Blind boxes have become a hot commodity for Gen Z and Gen Alpha consumers. With strategic packaging that keeps product contents hidden, blind boxes are designed to pique consumers’ curiosity and ...

Bag charms, like Labubus, have become one of the hottest accessories in 2025. It’s not just about adding a cute plush or keychain to your fave purse, either. The real fun comes from unboxing it.

Labubu was China’s most internationally influential online pop culture intellectual property in the past year. Read more at ...

Uniko on Valencia Street is a boutique dedicated to blind box collectibles, featuring brands like Smiski and Sonny Angel. Owner Uni Choi blends art and community, making it a must-visit spot for ...

Labubu fans will have another chance to purchase two of Pop Mart's popular Labubu blind boxes on Oct. 10, according to the Pop Mart website. The Labubu blind boxes – which hide the exact content of ...

Pop Mart, the Chinese company behind Labubus, is now estimated to be worth $40bn amid the global craze for blind box items.Photograph: Sopa Images/LightRocket/Getty Images Jess has never touched a ...

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It takes little effort to spot the appearance of those colourful, bug-eyed creatures covered in fur. They are practically everywhere, smiling at you as they dangle from tote bags and sit atop your ...

A Chinese craze for “blind box” toys has caught fire in the stock market, and drawn some unwelcome attention from the government. Last week, official state media organ Xinhua criticized the new craze ...

Pop Mart will restock two popular Labubu blind boxes, which often sell out instantly, on Friday, Sept. 12, and Saturday, Sept. 13, according to the Pop Mart website. The Labubu blind boxes, which hide ...

Jess has never touched a slot machine, played the lottery or bought a scratch-off, but she fears she may have a gambling problem nonetheless. This July, the 28-year-old found herself spending up to ...