Pop Mart's rapid global expansion brings its designer blind-box craze to Australia's Gold Coast, seen here at its Pacific Fair location, featuring SKULLPANDA and other sought-after collectibles. (Goldcoast Pacific Fair | Pop Mart Official)

Up North, Pop Mart has taken a "drop a store, follow with kiosks" approach—blanketing the retail-rich urban centers with confirmed sites across Ontario, British Columbia and Quebec. Toronto got the first taste, anchoring Eaton Centre, Yorkdale and Square One before a Distillery District pop-up tested downtown demand. Vancouver mirrored the playbook with marquee spots in Pacific Centre, Metrotown and Richmond Centre, while Montreal's Underground City storefront (complete with SKULLPANDA photo-ops) turned holiday shoppers into instant collectors.

What's next? Shops are tipped for high-traffic airports (think YYZ and YVR) and regional shopping centers, giving the brand an ultra-low-overhead way to gauge fandom before rolling out more full-size stores. (No leases announced as of May 2025.) If sales echo the meteoric rise seen in North America, Canada could jump from double-digits to a true collectibles powerhouse.

A cartoon character with a red, square-shaped head, large eyes, a small nose, a goofy smile with a tongue sticking out, short arms, and legs. It is wearing a red bow tie and has sparkles around it. The background is blurred with a bright, red alert symbol at the top.