How Blind Boxes Got Us All

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?

What is Thoughtberg!?

Thoughtberg! Is a deep dive podcast uncovering what’s beneath the obvious. In each episode, a new host breaks down a topic layer by layer of their specific iceberg. With a wide range of interests from blind boxes, One Direction, or Legos – our curiosity led us to find a variety of fun facts, leading us further into the unknown.