Anime figures, as iconic derivatives of the anime and gaming culture, often carry surprisingly high price tags, with premium models even exceeding $500. This phenomenon stems from a combination of factors including intellectual property (IP) costs, sophisticated production processes, limited supply strategies, and marke...

Blind boxes originated in Japan, with their origins traceable to the "lucky bags" sold in Japanese department stores in the early 20th century and the Gachapon (capsule toys) of the 1980s. After achieving popularity in Western markets, they came to be widely recognized as "blind boxes" or "mystery boxes."A blind box, al...