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Qee Bear is a designer toy created by Toy2R, a Hong Kong-based company founded by Raymond Choy. It is part of the Qee (pronounced “key”) series, a line of customizable, anthropomorphic figures that became a major influence in the global designer toy movement. Qee Bears have a rounded head, stubby limbs, and a signature “Q” shaped keychain attachment, allowing them to be used as collectibles or keychains. Like BE@RBRICK, Qee Bears come in DIY (Do-It-Yourself) blank versions, allowing artists and collectors to customize their own designs. Available in multiple sizes, typically 2.5-inch mini Qees, 8-inch medium Qees, and larger collector editions. Toy2R has worked with international designers, brands, and pop culture franchises, including collaborations with Tokidoki, Michael Lau, Adidas, and even Star Wars. Qee Bears were one of the earliest urban vinyl collectibles to gain international recognition in the early 2000s, helping establish the designer toy movement alongside figures like Dunny (Kidrobot) and BE@RBRICK (Medicom Toy). Though they’ve been somewhat overshadowed by newer toy trends, Qee remains an iconic piece of designer toy history. Coolvader, aka Matt Morris, is a fine artist / illustrator living in Vermont. He received his M.F.A. in Illustration as Visual Essay from the School of Visual Arts in 2005, and his B.F.A. in Illustration from the Ringling College of Art & Design in 2003. His illustrations have appeared in The Source, Playboy, LA Times Book Review, Seven Days VT, SF Weekly, Seattle Weekly, TimeOut Chicago, as well as commercials for the U.S. Census and American Express. His work has been recognized by CMYK, Society of Illustrators Student Competition and American Illustration 23, 25, and 27.