxes all at the same time. A new record in the Singapore Book of Records was formed for the highest number of people unboxing blind boxes together in Singapore. 

Presented by CapitaLand and in partnership with POP MART, the event saw fans from Singapore’s POP MART fan community setting the record at this inaugural unboxing bash. As part of the unboxing experience, each fan was gifted a surprise blind box from the latest festive collections released on 17 November 2023 and many other best-selling series including the Molly Imaginary Wandering Series, SKULLPANDA The Ink Plum Blossom Series, Disney 100th Anniversary Bell Series, and Sweet Bean Frozen Time Dessert Box Series.

The Level 1 Atrium of Funan was transformed into a POP MART playground, bringing fans together and offering a one-of-a-kind lifestyle experience that fosters a greater sense of community. The Unboxing Bash provided like-minded fans with the opportunity to interact with one another and create lasting shared memories. POP MART Global ambassador Zong Shijie also made an appearance and shared the special moment with fans.

They also got to enjoy other activities which included toy swaps with other collectors and photo-worthy moments with captivating life-sized 3D sculptures of Molly, Dimoo and SKULLPANDA. Fans had the chance to test their POP MART knowledge through trivia games and earned POP MART merchandise as reward. They also shared with one another how they became fans of POP MART and started their toy-collecting journey.

The online registration for the event was open for one week and saw overwhelming responses with a total over-subscription of 658%. Setting a new record for unboxing, the bash is a testament to the unboxing craze that has been making waves amongst fans across ages and generations. 

Yup, I'm one of them too. Who has recently taken a liking to the SKULLPANDA series. It first started with me liking these dolls with hair buns and dramatic makeup (given that I am a makeup addict), each pairing with a theme, makes me want to see what designs keep coming up. Then I guess it's the thrill of never knowing what you will get that makes me want to join in the craze and get my full collection. I went down the spiral and I want to collect them all!

Held as part of CapitaLand’s festive campaign, you are also invited to Embark on an Enchanted Journey with Asia’s largest holiday extravaganza with POP MART, featuring Disney-themed toys across 16 CapitaLand malls islandwide. You can look forward to immersing yourselves in the festivities at CapitaLand Malls, with larger-than-life POP MART installations featuring Disney-themed toys, experience a mesmerizing 360° multi-sensory digital journey with the Enchanted Express train installation at Plaza Singapura, and stand to win rewards while you shop this festive season. More information can be found here. I've been going town with these photo spots, stay tuned to my Insta and Tik Tok ~

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Biggest CapitaLand x POP MART unboxing bash ever!

Hi Huneybees,

The Biggest POP MART unboxing bash in Southeast Asia will be happening at Funan on 2 December 2023, from 2pm - 3pm! Presented by CapitaLand fans can get to experience the thrill of unboxing as the craze has made waves in Singapore with the many beloved POP MART series.

For one day only, 150 lucky POP MART fans will be granted exclusive access to the Biggest CapitaLand x POP MART unboxing bash ever! Each POP MART lover will be gifted a surprise blind box and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of CapitaLand’s epic record-breaking moment for "The Most Number of People Unboxing Blind Boxes Together"!

You can look forward to unboxing some of the latest POP MART series such as Molly Imaginary Wandering Series, SKULLPANDA The Ink Plum Blossom Series, Hacipupu In My Dream Series, Azura Fantasy Nature Series, as well as the latest festive collections including Disney 100th Anniversary Bell Series, Pino Jelly Make A Wish Series, Sweet Bean Frozen Time Dessert Box Series and many more.

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POP MART Global Ambassador, Zong Zijie will be there to join fans for an afternoon of interactive fun and games in addition to the unboxing activity. Fans get to prove their love for these collectibles by pitting against each other in trivia games and stand to win attractive POP MART merchandise too!

Psst~ The event will provide a unique opportunity for avid collectors to swap figurines with other fans at the bash and look out for the life-sized sculptures of SKULLPANDA, Dimoo, and Molly to capture picture-worthy moments with your newly unboxed figurines.

Participation Mechanics:

• Fill in form via bit.ly/CapitaLandxPOPMARTunboxingbash
• Registration for the event is currently ongoing
  till 24 November, 1pm
• Selection is on a first come first serve basis

For more information, visit the CapitaLand website at https://www.capitaland.com/sg/en/shop/malls/discover/embark-on-an-enchanted-journey/Unboxing-Bash.html. 

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updates.

