"Do the less-hairy characters get more love?" Universal Studios Singapore's 5 stars are all bald

▲ "Puss in Boots' Adventure" is the newest attraction at Universal Studios Singapore.

Reported by Chen Ruizhong / Singapore

Universal Studios Singapore is one of the popular tourist destinations in the country. In addition to a variety of rides, cartoon characters often appear in the park, interacting with and taking photos with visitors of all ages. But if you look closely, you might notice an interesting phenomenon: "Do characters with less hair seem to be more popular in the park?"

▲ Universal Studios Singapore is one of the popular tourist attractions in the country.

Featuring characters from animations and movies, Universal Studios Singapore mainly consists of 7 themed zones, including Hollywood, Sci-Fi City, The Lost World, Madagascar, and Far Far Away. Each zone has its iconic characters, each with their own fan base. ETToday Dongsen News Cloud also observed that compared to other theme parks, many characters at Universal Studios have relatively sparse "hair volume," yet their popularity remains undiminished.

▲ Minions.

Popular Character: Minions
Thanks to the boost from the movies, Minions can be seen everywhere in the park, and there are various merchandise items in the souvenir shops. Whenever the Minions make an appearance in parades, they become the center of attention for photo opportunities. Their sparse hair on yellow bodies actually adds to their cuteness.
Hair Status: Bald, thin center-parted hairstyle, etc.

▲ The Transformers are robots, so they are naturally hairless.

Popular Character: Transformers
The Transformers ride features a 4D effect with dynamic vehicles combined with sound and light, making it a popular attraction in the park. There are also giant sculptures and occasional appearances by Bumblebee, who interacts with visitors. Being robots, they also have no hair.
Hair Status: Naturally hairless

▲ The dashing Dominic Toretto is the park’s most authentic “bald heartthrob.”

Popular Character: Dominic Toretto
In the movie "Fast & Furious," Dominic Toretto, played by Vin Diesel, is arguably the soul of the film. At Universal Studios, there is also a wax sculpture of Toretto with a shaved head and arms crossed, which is almost indistinguishable from the real person, and is one of the few real-life character representations in the park.
Hair Status: Bald

▲ The penguin squad from Madagascar is loved by both kids and adults.

Popular Character: The Wacky Penguins
Universal Studios has a Madagascar zone, where besides characters like Alex the lion and Marty the zebra from the movie, the comedic and action-packed penguins also make appearances. Occasionally, the animals put on a performance of "I Like To Move It Move It," recreating classic scenes from the movie. Although the penguins have short fur, their heads also appear to be hairless.
Hair Status: Short fur, no hair

▲ Shrek.

Popular Character: Shrek
In the "Far Far Away" zone of Universal Studios, you can see characters like Puss in Boots, Shrek, and Donkey. As the main character, Shrek has green skin and bushy eyebrows, but is also bald on top.
Hair Status: Naturally hairless

▲ Puss in Boots’ Adventure recreates the scene of rescuing the golden goose from the magic beanstalk.

Aside from these classic "hairless characters," there are still many popular characters and new attractions in Universal Studios.The "Puss in Boots' Adventure," launched in 2015, is the park’s newest ride., featuring a storyline where Shoe Cat and Egghead escape from the Golden Goose, is a family-friendly yet thrilling light roller coaster.Battlestar Galactica Double Track Coaster, also reopened in 2015, offers daring visitors the chance to scream their lungs out for an ultimate challenge.