以8月21日新品发售为例，"星星人好梦气象局系列-毛绒挂件盲盒"和"晒晒夏日系列-MOKOKO搪胶毛绒 挂件"一经推出便引发抢购潮。前者在得物平台发售5天内售出近2000单，超过1.1万人点击"想要"；原 扬子晚报网8月26日讯（记者 姜天圣）2025 年上半年，国内潮玩市场延续高增长态势，据泡泡玛特最新 发布的 2025 年上半年财报显示，公司当期营收达 138.76 亿元，同比增幅 204.4%；税前利润 61.57 亿 元，同比增长 401.2%；归属上市公司股东的净利润 45.74 亿元，同比激增 396.5%，三项核心业绩指标 均超过 2024 年全年水平，大幅超出市场此前预期。 近30日，星星人好梦气象局系列单个盲盒价格走势在220-290区间浮动 MOKOKO晒晒夏日系列近30日成交均价高达1543元 今年8月，潮流电商平台得物App上，泡泡玛特系列潮玩商品单月销量突破37万单，其中Labubu第三代 系列表现尤为抢眼，单月售出11万单，累计销量达39万单。同时，新晋热门IP"星星人"系列也展现出强 劲势头，8月售出近2.5万单，累计销量近5万单。 价79元的单个盲盒在得物上售价介于169至60 ...

Summary of the Conference Call on Pop Mart Industry Overview - The emotional consumption market is expected to exceed 2 trillion by 2025, driven primarily by Generation Z, who prioritize personalization and instant gratification through blind boxes and trendy toys, indicating a broad development prospect for the market [2][5][11]. Core Insights and Arguments - Pop Mart has successfully transformed niche products into mainstream offerings through innovative business models, including industrialized production of artist toys, channel promotion, and shifting the target demographic from males to females, enhancing user experience through meticulous detail management [2][6]. - The company ensures the sustainability of its IP by continuously launching new products, expanding into overseas markets, and operating IP in a group format, which includes updates to film content and theme park figures [2][7]. - Pop Mart is adept at commercializing world-class IP, accelerating the success of new products, such as the upcoming new figures by the end of 2024, demonstrating its capability to cultivate an IP matrix effectively [2][8]. - Future highlights for Pop Mart include new product launches, overseas market expansion, updates to film content, and the creation of a comprehensive ecosystem that extends from trendy toys to games and films, enhancing brand loyalty [2][9]. Key Differences in Consumer Behavior - The rise of self-indulgent consumption and emotional value enterprises is a significant trend from 2024 to 2025, primarily due to Generation Z becoming the main consumer group. This demographic focuses more on emotional satisfaction rather than just practical functionality, with over two-thirds of their total spending aimed at fulfilling emotional needs [3][5]. - Traditional companies rely on advertising, while emerging companies like Pop Mart utilize interpersonal communication and dynamic online-offline collaborations for promotion, highlighting a significant difference in competitive strategies and marketing approaches [4]. Market Dynamics - The emotional consumption market is thriving, with Generation Z leading the charge. This demographic not only seeks personalized experiences but also influences surrounding groups, indicating a broad consumer base and promising future growth [5][11]. - The global strategy of Pop Mart has shown strong performance, with overseas store profits surpassing domestic ones, prompting the company to accelerate its global expansion [10]. Investment Opportunities - The National Securities Hong Kong Stock Connect Consumption Index includes high-quality new consumption companies like Pop Mart, which are experiencing rapid fundamental growth and are undervalued compared to historical averages. This presents a favorable investment opportunity, especially with potential liquidity benefits from anticipated interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve [3][14]. Additional Insights - Emotional consumption encompasses various sectors beyond trendy toys, including stress relief, cultural and tourism experiences, and the pet economy, which are expected to grow rapidly due to changing consumer demographics and preferences [11][12].

Group 1 - The company reported a revenue of 996 million yuan for the first half of 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 19.81%, and a net profit of 65.15 million yuan, up 30.42% year-on-year [1] - The significant growth in performance is attributed to the cross-border e-commerce business, which increased by 59.03% year-on-year, driving both gross margin and net profit growth [1] Group 2 - The company is advancing its "dual circulation" development strategy, with notable success in expanding production capacity in Vietnam, where revenue reached 219 million yuan, a 63.31% increase compared to the same period in 2024 [2] - Plans are in place to enhance the Southeast Asia strategic layout through increased investment in its subsidiary in Singapore, aimed at building production bases in Southeast Asian countries [2] Group 3 - The company has entered the trendy toy market through self-branded products, IP collaborations, and controlling related enterprises, achieving a strategic partnership with the well-known IP "I Am Not Eating for Free," with the first co-branded product launched in August 2025 [3] - The global trendy toy market is projected to reach 52 billion USD by 2025, with the Chinese market expected to reach 87.7 billion yuan, indicating significant growth potential [3] Group 4 - In the first half of 2025, the company established a product research institute to expand its domestic market, focusing on developing a product matrix based on the "IP + cultural creativity + technology" model [4] - The team is optimizing product smart modules, focusing on core function upgrades such as voice interaction and perception, with plans to create a diversified IP matrix that includes national style and internationally recognized IPs [4]

