The Year of the Fire Horse (February 17, 2026) marks a once-in-60-years celebration in the Chinese zodiac calendar. To honor this rare occasion, SHOP UNIS created an exclusive four-character Fire Horse plush collection that tells the story of prosperity, growth, wisdom, and friendship—the four pillars of Lunar New Year tradition.
Unlike generic seasonal merchandise, each character in SHOP UNIS's Fire Horse collection carries authentic cultural symbolism designed to resonate with Asian families celebrating Chinese New Year. These proprietary designs are exclusive to SHOP UNIS and unavailable through any other distributor, including retail channels.
JinJin (金金) - Happiness & Prosperity
Character: Red Fire Horse with golden ingot
Color Symbolism: Traditional red for luck, gold accents for wealth
Cultural Meaning: 福 (fortune character)
JinJin's jaunty stride jingles with good cheer, her coat gleaming like sunrise on gold. The golden ingot she guards represents more than wealth—it's the promise that happiness and prosperity flourish together when shared with an open heart.
May JinJin's radiant presence usher in a year where fortune smiles wide and every step feels richly rewarding. Perfect for redemption counters in high-traffic areas, JinJin's vibrant red design catches attention from across the arcade floor.
FeiFei (飛飛 ) - Success & Growth
Character: Yellow/Gold Fire Horse with mandarin orange
Color Symbolism: Mandarin orange for luck and mental nourishment
Cultural Meaning: Growth through wisdom
With a sharp mind and soaring spirit, FeiFei understands that true growth takes root in the lessons we carry. She offers a vibrant mandarin orange—luck for the leap and nourishment for the mind—encouraging you to study the winds before you soar.
May FeiFei's counsel lift you toward ever-growing horizons this Lunar New Year, where each success feeds the wisdom for the next ascent. Her golden coloring appeals to collectors seeking authentic Chinese zodiac symbolism.
LeLe (樂樂) - Wisdom & Balance
Character: Green Fire Horse with nian gao (rice cake)
Color Symbolism: Green for harmony and balanced energy
Cultural Meaning: Joy through wisdom
LeLe balances playful energy with calm insight, prancing merrily yet steady as the moon's tide. Her sweet nian gao rises just so—never tipping, always centered—teaching that real joy springs from wisdom in harmony with life's rhythm.
May LeLe guide you to savor each step, blending laughter with clear-headed balance in the new year. The distinctive green colorway differentiates this character from traditional red-gold designs while maintaining cultural authenticity.
LuLu (祿祿) - Friendship & Love
Character: Purple Fire Horse with plum blossom
Color Symbolism: Winter-blooming plum for enduring love
Cultural Meaning: Steadfast friendship
LuLu is a loyal companion with a heart as open as the sky, trotting close beside her friends and scattering warmth wherever she goes. The winter-blooming plum blossom she carries mirrors the steadfast love and lasting friendship she offers—flourishing even through frost.
May LuLu's gentle nuzzle remind you that the truest riches come from the loving bonds that flourish with each fresh start. Her purple coloring creates visual variety in redemption displays while honoring traditional Chinese floral symbolism.
Why SHOP UNIS Fire Horse Characters Are Different
Most wholesale suppliers offer generic horse plush or repackaged Chinese New Year items without cultural storytelling. SHOP UNIS designed these four characters specifically for the FEC industry, combining authentic Chinese zodiac traditions with arcade-appropriate sizing and merchandising.
Exclusive proprietary designs: These characters are exclusive to ShopUNIS.. Operators receive unique merchandise that prevents price competition on identical inventory.
Cultural authenticity: Each character features embroidered Chinese fortune symbols (福) and carries culturally significant items (golden ingot, mandarin orange, nian gao, plum blossom) that resonate with Asian families.
Complete collection: Four distinct colorways (red, gold, green, purple) create visual variety at redemption counters while telling a cohesive cultural story. The 8-inch size works for both children's redemption and adult collectibles.
Premium construction: CPSC/CPSIA certified with detailed embroidery and quality materials that justify premium ticket redemption tiers (1,000-2,000 tickets depending on location).
Merchandising the Four-Character Collection
Display all four characters together at redemption counters to encourage collection behavior. Asian families celebrating Lunar New Year often purchase complete sets rather than individual characters, driving higher per-transaction value.
Position JinJin (red) prominently as the primary attention-getter, then arrange FeiFei, LeLe, and LuLu alongside. The color progression (red-gold-green-purple) creates visual flow that guides customer eye movement.
Consider offering "complete set" redemption packages (all four characters) at slight discounts to encourage multi-prize redemptions. This strategy works particularly well in markets with 30%+ Asian demographics where Lunar New Year carries cultural significance beyond commercial opportunity.
Ordering the Fire Horse Collection
SHOP UNIS Fire Horse characters ship in mixed case packs containing all four characters (JinJin, FeiFei, LeLe, LuLu). Case pack size is 24 pieces (6 of each character) with no minimum order requirements—simply order by the case.
Stock arrived end of December 2025 through the first week of January 2026. Orders placed by mid-January 2026 receive guaranteed pre-Lunar New Year delivery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I order individual characters or must I buy all four?
Case packs contain all four characters (6 each per 24-piece case). This ensures operators receive balanced inventory for complete redemption display merchandising.
What makes these Fire Horse designs culturally authentic?
Each character carries traditional Chinese zodiac symbols: fortune characters (福), golden ingot, mandarin orange, nian gao, and plum blossom. These cultural elements are embroidered, not printed, demonstrating quality construction.
Are these designs exclusive to SHOP UNIS?
Yes. JinJin, FeiFei, LeLe, and LuLu are proprietary SHOP UNIS designs created exclusively for ShopUNIS.
What size is the Fire Horse plush?
8-inch premium plush suitable for both children's redemption prizes and adult collectibles. This size balances ticket value (typically 1,000-2,000 tickets) with display presence.
How should I price Fire Horse characters at my redemption counter?
Most FECs position 8-inch premium plush at 1,000-2,000 ticket tiers. Markets with significant Asian demographics often support higher redemption values (1,500-2,000 tickets) due to cultural collectibility beyond arcade gameplay.
Related Resources:
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Lunar New Year Supplier Guide for FEC Operators
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