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MarketState Administration for Market Regulation Releases Six Cases of Blind Box Business Violations

The State Administration for Market Regulation released six cases of blind box violations, including false advertising, counterfeit goods, and unlicensed operations. A company in Jiangsu was fined 200,000 yuan for false advertising, a Shanghai restaurant was fined 15,000 yuan for failing to disclose hidden item probabilities, and a dealer in Yiwu was fined 610,000 yuan for selling counterfeit card blind boxes featuring Sanrio and Ultraman trademarks.

中国新闻网 · Original ↗ · 2026-09-11

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MarketAmiAmi Releases August 2026 Figure Reservation Rankings, Fate/Grand Order Berserker/Morgan Leads

Oom Co., Ltd. announced the August 2026 figure reservation rankings from its AmiAmi online and physical stores. The top spot is taken by the Fate/Grand Order Berserker/Morgan Final Reappearance 1/7 scale figure, priced at ¥48,180 and slated for release in October 2027; the runner‑up is the Lime Light Lemonade Jam ‘Yomi Megumi’ 1/3.5 scale limited edition at ¥48,950. The list highlights strong collector interest in FGO and other upcoming titles.

大網 AmiAmi（PR TIMES） · Original ↗ · 2026-09-08

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MarketWall Street says trading card market could be worth $20 billion, Target and Walmart paying attention

Wall Street believes the trading card market could be worth $20 billion, with financial firms seeing massive potential. Retailers like Target and Walmart are paying attention, showing collectors are no longer the only key players.

MSN · Original ↗ · 2026-07-15

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MarketLABUBU 'Retro Barbershop' Series Launches with Price Drops on Regulars, Premium on Secret

The 'Retro Barbershop' series launched on June 25 with randoms at 159 yuan and a 1:72 secret ratio. Regulars like 'Rainy Afterglow' dropped to 100 yuan within 30 minutes, a 30% drop, while the secret 'Misty White Noise' rose to 855 yuan.

东方财富网 · Original ↗ · 2026-06-26

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MarketDid POP MART's Anti-Scalper Measures Fail as Stock Price Dropped by 1/3?

POP MART's stock price has fallen by over 1/3 from its yearly high, with short sellers citing slowing growth and high IP concentration. The company boosted production and implemented purchase limits to curb scalpers, aiming to return to product value, yet prices for hot items like Labubu have collapsed on the secondary market, raising concerns about IP value and quality control.

36氪 · Original ↗ · 2025-12-08

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MarketStockX and Walmart Restock Labubu Blind Boxes

StockX and Walmart have restocked Labubu blind boxes on Walmart.com, featuring multiple The Monsters series with official authentication and discounts.

The Hollywood Reporter · Original ↗ · 2025-09-23

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MarketPOP MART stock falls below HK$300 as Labubu resale prices crash

POP MART's stock fell to HK$269 on September 10, with a market cap loss of HK$29.5 billion. Labubu 'Id' resale prices dropped from HK$4,356 to HK$834 in 90 days, and scalpers have paused buying, with full case prices falling.

epochtimes.com · Original ↗ · 2025-09-10

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MarketKAWS Art Toy Auction: $400 to $13,000 Price Range

Paddle8's third art toy auction features 27 vinyl figurines by contemporary artists and toymakers, priced from $400 to $13,000. KAWS has the most works in the sale, with prices closer to those on AliExpress, eBay, and Phillips, making them an accessible entry into the art market.

Observer · Original ↗ · 2015-06-18

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