# Space-Themed Flip Phone Sets POP MART x Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Cry Me a Galaxy Dropped in Thailand By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2024-08-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-mart-x-samsung-galaxy-z-flip6 References: [bastillepost](https://www.bastillepost.com/global/article/4088677-pop-mart-and-samsungs-first-overseas-collaboration-crybaby-exclusive-gift-box-ignites-in-thailand)  As part of its quest for global expansion and introducing its IP to international markets, [POP MART](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-mart) teamed up with a tech innovator to launch the POP MART x [Samsung](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-z-flip5-retro) [Galaxy Z Flip6](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-z-flip-6) "Cry Me a Galaxy" limited-edition gift box in Thailand. This special-edition set featuring POP MART's first successful overseas licensing venture shares space-themed packaging and the CRYBABY character SAMMY styled as an astronaut. This fusion of pop culture and tech entices consumers to discover a fun unboxing experience and a cover screen that suits individual style preferences. Beyond this, the device itself is a compact and stylish flip phone supported by Galaxy AI, a long-lasting battery and a 50MP camera. In celebration of this milestone partnership, a CRYBABY-themed train has been introduced in Bangkok. Image Credit: POP MART ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 27% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Space-themed Tech Collaborations:** Bringing together space aesthetics and tech functionality, these partnerships appeal to a niche market craving unique, themed gadgets. - **Pop Culture Licensing Ventures:** Leveraging popular characters and themes, brands successfully penetrate new markets with merchandise that blends familiarity and novelty. - **Innovative Unboxing Experiences:** Elevating the initial product interaction, unique packaging and reveals add a layer of excitement and personalization to tech purchases. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Integrating advanced features within nostalgic designs, this industry merges past and future to create appealing tech gadgets. - **Pop Culture Merchandise:** Expanding beyond traditional collectibles, this sector includes innovative collaborations that merge entertainment with everyday tech. - **Licensing and Branding:** Capitalizing on familiar characters and themes, businesses venture into new markets with products that combine entertainment with functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flip Phone-Inspired Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-z-flip5-retro.md) - [High-Fashion Flip Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-z-flip-5s.md) - [Anime-Themed Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Pokemon-Galaxy-Z-Flip-3.md) - [Anime-Inspired Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-doraemon-special-edition-galaxy-z-flip6.md) - [Collaboration Artistic Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-accessories.md) - [Smartphone Seating Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-4-promotion.md) - [Luxe Fashion House Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-z-flip-4.md) - [Flipping High-Power Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-z-flip6.md) - [Highly-Customizable Foldable Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-z-flip-3-bespoke-edition.md)