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How the ‘dopamine economy’ is fueling the latest toy craze

Blind boxes, like Labubus, Cry Babies, and Sanrio characters, are some of the top picks for stocking stuffers this year. Here is what is driving US consumers to spend billions on these cute mystery figurines, not just for the holidays but all year round.

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