In this episode, host Carly Clos and guest Tiana Gentry break down the blind box iceberg.

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Key Topics

• Intro: [00:00:00-00:02:00]
• What’s Happening Right Now? [00:02:00-00:09:40]
• What System is Driving This? [00:10:32-00:18:53]
• Beliefs Under the Iceberg [00:20:23-00:27:03]
• Outro: [00:27:12-00:28:48]

Audio & Music Credits

• Theme music by Ryan Kato

• Additional sound design by AudioVideoLand Productions.

• This episode was edited, produced, and written by Carly Clos

Sources & Further Reading

• King & Wood Mallesons. King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) website. Accessed December 7, 2025. https://www.kwm.com/us/en/home.html
• The Guardian. “‘My buyer’s guilt is insane. It’s $1,300 on trash’: the adults addicted to blind box toys like Labubu.” Accessed December 7, 2025. https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/aug/18/labubu-blind-boxaddiction-gambling
• Verified Market Research. “Blind Boxes Market – In-Depth Industry Outlook.” Accessed December 7, 2025. https://www.verifiedmarketresearch.com/product/blind-boxes-market/
• Business Research Insights. “Blind Box Toys Market Size, Analysis 2033.” Accessed December 7, 2025. https://www.businessresearchinsights.com/marketreports/blind-box-toys-market-124930?