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Why blind-box toys feel like gambling

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Selling children tiny plastic figurines wrapped in opaque foil is an absolute masterstroke. By hiding the actual toy, manufacturers trigger the exact same dopamine rush as a slot machine, ensuring parents buy twelve identical lumps of plastic chasing a rare variant.

Why blind-box toys feel like gambling
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