Beijing-based Pop Mart, China’s leading blind box toy retailer, is a rare shopping bright spot amid the country’s spending gloom. It has millions of young fans who may not earn a lot of money.

Today, that same thrill can be experienced anytime, without waiting for a special occasion. With the rise of blind boxes, the excitement of surprise is now at our fingertips, whenever we desire.

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