The Blind Box Podcast

POP MART is the body that hit a growth spurt and is now entering a year of adjustments and transitions. In this episode, we talk about the most interesting learnings from their mid-year earnings report, and we also announce the mid-year 2026 BLIND BOX BESTIE'S CHOICE AWARDS recipients!

Pop Mart's release calendar is NOT slowing down, but we definitely need to. So, we're doing a cozy collector-to-collector catch-up on the latest Chaka, Crybaby x Care Bears, Tiny Tiny, Riize boy band, Bikini Bottom Buddies and other new releases. How do you prioritize when everything is cute but you definitely cannot buy everything? We also check in on the Besties Choice Awards and Friend...

I've been keeping a secret and I'm finally ready to share it. But first - we have to talk about Hirono, Target, Pop Mart's newest expansion, and what all of this says about where blind box collecting is headed. Plus, don't forget—there's still time to cast your vote in the first-ever Blind Box Podcast Besties Choice Awards!

A late-night check-in on this week's new Pop Mart releases, including the latest Skullpanda OFF MODE series, plus an honest review of the Labubu 10th Anniversary Pop-Up in NYC with our TikTok bestie Linda (@sleepyspoof). Was it worth the trip? She shares her candid thoughts. We also check in on our July collecting goals, and don't forget to cast your vote in the first-ever Blind Box Podcas...

We chat about Pop Mart's upcoming NYC Monsters pop-up, dive into the latest Dimoo × Pixar releases, speculate on exciting new Skullpanda and Robert Wun collaborations and leaked upcoming series, and officially launch the very first Blind Box Bestie Choice Awards . Voting is now open, and it's time for our community to crown the best plush pendants, figures, art, storytelling, favorite IPs,...

A relaxed conversation full of updates, confessions, and a look at what's next for the podcast. Liz reflects on the first month of the Blind Box Pod, recommends a decluttering podcast episode for collectors, workshops several upcoming episode ideas, and talks through this week's releases, upcoming launches, collector meetup, and two exciting additions to her own collection. 

Building on the first episode's intention, Liz and fellow collectors explore mindfulness and collecting. Together, they discuss the joy of the hunt, buyer's remorse, community, social influence, low-buy journeys, and the balance between an escape and a compulsion. It's an honest, thoughtful conversation about why we collect, what this hobby gives us beyond the figures on our shelves, a...

Weekend mode ON. Come with Liz and her bestie Chrissy to check out the in-store launch of POP MART's The Monsters Labubu Hair Salon Series collection. Is the hype real, or fabricated? Liz also gushes about the newest Sonny Angel Summer Vacation Sun-Kissed Style series and politely demands greater representation of a variety skin tones in the blind box world.

Liz is joined by Vault and Vinyl Toy Company founder, Caitlin, for the podcast's first-ever guest interview. Together, they explore the wider world of blind boxes and designer toys, discussing favorite brands, underrated artists, and how different brands interact with the collector community. Caitlin shares her vision for a community-focused collectible shop designed to help collectors discove...

The Return of the Plush Pendants?! In Episode 4, Liz shares her thoughts on Pop Mart's newly announced releases, including the Skullpanda Punk Panda Plush Doll and the Monsters Hair Salon collection. She breaks down what caught her attention, what's growing on her, and which items she's trying very hard not to convince herself to buy. Along the way, she also shares reactions from fello...

In Episode 3, Liz celebrates finding her voice, shares a few behind-the-scenes stories about starting the podcast, and wraps up with an expected rant that surprises us all. She also revisits a few recent releases before diving into Pop Mart Economy 101, exploring the business side of the blind box world and the questions collectors often have about how the company operates, grows, and makes its mo...

In Episode 2, Liz shares her thoughts on the recent wave of missed U.S. Pop Mart releases, including Dear Birds, Hirono Mist Walkers and the upcoming Baby Molly Buggy Roam series pendants, explores a few collector theories about what's causing the delays, and discusses several newly teased releases including RiboDiary, wig hair Retro Series Labubus, the new Inosoul series, and Kubo Love Still....

In the debut episode, Liz introduces herself, shares how her love of blind boxes and collector content inspired the podcast, and outlines her vision for a fun, welcoming community space where collectors can discuss new releases, favorite artists, collecting strategies, and everything happening in the blind box world.