Well-Known Toy Retailer That Sells Labubu To Open At Farmington/West Hartford Shopping Destination

WEST HARTFORD/FARMINGTON, CT — Kids and 'kidults' alike will soon have a new place to indulge in their passion and separate their money from their wallets.

A popular designer toy retailer known for collectible “blind box” figurines is planning a new location at the Westfarms Mall, marking its third store in Connecticut.

Mall officials confirmed that Pop Mart will open a store at the shopping center located in both Farmington and West Hartford.

No opening date has been announced, though the mall’s website lists the shop as “coming soon.”

The company already operates Connecticut locations at Danbury Fair Mall in Danbury and The SoNo Collection in Norwalk.

Founded in 2010 by Wang Ning, Pop Mart has become a global brand in the designer toy market, known for collectible vinyl figures sold in sealed “blind boxes.”

The packaging conceals which character is inside, creating a surprise element that encourages collecting and trading among fans.

The company produces a range of original characters, including Labubu, Molly, Pucky, Dimoo, and Hirono.

Many figures are released in limited runs and are designed by artists, helping the brand gain a following among collectors and young adults.

In addition to its original characters, Pop Mart has released licensed collectibles tied to franchises such as Disney, Harry Potter, and Minions.

The retailer has expanded rapidly outside China with hundreds of stores and automated vending kiosks—known as “Robo Shops”—in major cities worldwide, including a growing presence in the United States.

Officials at Westfarms Mall have not yet announced when the new store will open.

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