Collector News This Week | March 2026 – Labubu SANRIO, Labubu FIFA and DRAMA at a POPMART store

This week in collecting… it’s a big one. Labubu x Sanrio has split the community. KeyA launched early in the UK — and not everyone is happy. Pop Mart goes global with FIFA World Cup 2026. And behind the scenes? The toy industry is telling a very different story. Welcome back to Calmly Caught Up — your weekly pause to look at what’s actually happening in the world of collecting, before the algorithm decides how you should feel about it. I'm finally on IG - come say hello @dralexunboxed 🧠 This week we’re covering: • Labubu x Sanrio — hype vs disappointment • KeyA early UK release drama + honest review • The Monsters x FIFA World Cup 2026 — strategy vs reaction • Mattel Creations REVEALED event (what to watch) • Mega Royal Molly 20th anniversary teaser • ToyZero+ LuLu the Piggy (ultra limited drop) • Sanrio x Miniso — why the IP is everywhere right now • Grind x Pokémon UK launch — and the ticket chaos • Pop Mart stock update + what March 25th could mean • Hasbro, Mattel, Funko — what their forecasts tell us • AliExpress sale — where the real deals are (and how to navigate it) Check out Judes's socials: Tiktok:  / blindboxjude   IG   / blindboxjude