Nowadays many Hong Kong people head north to mainland China, and one of their "must-do missions" is scoring trendy toy blind boxes — Labubu, Molly, Dimoo and other IPs release new designs, and Shenzhen mall toy stores get stock first, with a bigger selection than Hong Kong and occasional exclusives. Here we introduce two popular trendy toy chains with physical stores in Shenzhen — both are real stores, with AutoNavi navigation links included.
🧸 POP MART (MixC World Store) — The Blind Box Market Leader
POP MART is currently the hottest blind box brand, with Labubu, Molly, Skullpanda, Dimoo and other IPs all under its umbrella — a firm favourite for Hong Kongers heading north to stock up. We recommend the Nanshan MixC World store: located at SL528, MixC World, 9668 Shennan Boulevard (Metro Line 1, Hi-Tech Park Station). MixC World itself is a popular Nanshan mall, the store carries a wide range of styles, new releases usually hit the shelves quickly, and if you see a popular design you like, just buy it — don't overthink it.
To check the latest collections and store locations, visit the official website or search "POP MART" on Dianping.
🛍️ TOP TOY (Uni-Center Qianhai Store) — Global Trendy Toy Collection Store
TOP TOY focuses on being a "global trendy toy collection store." Besides blind boxes, it also carries building blocks, model figures, figurines, plush toys, assembly toys and more — a wider variety than single-brand stores, perfect for both kids and adults. We recommend the Bao'an Uni-Center Qianhai store: located at B2, Uni-Center Qianhai, 99 Xinhu Road (Metro Line 1 / Line 5, Bao'an Center Station). Uni-Center is a large Bao'an mall — after browsing the toy store you can also grab a meal and go shopping, ideal for a half-day or full-day trip. TOP TOY also has other Shenzhen branches such as the Longgang Longcheng Vanke Li store — worth checking out if you're staying in the east or passing through Longgang.
🎁 Blind Box Shopping Tips (Hong Kong Edition)
- Blind boxes are random draws: To get a specific design you usually need to "buy a full case" (purchase an entire set) or trade with staff/fellow collectors. Hot hidden editions have low odds — spend within your means.
- New releases sell out fast: Popular IPs like Labubu sell out quickly when new designs drop — if you see stock, buy it immediately, don't wait to "think about it back in Hong Kong."
- Large figures / flagship editions: For bigger-sized figures or limited editions, head to large mall stores (like MixC World) for the most complete selection.
- Avoid scalpers: Outside malls, some people resell hot designs at inflated prices, and you can easily end up with fakes — buying from official stores is the safest bet.
- Payment: WeChat Pay / Alipay are the most convenient payment methods at mainland stores — remember to link your Hong Kong credit card or top up in advance.
- Carrying your haul: Blind boxes are small and easy to carry, but if you buy a lot, remember to leave room in your luggage — carrying them with you through customs back to Hong Kong is no problem.
A quick reminder: store opening hours and stock levels change daily at each branch — before heading out, check the latest status on Dianping or AutoNavi to be safe.
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