THE JOURNAL
Culture worth collecting.
Release radar, original characters and a little shelf inspiration. AI-assisted stories with sources for reported news.
01IP newsCOLLECT
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IP news · 2026-10-09
POP MART drop watch: SKULLPANDA, HIRONO and familiar universes
A source-checked look at the official US catalog—not a promise of local stock.
02Original essayCOLLECT
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Original essay · 2026-10-09
Collect a mood, not a checklist.
An original UNBOX essay on building a collection that feels like you.
03Original guideCOLLECT
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Original guide · 2026-10-09
Your sketch is the beginning. The prototype asks the questions.
An original Custom Lab guide to a clearer first production enquiry.
04Culture guideCOLLECT
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Culture guide · 2026-10-09
Original character or favorite universe?
Two ways to collect. An entire shelf of possibilities.
05Shelf notesCOLLECT
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Shelf notes · 2026-10-09
Small space. Big shelf energy.
A display that gives every character a little breathing room.