CHONGQING (CQNEWS) -- “It’s cool, isn’t it?” “How can I get a Kormo?” The 2023 Chengdu World Science Fiction Convention has been in full swing, and the mascot of the convention, Kormo, has become popular.

With the increasing popularity of the mascots, the workers of TOPWIN TOY (the manufacturer of Kormo based in Fuling, Chongqing) were rushing out the Kormo-themed merchandise items in the workshop.

Inspired by Sanxingdui, the design of the mascot features a panda. The ears of the panda are painted with the pattern of Sun God Birds and are known as the "Sunshine Nerve Transmitters". It wears the suit of armor “Cruiser” which is a tribute to the spaceship in the classic sci-fi work 2001: A Space Odyssey.

As the largest producer of cultural and creative products in western China, TOPWIN TOY has undertaken the arduous task of researching and developing Kormo-themed merchandise items. They now plan to invest in a new automatic spraying production line, improve the quality of paint spraying, and ensure the consistency of product colors.

The World Science Fiction Convention is the largest and most influential science fiction cultural event in the world. The 2023 Chengdu World Science Fiction Convention marks the first time that China has hosted the World Fiction Convention and Chengdu has become the first city in China and the second in Asia to host the world's premier sci-fi event.

In addition to Kormo, TOPWIN TOY has been the manufacturer of the Bing Dwen Dwen mystery boxes for the Beijing Winter Olympics and the Rongbao mystery boxes for the 31st Summer World University Games (Chengdu 2021 FISU Games). It’s been making a contribution to the cultural and creative industry in the Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle. (Translated by Yuki, Fathom Language Limited)