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Surprise Mini Dolls

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

L.O.L. Surprise! Sooo Mini! Has a Ball-in-Ball Unboxing Experience

— March 9, 2023 — Life-Stages
For the first time ever. MGA Entertainment is introducing a ball-within-a-ball unboxing experience for young collectors with its new L.O.L. Surprise! Sooo Mini! collection. These pocket toys tap into the rising popularity of miniatures and this collection scales down favorite characters like Hoops MVP from the first L.O.L. Surprise! series, and it reintroduces the most popular themes in an all-new, tiny form.

These mini dolls feature balls on their heads and unique hair features that can be detached to reveal even more surprises. In all, there are a dozen new characters for fans to collect.

In the midst of a cost-of-living crisis, affordable collectibles are becoming popular for gifting and growing a collection in an affordable way.
Trend Themes
1. Miniature Collectibles - The rising popularity of miniature collectibles presents an opportunity to introduce more affordable and convenient versions.
2. Nested Unboxing Products - The ball-in-ball unboxing experience for Surprise Mini Dolls presents an opportunity to develop similarly structured products that offer layers of unique surprises.
3. Hair Feature Toys - The detachable hair feature of L.O.L. Surprise! Sooo Mini! presents an opportunity to incorporate similar innovative features in other toys.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Industry - The introduction of L.O.L. Surprise! Sooo Mini! toys show an opportunity for the toy industry to provide new affordable collectibles for young collectors.
2. Gift Industry - Affordable collectibles such as Surprise Mini Dolls presents an opportunity for the gift industry to offer budget-friendly options for gift giving.
3. Packaging Industry - The nested unboxing experience of L.O.L. Surprise! Sooo Mini! presents an opportunity for the packaging industry to develop similar products that offer a unique unboxing experience.
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