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Danbury Today
By the People, for the People
Popular Toy Retailer Pop Mart to Open Third Connecticut Store at Westfarms Mall
The designer toy brand known for collectible 'blind box' figurines is expanding its presence in the state.
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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Pop Mart, a global designer toy retailer famous for its collectible vinyl figures sold in sealed 'blind boxes', is planning to open a new location at the Westfarms Mall in Farmington and West Hartford, Connecticut. This will mark the company's third store in the state, with existing locations at Danbury Fair Mall and The SoNo Collection in Norwalk.
Why it matters
The opening of a Pop Mart store at Westfarms Mall signals the continued growth and popularity of the designer toy market, particularly among young adult collectors. The 'blind box' concept that encourages collecting and trading has helped the brand build a dedicated fanbase, and the new location will provide Connecticut residents easier access to the company's original characters and licensed collectibles.
The details
Founded in 2010 by Wang Ning, Pop Mart has rapidly expanded globally, opening hundreds of stores and automated vending kiosks worldwide. The company is known for producing a range of original characters like Labubu, Molly, Pucky, Dimoo, and Hirono, as well as releasing licensed collectibles tied to popular franchises such as Disney, Harry Potter, and Minions. Many of the figures are released in limited runs, designed by artists, further driving the brand's appeal among collectors and young adults.
- Pop Mart opened its first Connecticut location at Danbury Fair Mall in 2021.
- The company opened a second Connecticut store at The SoNo Collection in Norwalk in 2023.
- The new Westfarms Mall location is listed as 'coming soon' on the shopping center's website, but an exact opening date has not been announced.
The players
Pop Mart
A global designer toy retailer known for its collectible vinyl figures sold in sealed 'blind boxes'. The company was founded in 2010 by Wang Ning and has rapidly expanded worldwide, opening hundreds of stores and automated vending kiosks.
Westfarms Mall
A shopping mall located in both Farmington and West Hartford, Connecticut, where Pop Mart is planning to open its third Connecticut store.
What’s next
Mall officials have not yet announced an exact opening date for the new Pop Mart store at Westfarms Mall, but it is listed as 'coming soon' on the shopping center's website.
The takeaway
The addition of a Pop Mart store at Westfarms Mall highlights the continued growth and popularity of the designer toy market, particularly among young adult collectors. The brand's unique 'blind box' concept and range of original characters have helped it build a dedicated fanbase, and the new Connecticut location will provide easier access to the company's products for local residents.