Investment Rating - The report indicates a positive investment outlook for the industry, highlighting strong performance metrics and growth potential [2][3]. Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of 13.876 billion and an adjusted net profit of 4.710 billion for H1 2025, representing year-on-year increases of 204.4% and 362.8%, respectively, both exceeding initial forecasts of 200% and 350% [3][6]. - Gross margin and adjusted net profit margin stood at 70.3% and 33.9%, reflecting increases of 6.3 and 11.6 percentage points year-on-year, driven by higher overseas sales, optimized product design, cost control, and reduced reliance on external sourcing [3][6]. - The launch of the new blind box series "THE MONSTERS" is expected to further enhance sales, with online and offline release dates set for August 28 and 29, respectively [6]. Summary by Sections IP Incubation and Operation - The top five IPs generated over 1 billion in revenue, with the leading IP "THE MONSTERS" achieving 4.8 billion in revenue, a 668% increase year-on-year, accounting for 34.7% of total revenue [8]. - The company has registered 59.12 million members, with a repurchase rate exceeding 50% [8]. IP Grouping - Plush toy revenue surged by 1276% year-on-year, making up 44.2% of total revenue, while figure sales increased by 95% [8]. - The company launched nearly 20 plush products across 10 IPs in H1 2025, with significant growth in various product categories [8]. IP Globalization - The company operates 571 retail stores and 2597 robotic stores across 18 countries, with significant revenue growth in China, Asia-Pacific, the Americas, and Europe [8]. - Revenue from the Americas reached 2.27 billion, a staggering 1142% increase year-on-year, with online sales contributing significantly [8].

Core Viewpoint - The recent launch of the "Starry Dream Meteorological Bureau Series" blind box by Pop Mart reflects the willingness of Generation Z to pay for emotional value, but their loyalty depends on continuous innovation to avoid over-marketing and trust depletion [1][6]. Product Launch and Market Response - Pop Mart's new products, including the "Starry Dream Meteorological Bureau Series" blind box priced at 79 yuan each and 474 yuan per box, sold out quickly, indicating high demand [1]. - The overwhelming traffic caused some e-commerce platforms to experience temporary crashes, with users reporting that items were sold out before they could complete their purchases [1][3]. - The blind box's popularity led to a significant price increase in the secondary market, with a complete box selling for 1350 yuan, representing a 300% markup, and individual items averaging 150 yuan, a 200% markup [3][5]. Market Dynamics and Consumer Behavior - The demand for the "Starry Dream" IP is compared to the previous success of the LABUBU 3.0 series, suggesting it may become the next big hit for Pop Mart [5]. - The company has not implemented specific policies to manage price inflation in the secondary market, advising consumers to purchase through official channels [5]. - Pop Mart's adjusted net profit for the first half of 2025 is projected to be 4.71 billion yuan, a 362.8% year-on-year increase, with the "Starry Dream" series generating 390 million yuan in revenue [5]. Industry Insights - Experts note that the success of these products is a typical case of combining IP economics with scarcity marketing, appealing to the emotional needs of young consumers [6][7]. - The blind box mechanism enhances the excitement of randomness, while limited releases create a sense of scarcity, driving rapid purchasing behavior [7]. - The current premium pricing is attributed to short-term supply-demand imbalances, while long-term value will depend on the development of the IP ecosystem and community engagement [7].