As part of CapitaLand’s festive campaign, keep an eye out for the larger-than-life POP MART 3D

installations featuring Disney-themed toys such as Stitch and Pinocchio at Funan.

 

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The Most Adorable Disney x POP MART Friends Here To Celebrate Christmas Across 16 CapitaLand Malls Islandwide

Hi Huneybees,

December is fast approaching and it's time for malls to start changing for the festive season. CapitaLand this year has brought in Asia’s largest POP MART holiday extravaganza featuring Disney-themed toys across their 16 malls islandwide.

Whilst you go about your festive shopping, look out for the larger-than-life installations set in the whimsical world of POP MART in these malls! From 15 November to 31 December 2023, you can find popular Disney characters by POP MART from the Disney Classic Fairy Tales Series, Disney 100th Anniversary Mickey Ever-Curious Adventure Series, and Disney Princess Fairy Tales Friendship Series blown up from their blind box sizes for your insta-worthy shots. Stand a chance to win a $50 eCapitaVoucher by sharing the photo on Instagram and tagging @CapitaLandMallsSG!

Spot the different takes on Mickey Mouse from the POP MART Disney 100th Anniversary Mickey Ever-Curious Series such as Robot Mickey with a futuristic appeal at Aperia Mall, and the regal aura of Prince Mickey reigning at Bedok Mall. Get up close with a tree-inspired Woodcut Mickey at Tampines Mall as well as a cheerful Popcorn Mickey at Sengkang Grand Mall, Balloon Mickey at SingPost Centre, and Muppet Mickey at Junction 8. 

You can also expect to be greeted by Tinker Bell at Bugis Junction, and Bambi and Dumbo at Bugis+ and Plaza Singapura respectively. Keep an eye out for the mischievous Stitch and Pinocchio at Funan, the playful Donald Duck at CQ @ Clarke Quay, and not forgetting the beloved Mickey Mouse at Raffles City Singapore.

Fan-favorite princesses will also make an appearance with the brave Mulan and adventurous Jasmine at IMM, graceful Cinderella at Lot One, kind Snow White at Bukit Panjang Plaza, and the charming Belle and Beast at Westgate. 

Installations Locations:

• Aperia Mall - Robot Mickey
• Bedok Mall - Prince Mickey
• Bugis Junction - Tinkerbell
• Bugis+ - Bambi
• Bukit Panjang Plaza - Snow White
• CQ@Clarke Quay - Donald Duck
• Funan - Stitch (Level 1, outside Office 1 Lobby) / Pinocchio (Level 1, facing Hill Street Entrance)
• IMM - Mulan (Level 1, Indoor Main Entrance) / Jasmine (Level 2, Link Bridge Entrance)
• Junction 8 - Muppet Mickey
• Lot One Shoppers' Mall - Cinderella
• Plaza Singapura - Dumbo
• Raffles City - Steamboat Mickey
• SingPost Centre - Balloon Mickey
• Sengkang Grand Mall - Popcorn Mickey
• Tampines Mall - Woodcut Mickey
• Westgate - Belle and Beast

Head down to POP MART stores at Bugis Junction, Funan, Lot One, Plaza Singapura, and Westgate to enjoy a wide selection of merchandise, collectibles, and art toys. Want more? There will also be a special festive POP-Up store at Tampines Mall from 22 November 2023 to 13 February 2024! 

Hop aboard the Enchanted Express at Raffles City Singapore and Plaza Singapura and
enjoy rewards with the Golden Ticket

All aboard! Shoppers at Raffles City Singapore and Plaza Singapura can experience a mesmerizing 360° multi-sensory animation within the Enchanted Express train, set against the scenic projection-mapping backdrop of beautiful landscapes that transports one to a magical rail experience, like no other. The Enchanted Express makes its first stop at Raffles City Singapore from 15 to 26 November 2023 and will travel to its next destination at Plaza Singapore from 1 to 17 December 2023, bringing fans on an enchanting journey with cherished POP MART figurines. 

The festivities continue with a grand opportunity for the first 10,000 shoppers who visit the Enchanted Express at Raffles City Singapore and Plaza Singapura to receive a Golden Ticket. Recipients of the Golden Ticket will enjoy exclusive perks and stand a chance to be the lucky winner to take home 1 million STAR$® (valued at $1,000 eCapitaVoucher). To sweeten the rewards, new CapitaStar members will also receive $5 eCapitaVoucher.

