In the 1994 film Forrest Gump, there's a famous saying, "Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you're gonna get." The surprise is part of the fun. Now blind box toys are bringing the magic of surprise to online shopping.

A blind box toy is hidden inside uniform packaging(包装) but invisible from the outside. You don't know what will be inside，although the toys typically come from pop culture，ranging from movies to comics and cartoons, Blind boxes have caught on since they were first introduced from Japan to China in 2014.According to a 2019Tmall report，the mini-series of Labubu blind box, designed by Hong Kong-born Kasing Lung，was named Champion of Unit Sales with 55,000 sold in just 9 seconds during the Singles Day shopping event. Most customers for blind boxes are young people aged 18 to 35.

According to The Paper， blind box toys are popular in part because of their cute appearances. The typically cute cartoon figurines(小塑像) come in very small sizes，making them suitable for display almost anywhere.

Even if blind boxes are not their top choice for decorations, the mystery(神秘) and uncertainty of the process also attracts people. It's the main reason why people buy blind boxes one after another.

“Fear of the unknown is always a part of the box-opening process,”said Miss Cao，24，who lives and works in Shenyang，“Until you open all the boxes，you cannot know what it is inside.”

Opening a blind box is a delightful little surprise for our mundane daily lives，something small but fun to wait for each day，week or month. When people open this simple little box，they may be disappointed，but the uncertainty is part of the fun. People will open more blind boxes and hope for a better outcome.

When someone re-makes Forrest Gump，don't be surprised if he says，“Life is like a blind box.”

Ways to Save Money on Tech

You may be filled with fears when you think about the time your laptop can not work, or your child drops your mobile phone down the toilet. 【小题1】 Hopefully from the few tips below you will have some ideas on how to save money when it comes to buying tech.

Wait for sale seasons

Wait for shopping sales to see if you can get a good deal, but at the same time don’t be cheated by overhyped (夸大的) sales prices that don’t really save you that much money. 【小题2】

Shop around

【小题3】 Look at various different retailers to compare costs, even consider using a comparison site to make sure you are getting the best for your money.

Check reviews

Read reviews for whatever you are considering to buy, regardless of the price. 【小题4】 If you’re going to spend money freely on something that will only need to be replaced in a couple of years, is it really worth the expense?

Think about what you need

【小题5】 And then, get a device that will cover those needs rather than a more expensive one that has features you won’t use. Consider the storage, capabilities and features you need in relation to the purpose you will be using the device for.

While technology is never going to be especially cheap, there are things you can do to cut costs and save yourself some money.