If I could go back to my past, I would probably tell myself not to buy things like laboo, Sony angels, cryb babies, and a lot more. I believe that I'm not the only one who fell for the Laboo syndrome. At least, I hope so.With no intention of degrading the character itself, these days, I'm trapped by regret on why I had spent so much money on this plushy. Actually, it's not the only case for loos. It's just all the products I've bought following what the trend is that I simply don't know why I had invested m ...

Market Trend & Industry Dynamics - Blind box craze is catching on across the economy, with various industries offering their own versions [1] - PopMart, behind the Labubu character, is at the forefront of the blind box phenomenon [2][7] - Blind boxes gained popularity during the pandemic due to budget-friendly splurges for emotional pick-me-ups [4] - The emotional economy drives the appeal of blind boxes, offering a thrill of uncertainty and potential for rare finds [8] - Government expresses conflicted messaging about the blind box craze, balancing pride in Chinese soft power with warnings about addiction [5] Consumer Behavior & Spending - A 23-year-old student spends $55 per month on blind boxes [3] - Prices average from $9 to $30 per blind box [3] - One collector owns 150 blind boxes [3] - Curiosity about the contents motivates customers to repeatedly purchase blind boxes [4] Company Strategy & Marketing - PopMart markets blind boxes online and through vending machines [4] - PopMart's packaging significantly contributes to the allure of Labubu [7]