Instead of jamming every single Skullpanda onto one shelf, think about sectioning your room into little “themed zones
July 14, 2025
Identifying Authentic and Fake Skull Pandas: A Collector’s Guide
November 14, 2025Every Skull Panda figure is more than a simple collectible. We can appreciate the artistry that goes into the figure and the charm and gothic flair that Skull Panda has to offer. Skull Panda is a unique and distinguished designer art toy maker. Regardless if you’re opening your first blind box and Pop Mart treasures or if you have a complete shelf set, the next step in your collection journey, is building a display for your collection. A display of artistry like a shelf of Pop Mart treasures deserves a beautiful display.
A display serves a collection, and a collection serves a display. A good display captures the world and poetry of Skull Panda. The display turns your space into your unique exhibit for everyone to view your collection. A good display captures the world and poetry of Skull Panda. We can style and have the protection of the figures, so those figures can shine.
Lighting is the most important part of any display. Lighting is the most important part of Crux and can make or break any exhibit. Good lighting can illuminate a figure, and bring out important details for the viewing audience. Good lighting can create an atmosphere that is intimate and personal. Good lighting can illuminate a figure, and bring out important details for the viewing audience. Good lighting can create an atmosphere that is intimate and personal.
Soft LED lights are great because warm and neutral white lights capture the details in the paintings without washing out the exquisite details. For collectors leaning on the darker fantasy RGB ambient lights offer endless options. Rich purples and smoky blues accent the haunting worlds that inspire Skull Panda designs and gentle reds that evoke the darker hues of the fantasy worlds.
To amplify the centerpiece figure’s lighting use small spotlights or light bars that can be placed on the shelf above or below. Extreme contrast helps to highlight the carved details of the figure by accentuating dramatic shadows. Just be careful to not place the figure in direct sunlight or close to heating devices and sunny windows because harsh UV rays and extreme heat will damage the painted details of the figure.
💡Collecting Tip; Use LED strips that are rechargeable and have adjustable brightness. They serve the purpose of fine-tuning the atmosphere of your display and are easy to install.
- Brian and Construct: Order with Purpose and Style to the Display
A great Skull Panda display isn’t about the number of items. It’s about the display’s story. Every individual figure carries a distinct set of emotions and a story. Thoughtful arrangement of these can be a great way to enhance the entire collection.
By Series: You can arrange your figures by their series: Ancient Castle, Nightmare, City of Night, or Dark Maidens. This will showcase the development of the designs and provide a smooth transition from one shelf to the next.
By Color Palette: For those who appreciate visually appealing order, arrange the figures by color. Starting from the light pastel shades and ethereal whites, gradually transition to the deeper blacks and metallic grays. The gradient approach certainly presents a more professional and gallery-like display.
By Theme or Emotion: The figures by Skull Panda can certainly be arranged thematically or by the particular emotion they evoke: sadness, mystery, or playful. Construct “mood zones” by combining figures that resonate. Background art, small props, or upholstery that communicates the series’ respective tone can certainly further enhance that emotion.
Using risers or floating shelves, you can create layered heights to add an element of interest to the display. Different heights make the figures more visually accessible and showcase all the designs, while contrasting levels create depth.
🖤 Design Tip: Try to use props from the Skull Panda universe to enhance the atmosphere, including old books, faux candles, vines, or old-fashioned trinkets to create a dark, immersive background.
- Protecting Your Collection: Beauty Meets Longevity
Skull Panda figures are as stunning as they are fragile. Maintaining their beauty requires minimal effort, as dust, direct sunlight, and moisture in the air can adversely affect the vinyl and paint.
Acrylic Display Cases: These allow you to admire your figures as they protect them from dust. Select cases with UV protection if your display receives indirect sunlight.
Glass Cabinets: These are great for larger collections. They can use glass cabinets to transform the collection into a showpiece while also protecting it from curious pets or accidental damage.
Dusting Routine: Use a soft makeup brush or air blower to remove dust vertically and horizontally from your collection every few weeks. Never use a cloth or spray to dust as they will harm the paint finish.
Climate Control: Protect your collection from heat and humidity, as they can warp the vinyl and make it sticky.
Maintenance Tip: The best “exercise” for your collection is a rotation. It will prevent prolonged leaning and imprint marks. More importantly, it will give your collection a revived look.
