This exclusive art toy capsule looks to bridge Taiwanese innovation and Filipino creative design through the world of designer vinyl toys.
When Taiwan’s iconic bear of innovation meets contemporary street culture, a reimagined cross-border collaboration emerges.
Taiwan Excellence has teamed up with internationally acclaimed Filipino artist and toy designer Quiccs Maiquez to reimagine FuBear, its official brand ambassador.
The said collaboration, which was officially unveiled at the Taiwan Expo 2026, celebrates contemporary artistic exchange between Taiwan and the Philippines.
The FuBear TEQ x TEQ63 capsule takes FuBear from its role as a national branding mascot into the world of designer toys, as this merges FuBear’s Taiwanese roots with Quiccs’ signature style.
It also translates Taiwan’s spirit of innovation and design into the high-energy world of urban collectibles through a vinyl figure, collectible photo cards, and urban prints.
At the center of the debut is the FuBear TEQ vinyl figure in a sleek black-and-white colorway.
This was produced in an ultra-limited run of 55 commemorative pieces that were exclusively showcased during Taiwan Expo 2026 and was created strictly for this cultural milestone.
The FuBear, which is inspired by the endemic Formosan black bear, represents Taiwan Excellence’s global mission to share Taiwanese innovation.
It also aligns with Taiwan Excellence’s aim of connecting with modern audiences by translating brand identity into contemporary pop culture and tangible art.
“By bringing FuBear and TEQ63 together, we are celebrating the dynamic creativity of both Taiwan and the Philippines, and the fresh ideas that emerge when we share perspectives and bring out the best in one another,” said Brian Lee, Executive Director of Taiwan Excellence.
Meanwhile, for this collaboration, Quiccs retained the character’s defining silhouette and chest crescent while infusing it with his signature TEQ63 design language.
The result is a creation that blends Japanese super robot influences, hip-hop styling, and graffiti sensibilities—giving Taiwan’s well-loved bear with mechanical paneling, streetwear flair, and an unmistakable urban attitude.
“Working with FuBear was about finding the balance between very different characters and respecting what makes each of them special,” said Quiccs.
“I wanted to bring my own graphic language into the collaboration—the same Japanese mecha and graffiti roots that built the Bulletpunk Universe. It’s exciting to see Taiwanese innovation and Filipino creativity meet in a piece that people can connect with, collect, and enjoy.”
Quiccs has been named hy Designer Toy Awards (DTA) as the Artist of the Year for three consecutive years from 2018 to 2020 and is known for his signature Bulletpunk aesthetic. He is also known for his limited-edition releases with some of the most well-known brands such as Jollibee, Topps, and Johnnie Walker Blue Label.
The limited-run FuBear TEQ x TEQ63 capsule serves as a celebration of two distinct design philosophies uniting through art, design, and contemporary culture.
