2026 | Professional

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Drawing inspiration from the embodied AI character “Alpha LIN,” this blind box series translates its iconic teardrop-shaped head, headphones, and futuristic vibe into emotionally resonant plush trendy toys. Using the daily life of modern youth as its narrative thread, it features a lineup of six regular editions and one hidden edition.
The product’s silhouette is a simplified adaptation of Alpha LIN’s teardrop-shaped head and headphones. A rounded, chubby form paired with an oversized face gives a sense of approachability, while the pointed teardrop tip at the top retains the IP’s signature identifier. The facial design, meticulously optimized across three views, fine-tunes the placement of facial features, the layering of the hairstyle, and the proportions of the side—ensuring that the large eyes, short face, and rounded back of the head remain consistent from every angle. Moreover, the outer plush layer frames the face, creating a soft, snugly wrapped focal point. In terms of color selection, the series boasts seven distinct color schemes, including soft pink, bright yellow, and lake blue. The hair, eyes, plush, and charms follow a color-matching principle, making each edition easily recognizable while maintaining a cohesive visual identity across the entire series.
By translating modern youth’s social attitudes, need for solitude, courage, and creativity into a friendly character language, the product allows diverse personalities to be seen and celebrated.
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Yuqi Zhang
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