Hey fam, if you’ve been scrolling TikTok or checking your fave collector groups, you'll see one thing: Zootopia 2 is dropping major waves 🌊 and Pop Mart’s co-branded blind-box series "Next Adventure" is riding that buzz like a pro surfboard 🏄.
What’s a blind-box? Think of it as a mystery capsule—no peeking! Each release has a lineup of cute vinyl figures, but there’s always a secret "chase" character hidden at super-low odds. Last month, the official "Next Adventure" drop sold out in a flash as folks raced to snag their favs.
The real tea 🍵? The secret Finnick figure is now flipping at 309 yuan (about $44) on reseller sites, up from its original 69 yuan (~$10). That’s nearly a 350% jump! Fans in Shanghai, Seoul, Manila and beyond are all chasing that thrill—kind of like limited K-Pop merch drops but in mini-toy form.
But it’s not just hype. This frenzy shows how the designer-toy market in the Chinese mainland is leveling up, connecting art, fandom and street culture. Whether you’re unboxing on YouTube, planning your next haul at your local mall or hunting online, it’s a reminder that collectibles culture is alive and kicking across our region.
So, if you’re plotting your next blind-box adventure, keep an eye on restocks, follow trusted resellers and maybe buddy up with a trade group. And remember: the chase is half the fun! 🎉
Reference(s):
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