Core Insights - The core theme of the articles is the significant growth of Chinese toy companies in overseas markets, highlighting their strategic expansion and high-value product offerings [1][2][3]. Group 1: Overseas Revenue Growth - In the first half of 2025, Pop Mart's overseas revenue reached 5.593 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 439.60%, accounting for 40.31% of total revenue [1] - Blok's overseas revenue reached 11 million yuan, growing 899% year-on-year, contributing 8.3% to total revenue, leading to a turnaround in overall revenue [1] - Miniso's overseas business generated 3.534 billion yuan, a 29.4% increase year-on-year, making up 40.9% of its total revenue [1] Group 2: Market Expansion Strategies - Chinese toy companies have been expanding internationally for years, with Miniso starting its global strategy in 2015 and Pop Mart opening its first overseas store in 2020 [1][7] - The overseas market has become a specific focus for these companies, with Pop Mart restructuring its organization to better target different regions, including Southeast Asia, the Americas, and Europe [3][8] - Miniso has opened more stores overseas than domestically, with 3,307 overseas stores compared to 4,305 in China as of June 30, 2025 [4][8] Group 3: Pricing and Profitability - Chinese toy products are not following a low-price strategy abroad; for example, Pop Mart's products in the U.S. are priced between $19.9 and $40 [5] - Miniso's overseas average transaction value is significantly higher than in China, with plush toys priced 2 to 3 times more in Italy [6] - Pop Mart's overseas business has a gross margin of 64.9%, which is 3.6 percentage points higher than its domestic market [6] Group 4: Supply Chain and Domestic Impact - The success of Chinese toy companies abroad is positively impacting the domestic supply chain, with a significant portion of production concentrated in the Pearl River Delta [10] - Dongguan's toy export value has increased by 78%, making it the fastest-growing export category, reflecting a shift from low-value to high-value products [11] - The overseas success is also driving foreign consumers to visit China for shopping, integrating toy culture into inbound tourism [11][12]

年中季，海外市场收入暴涨成为了头部中国潮玩企业财报中的高频关键词。 早在2015年，名创优品就启动了全球化战略，在新加坡的核心商圈开设了海外第一家门店。泡泡玛特则 于2020年开出了韩国首店，虽然稍晚一步，但去年以来爆火的LABUBU却带动了整个中国潮玩行业的 强势输出。 中国潮玩，全球买单；高附加值，不靠低价。这批中国潮玩企业，走出了一条与以往不同的出海路。 2025年上半年，泡泡玛特（09992.HK）海外营收达到55.93亿元，同比大增439.60%，海外营收占比升 至40.31%；受益于前一年低基数，布鲁可(00325.HK)上半年海外营收达到1.1亿元，相较去年同期增长 899%，占总收入的8.3%，带动总营收扭亏为盈；同期，名创优品(09896.HK)品牌海外业务收入35.34亿 元，同比增长29.4%，占名创优品品牌收入的40.9% 要看到的是，中国潮玩企业已经在海外市场布局已久。 海外市场全面开花 2024年前，布鲁可海外收入占比长期维持在2%上下，截至2024年下半年，仍只占总收入的2.9%。进入 2025年，布鲁可海外业务增速陡然加快，今年上半年海外营收突破1亿元，占据布鲁可总收入的8.3 ...

Group 1 - The industry is transitioning into a new development stage characterized by innovation-driven features, with a blend of various cultural elements such as traditional Chinese culture, anime, sci-fi, and trendy art [1][15][16] - The market for trendy toys is experiencing exponential growth, with the global retail market size increasing from $8.7 billion in 2015 to $19.8 billion in 2019, and projected to reach $44.8 billion by 2024, demonstrating strong resilience through economic cycles [3][25][26] - The Chinese trendy toy market has grown from 6.3 billion yuan in 2015 to 34.5 billion yuan in 2021, with an average annual growth rate of 34%, and is expected to maintain a compound growth rate of 24% from 2022 to 2026, potentially exceeding 110.1 billion yuan by 2026 [3][26][30] Group 2 - The industry is driven by a dual engine of IP licensing and original design, with leading companies building extensive IP matrices through self-owned and licensed IPs, enhancing product offerings across various categories [2][19][20] - The consumer base for trendy toys is expanding, with Z generation (born 1995-2009) representing 38.4% of the market, and a notable increase in adult consumers, particularly women aged 15-25, who account for 65% of plush toy purchases [12][36] - The competitive landscape is becoming increasingly complex, with over 49,000 companies in the trendy toy sector as of 2024, and new registrations growing by 34% year-on-year [41][43] Group 3 - The integration of new technologies such as AR and AI is reshaping product experiences and industry paradigms, enhancing interactivity and personalization in trendy toys [20][21][54] - The rise of domestic cultural IPs is significantly increasing market penetration, with companies like Pop Mart and 52TOYS developing a robust portfolio of original IPs [37][39] - The market is witnessing a diversification of product categories beyond blind boxes and figurines, including assembly blocks, plush toys, and trading cards, catering to a wide range of consumer preferences [2][20][33]

