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Guides
We add a guide whenever something is genuinely useful and not already covered well elsewhere on the internet.
When does Pop Mart release? Drop days and times, explained
Pop Mart drops on Fridays — but a Friday drop is a regional sequence, not one moment. The observed times, and when to actually show up.
Published 3 July 2026
Pop Mart on AliExpress: which stores are legit
Which AliExpress Pop Mart stores check out, how the official store really behaves, and the copycat-name trap — from the radar that watches them around the clock.
Published 3 July 2026
What is a blind box?
A friendly explainer for anyone who's seen one in a friend's hand or on TikTok and wondered what they actually are.
Published 1 July 2026
The Pop Mart IPs Collectors Love Most: SKULLPANDA, THE MONSTERS & Hirono
The Pop Mart IPs collectors own and want most — SKULLPANDA, THE MONSTERS (Labubu), Hirono, CRYBABY and more.
Published 10 June 2026
The Most-Collected Pop Mart Figures on Collectors' Shelves
The Pop Mart figures collectors actually own most — led by Labubu's Big into Energy series and SKULLPANDA's plush pendants.
Published 10 June 2026
The Most-Wanted Pop Mart Figures Collectors Are Hunting Right Now
The Pop Mart blind-box figures collectors want most right now — from SKULLPANDA plush pendants to Hirono's Echo series.
Published 10 June 2026
What is LABUBU? The Monsters explained
The toothy, mischievous Hong Kong-born character behind blind-boxing's biggest global moment. Kasing Lung's creation, the series that defined it, why it exploded, and what to know before buying.
Published 17 May 2026
Pop Mart, explained
The Chinese designer-toy company that turned blind boxes into a global obsession. What Pop Mart is, where it came from, the IPs worth knowing, and how to actually buy without overpaying.
Published 17 May 2026
Understanding blind-box rarity
A plain-spoken guide to how Pop Mart and other blind-box brands actually distribute regulars, secrets, super-secrets, and chase figures — and what those numbers like 1:144 really mean.
Published 13 May 2026
How to spot fake blind boxes
A practical checklist for telling authentic figures from counterfeits — packaging tells, paint quality, weight, and the buying patterns that put you at risk in the first place.
Published 12 May 2026
Buying blind boxes in the UK
Where to actually buy Pop Mart and other blind-box series in the UK, what to expect on price and shipping, and how to handle restocks without getting burned.
Published 11 May 2026
Starting your first blind-box collection
A calm starter playbook: how to pick an IP you actually love, how much to spend before you commit, and how to avoid the most common beginner traps.
Published 10 May 2026
How blind-box drops actually work
What "drop", "restock" and "pre-order" really mean across Pop Mart and other brands, when stock typically lands by region, and the small habits that put you ahead of the queue without losing your evening.
Published 9 May 2026