July 4 2008
Kung Fu Panda spreads
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By Li Jing
The panda is the Official Mascot of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. It is also a symbol of the animal protection movement. Pandas are universally loved for their mounds of famous black and white fur. As the national treasure, they are more eye-catching than other animals in China. With the screening of “Kung Fu Panda,” pandas have become even more popular. Beijing Today aims to add to the pandamonium with a variety of promotional products.
Panda bag
panda monium Panda skillet
The bag is produced by Hong Kong Brand’s Morn Creations. To raise the awareness of animal protection, the company manufactures a series of heart-warming animal-themed bags and accessories. The Panda bag is the most popular product among the animal collection, which also includes the rabbit and dog bag series The products are all given a fresh, witty yet stylish spin. Available: yesstyle.com Price: 375 yuan
This non-stick skillet is perfect when you are preparing a delectable dish. The panda face is detailed on the outside of the pan. The glass lid also sports a panda face. Available: fredflare.com Price: 586 yuan
Panda purse
This cute zippered purse features the appealing eyes of a panda. With black and white as the dominant colors, it is appealing and adorable. The pulltab is designed to look like bamboo leaves. Available: yesstyle.com Price: 172 yuan
BEIJING TODAY
Editor: Gan Tian Designer: Yang Gen
Kung Fu Panda plush buddy Po
Po, the ambitious panda, who learns kung fu, may protect you with his mighty fists of fur while you are asleep. It’s the ultimate bedtime Kung Fu defender. This Kung Fu Panda plush toy is very soft and cuddly. Available: Stellar International Cineplex , East End, F/5, Jinyuan Shopping Mall, Haidian Price: 115 yuan
Swarovski Pandas
Kung Fu Panda sports hat This is said to be the favorite of Kung Fu Panda fans and you can wear it wherever you go. It is a great sun blocker and especially fashionable this summer. Available: Stellar International Cineplex , East End, F/5, Jinyuan Shopping Mall, Haidian Price: 99 yuan
Artist Zhao Bandi’s 2008 Mascot
The 2008 annual edition of Mother and Cub is designed by Heinz Tabertshofer with the two pandas in clear and Black Diamond crystal, with the eyes in Jet crystal. Mother panda is produced with a matt crystal bamboo accent. The mother and cub pandas are two separate pieces that can be displayed together or individually. The edition is limited to this year and available only in one color version. The product is exclusive to Swarovski members. Available: Swarovski stores in town Price: 4,200 yuan
The mascot is made up of five baby pandas in the Olympic ring colors of blue, yellow, black, green and red. Each color has a special meaning: blue means ascendance, yellow, sharing, black, persistence, green, health and red, passion. The “Panda Man” Zhao Bandi designed the series of colorful panda plush toys especially for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Available: Bandi Panda, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang Price: 139 yuan each, 499 yuan per package
Fashionable T-shirts
Photo provided by China Film Stellar Theater Train
The T-shirts are printed on the front with design products and on the back with both English and Chinese illustrations. All the design products were shown during China International Fashion Week, which triggered a “fashion earthquake” and paved a fashion road for artist Zhao. Available: Available: Bandi Panda, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang Price: 139 yuan
Photo by Li Jing