DOTOY X JUNGCEYLON launches Angel Boy to art toy fans’ delight
Jungceylon creates a new landmark, collaborating with Korean artist DOTOY, launching Angel Boy to the delight of art toy enthusiasts worldwide with aims to boost tourism in Phuket.
Prawit Janyasittikul, Chief Executive Officer of Phuket Square Co., Ltd., which operates Jungceylon Shopping Centre in Patong, Phuket, spoke on the importance of the event and the collaboration.
“Jungceylon is a must-visit destination for tourists from around the world when they travel to Patong, Phuket. The rising global popularity of art toys and collectable toys, which appeal to all ages and convey meaning beyond language, highlights a unique connection between art toys and Jungceylon.
“Through collaboration with world-renowned artists, we have created DOTOY X JUNGCEYLON as a year-end gift, welcoming the new year 2025 for both Phuket residents and international tourists.”
For the end of this year, the company is ready to allocate over 20 million baht in marketing funds to organise promotional events, advertising, and a series of vibrant activities to bring joy to both Thai and international shoppers and tourists.
This celebration, marking the end of the year and the new year’s festivities, reaffirms its status as a shopping destination in Patong. This year’s theme, DOTOY X JUNGCEYLON, will feature the Angel Boy art toy character, a mischievous boy with horns who loves chewing gum and blowing bubbles.
This creation is the work of Korean artists Yoon Kiseok and Min Kyungsun from DOTOY (DO IT YOURSELF TOY), who collaborated with Jungceylon Shopping Centre, Patong, Phuket.
The centre will be transformed into a festive wonderland under the concept of Wish and Desire, filled with the playful, bright, and fun character Angel Boy in various poses and activities throughout the shopping centre.
The highlight will be a giant Angel Boy Christmas tree balloon over 10 metres tall, featuring Angel Boy in a bright pink dolphin suit, symbolising Patong Municipality. This installation will serve as a new landmark for Phuket residents and tourists to check in and enhance the festive shopping atmosphere.
For collectors, the DOTOY X JUNGCEYLON Collection will be available through the special year-end campaign SANTA TREASURE. DOTOY fans can collect the limited edition Gift of Love art toy Angel Boy-DOTOY collection in a special colour, sized at 150% and limited to only 500 pieces exclusively at Jungceylon.
Shoppers who spend 2,000 baht in Jungceylon stores can redeem their receipts to purchase the art toy Angel Boy-DOTOY at a special price of 2,200 baht.
Moreover, receipts totalling 3,000 baht or more will allow shoppers to participate in the Bubble Game for a chance to win additional items from the Angle Boy – DOTOY Collection, such as shopping bags, sandal bags, and keychains. This campaign will run from December 20, 2024, to January 1, 2025.
Prawit spoke further on the tourism appeal of Phuket, highlighting the anticipated traffic.
“For Phuket’s high season, Jungceylon is packed with activities and entertainment to welcome tourists from around the world, beginning in November 2024. He anticipates that in the final quarter, the centre will see tourist traffic of no less than 45,000 to 50,000 visitors per day, an increase of 15 to 20%.
“The main target remains international tourists, making up over 80%, with most visitors from Europe, such as Russia, Australia, the UK, Germany, the United States, and Scandinavia.
“Furthermore, Asian tourists are growing, with arrivals from Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, alongside tourists from China. Most are FIT (Free Independent Travelers) who plan their trips, a segment currently showing strong growth.”
Visitors can look forward to a grand parade marking the launch of Phuket’s tourism season. Experience the joy, smiles, and laughter with a world of imagination in Patong’s Oasis and enjoy endless fun and unforgettable memories in a dream world of Jungceylon’s parade, under the concept of A Journey to Wonderland at the Phuket Carnival on Patong Beach Road on December 8.
To solidify its status as a shopping destination in Patong, Jungceylon is launching the Christmas and New Year 2025 celebration in nonstop style with Santa Claus Around the World, a grand parade of international Santas from over 13 countries dressed in adorable traditional outfits.
Activities include Christmas carol singing and a Christmas concert featuring diva singer “Silvy” Pavida Moriggi, known for her powerful and unique voice, from December 23 to 25.
End the year and welcome 2025 together with the New Year’s Eve party, featuring timeless hits of the legendary king of rock and roll, Elvis Presley with Elvis fans, the thrilling reindeer racing competition, and a new year 90’s Retro Concert, where you can dance the night away to 90’s hits, filling everyone’s hearts with joy.
This final celebration will take place from December 31 to January 1, 2025.
In a closing statement, Prawit has shared plans for Junceylon Shopping Center to extend its operating hours to allow time for guests to engage, and explore events.
“The Jungceylon Shopping Center in Patong, Phuket, will extend its operating hours during the upcoming Christmas and new year holiday season. This will allow both Thai and international tourists to fully enjoy their time relaxing, dining, drinking, and shopping.”
The centre will be open from 11am to 11pm from December 23 to January 1, 2025.”
