Collection of the most popular blind box IPs in 2025 | 50 blind box IPs introduced one by one, is your favorite on the list?

In recent years, blind box toys have set off a collection craze around the world . This article selects 50 of the most popular blind box IPs, from the origin of the characters, the year of release to the companies behind them, to reveal them one by one for you, and create the most comprehensive blind box collection guide

Note: The pictures only represent the characters and do not represent the actual photos of the blind box. The ranking is in no particular order.

1. Molly

   1. Character Description: Created by Hong Kong artist Kenny Wong in 2006, inspired by a determined girl he met at a charity event. Molly is a girl with blue eyes, short hair and a signature pouty expression.
   2. Blind box release year: After cooperating with POP MART, it began to be released in large quantities around 2016.
   3. Company: Creation by Kenny Wong, promotion by POP MART.

2. Labubu

   • Character Description: Created by Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung in 2015, this character is from the "The Monsters" series and is inspired by Norse mythology. Labubu is an elf with tall, pointed ears, nine saw teeth, and a playful expression.
   • Blind box release year: After cooperating with POP MART, it began to be released in large quantities around 2019.
   • Company: Created by Kasing Lung, promoted by POP MART.

3. Pucky

   • Character Description: Created by Hong Kong illustrator Pucky in 2017. Pucky's work is inspired by nature and the spiritual world, fusing cuteness with darkness.
   • Blind box release year: Collaborated with POP MART to launch the first "Pucky Pool Babies" series in 2018.
   • Company: Pucky creation, POP MART promotion.

4. Dimoo

   • Character Description: Created by Chinese designer Ayan in 2018. Dimoo is a little boy with big eyes, fear and confusion. In his dreams, he bravely explores new worlds and makes new friends.
   • Blind box release year: around 2018.
   • Company: Ayan creations, POP MART promotions.
     

5. Skullpanda

   • Character Description: Created by Chinese designer XiongMao in 2018. Skullpanda is a "universal symbiote" with doll-like features and a unique headdress design.
   • Blind box release year: After cooperating with POP MART, it began to be released in large quantities around 2020.
   • Company: Created by XiongMao, promoted by POP MART.

6. The Monsters

   • Character Description: Kasing Lung's 2015 series, inspired by Norse mythology, features several grotesque characters, one of which is Labubu.
   • Blind box release year: After cooperating with POP MART, it began to be released in large quantities around 2019.
   • Company: Created by Kasing Lung, promoted by POP MART.

7. Hacipupu

   • Character Description: There is less information available, and they are usually described as cute elves with changeable images, often combined with festivals or fantasy themes.
   • Blind box release year: around 2022.
   • Company: POP MART Promotion.

8. Crybaby

   • Character description: Not much information, usually appears crying, expressing various emotions.
   • Blind box release year: around 2024.
   • Company: POP MART Promotion.

9. Bobo & Coco

   • Character Description: Designed by Pop Mart and released for the first time in a 3-inch tall blind box series.
   • Blind box release year: 2019.
   • Company: POP MART.

10. Sweet Bean

    • Character Description: Created by Xuechen from POP MART Design Center, this is a two-and-a-half-year-old child who likes to eat food made by his mother, go to the supermarket or play with his good friend, the frog.
    • Blind box release year: around 2020.
    • Company: POP MART.

11. Upset Duck

    • Character description: There is less information about him. He usually appears in various funny or cute images with sad and cute expressions, and is loved by young people.
    • Blind box release year: around 2023.
    • Company: Promotion by POP MART and other companies.

12. LuLu the Piggy

    • Character Description: Created by Hong Kong designer Cici's Story, LuLu Pig is a cute little pig that usually appears with various food or life themes, with a round image and a cute expression.
    • Blind box release year: around 2019.
    • Company: Created by Cici's Story, promoted by Toyzeroplus and other companies.

13. Tokidoki

    • Character Description: Tokidoki (Japanese: トキドキ) is an internationally renowned lifestyle brand founded in 2005 by Italian artist Simone Legno. Its characters are known for their bright colors and cute appearances, including Unicorno, Mermicorno, etc.
    • Blind box release year: around 2005.
    • Company: Tokidoki, LLC.

14. Mermicorno

    • Character Description: A series from Tokidoki. It is a combination of Unicorn and mermaid. It lives in a mysterious underwater world and has a dreamy image.
    • Blind box release year: around 2017.
    • Company: Tokidoki, LLC.

15. Unicorno

    • Character description: A series from Tokidoki. This is a unicorn with wings. It has a cute image and rich colors.
    • Blind box release year: around 2005.
    • Company: Tokidoki, LLC.

16. Sanrio (Hello Kitty, My Melody, Kuromi, Cinnamoroll, etc.)

    • Character Description: Sanrio is a Japanese company that creates many cartoon characters, including Hello Kitty, My Melody, Kuromi, Cinnamoroll, etc. These characters are cute and loved by people of all ages.
    • Blind box release year: Sanrio characters appeared in various products very early, and the blind box format was released later, becoming popular around 2020.
    • Company: Sanrio.

