POP MART India: When Collectibles Meet Influencer Culture
Chinese collectibles brand POP MART's India launch in June 2026 revealed a market more sophisticated about blind box culture than expected—and a marketing playbook worth studying.
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By ronald_lobo_sm · June 28, 2026
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Chinese collectibles brand POP MART's India launch in June 2026 revealed a market more sophisticated about blind box culture than expected—and a marketing playbook worth studying.
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