Wednesday, October 21
From Designer Toys to Ancient Traditions
A personal gateway into Chinese IPs and culture — what to collect, the stories behind them, and how to experience them in China.
This Week's Pick
Buying Blind Boxes in China as a Foreigner: A Complete Guide
Want to buy Pop Mart blind boxes in China as a foreigner? Here's everything you need — stores, WeChat mini-program, prices, secret/guarantee rules, how to ship home, and how to avoid fakes.
Buying Pop Mart in China: From Shanghai Flagships to Local Restocks
Everything a foreign collector needs to buy Pop Mart in China: flagship stores in Shanghai and Beijing, the WeChat mini-program, secret/hidden figures, anti-counterfeit verification, and how tax refunds work when you fly home.
The Chinese Designer Toy Market, Explained: From Local Studios to Global IPs
China's designer toy market is one of the world's fastest-growing — from 3% to 18% of global share. Market size, head brands, the manufacturing chain, exports, and how China differs from Japan and the US.
Chinese Designer Toys: The Definitive Guide to China's Coolest Exports
Chinese designer toys went from niche art studio releases to the world's fastest-growing collectible category. This definitive guide explains what they are, the brands that define them, the design styles, and why the world is collecting them.