Collectibles
Following the Pop Mart Labubu craze, rival manufacturers are launching cheaper, easier-to-find 'blind box' toys to capture holiday shoppers. The influx could ease scarcity and reshape resale dynamics while broadening access for casual collectors.
OpenSea unveiled Meetbit, an AI-powered plush toy line that pairs physical collectibles with NFTs, and announced plans for a SEA token launch in Q1 2026. The timing aims to capitalize on FIFA World Cup-related attention and broader mainstream adoption.
AliExpress brought China's Singles' Day shopping frenzy to London with a live-stream event that sold out collectible Labubu dolls within minutes, highlighting global demand for Pop Mart toys. The event also underlined growing intersections between physical collectibles and digital channels like NFTs and crypto marketplaces.