# Show-Inspired Collectible Figurines The PIX! Young-Hee Doll is a Special Squid Game Collectible By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2025-01-13 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/younghee-doll References: [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/DEVKRdZvaJl/?img_index=1) & [thrilljoy](https://thrilljoy.com/products/pix-young-hee-doll)  Now that [Squid Game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifesize-squid-game) fans have already binged the highly anticipated [Netflix](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squid-game-collectibles) show's second season, they're collecting officially licensed merch—like Thrilljoy's [PIX](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrilljoy-pix)! Young-Hee Doll—as they wait for season three to drop in 2025. The collectible is limited to just 5,000 pieces and is modeled after the deadly, motion-sensing robotic doll that leads games of Red Light, Green Light. The Young-Hee Doll comes with a laser-printed, spot-varnished collector's card to prove the authenticity and value of the item. Each collectible has a one-of-six odds of a limited-edition rare item, offering the collectors the chance to build out their collections with other special designs from the Squid Game universe, like the money-stuffed piggy bank. As Thrilljoy describes, "With limited production runs and rare chase pieces, PIX! delivers the thrill of the chase and the joy of community." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 34% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Limited-edition Merchandising:** Manufacturers leverage exclusivity and scarcity in product offerings to drive consumer demand and engagement. - **Authenticity Verification Technology:** Digital-physical integration with laser-printed authenticity cards enhances the perceived value and security of collectibles. - **Gamified Collecting Experiences:** Including rare chase items within collections transforms purchasing into a competitive and engaging consumer activity. - **Character-driven Collectibles:** Fans seek merchandise that reflects iconic characters from their favorite shows, creating new avenues for brand partnerships. ### Where This Applies - **Entertainment Merchandise:** Leveraging popular media franchises, merchandise producers stimulate fandom-driven economies with desirable collectibles. - **Toys and Collectibles Industry:** The rising demand for pop culture figures drives innovation in design and production techniques for collectibles. - **Augmented Reality Integration:** Merging augmented reality with collectible guides offers fans interactive experiences that enhance the collecting process. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Show-Inspired Collectible Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squid-game-collectibles.md) - [Survival Game Series Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-high-x-netflixs-squid-game.md) - [Show-Inspired Limited-Edition Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mega-space-molly.md) - [Collectible Streaming Series Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funko-pop-squid-game.md) - [TV Show-Inspired Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stickymonger.md) - [Collectible Historical Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrilljoy-pix.md) - [Show Collectible Figure Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yusuke-hanai-11.md) - [TV Show-Themed Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bandai-namco.md) - [Throwback Walkie-Talkie Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-upside-down-capsules-series-3.md)