Pop Mart, the company behind the coveted collectible Labubu dolls, more than doubled its revenues in one year to $1.8 billion. Its founder is now a multi-billionaire. What's driving this massive growth?
Chinese Retailer Pop Mart, a titan in the collectible blind box space and Labubu obsession progenitor, has taken the world by storm and has skyrocketed in popularity in recent years. In 2024, the company declared revenues exceeding $1.8 billion, over double ...
In an era of digital immersion, Gen Zs and millennials alike are finding comfort and connection in analog playthings, breathing new life into a bygone era of tangible joy.
It seems Gen Zs and millennials are on a mission to heal their inner child-primarily by using their hard-earned adult money on collectibles, toys, and plushies. For a lot of people, especially twentysomethings who are longing for the warmth of ...
This pop nerd haven has become the ultimate destination for hobbyists and collectors across generations.
While scores have flocked to the new Greenhills Mall for their Christmas shopping, others prefer a pilgrimage to the third floor of Shoppesville-undeniably the country's top destination for serious hobbyists. There, you'll find collectors and aficionados across three generations, ...
As the company behind the popular “Labubu” character launches its first pop-up store in the Philippines, it insists it’s more than just a place to buy toys.
Pop Mart is set to bring its unique art-centric collectibles to Manila with the launch of its first-ever pop-up store in the Philippines. Located at Level 2, North Entertainment Mall, SM Mall of Asia , the store will be opened ...
From a hobby to a business-this is the origin story of rising social commerce platform Toki. Built for collectors, its founders Frederic Levy, Zoe Ocampo, and Jules Jurado are proud to be part of the community themselves. The masterminds behind the ...
Remember the toy pasalubong that the Bureau of Customs smashed during an airport inspection? The overseas Filipina worker who owned the toy said Cathay Pacific replaced it with a new one this week.Rachell Anne Ramos on April 25 shared a photo ...
It’s like the plot of Toy Story. Unwanted toys are going to be sent to the disposal.
It's like the plot of Toy Story. Unwanted toys are going to be sent to the disposal bin, but this time, it won't be Buzz or Woody who'll be facing the dump, but a legion of Stormtroopers, Chewbaccas, Harry ...
Anyone who ever grew up watching the original run of the Transformers cartoons back in the 80s would understand the obsession about getting those toys and actually getting to play with them. It didn't matter actually matter whether they were Autoboots ...
IWC celebrates return to Goodwood with Hot Wheels.
Luxury watch brand IWC Schaffhausen and miniature diecast car maker Hot Wheels celebrated its return to the legendary Goodwood Motor Circuit with the unveiling of the IWC x Hot Wheels Racing Works collector's set. IWC Racing, the brand's motorsports team, ...
At this point, is there anything Lego hasn't dipped their toes in? There's Lego x Nintendo, Lego x Adidas, Lego x Sesame Street, Lego x Aston Martin, and even Lego Fort Santiago. With people's current obsession with plants and ...
Take a look at these villains’ lairs and hideouts.
Forget heroes and princesses. TheToyZone trains the spotlight on the more interesting bad guys. The very same team that turned Monica's apartment in Friends and Homer's family home in The Simpsons into Polly Pocket versions gives the clamshell toy treatment ...
What would six modern series and movies look like when remade as a popular ’90s toy?
Remember Polly? She was this tiny girl who lived in a tiny house that could collapse and fold into a tiny compact. Polly and her tiny friends were your older sister's best friends, and one time when no one was looking, ...
The world of mechanical watches and fast (toy) cars collide.
Let's go back to the good old days of our childhood, a time when there were no worries about catching a killer virus and the biggest problem we had was mandatory afternoon nap time. Top Story: Transwoman Billionaire Wants Clint Bondad ...
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