Exciting Macaron - Zimono

Brand

Pop Mart

This is a blind box set from Pop Mart’s “The Monsters” series, titled “Exciting Macaron” (also stylized as “Exciting Macaron the Monster”). It features the character Zimomo—a fluffy, yeti-like monster with a mischievous, toothy grin and big, expressive eyes—reimagined in a sweet, dessert-themed adventure where it “devours” colorful macarons, leading to explosive, sugary chaos. Key Details: • Release Date: Early 2024 (part of Pop Mart’s spring lineup, which emphasized foodie-inspired whimsy; it was a quick sell-out in Asia and has since become a staple for international collectors). • Format: Blind box collection with 12 regular designs + 1 secret (chase) variant, sold individually or in full sets (the box you showed is a sealed standard display or single box). Each figure is about 10 cm tall, made from high-quality vinyl with a matte finish for that soft, tactile monster fur look. • Design Features: Zimomo sports a gray-blue fuzzy body with macaron “explosions” in pastel shades (pink, green, yellow) bursting from its mouth, complete with crumb details and dynamic poses like mid-bite or triumphant munching. The box art captures the “BOOM!” energy with comic-style bursts and creamy drips, while the secret is a rare “Rainbow Macaron Overload” with metallic glitter accents. It’s all about that cute-but-ferocious vibe, blending kawaii overload with a hint of monster mayhem. • Retail Price: $20-$25 USD per blind box; full sets retail around $120-140 USD (resale values hover at $20-30 for commons and $50+ for the secret on platforms like StockX or eBay). It’s praised for its sturdy sculpts and how the figures stack or display together to recreate the “macaron feast” scene. • Series Context: “The Monsters” is Pop Mart’s flagship IP (created by Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung), home to characters like Labubu and Zimomo in a world of playful critters causing adorable trouble. This drop ties into broader food collabs (e.g., echoing earlier “Cookie” or “Donut” themes), and it’s a gateway for fans into Zimomo’s solo adventures—think of it as the monster equivalent of a sugar rush. Adorable and chaotic—Zimomo’s got that perfect “I ate the whole bakery” energy. If you’ve cracked it open, which flavor did you land? Or is this one staying sealed for the collection? Hit me with more if you’ve got another Pop Mart gem!