Step into the Magic: MINISO Canada's New IP Collection Store Opens at Eaton Centre

TORONTO, Oct. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MINISO, the renowned global lifestyle brand, opened its newest IP Collection Store at Eaton Centre, Toronto, on October 19, featuring the beloved Sanrio characters. Building on the success of the West Vancouver flagship store, this new IP Collection Store further underscores MINISO's commitment to providing well-designed, diverse IP products and delightful shopping experiences across Canada.

As the latest of MINISO's beloved IP Collection stores, the new Toronto store welcomes customers with enchanting Sanrio character-themed elements, including soft pink decorations and a charming storefront adorned with Sanrio character displays, blended into the overall design. The new store spans around 300 square meters in the Eaton Centre, which is one of the city's busiest retail hubs, ensuring exposure to a wide and diverse audience. Inside the store, customers can explore well-organized zones for perfumes, personal care, cosmetics, and electronics, along with themed sections celebrating popular IPs such as Sanrio, Harry Potter, Loopy, and Barbie, bringing the joy of multiple IP worlds together in one store.

Notably, MINISO's Harry Potter collection is making its Canada debut in the Eaton Centre store, bringing the joy and magic of the Harry Potter films to life across a huge range of categories. The collection was enthusiastically received at its launch in Hong Kong and has since brought fan-favorite characters and enchanting designs to Harry Potter and MINISO fans globally. Lovers of all things enchanted will discover everything from collectible blind boxes and adorable plushies, to everyday items like stationery, bags and accessories, helping them to relive childhood nostalgia and make special new memories.

To celebrate the store's opening, MINISO organized a series of events, including music from a live DJ, a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and promotions like special giveaways and exclusive discounts to help attendees immerse themselves in the joyful moment. Additionally, consumers spontaneously came dressed in costumes of their favorite IP characters, adding to the party atmosphere and bringing the experience to life at Eaton Centre.

This new store marks a significant milestone in MINISO's expansion across Canada, building on the momentum of the successful Vancouver launch. With more locations planned in key malls and exciting new IP collaborations on the horizon, MINISO is set to continue bringing innovative and engaging shopping experiences to communities across Canada and beyond.

About MINISO

MINISO Group is a global value retailer offering a variety of trendy lifestyle products featuring IP design. The Company serves consumers primarily through its large network of MINISO stores, and promotes a relaxing, treasure-hunting and engaging shopping experience full of delightful surprises that appeals to all demographics. Aesthetically pleasing design, quality and affordability are at the core of every product in MINISO's wide product portfolio. Since the opening of its first store in China in 2013, the Company has built its flagship brand "MINISO" as a globally recognized retail brand and established a massive store network worldwide.

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Step into the Magic: MINISO Canada's New IP Collection Store Opens at Eaton Centre

Step into the Magic: MINISO Canada's New IP Collection Store Opens at Eaton Centre

Step into the Magic: MINISO Canada's New IP Collection Store Opens at Eaton Centre

Step into the Magic: MINISO Canada's New IP Collection Store Opens at Eaton Centre

SHANGHAI, April 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- From April 2 to 31, the Assembly Character Toys brand Blokees made its debut at the 2026 Thailand Toy Expo. Blokees unveiled its two major categories — Blokees Model Kits and Blokees Wheels, highlighting a diverse product matrix of more than 300 products across 17 globally recognized IPs, including Ultraman, Transformers, DC, Evangelion, Naruto, Minions, Jurassic World, Hatsune Miku, and Hero Infinity. Four new model kits also made their global debut, emerging as key highlights of the event.

Mario Maurer attended the opening ceremony of Blokees Thailand Toy Expo as a special guest and engaged in interactive exchanges with consumers.

In the Blokees Model Kits category, Blokees exhibited its Champion, Legend, and Fantastic Series, featuring popular IPs such as Transformers, DC, Mega Man, Saint Seiya, Evangelion, and Naruto. More than 50 products were presented to consumers. Among them, four newly launched items—including Blokees Saint Seiya-Champion Class-12-Phoenix Ikki, Blokees Saint Seiya-Champion Class-14-Andromeda Shun, Blokees DC-Champion Class 05-Batman (HUSH), and Blokees DC-Champion Class 06-Catwoman (Hush)—drew strong interest from fans.

Blokees also highlighted its HERO5 and HERO10 series, featuring well-known IPs including Transformers, Saint Seiya, and Naruto, catering to consumers of hero-themed collectible models.

The DaaLaMode series introduced a range of products inspired by popular IPs such as Hatsune Miku, appealing to female consumers. Meanwhile, the TERRAVENTURE series presented nature and creature-themed model kits based on Jurassic World, further expanding Blokees' offerings across different consumer segments.

In the Blokees Wheels category, which integrates construction, play, and customization, products are organized into the C, E, and S series. The lineup includes IP-based offerings from Transformers, Ultraman, and Batman, with upcoming collaborations featuring Fast & Furious and Ford.

In addition, Blokees highlighted its global consumer ecosystem, BFC (Blokees Family Creator). Selected works from 2025 The 3rd BFC Creation Contest Stellar Season were exhibited in Thailand for the first time, reflecting strong user creativity and engagement. 2026 The 4th BFC Creation Contest Season of Awakening has officially launched, further encouraging global participation.

Under its "Universally appealing, Stepwise pricing, Globally promoting" strategy, Blokees continues to expand across Southeast Asia, Europe, North America, and Latin America. Thailand is rapidly becoming a strategic hub in its regional expansion, as the company strengthens both product innovation and community-driven growth worldwide.

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Blokees made its debut at 2026 Thailand Toy Expo, exhibiting multiple products