Dylan Ang Beng Leong is a Malaysian entrepreneur and the founder of Safe Tree Sdn Bhd, a character licensing company that owns Pocotee & Friends (2009) and Bear Boss Buddies (2022). These characters have not only captured the hearts of fans in Malaysia but have also made a significant impact on the international stage, particularly in Asia.
Bear Boss, a character in the Pocotee & Friends series since 2009, gained significant popularity in 2022. This led to the creation of Bear Boss Buddies (BBB). It’s fascinating to witness how a character can evolve, capturing the hearts of fans and prompting the development of its own series. This development not only enriches the BBB world but also offers new storytelling opportunities and adventures for fans to enjoy.
Bear Boss Buddies owe their success to their expressive nature, which resonates with a wide audience across various cultures. Their expansion into markets such as China, Hong Kong and Thailand underscores the universal appeal of these characters. The digital footprint of BBB is evident, with over 60 million sticker downloads on Mobile App platforms like WeChat, WhatsApp, LINE, Telegram, and Giphy, as well as half a billion uses worldwide.
The collaboration between Bear Boss Buddies and movie companies, resulting in the creation of over 40 artworks including the merchandise range for the movie“12 Golden Ducks”&“Table for Six 2” are noteworthy. This partnership not only showcases the expressive nature of BBB but also demonstrates their seamless integration into various forms of media and entertainment. Additionally, by collaborating with major Asian movies, BBB have created caricature portraits of renowned Asian superstars such as Jackie Chan from the movie“Police Story 2013”, Donnie Yen from the movie“IP Man 3”, Eddie Peng from the movie“To The Fore”, Sandra Ng & Louis Koo from the movie“12 Golden Duck” and more!
Overall, these collaborations highlight the versatility and popularity of Bear Boss Buddies, showcasing their ability to engage with diverse audiences and industries while maintaining their distinctive charm and expression.
It’s truly inspiring how Dylan and his team have not only brought Bear Boss Buddies to life but also fostered dynamic interaction between the character and the fans. 「Teamwork makes the Bear Boss Buddies dream work!」
洪明良（Dylan Ang Beng Leong）是一位馬來西亞企業家，也是 Safe Tree 私人有限公司的創始人，這是一家擁有 Pocotee & Friends（2009年）和 Bear Boss Buddies（2022年）角色版權的公司。 這些角色受到馬來西亞粉絲的喜愛，在國際舞台上產生了重大影響，尤其是在亞洲地區。
Bear Boss 是 Pocotee & Friends 系列中的一個角色，自 2009 年起就存在。直到 2022 年，Bear Boss 人氣飆升，啟發了 Bear Boss Buddies（BBB）的誕生。 一個角色從自我蛻變到深受大眾喜愛，因此擁有屬於自己的系列，確實是一個有趣的現象。 這種發展不僅豐富了 BBB 的世界，也為粉絲們帶來了全新的故事和冒險。
Bear Boss Buddies 的成功主要歸功於其豐富多樣的表情特質，使其能夠進軍中國、 香港和泰國等国家，吸引不同文化背景的粉絲，證明了 BBB 具有強大的魅力。 BBB 在移動應用上取得了巨大成功，在微信、 WhatsApp、LINE、Telegram 和 Giphy 等社交媒體上擁有超過 6000 萬次的貼圖下載量，全球使用次數更達到了 5 億次，充分證明了他們成功開拓數位領域的實力。
Bear Boss Buddies 也與電影公司頻密合作，共創作了 40 多部電影繪畫項目，包括電影《 飯戲攻心2 》和《12金鴨》的卡通形象週邊商品；最為人所知的是為亞洲電影宣傳創作了多位著名巨星的漫畫肖像，如《 警察故事2013 》中的成龍、《 葉問3 》中的甄子丹、《 破風 》中的彭於晏、《12金鴨 》中的吳君如和古天樂等。 這些合作不僅展示了 BBB 的表現力，也展示了 BBB 與各種形式媒體和娛樂的無縫融合。
總的來說，這些合作突顯了 Bear Boss Buddies 的受歡迎程度。 BBB 不僅能夠引起不同受眾的共鳴，與不同行業相融合，卻又能保持其獨特的魅力和明星感。
Dylan 和他的團隊不僅將 Bear Boss Buddies 栩栩如生的角色帶到了生活中，還促進了角色與粉絲之間的靈活互動。「團隊合作，讓 Bear Boss Buddies 夢想成真！」