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the surge of Chinese潮玩 (trendy toy) brands entering the global market, exemplified by the grand opening of Pop Mart's flagship store in Bangkok and its impressive financial performance, indicating a broader trend of IPOs in the潮玩 industry driven by consumer sentiment and favorable market conditions [2][3][4]. Group 1: Market Performance and Financial Highlights - Pop Mart reported a record half-year revenue of 138.8 billion RMB, a year-on-year increase of 204.4%, and an adjusted net profit of 47.1 billion RMB, up 362.8% [3]. - Following the financial report, Pop Mart's stock price surged to 326 HKD per share, with a market capitalization exceeding 430 billion HKD [3]. - TOP TOY, a潮玩 brand under Miniso, received a new round of investment led by Temasek, with a post-investment valuation of approximately 10 billion HKD [3]. Group 2: Industry Trends and Consumer Behavior - The潮玩 industry is experiencing a "sentiment consumption" boom, where consumers are increasingly willing to spend on products that provide immediate joy, especially during economic uncertainty [5]. - The younger generations (post-90s and post-00s) are becoming the main consumer group, showing a preference for潮玩 and other experiences that offer emotional satisfaction rather than traditional big-ticket items [5]. - The current market environment has created a rare valuation window for consumer brands, with several潮玩 companies preparing for IPOs amid a wave of successful listings in the Hong Kong market [6][8]. Group 3: Competitive Landscape and Global Expansion -潮玩 companies are adopting similar strategies for global expansion, focusing on Southeast Asia, particularly Thailand, which has a large young consumer base and is a tourism hub [10][13]. - The competitive edge lies in the ability to leverage popular IPs and create engaging marketing campaigns, often involving celebrity endorsements and social media buzz [11][14]. - Companies like TOP TOY and 52TOYS are investing heavily in IP development and partnerships to maintain relevance and drive sales, indicating a trend towards continuous innovation and adaptation [14][15]. Group 4: Strategic Considerations for IPOs - The rush to IPO is not merely for capital but also for strategic positioning, allowing companies to exit early investors and secure funds for future growth [9][15]. - Each潮玩 company has its unique approach, with TOP TOY leveraging its relationship with Miniso for supply chain advantages, while 52TOYS focuses on established IPs to drive sales [15][16]. - The overall strategy emphasizes rapid expansion and securing market share, as companies race to capture the attention of young consumers before the market dynamics shift [17]. Group 5: Future Outlook and Challenges - The潮玩 industry faces the challenge of sustaining interest in IPs, as the lifecycle of popular characters can be short-lived, necessitating ongoing investment in new content and partnerships [14][19]. - The current IPO frenzy may resemble a gamble, with companies hoping to replicate the success of Pop Mart, but the unpredictability of consumer preferences poses a significant risk [18][19]. - The long-term success of潮玩 brands in the global market will depend on their ability to innovate and adapt to changing consumer trends while effectively managing their growth strategies [19].

Core Viewpoint - The balanced development of multiple IPs is essential for the long-term and stable operation of the company, as well as for shaping global pop culture [2][3] Company Performance - During the mid-year performance release, the LABUBU IP was a focal point, with the THE MONSTERS series generating revenue of 4.81 billion yuan in H1 2025, a year-on-year increase of 668% [3] - THE MONSTERS series accounts for nearly 35% of total revenue, while five self-owned IPs generated over 1 billion yuan, and 13 IPs exceeded 100 million yuan in revenue [3][5] - The company emphasizes the importance of showcasing the best aspects of each IP to provide different consumers with companionship and joy [3] IP Development Strategy - The balanced growth of multiple IPs helps mitigate risks associated with reliance on a single IP, showcasing the company's operational capabilities in IP creation and management [5] - The company is focused on both classic IPs like MOLLY, SKULLPANDA, and DIMOO, which each contribute nearly 10% to total revenue, and new IPs like CRYBABY and HACIPUPU, which have shown rapid growth [7][12][14] - The classic IP MOLLY achieved revenue of 2.09 billion yuan in 2024, with a year-on-year growth of 105.2% [7] Market Expansion - CRYBABY, created by a Thai artist, has gained significant popularity in Thailand and has expanded into the North American market with a collaboration with the classic IP "Powerpuff Girls," achieving a revenue increase of 248.7% to 1.22 billion yuan in H1 2025 [12] - The company is also exploring new product categories beyond traditional collectibles, with plush toys becoming the top revenue contributor in H1 2025 [16] Cultural Impact - The emergence of LABUBU as a world-class IP from China signifies a shift in cultural consumption, moving towards fragmented content that emphasizes emotional value and self-expression [25][27] - The company aims to create a global cultural impact, with LABUBU being the first of many potential influential IPs [25][27]