17. Disney (Mickey, Winnie the Pooh, etc.)

    • Character description: Disney has created countless classic cartoon characters, including Mickey, Donald Duck, Winnie the Pooh, etc. These characters are vivid and their stories are heartwarming. It is one of the most popular cartoon brands in the world.
    • Year of blind box release: Disney characters appeared in various commodities very early, but the blind box format was released later and became popular around 2020.
    • Company: Disney.

18. Looney Tunes

    • Character description: "Looney Tunes" is a series of animated shorts produced by Warner Bros., with characters including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Peppa Pig, etc. They have distinct personalities and humorous stories.
    • Blind box release year: Looney Tunes character blind boxes became popular around 2021.
    • Company: Warner Bros. Entertainment.

19. SpongeBob SquarePants

    • Character description: SpongeBob SquarePants is the protagonist of the American Nickelodeon animation "SpongeBob SquarePants". He lives in Bikini Bottom, has an optimistic and cheerful personality, and experiences various adventures with his friends.
    • Blind box release year: SpongeBob blind boxes became popular around 2021.
    • Company: Nickelodeon.

20. Sesame Street

    • Character description: "Sesame Street" is an American children's educational program. The characters include Elmo, Cookie Monster, Big Bird, etc. They help children learn knowledge in an entertaining way.
    • Blind box release year: Sesame Street character blind boxes became popular around 2022.
    • Company: Sesame Workshop.

21. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

    • Character Description: The Ninja Turtles are American comic book characters, including Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael. They are mutant turtles who learn ninjutsu and fight against evil forces.
    • Blind box release year: Ninja Turtles blind boxes became popular around 2022.
    • Company: Mirage Studios.

22. One Piece

    • Character description: "One Piece" is a comic work created by Japanese cartoonist Eiichiro Oda. The protagonist is Monkey D. Luffy, who dreams of becoming the Pirate King and going on adventures at sea with his partners.
    • Blind box release year: One Piece blind boxes became popular around 2020.
    • Company: Shueisha.

23. Dragon Ball Z

    • Character description: "Dragon Ball Z" is a comic work created by Japanese cartoonist Akira Toriyama. The protagonist is Son Goku, who fights various powerful enemies to protect the earth.
    • Blind box release year: Dragon Ball Z blind boxes became popular around 2020.
    • Company: Shueisha.

24. Naruto

    • Character description: "Naruto" is a comic work created by Japanese cartoonist Masashi Kishimoto. The protagonist is Uzumaki Naruto, who dreams of becoming a Hokage and adventure in the ninja world with his friends.
    • Blind box release year: Naruto blind boxes became popular around 2020.
    • Company: Shueisha.

25. Bleach

    • Character description: "Bleach" is a comic work created by Japanese cartoonist Kubo Tite. The protagonist is Ichigo Kurosaki, who becomes the god of death, fights against the hollows, and protects mankind.
    • Blind box release year: Death blind box became popular around 2021.
    • Company: Shueisha.

26. Demon Slayer

    • Character description: "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" is a comic work created by Japanese cartoonist Koyoharu Gotouge. The protagonist is Tanjiro Kamado. In order to turn his sister who turned into a demon back into a human, he joined the Demon Slayer Corps and fought against demons.
    • Blind box release year: Demon Slayer blind boxes became popular around 2020.
    • Company: Shueisha.

27. Jujutsu Kaisen

    • Character description: "Jujutsu Kaisen" is a comic work created by Japanese cartoonist Gege Akutami. The protagonist is Yuji Itadori, who swallowed the finger of the curse king Ryomen Sukuna and became a sorcerer to fight against the curse.
    • Blind box release year: Jujutsu Kaisen blind box became popular around 2021.
    • Company: Shueisha.

28. Genshin Impact

    • Character description: "Genshin Impact" is an open world adventure game developed by miHoYo, with many characters, such as Traveler, Paimon, General Raiden, etc. Each character has unique skills and background stories.
    • Blind box release year: Genshin Impact blind boxes became popular around 2021.
    • Company: miHoYo.

29. League of Legends

    • Role Description: "League of Legends" is a multiplayer online competitive game developed by Riot Games. It has many hero characters, such as Ashe, Garen, Lux, etc. Each hero has unique skills and positioning.
    • Blind box release year: League of Legends blind boxes became popular around 2022.
    • Company: Riot Games.

30. Among Us

    • Role Description: "Among Us" is a multiplayer online social reasoning game developed by Innersloth. Players are divided into crew members and impostors. The crew members need to complete tasks and find the impostors.
    • Blind box release year: Among Us blind boxes became popular around 2021.
    • Company: Innersloth.

31. Azone

    • Character Description: Azone International is a Japanese company known for producing high-quality dolls with a variety of characters, including original characters and licensed characters.
    • Year of blind box release: Azone dolls have existed for a long time, but the blind box format was released relatively late and became popular around 2020.
    • Company: Azone International.

