ranging from ones found in “blind boxes” to plush toys. He recalled arriving ahead of a drop at a local mall, where a new Pop Mart store had opened last October, at 2:30 a.m, before spending ...

"This digital content, just like the plush toys from UK-headquartered toy company Jellycat, arouses wonderful memories and pure emotions, providing young people with a sense of familiarity and ...

Plush toys, on the other hand, offer a low-maintenance alternative that can provide a sense of emotional fulfillment without the same level of financial and time commitment, Jiang said.

Titled "Big Into Energy," the latest drop features six vinyl plush pendants (and one "secret ... Labubu is a collectible toy that has sparked buying frenzies over the world.

Once relegated to childhood bedrooms and dusty toy bins, plush toys have undergone a glamorous transformation. In 2025, they sit front and centre on marble countertops, curated bookshelves, and even ...

"Blind boxes" from Labubu's latest Big Into Energy series pictured at a mall in Bangkok, Thailand on April 25, 2025. - Kochakorn Jaroensap-olarn/CNN ...