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Concept Factory Mascots proudly manufactured the Mars Area High School Fightin' Planet, affectionately known as Mars Meatball, officially crowned America's Best High School Mascot of 2026 after winning the National High School Mascot Brackets. Discover the story behind this award-winning custom mascot and the seven-month design and manufacturing process.

At the helm of our creative team is Eugene Paunil, our CEO and Lead Fabricator. With over 25 years of experience in scenic art and mascot construction, Eugene isn't just building mascot he’s engineering icons.

Spearheading our team is Joyce Banda, CEO and Creative Lead of Concept Factory Mascots. Joyce perfectly bridges the gap between strategic business management and hands-on artistry, actively running the company while remaining deeply involved in the creative process.