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AU Financial Review
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- AU Financial Review
Why Gen Z is collecting dolls instead of saving for a home
Blind boxes are about the journey, not the destination. First comes the suspense of not knowing which creature you'll get (hopefully not the mushroom Sonny Angel, one of the most unpopular).
CNA
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNA
Life-sized Smiski to make appearance at Kinokuniya Takashimaya
Smiskis are all the rage right now – tiny, glow-in-the-dark collectible figurines from Japan that have charmed fans with their unique human-like poses. Whether it's reading, doing yoga, meditating, or cheekily hanging off your phone (à la the popular Sonny Angel), collectors have accumulated shelves worth of these little figures, making their own Smiski set-ups. Now, you can take your obsession to the next level. A life-sized Smiski will be at bookstore Kinokuniya's main outlet in Takashimaya on Saturday (Jul 19) from 2.30pm to 5pm. You can grab a photo with it during one of three photo sessions. There's a session from 2.30pm to 3pm, another from 3.30pm to 4pm, and the last one is from 4.30pm to 5pm. Aside from meeting the giant blank-faced creature, fans who purchase two or more Smiski items during the fan meet will be able to redeem a Smiski-themed masking tape, while those who purchase five or more Smiski items can redeem a Smiski drawstring bag. Offers are while stocks last. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Books Kinokuniya 🇸🇬 (@kinokuniya_singapore)
Axios
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Labubu doll craze could be the hot toy of 2025
A mischievous little monster with fangs is America's must-have toy — causing fans of all ages to line up and resale prices to soar. Meet Labubu, the spiky-eared collectible from China and star of the "cute horror" boom. Why it matters: There were already concerns that President Trump 's trade war would lead to toy shortages and higher prices for the holidays before Labubu became the runaway "hot toy." "Trends can go global so much easier now," Coresight Research CEO Deborah Weinswig tells Axios. "It's like the Cabbage Patch Kids of yesteryear." "It's never great to have one hot toy because then everybody wants it and they can't get it," she said. "And then they'll actually sacrifice spending money on something else." What is a Labubu? Labubu is an elf-like character created by Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung. It gained a following through a 2019 collaboration with Chinese toy giant Pop Mart. It's sold in "blind boxes," meaning buyers don't know which figure they'll get, fueling a thrill-of-the-hunt resale culture. Each series includes rare "secret" editions, some of which now resell for thousands of dollars. Rihanna, Kim Kardashian and David Beckham are among the celebrities helping drive the trend by display the dolls on their bags. How much is a Labubu? By the numbers: The retail price for standard Labubu figures that come in blind boxes ranges from $8.99 to $27.99. Larger Labubu plush dolls retail for $40 to $85, while limited editions and special collaborations typically start at $167. Resale and secondary prices are astronomically higher. Where to buy real Labubu dolls State of play: Pop Mart is the official retailer of Labubu dolls. It operates 31 full stores, five pop-up locations and 53 Robo Shop vending machines throughout the U.S., according to its store locator. The Pop Mart website sells Labubu dolls and merchandise, but nearly all 131 items listed this week were out of stock when Axios checked. Authorized resellers sell real Labubu — including Amazon, which has a Pop Mart store, though inventory was nonexistent when Axios searched. The intrigue: Live sales grew 300% month-over-month since March on live marketplace Whatnot, Armand Wilson, the company's vice president of categories and expansion, told Axios. Wilson said watch time on Labubu shows increased more than four-fold in April alone compared to March. What are Skullpanda, Sonny Angel and Smiskis? Zoom in: The blind boxing trend is driving more collectibles with names that sound like they were intentionally made up. Skullpanda also comes from China and is produced by Pop Mart. Sonny Angel and Smiski toys are Japanese imports, created by Dreams Inc., a company rooted in kawaii culture. Gen Z's toy craze The big picture: Millennials and Gen Z adults — aka " kidults" — are fueling the mystery or blind-box craze and reshaping the U.S. toy and collectibles market.
