DALIAN, China -- The success of "blind box" marketing in China is spurring businesses beyond toys and goods to offer services in a similar and unpredi ...

The official newspaper of China's ruling Communist Party has cautioned against an “addiction” to blind card packs and blind boxes among the country's youths as the summer holiday approaches.

These Starbucks blind boxes can be found at company-operated and licensed Starbucks locations in the U.S. for $15 each. The Surprise Mini Frappuccinos Keychains are only available for a limited ...

Pop Mart saw its stock price drop more than 5% after China issued a warning on blind boxes. Chinese state-run news outlet People's Daily wrote about children getting addicted to the mystery boxes.

The viral blind box craze blends surprise, scarcity and social media to fuel a booming global business — and spark debate about the risks and rewards of mystery-box shopping.

Blind box toys have been around in some form for decades. We wanted to know how you feel about blind box toys and whether you think they’re worth it. Kids across Canada submitted their answers.

A human-sized Labubu figure was sold for over $150,000 at an auction house in Beijing, China, where more than 2,000 bidders bid against each other.

Beijing may have warned against "blind box" toys, but analysts are betting that Pop Mart International — the company behind Labubu dolls — will remain one of China's hottest consumer brands ...

China slammed ‘blind box' addiction — but that shouldn't faze Labubu-maker Pop Mart By Anniek Bao, CNBC and Lim Hui Jie, CNBC • Published July 4, 2025 • Updated on July 4, 2025 at 11:18 am ...