Collect stamps and win big with a new CapitaStar in-app game

To celebrate the season of giving, CapitaLand is giving an additional 10 lucky winners the grand prize of 1 million STAR$® as they embark on an enchanted journey with CapitaStar! Shoppers can download the CapitaStar app to complete engaging tasks around CapitaLand malls and collect all five character stamps themed after the POP MART Disney-themed figurines to stand a chance at winning the grand prize. 

There will also be additional rewards for shoppers to redeem eCapitaVoucher with minimum spending of between $60 and $180 within participating CapitaLand malls. For shoppers who want to spread the joy with their family and friends, CapitaLand has also prepared a festive-themed sticker pack via WhatsApp that includes stickers and greetings, perfect for the holiday season! 

CapitaLand Festivities to continue well into the New Year

The joy of the festive celebrations continues well into the Lunar New Year season. Look forward to more decor inspired by the POP MART Disney-themed series as the pop-up spaces and installations don a fresh look, and bring a trove of new stories and delightful surprises. More details will be shared in the new year. 

For more information on the rewards and activations of CapitaLand’s festive campaign, please visit http://www.capitaland.com/embark-on-an-enchanted-journey. Cheers to a Merry Christmas, my Huneybees!

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CO PLAY - A New Creative Hub For Local Artists and Toy Collectors

Hi Huneybees,

There's a new playground in town for local and international artists and their fans. If you are an avid pop culture art collector like me and hubby, you are definitely in for a treat! Come on down to CO PLAY in Plaza Singapura, a first-of-its-kind communal habitat that's decked with an extensive collection of designer art and collectibles of various mediums.

It's an amazing space where artists can gain exposure and interact with their fans, bringing vibrancy to the local art scene. Just right above the Pop Mart, you can find this creative space and keep a close tab on their social media as there will always be workshops as well as artist interaction.

Connecting Collectors & Public with Artists

To foster a community to drive local indie art development, CO PLAY has assembled a diverse cast of artists to showcase Singapore's rich artistic tapestry. You can find 6 local artists-in-residence - Eric Chew (@sapientoystudio), Jeremy Tanavit (@Tanavit23), Lester Lim (@lesdoublewood), Rex Le (@my_spacecats), Toby Tan (@tobyato) and Yang (@yang_ovo), with their very own open studio booths. Popping by at different times, you can find them working on their latest projects. I like to explore the space, enjoy the artworks and chat with them on the concepts behind their works...

Eric Chew (@sapientoystudio)

Founded in 2020 by Eric, Sapien Toy Studio has gained a cult fanbase of his iconic Chewthulhu character, an artist's take on the mighty cosmic entity Cthulhu. He has released over 10 colour variants worldwide and is welcoming more sapien monsters into the lineup. He will be launching new characters including Elo and Kora-Kora at CO PLAY!

Jeremy Tanavit (@Tanavit23)

Created in Singapore but raised on a tasty diet of Thai values, Jeremy aka JEM is best known for his creation, the mischievous JEM - a playful tiger character that's always on the prowl for something fun to do, poking his head around corners and turning the streets into his playground, juxtaposing the fierce and the cute. Check out different variations of JEM and his companion Pitohui, that's actually inspired by a poisonous bird! 

Lester Lim (@lesdoublewood)

Lester a well-established name in the local creative industry, making splashes in the local art scene with his bold outlined Jelilo character. Inspired by the beauty and unique flair of jellyfish, Jelilo is the artist's charming rendition of the ocean's quiet residents, showcasing a soft-bodied creature with a retro-futurism style and a strong message of anti-bullying.

Rex Lee (@my_spacecats)

With just a marker pen, Rex has won the popular appeal of transforming works through the use of stippling. His 2D-styled booth makes an amazing space for photos, walk into it and discover his intricate works featuring his signature Space Cat character. 

You have got to check out his customized Molly and Bearbrick, zoom in on all the details to see all his fine work...

Toby Tan (@tobyato)

A name that has been tied to street culture, Tobyato's bold, striking artworks are inspired by Chinese motifs and playful influences that reflect both his own heritage and personality. The urban visual artist has already worked with multiple brands such as UNIQLO, G-SHOCK, Shake Shack, Levi's, etc. His 'dumpling shop' at CO PLAY showcases his urban art creations into morsels of bite-sized art for everyday consumption!

Yang (@yang_ovo)

Pop into this fairycore-inspired space of Yang, where you can find her signature OOJA in various customized looks. Being a cancer fighter, OOJA was birthed as a whimsical concept of a brave little girl who wants to positively impact the world through an exploration of health and food, hence the Campbell soup body for the character. There's a custom OOJA contest going on, check out the details on her insta.