32. BJD (Ball-Jointed Doll)

    • Character Description: A BJD is a ball-jointed doll, a high-end doll usually made of resin with movable joints that can be posed in a variety of poses. BJD has various images and can be customized according to personal preferences.
    • Blind box release year: BJD itself is not a blind box, but some companies will launch BJD-related blind box accessories or small-sized BJD blind boxes, which will become popular after about 2022.
    • Companies: Major BJD doll companies, such as Volks, LUTS, etc.

33. Freeny's Hidden Dissectibles

    • Character Description: Created by artist Jason Freeny, this is a unique style that dissects classic cartoon characters to show their internal structure.
    • Blind box release year: around 2018.
    • Company: Mighty Jaxx.

34. Kwistal Fwenz

    • Character description: There is little information about this character, and he usually appears as a cute crystal-style animal.
    • Blind box release year: around 2023.
    • Company: Funko.

35. Lil Peach Riot

    • Character description: There is little information about her, and she usually appears as a cute little peach.
    • Blind box release year: around 2023.
    • Company: Probably an independent designer brand.

36. ButterBear

    • Character description: There is little information about him. He usually appears as a cute little bear and may be related to butter or food.
    • Blind box release year: around 2023.
    • Company: Probably an independent designer brand.

37. Antu Cute Beast

    • Character description: There is little information about this character, and he usually appears as a cute Q version monster.
    • Blind box release year: around 2022.
    • Company: Probably a Chinese designer brand.

38. Capybara Little Pig

    • Character description: There is less information, and the character is usually a combination of a capybara and a pig, which is cute and healing.
    • Blind box release year: around 2023.
    • Company: Probably an independent designer brand.

39. SML Mini Figure (SuperMarioLogan Mini Figure)

    • Character Description: Based on the characters from the SuperMarioLogan YouTube channel, with funny images and full of spoof fun.
    • Blind box release year: around 2022.
    • Company: SuperMarioLogan.

40. Momiji

    • Character Description: Momiji dolls are a British brand known for their brightly colored, cute girl images. Each doll has a small note hidden at the bottom with words of encouragement.
    • Year of blind box release: Momiji dolls have existed for a long time, but the blind box format was released relatively late, becoming popular around 2018.
    • Company: Momiji.
41. Sonny Angel
    

41. • Character Description: Sonny Angel is a mini doll launched by the Japanese company Dream Link. It is a naked little angel with wings on his back, with various headdresses and styles.
    • Blind Box Release Year: Sonny Angel became popular around 2005 and continues to this day.
    • Company: Dreams Inc.

42. Bearbrick

    • Character Description: Bearbrick is a building block bear launched by the Japanese Medicom Toy company. It is based on the shape of a bear and can cooperate with various brands and artists to launch Bearbricks with different themes and designs.
    • Blind box release year: Bearbrick became popular around 2001 and continues to this day.
    • Company: Medicom Toy.

43. Marvel

    • Character description: Marvel Comics' superheroes, including Spider-Man, Iron Man, Captain America, etc., have super powers and are responsible for protecting the world.
    • Blind box release year: Marvel character blind boxes became popular around 2020.
    • Company: Marvel.

44. Harry Potter

    • Character description: Characters from the Harry Potter series, including Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, etc. They are students of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, fighting against Voldemort.
    • Blind box release year: Harry Potter blind boxes became popular around 2021.
    • Company: Warner Bros. Entertainment.

45. Minions

    • Character description: The Minions are characters in the Despicable Me film series. They are Gru's assistants, like bananas, speak in a funny way and have a cute image.
    • Blind box release year: Minions blind boxes became popular around 2021.
    • Company: Illumination Entertainment.

46. Back to the Future

    • Character Description: Back to the Future is an American science fiction film starring Marty McFly and Dr. Emmett Brown, who travel through time in a time machine.
    • Blind box release year: Back to the Future blind box became popular around 2022.
    • Company: Universal Pictures.

47. Rick and Morty

    • Character Description: "Rick and Morty" is an American adult animated science fiction situation comedy, starring genius scientist Rick and his grandson Morty, who go on all kinds of crazy adventures together.
    • Blind box release year: Rick and Morty blind boxes became popular around 2022.
    • Company: Adult Swim.

48. Squid Game

    • Character Description: "Squid Game" is a South Korean TV series about a group of debt-ridden people who participate in a mysterious survival game to compete for a huge prize.
    • Blind box release year: Squid Game blind boxes became popular around 2021.
    • Company: Netflix.

49. Garfield

    • Character Description: Garfield is a fat, lazy orange cat who loves lasagna and hates Mondays. He is a classic comic character created by American cartoonist Jim Davis.
    • Blind box release year: Garfield blind box became popular around 2022.
    • Company: Paws, Inc.

50. Popee the Performer

    • Character description: "Popper Zapa Foma" is a Japanese CGI animation, the protagonist is the clown Bobby, the story is full of black humor and surreal elements.
    • Blind box release year: Popee the Performer blind boxes became popular around 2023.
    • Company: Ryuji Masuda.