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Watch this before opening your first Labubu or blind box | CBC Kids News

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Warm-up Questions

What do you think a “blind box” is, based on the title?
Why might someone want to watch this video before opening their first Labubu or blind box?
What kind of advice or warning do you expect from CBC Kids News in this video?

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Watch this before opening your first Labubu or blind box | CBC Kids News

What blind box toys are (and where they came from) (00:00 – 01:30)

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1. What is a blind box toy?

A toy that is always handmade
A toy in a box that you can’t see before opening
A toy that only adults are allowed to buy
A toy you can clearly see through the package before buying

2. According to the video, Japanese-style blind boxes started in the…

1980s
1970s
1960s
1990s

3. Which example does the speaker give as another form of a blind box toy?

Dolls with names printed on the box
Board games
Pokémon cards or hockey cards
Video game controllers

Watch this before opening your first Labubu or blind box | CBC Kids News

Why our brains want more: mystery, social media, scarcity (01:30 – 03:00)

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1. What does the “element of surprise” produce in our brains, according to the video?

Instant boredom
A stronger memory of prices
A dopamine rush
A need to sleep

2. What does FOMO stand for?

Fear of missing out
Fun of making orders
Feeling of money overload
Fans of mini objects

3. What does the speaker say scarcity can make people want to do?

Only buy toys that are easy to find
Buy fewer toys and share more
Avoid the toys completely
Want them more because only so many are available

Watch this before opening your first Labubu or blind box | CBC Kids News

Unboxing a rare toy and the buying cycle (03:00 – 04:30)

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1. What color is the Labubu the speaker opens?

Green
Pink
Blue
Brown

2. What do experts say can happen after the dopamine rush wears off (in some cases)?

People stop wanting surprises forever
Feelings of regret can sink in
The toy becomes more valuable automatically
People forget they ever bought anything

3. How does the speaker describe the repeated spending for more toys?

A hobby that always saves money
A buying cycle designed by companies to keep you buying
A school project that helps you learn math
A system that guarantees happiness

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1. Which set of reasons matches the video’s main explanation for why blind box toys are so popular?

More instructions, safer plastic, bigger boxes
Mystery/surprise, social media/FOMO, scarcity/rarity
Better packaging, faster shipping, celebrity endorsements only
Lower prices, better materials, longer warranties

2. What is one potential negative effect mentioned in the video?

People will become unable to collect anything
People may feel regret and want to buy more to feel excited again
People will stop liking toys forever
People will stop using social media completely

3. What does the video encourage viewers to do before buying the next blind box toy?

Only buy toys that are trending online
Get “armed with the knowledge” of the toys’ effects and decide for themselves
Never trade duplicates with friends
Buy as many as possible while they are rare

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Watch this before opening your first Labubu or blind box | CBC Kids News

Do you think blind box toys are more about the toy itself, or the surprise? Why?
How does social media influence what people want to buy (even if they don’t need it)?
Have you ever felt FOMO about a trend? What did you do?
What are some healthy ways to enjoy collecting without getting stuck in a “buying cycle”?