Top 10: The blind box toys readers would create
This week's question: 'If you could talk to your five-year-old self, what advice would you give them?' To take part, drop us a line via this form by 12pm on Wednesday, April 9.
Chung Yuen-ting, 14, Pui Kiu College: I would fill blind boxes with my past achievements, represented by mini statues. This way, when I unbox the blind box, I can cherish those past achievements again and be happy no matter what figurine I get. It would be a reminder to be grateful and take pride in myself.
Micah Wong, 13, Sha Tin College: I would fill the blind boxes with characters from my newest obsession, Marvel Rivals. It's a video game with all-star Marvel heroes. The costumes and characters are incredibly well-designed but have not been represented well in toy form – with no action figures, Lego blocks or blind box toys yet.
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