With the mandate to support the development of the local arts scene through growing artists and creatives, CO PLAY has also attracted support from organizations sharing the same objectives. This year, UNIQLO Singapore is partnering CO PLAY to encourage shoppers to support local arts and cultural communities #WithUT over two weekends at the Orchard Central Global Flagship Store. To launch this partnership, CO PLAY’s artists-in-residences created a new UTme! collection – Playful Memories, and will also be creating live art sessions for shoppers at UNIQLO Orchard Central to be part of these activities.

By Taketo Kobayashi (@humanoise)

Bringing Art to Life Through Exploration & Collaborations

Beyond the open studios by local artists-in-residences, CO PLAY is also the enabling platform for new creative talents exploring the world of designer art toys, and for established artists to dive deeper into the world of Intellectual Property creation.

There is painter Angelina Lim (@ellalinaart) who has recently started creating custom art toys as well as conducting live art sessions within CO PLAY; visual artist wunderkind Sam Lo (@skl0), best known for his large-scale vibrant murals all over the island, has also painted a wall mural at CO PLAY, and will be showcasing his urban artworks as well as launching his art toy series at this space.

To further tap into a diverse pool of visual and urban artists who are keen to explore creating their own designer art-toys, CO PLAY has also partnered with artist Taketo Kobayashi (@humanoise) to launch an initiative Proto Toyz, a visionary project to create bespoke artworks and collectibles in limited runs for renowned local artists including Adeline Tan (@yell0w), ANTZ (@antz_rscls), Boon Baked (@boonbaked), Chris Chai (@cosmicchai), Farizwan Fajari (@speakcryptic), Kit (@kitctrlaltdelyou), Race Krehel (@supercybertown), Williem Siddik (@siddwills), ZERO (@zero_x_rscls_o) and more.

Andre Tan (@andretanart)

Other partners include Wasuka Art (@wasuka.art) to feature talented pop artists from Singapore including Andre Tan (@andretanart) whose popular works focus on the impact of popular brands and contemporary cultural icons delivered through vivid colours and witty humour, Kin (@kin80) who is known for his colourful world of wonderful characters amidst surreal landscapes in local context, as well as Emily Moh (@em_ceramic_art) best known for her whimsical pop art creations in ceramics. Beyond the local talents, there are also key works from international artists such as Piao Cheng Long (@piao_chenglong_art) from China and Buakow Phasom (@buakowphasom) from Thailand. With their distinct styles and unique perspectives, these artists bring a diverse range of pop art to CO PLAY, each reflecting their individual personalities and the different cultures that they are influenced by.

CO PLAY also hosts overseas artists including Benzilla (@benzilla ) from Thailand, Distort Monsters (@distortmonsters) from the Philippines, as well as Daytoner (@day_toner) from Canadian studio Purearts (@pureartsofficial). These exchanges have further fostered collaboration opportunities with local artists. Through this space, Benzilla collaborated with COPLAY artist-in-residence Jeremy Tanavit to launch a new designer art-toy ‘BIRDZILLA’, a combination of Tanavit’s Pitohui character with Benzilla’s signature ‘LOOOK’ design.

Created my own ceramic piece with Emily Moh.

Creating The Collectors’ Playground

Remember those days when weekend toy flea markets were the big thing? Shopping for limited edition or rare finds was the biggest accomplishment and to bring back that nostalgic feeling, CO PLAY has an on-site collectors’ bazaar corner.  Collectors will set up stalls in the space every Saturday between 4pm to 8pm to sell both pre-loved and mint vintage toys, designer figures, and rare collectibles.

Beyond the collectors’ bazaar, there will also be workshops conducted by artists, ranging from illustraton and painting to pottery, where you can look forward to getting your creative juices flowing and producing your very own art pieces under the guidance of the artists including Rex Lee, Angelina Lim and Emily Moh!

Truly the melting pot for artists and collectors to connect and interact, CO PLAY inspires new creative journeys into the world of designer art collectibles and artworks. Other than inspiring artists to collaborate and engage, this concept space enables both artists and the public alike to bring their imaginations to life as artworks and collectibles and is the creative platform to represent Singapore’s developing pop culture and arts scene to the rest of the world. Come pop by and see you at CO PLAY!

CO PLAY

Plaza Singapura, #03-67 to 69, 68 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238839
Opening Hours: 11am-9.30pm daily
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