By toy designer Maria Sarmiento, these vinyl, 2.5" figurines have articulated heads and are single-boxed. The first series features 10 characters (Super K, Kumaniac, Graphitti, Nippon, Metal Kiss, Geek, Polar Madness, Samurai, Love and YII). The limited edition line contains only 500 units per character. Launch date: December 2, 2004.

Kuma (Japanese For Bear) is a bear figure created by Kuma Central’s toy designer Maria Sarmiento. Kuma is a mix of pop art, anime, toy design, music and manga culture. Kuma is a way of expression that explores the idea of urban art toys with an attitude. Kuma is radical yet simple, with an attitude yet with a heart and soul. Kuma figurines are in vinyl, 2.5" tall, and have articulated heads. The first series features 10 different characters, including Geek. Kuma Plush and one-of-a-kind hand-painted sculptures are also available, as are Kuma artwork, t-shirts, hats and accessories.