(Yicai Global) Dec. 18 -- Blind boxes, a toy retail trend that is taking China by storm after starting in Japan, is becoming increasingly popular around the world.

From January to September, Chinese e-commerce platforms have sold five times as many blind boxes from a year ago, according to a report recently released by CBN Data. Some of the destinations include Singapore, Australia, and 120 other countries.

Editor: Emmi Laine