China new blind box series features cute muyu-inspired toys to help ‘gain merits’, reduce stress

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Fran LuJanuary 28, 2026 at 07:00 AM

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Pop Mart, a Chinese toymaker, released a new blind box series called Pucky Knock Knock in January, priced at 99 yuan (US$14) each. The series features a plush toy keychain inspired by the "muyu," a traditional Buddhist instrument. The toy has a removable drumstick that, when used to tap the toy's head, produces an electronic muyu sound. The muyu is traditionally used by monks to keep rhythm during chanting. The Pucky Knock Knock series follows Pop Mart's successful Labubu line and aims to provide a playful way for users to potentially reduce stress and "gain merits," referencing the instrument's Buddhist origins.

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