Trends
2026 潮玩市场三大趋势：毛绒崛起、联名爆发、美国主战场
毛绒包挂取代手办成为主流，IP 联名进入爆发期，美国市场占比从 18% 升到 24%。2026 年潮玩收藏者必须知道的三件事。
Designer toy news
Industry notes, collecting guides, and trends for blind-box and plush fans.
Industry briefs
Labubu vs Bearbrick vs Funko Pop: Honest Comparison
Three collectible ecosystems, three philosophies. Entry price, resale potential, counterfeit risk, and community vibe compared side by side.
Guides
Gift Guide: What to Buy a Designer Toy Collector (2026)
Your friend collects blind boxes and you have no idea what to buy. The safe bets, the budget guide, and the gifts to absolutely avoid.
Guides
Labubu 真假鉴别指南：5 个测试方法（2026 更新）
NFC 芯片、重量检测、UV 紫外灯、序列号激光蚀刻、油漆质量——5 个方法教你 3 分钟辨别真假 Labubu。
Guides
美国买潮玩完全指南：门店、线上、二手渠道对比（2026）
在美国买 Labubu 和 Pop Mart，哪个渠道最靠谱？91 家门店地址、6 大线上渠道对比、4 个省钱技巧。华人收藏者必读。
Industry briefs
Blind Boxes vs Pokémon Cards vs Sneakers: Which Wins?
Entry price, appreciation rates, counterfeit risk, and storage. A data-driven comparison of three alternative collectible asset classes.
Store visits
Pop Mart Arizona: First Store Coming to Tempe (2026)
Arizona gets its first Pop Mart at Arizona Mills in Tempe. 5 million Phoenix metro residents finally get local access to blind boxes.
Guides
Labubu Condition Guide: Why Your Box Is Worth 41%
Sealed mint adds 22-48%. Missing the box loses 41%. The 4-tier grading system and storage tips every collector needs.
Industry briefs
Pop Mart Opening 20+ New U.S. Stores in 2026 (Full List)
Arizona, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Connecticut, and more. Every confirmed new Pop Mart location through the Simon Property Group deal.
Guides
Labubu Resale Guide: Only 12% Appreciate. Here's Which.
First-gen pieces return 28.7% annually. Third-gen loses money. The data-driven guide to which Labubu figures actually gain value — and which ones don't.