The Best Blind Boxes You Can Buy Online

Hirono vinyl figures are often somber. Pop Mart's description of the character says the artist behind Hirono, Lang, “aims to highlight the subtle fluctuations of life.” Most of the figures depict some sort of melancholy feeling or another, and most of them have detachable bases. They're gorgeous. I got Parasite, a Hirono figure that's got scratches, mushrooms growing out of him, and a bandage on his foot. Maybe a little morbid, sure, but also a little whimsical and cottage-core. It feels heavy and high-quality, and its detachable base is sturdy.

My God, this blind box series is adorable. Even if you aren't a fan of Care Bears, but doubly so if you are. They're heavy and freestanding, not squishy at all, and each figurine has its own special touches. Every bear has its own Belly Badge emblazoned over its glittery, bead-filled stomach. You can shake the bear like you would a shaker charm. The fur is flocked, and the “tag” on the back of each bear is made of sturdy plastic (though it looks like paper initially). Of all the blind boxes I tested, these were some of the sturdiest. I got Always There Bear, a cheery red figure holding a star, with hearts on her belly.

Hirono is usually a melancholy and wistful character, making him the perfect counterpart to The Little Prince. Each figurine depicts a character or scene from the famous children's book, and like the other Hirono figure I tried, they're well made and sturdy with high-quality details and finishing touches. They have detachable displays and some have interactive elements. I got the Rose, a stunning figure with a thorny stem twined around him and a rose hat on. He's standing on the moon. I also liked the quote on my character card, which comes directly from the book: “Of course I love you.”

A few weeks ago, if you had told me I would be excited to open a box with “Hacipupu” emblazoned on the front of it, I would have called you a liar. But this figure is, for better or worse, right up my alley. The box contains a blind bag, and the bag contains your bear. I got Blueberry. It's soft, it's not too big or too small, its facial expression is adorable, and it smells like blueberries. The smell does dissipate quickly, but it made the unboxing experience even more fun than it would have been otherwise. There's a high-quality key-chain loop built in, and the stitching and painted details are solid too. If you want a bag pendant that isn't a Labubu, this is a good option.

Skullpanda was created by artist Xiong Miao. The character is meant to represent possibilities and uncertainty. I've always found it visually arresting since an unboxing for a different blind box came across my TikTok feed, and these figures are no exception. This series has a gorgeous color palette and plenty of organic, interesting shapes and details. Some figures are freestanding and some have detachable bases. I got the Cyclical Path, an off-kilter figure that almost looks like a spinning top. It took a few tries to get it to stand correctly in its base, but it's the most interesting-looking figure I unboxed, complete with a glittery texture.

These giant plush figures come with their very own outfits, and they look a little manic overall, but I love them nonetheless. They're super soft and bright, with rotatable hands and feet and frenetic face paint. I like the markings on their hands and feet, and I think they look just as cute dolled up as they do without the optional clothes. If you want a plush character with lots of fun details, this is an option worth considering. I got the Neon doll, complete with a detachable crown and collar, and I think she's worthy of displaying.

If you like the look of the Kimmon figure above, but you want a built-in key chain, the Spring New Growth series offers exactly that. The fabric is soft and plush, and the details are incredible, from unique stitching on the clothes and ears to high-quality face paint and dynamic, expressive eyes. My doll looks like a sunflower and has a built-in cape with little metal adornments. The built-in key-chain loop is durable as well.