Buzz Feed
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
26 Things From Etsy You Can Buy Because You're An Adult And Make Your Own Decisions
A Goldfish trophy for the pro angler — OK, pro snacker — who wants to showcase their amazing abilities (fishing in the bag for the last remaining crumbs). A pocket library complete with mini books. Give it a shake to satisfy your lust for destruction, then meditatively put them back on their shelves when you need a little screen break. A Puppagotchi tag to celebrate the fact that you graduated from virtual to real pets. Remembering to feed them, pick up poop, provide ample pats — same thing, really. Dagger-shaped push pins so you can dramatically add your to-do list to your corkboard. Main quest chores like doing the dishes will have to wait — there are more exciting side quests (like decorating your corkboard) to take care of first! A pasta box keychain with lil' bowties you can shake around. A perfect accessory for anyone who plans on ordering noodles with butter at the restaurant later. And a pair of handmade farfalle barrettes that are almost im-pasta-bly cute. Pair with some butter earrings to complete the look. A McLovin fake ID I'm pretty sure would work if you flashed it at a liquor store. Luckily, we're all adults here with backup IDs in case it doesn't. Freshly baked, Hokkaido-style milk bread so pillowy soft, you'll want to take a nap on it like that influencer who pushes her face into different breads. If boomers can splurge on little porcelain figurines, you can splurge on fluffy bread for next-level breakfast pics. One reviewer said tasting this heavenly loaf transported them back to Japan. 🇯🇵 An outrageously silly Sonny Angel shelf you can use to display your favorite lil' naked babies — or any other small figurines. I wonder who you'll pick for the coveted cloud swing spot. A silly goose badge — congrats on your promotion! Now that you've been deputized, let's hit the streets and start pieing people in the face. Magnets shaped like Goldfish or chocolate truffles, to really capture the magic of your kitchen (the place where the snacks are). Promising review (for the Goldfish): "These are really awesome. They have a tactile feel like the real thing! Magnets are super powerful. I'm going to buy a few more. Love these." —TamedGet the six Goldfish from Handy Cute Art for $10.50 or the three chocolate truffles from Bows & Silos for $19.95. A brass dragon journal clip that makes even the stuffiest of work feel like you're playing a round of Dungeons & Dragons! Adding another 9 am meeting to your agenda? Better roll for Constitution. 😬 Puffy bookends in bright colors to make your bookshelf feel like it came straight from the MoMA gift shop — even if you have more romantasy novels than sleek art books. A magical Disney sun catcher to make your home the happiest place on Earth — because rainbows = happiness, duh. A pair of cowboy chicken earrings with some great, flashy boots. Bob your head to make them do a lil' square dance. A jumbo carrot body pillow in case you wanna inject some serious vitamin A into your home. Snuggle up with this 4-foot-long plush and live out Bugs Bunny's greatest dream. An adorable acetate hair claw because why settle for a plain one when there are an infinite number of far cuter options? Good luck picking one! It was hard enough to pick just three to show you. Promising review (for the bow): "It's a very cute hair claw that's well made. Thank you so much! :)" —AmyGet them from Etsy: the bow from New Heights Studio for $20, the bok choy from Sunnie Creative for $18, or the Pompompurin from CuteSewLuna for $20. A New Moon filter keychain so you can look at the world as if it were featured in the Twilight Saga. Bright summer day? Gross! Throw some moody Washington dreariness over it. A large Prismo tufted rug, which might be peak Millennial home decor. Like all of Prismo's wishes, you'll get what you want (a cool as heck rug) but with a catch (your parents will sigh every time they see it). Bath spaghetti so you can feel like a lil' meatball swimming in a tub of marinara. If only you had this as a kid! Don't worry; this unique body wash doesn't smell like tomato sauce — instead, expect zesty orange and grapefruit. A UFO abduction lamp to add a little Mulder to your otherwise Scully-esque desk. It comes with a color-changing remote so you can pick whatever hue matches the moo-d (sorry). Or a pair of earrings depicting a UFO abduction scene — not even extra-terrestrials can resist a good cat snuggle. A coconut wax candle with a 3D hot dog poking out of it. Don't worry! It doesn't smell like lunch meat — you can pick a scent like citrus, lavender, or coconut cream. A Perry the Platypus mug complete with fedora lid. Just remove the hat when you want to pour in your drink where did Perry go? The ceramic mug is handmade, so it takes about 10 days to make. A glass butterfly ring to create the illusion that you're a fairy princess who often has sparkly butterflies land on them. A pack of medieval cat stickers for anyone who loves a good wonky feline. Amazing how cat memes have existed for thousands of years.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Casetify 聯乘 Mickey & Friends 手機殼，親身與 Mickey Mouse 視像通話！
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