If you’ve seen videos of people tearing into tiny toy packages online, or noticed teens obsessing over pastel-coloured figurines at the mall, you’ve probably encountered the global craze for blind box ...

Blind boxes have existed for decades. Whether it be trinkets in Kinder Surprise Eggs, keychains inside bright colored plastic balls from coin slot machines, or action figures in the bottom of a Happy ...

Uniko on Valencia Street is a boutique dedicated to blind box collectibles, featuring brands like Smiski and Sonny Angel. Owner Uni Choi blends art and community, making it a must-visit spot for ...

A Chinese craze for “blind box” toys has caught fire in the stock market, and drawn some unwelcome attention from the government. Last week, official state media organ Xinhua criticized the new craze ...

Tiny unicorns and cartoon girls in clown costumes line the shelves of Wang Zhaoxue's study in Beijing -- tokens of China's mania for "blind boxes" that has made fortunes for toymakers and even caught ...