Updated October 1, 2026 · LootCue Editorial Team
POP MART vs The Minifigure Store
Where POP MART and The Minifigure Store differ
| Compare |  POP MART |  The Minifigure Store |
|---|---|---|
| Brand or store | Brand | Store |
| Price from | €11 | £5.95 |
| Return window | 15 days | 30 daysHigher |
| Markets | US, CA | GB |
| Officially licensed only | Not confirmed | Yes |
Same on both: Pre-orders (Yes).
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Key differences
- Return window is higher at The Minifigure Store: 30 days vs 15 days.
- Support channels: only POP MART offers Chat.
- Support channels: only The Minifigure Store offers Phone.
- Products: only POP MART offers Designer toys, Statues, Vinyl figures.
- Products: only The Minifigure Store offers Model kits.
- Franchises: only POP MART offers Anime.
- Markets: only POP MART offers US, CA.
- Markets: only The Minifigure Store offers GB.
Our verdict on each
POP MART
POP MART suits fans who know the characters they want and are comfortable with blind box surprises rather than choosing the exact figure in advance. Entry cost starts at €11 on a listed blind box line, and the after-sales window is 15 days from the delivery date.
The Minifigure Store
The Minifigure Store suits UK buyers after officially licensed LEGO minifigures, sets and merchandise, with preorders available while a set is still to come. Delivery turns free once a basket passes £50, which pulls larger orders down and makes collecting a themed run cheaper.
Score breakdown
| Area | POP MART | The Minifigure Store |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.8Entry pricing starts at €11 on a listed blind box, and free shipping thresholds run €59 to €109 depending on zone. | 9.3HigherEntry price sits at £5.95 and free delivery starts above £50, so baskets clear shipping sooner. |
| Offer | 9.2HigherLicensed lines span anime, video games, marvel and more, preorders show a ship date, and loyalty points return on spending. | 9.0Officially licensed LEGO minifigures, sets and merchandise, preorders, and 30 days to send an order back. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 8.3A named UK trading company, Ingenuity Incorporated Ltd, trading since 2013, with support on email, phone and help centre. |
Availability and regulation
| Country | POP MART | The Minifigure Store |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Hong Kong | United Kingdom |
How they place
| Ranking | POP MART | The Minifigure Store |
|---|---|---|
| Statues, action figures and collectibles | 37 of 64 | 38 of 64 |
| Blind boxes and designer toys | 28 of 48 | 29 of 48 |
| Japanese snack and mystery boxes | 10 of 20 | 11 of 20 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | POP MART | The Minifigure Store |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Designer toys, Blind boxes, Plush, Action figures, Statues, Vinyl figures | Action figures, Model kits, Plush, Blind boxes |
| Franchises | Anime, Video games, Marvel, Dc, Star wars, Harry potter, DisneyCovers more | Star wars, Harry potter, Dc, Marvel, Disney, Video games |
| Legal entity | Pop Mart Hong Kong Limited | Ingenuity Incorporated Ltd |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong | United Kingdom |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2013 |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Fandom merchandise stores
| Fact | POP MART | The Minifigure Store |
|---|---|---|
| Departments | Figures, Mystery boxes, Plush | Figures, Mystery boxes, Plush |
| Free delivery threshold | €59 to €109 | £50 |
| Loyalty scheme | Yes | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | POP MART | The Minifigure Store | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return window | 15 daysbelow the median | 30 daysat the median | 30 days |
Median across 39 listed brands.
Pros and cons
POP MART
Pros
- Entry price sits at €11 on a listed Sanrio plush pendant blind box, so a first order can be a small spend.
- Preorder lines exist, and the estimated ship date is shown on the product page at the time of purchase.
- Spending earns loyalty points that redeem through the VIP scheme, so repeat buys give something back.
Cons
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre, with no phone line offered and a reply only after a waiting period.
- After-sales service is limited to 15 days from the delivery date in the order record, so a sealed box left unopened loses window.
- Terms are read under the law of Hong Kong rather than the buyer's local law.
The Minifigure Store
Pros
- The catalogue is officially licensed LEGO, holding minifigures, sets and merchandise rather than unofficial copies.
- Returns run 30 days, which gives room to open a sealed pack and still send the order back.
- Delivery turns free above £50, so a run of figures arrives without a postage line.
Cons
- Free delivery starts above £50, so smaller orders still carry postage.
- The £5.95 entry price belongs to a foil pack set, not to a minifigure order, so a figure-led basket lands higher.
- Returns ask for items in their original condition, so an opened pack is awkward to send back within 30 days.
Who each suits
POP MART
Who it suits
- Collectors who follow named franchises and want plush, vinyl and blind box versions of the same property.
- Buyers who decide quickly, since after-sales service runs 15 days from delivery.
- Shoppers in the US and Canada who add a few items to reach free shipping.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants a specific piece chosen for them, since much of what it sells is blind box and series listing.
- Shoppers outside the US and Canada, who fall outside the shipping coverage listed.
- Anyone who wants a long returns cushion, since the after-sales clock is 15 days from delivery.
The Minifigure Store
Who it suits
- UK buyers who want officially licensed LEGO minifigures, sets and merchandise from a single seller.
- Collectors chasing Star Wars, Harry Potter or Marvel minifigures who like to preorder new sets.
- Shoppers who can decide inside 30 days and send an order back if it is not right.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone ordering a cheap item, since free delivery starts above £50.
- Collectors who want a longer return window than 30 days.
- Readers shopping from overseas, as the business is based in the United Kingdom and its delivery is built around UK orders.
Country by country
| Country | POP MART | The Minifigure Store |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | Yes | No |
| United States | Yes | No |
Questions about each
POP MART
How much do POP MART figures cost?+
A listed Sanrio Characters Fall Asleep plush pendant blind box is €11, so a first order can be a small spend. Prices are set per product listing rather than behind a single entry plan, and what a listing charges covers that one series. Statues and larger pieces sit above that entry point rather than at it.
When does delivery become free?+
Free shipping applies once an order passes a threshold that changes by shipping zone, so the same basket can qualify in some markets and fall short in others. The levels sit well above an entry-priced item at €11, which is why single-item orders rarely travel free.
The Minifigure Store
What does The Minifigure Store sell?+
The catalogue runs through action figures, model kits, plush and more, from collectable minifigures and small build sets to plush and foil packs, and it is officially licensed LEGO throughout. Sets can be preordered before release, so a themed shelf can be filled ahead of the release calendar.
What does a first order cost?+
Entry pricing on the site sits at £5.95 for a LEGO City Police Chase Foil Pack set, not for a minifigure order. Loose figures, preordered sets and merchandise carry their own prices, so a basket quickly moves past that starting point.