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About Kenny

Kenny Wong (born 1968) is a Hong Kong designer known for creating art toys and designer toys. He co-founded Brothersfree in 2000, created the Copperhead-18 series in 2005, and introduced the character Molly in 2006.  His works incorporate elements of Eastern and Western culture, nostalgia, and contemporary aesthetics. Subsequent characters include YuTong and Sam Sam. Since 2016, he has collaborated with Pop Mart on Molly-related products.

Early Work

His early works include the Copperhead-18 series, which features a retro steampunk mechanical style. He collaborated with Levi's on a T-shirt and jeans line. He has worked with various brands, including Square Enix (designing Xbox 360 game characters), Disney (designing a Mickey Mouse series, Coca-Cola, Samsung, Uniqlo, Canon, Sony (Taiwan), 7-Eleven (Taiwan), Fubon Bank (Taiwan), FamilyMart (Taiwan), Syntrend Creative Park (Taiwan), STAYREAL, Taobao (China), Standard Chartered Bank, Intime Group (China), Hot Toys, Threezero, How2work, and Rody. His creations span commercial, design, and artistic fields.

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In 2016, Wong signed a licensing agreement with Pop Mart for Molly "blind box" series. The first "Molly Zodiac Series" sold out quickly on Tmall. Later, Wong deepened his collaboration with Pop Mart and engaged in cross-disciplinary collaborations and experimental exhibitions. By 2025, Space Molly Doll launched into space aboard the Ceres-1 rocket. Pop Mart's first "Collection Store" opened, displaying Molly items. "Shining Night" drone show at Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour. Pop Mart Global Landmark Store opened in Thailand, with a large Molly statue outside, Molly becomes the main character in Pop Mart.

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Exhibition Works

  • 1996   Hong Kong Art Centre - "Modelmania" (模型狂) series      

  • 2000   Seoul National University of Science and Technology - Parts of "Modelmania"      

  • 2007   Hong Kong City Hall - "Tong Xin Tong Xin" (同心童心) contemporary art group exhibition

  • 2007   University of Hong Kong Museum - "Modelmania" and "Shen Fei Nv Xia" (神肥女俠) 

  • 2010   Beijing Sanlitun - "Beijing Gathering" with Australian artist Ashley Wood and British painter Phil Hale, exhibiting YuTong series      

  • 2011   Kun Shan University of Science and Technology, Tainan - Lecture and exhibition of "Tong Xin · Tong Xin," including YuTong series     

  • 2011   YuTong works exhibited at STAYREAL in Taipei's East District.  

  • 2013   Hong Kong Art Basel - "Copperhead-18"    

  • 2013   Art Macau - Molly paintings      

  • 2014   Elephant Parade - "MOLLY MAGIC CARPET"    

  • 2014   Wrong Gallery, Taipei - "Castle Prince" first solo painting exhibition  

  • 2015   Syntrend Creative Park, Taipei - "The Woods of Childhood" solo painting exhibition  

  • 2017   Wrong Gallery, Taipei - "Ocean · Girl" Ocean Baby solo painting exhibition      

  • 2017   Legend of Hong Kong Toys held in Hong Kong Museum of History - "Molly the Painter" series      

  • 2021   POP MART at DesignerCon    

  • 2022   POP MART x Kamata Mitsuji "Mini" art exhibition   

  • 2024   The Little Hut Gallery, Taipei - Fifth anniversary exhibition "A Good Day"      

  • 2025   Art Monster Art Fair, Taipei    

  • 2025   THEiCON exhibition, Taipei

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Character Designs

Copperhead-18 (2006–present): Retro steampunk mechanical style character.

Molly (2006–present): Character featuring large eyes and a pouting girl image.

YuTong (2021–present): Character blending innocence with subtle melancholy.

Sam Sam (2019–present): Started with a scout outfit, evolving into diverse role-playing designs.

Awards & Honors

  • 2008: The first Hong Kong designer recognized by Disney USA (Mickey Mouse Designer Series)  

  • 2011: Hong Kong "Top Ten Outstanding Designers Award"  

  • 2017: Hong Kong Toy Soul Asia Toy Awards - "Best Toy Brand" and "Best Toy Designer"  

  • 2018: Hong Kong Toy Soul Asia Toy Awards - "Best Collaborative Series," "Best Toy Award," and "Best Toy Designer"  

  • 2020: Hong Kong Licensing Awards - Gold Award for "Best Hong Kong Licensed Brand"  

  • 2021: Ranked 37th in the "International Trend Artist Influence" annual list by the London Daily Mail  

  • 2021 and 2022: Ranked first in the Greater China region on the London Daily Mail's "International Trend Artist Influence" list  

  • 2023: Hong Kong Toy Soul Asia Toy Awards - "Best Toy Designer"  

  • 2024: Hong Kong Amazing Toy Show - Amazing Award for "Best Toy Designer" and "Favorite Toy Character"  

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