SKULLPANDA Celestial Horse Figure: Complete Collector Guide

SKULLPANDA Celestial Horse is a standalone POP MART figure that combines the character’s otherworldly identity with the movement and symbolic power of a heavenly horse. Unlike a blind-box series, it presents one fixed design: collectors know exactly which 10 cm figure they are choosing.

The sculpt is compact, but its sweeping silhouette, dramatic headpiece and horse-inspired form give it the presence of a larger art object. This guide covers the official release details, SKULLPANDA’s creator background, the difference between confirmed facts and design interpretation, display ideas, care and authenticity. View the current figure on the SKULLPANDA Celestial Horse product page or explore the full SKULLPANDA collection.

Official SKULLPANDA Celestial Horse Details

• Official US online release: January 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM PST
• Height: approximately 10 cm / 3.94 inches
• Materials: PVC and ABS
• Format: standalone fixed-design figure
• Age guidance: not suitable for people under 15

These details come from the official POP MART Celestial Horse listing. The official page does not describe it as a blind box and does not publish a detailed character storyline or a numbered worldwide edition quantity. Claims about an exact production limit should therefore not be treated as confirmed unless supported by the packaging or a direct official announcement.

Who Created SKULLPANDA?

SKULLPANDA is both the character name and the professional identity associated with its Chinese creator, a concept designer, art-toy artist and director of NORTH STUDIO. POP MART’s official artist profile describes SKULLPANDA as a universal symbiont traveling between planets, dividing into different selves and experiencing different roles and lives. The character was created in 2018 and joined POP MART in 2020.

That premise makes the Celestial Horse transformation feel natural. SKULLPANDA does not have to remain one species, historical period or fixed personality. Each release is a temporary identity—part costume, part emotional state and part imagined world. The familiar face preserves continuity while the horse form introduces movement, force and myth.

What Does “Celestial Horse” Mean?

POP MART confirms the name but does not define one official symbolic interpretation on the product page. The safest approach is to separate the object’s published facts from the wider cultural associations that a viewer may bring to it.

Across art history, heavenly or celestial horses frequently carry ideas of speed, vitality, elevated status and travel beyond ordinary limits. The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s essay on celestial steeds in Chinese art explains that powerful horses imported during the Han dynasty captured the imperial imagination and became associated with dragons, strength and passage toward immortal realms. The Smithsonian’s Celestial Horses handscroll also shows how the ability to judge horses could operate as a metaphor for discerning human qualities.

These sources provide cultural context, not proof that POP MART based this figure on one particular historic work. As a contemporary design reading, Celestial Horse can represent a self that refuses to remain grounded, controlled or limited to one identity.

Freedom, Power and Transformation

The horse body changes the usual relationship between rider and animal. Rather than showing SKULLPANDA sitting on a separate horse, the design appears to merge the identities. That fusion fits the “universal symbiont” concept: transformation is not a disguise placed over a stable self, but an experience that alters the whole silhouette.

The figure can be read through three connected ideas:

• Freedom: the horse suggests movement beyond a fixed position or prescribed role.
• Power: its body carries force, stamina and direction without requiring weapons or armor.
• Transformation: SKULLPANDA and the celestial creature become visually inseparable.

Those interpretations remain open. Another collector might see destiny, protection, solitude or the tension between instinct and control. SKULLPANDA’s strength is that one sculpt can hold several emotional readings without being reduced to a mascot biography.

Why a Standalone Figure Matters

A blind box builds excitement through uncertainty. Celestial Horse offers the opposite experience: the decision is about the design itself. There is no regular-versus-secret hierarchy and no need to purchase multiples to obtain the character pictured.

This makes it a useful entry point for a collector who admires SKULLPANDA’s visual language but does not want random duplicates. It also works as a focal piece beside smaller characters. Pair it with the emotional lineup in SKULLPANDA The Sound, the contradictions of The Paradox Series, or a wearable motif from the SKULLPANDA jewelry collection.

How to Display Celestial Horse

Place the figure near eye level or slightly below so the face and horse silhouette can be read together. A simple background works better than a crowded shelf because the design already contains multiple lines and textures. Side lighting can reveal sculpted contours, but prolonged direct sunlight may fade painted surfaces.

For a celestial display, use deep blue, black, silver or translucent objects sparingly. For an art-history approach, place it near books or prints about horse imagery—but avoid presenting the modern figure as a replica of a historic artifact. The Met’s Xu Beihong Heavenly Horse demonstrates how movement, spirit and the horse silhouette have been interpreted through a very different medium.

Care and Handling

Support the main body when lifting the figure rather than pulling on thin decorative elements. Dust with a soft dry brush or clean microfiber cloth. Do not soak the figure or use alcohol, acetone, perfume or household cleaning spray on PVC, ABS or painted areas.

Keep it away from radiators, humid windows and unstable shelf edges. If the original packaging includes shaped inserts, retain them for moving or long-term storage. POP MART notes that measurements and visible color may vary slightly because of lighting, screen settings and normal production tolerances.

Authenticity and Buying Checks

Confirm the exact product name and fixed-design format. Compare box printing, sculpt, paint boundaries, facial details and included components with the official listing. Ask for photographs of the actual box if condition matters, especially when buying from a reseller. A copied QR code or a seller’s “limited edition” label is not sufficient proof by itself.

Read the current condition and shipping information on the Ri-son listing. POP MART’s official FAQ, its returns guidance, the FTC online-shopping guide and CPSC safety resources provide additional context.

FAQ

Is SKULLPANDA Celestial Horse a blind box?

No. Celestial Horse is a standalone fixed-design figure, so the character shown is the figure you receive. Check the Ri-son listing for current condition and availability.

When was SKULLPANDA Celestial Horse released?

POP MART lists its US online release for January 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM Pacific Time.

How large is the Celestial Horse figure?

The official height is approximately 10 cm, or 3.94 inches.

What is SKULLPANDA Celestial Horse made from?

POP MART lists PVC and ABS as the main materials. It is an art collectible intended for display and is not suitable for people under 15.

Is the horse symbolism an official POP MART story?

POP MART confirms the product name and specifications but does not publish a detailed fixed narrative on the listing. Interpretations involving freedom, strength, movement and celestial mythology should be understood as design readings.

Sources and Further Reading

• POP MART: SKULLPANDA Celestial Horse official product details
• POP MART: SKULLPANDA creator profile
• The Met: Celestial horses in Chinese art
• Smithsonian: Celestial Horses handscroll
• The Met: Xu Beihong, Heavenly Horse