CultureFly has added a new blind box to Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters, and this time the collectibles come with a twist: phone huggers. The miniature versions of the show’s characters stick to your phone, tablet or computer screen, and the release lands as the animated musical continues its string of chart-topping soundtracks and Oscar wins.
The New Collection
The blind box brings together the entire cast of HUNTR/X: Rumi, Zoey and Mira, alongside the Saja Boys — Jinu, Romance, Mystery, Abby and Baby. Derpy, the fan-favorite blue tiger, completes the set. Every figure is crafted from flexible silicone and is built to hold onto the edge of a phone, tablet, computer monitor or similar flat surface, removing or moving it without leaving any sticky marks behind.
Because this is a blind box, buyers can’t choose which character they receive. Duplicates are possible when purchasing multiple boxes, but that’s part of the fun of collecting them. The figures are intended as decorative accessories rather than functional phone grips or stands.
Why This Matters
The Netflix hit KPop Demon Hunters has earned a major award for its soundtrack. The song “Golden” took home an Oscar, and the album itself rules the streaming charts. Fans now have another way to hear the music: HUNTR/X has turned into a real K-pop sensation, complete with a global concert tour that will bring the movie’s songs to live shows.
Collectibles have matched the show’s growing popularity, with past merchandise including instant noodle-themed blind boxes, Funko Pops! and keychain charms. Fans now have a fresh opportunity to try their luck with a new line of small accessories.
How to Collect Them
The blind box format means you never know which minifigure you’ll get, so my suggestion is to team up with friends and trade pieces until every person ends up with each character. That way, you’re splitting the chance of getting something rare across the whole group rather than going it alone.
The phone charms are available to buy on their own, or you can get them at Walmart, where themed editions for PowerPuff Girls, SpongBob Squarepants and Universal Halloween Horror Nights are also kept in stock.
What Else Is Out There
If phone huggers aren’t enough, there’s more where that came from. Billboard has rounded up a separate set of phone accessories, including a MagSafe-compatible PopWallet that holds up to three cards and snaps on or off your phone with ease. An adapter ring is included to attach to your phone case for wireless charging.
Two types of PopGrip are available: a magnetic version and an adhesive one. Both come with a removable top that lets you switch the design. The adhesive model sticks to most smooth, hard plastic phone cases, though it cannot be used with wireless charging.
The Fun of It All
Not every person is drawn to blind boxes, yet phone huggers provide a straightforward reward for those who do enjoy the chase: a small cartoon figure attached to their device.
Small and inexpensive, these phones are simple to exchange. They aren’t expected to be flawless. The goal is merely for them to be enjoyable.
Key Facts
- Collection: Phone huggers from CultureFly
- Characters: HUNTR/X (Rumi, Zoey, Mira), Saja Boys (Jinu, Romance, Mystery, Abby, Baby), Derpy
- Material: Flexible silicone
- Function: Decorative, not functional phone grips or stands
- Availability: Sold at Walmart alongside PowerPuff Girls, SpongBob Squarepants and Universal Halloween Horror Nights themed editions
The collecting game stays alive thanks to the blind box format, while the show’s music shifts from screen to stage.
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