#Geese Nest

[gotochina]

Where do you guys buy POP MART figures

As an international POP MART fan, I've explored a variety of channels to get my hands on both common and rare figures like Labubu, Molly, Skullpanda, and Dimoo. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of where collectors (especially outside of China) buy POP MART figures:

1. Official POP MART Stores (Online & Offline)

If you're in a country with an official POP MART presence, the best place to start is their official website or app. They have stores in cities like:

New York

London

Tokyo

Singapore

Their global website (popmart.com) ships to select countries, but stock can be limited, especially for new or exclusive drops.

2. Chinese E-Commerce Platforms

The largest and most complete collections of POP MART figures are sold directly in China, especially on:

Tmall (天猫 POP MART Official Store)

JD.com

Xiaohongshu (RED)

Taobao

However, international shoppers can��t directly order from these platforms without a Chinese address and local payment method.

3. Resale Platforms

If you're after rare, sold-out, or hidden figures, you’ll find many listings on:

eBay

Vinted

Mercari

StockX (for some limited collabs)

Keep in mind, prices are often 2–5 times higher than retail. For example, a Labubu special edition may cost ¥69 RMB (~$10 USD) in China but resell for $150+ abroad.

4. POP MART Blind Box Shops & Toy Retailers

Certain boutique toy stores and Asian malls worldwide now stock POP MART boxes, especially in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. But availability and selection vary significantly.

5. Use Freight Forwarding Services Like GeeseNest

If you want access to China-only exclusive releases, the most reliable and cost-effective method is to shop directly from Chinese platforms and use a forwarding service.

GeeseNest is one of the most trusted solutions in this space.

Here’s how it works:

You order POP MART figures from Chinese platforms like Tmall or Xiaohongshu

Use GeeseNest’s China warehouse address as the delivery location

Once your package arrives, GeeseNest consolidates, repacks, and ships it to you (US, UK, EU, etc.)

Choose air or sea shipping depending on your budget and urgency

Transparent pricing through their shipping calculator, plus support for grouped shipments

Why I use GeeseNest:

Many limited POP MART drops are exclusive to China

No inflated reseller prices

Reliable delivery, DDP (tax included), and tracking

Supports collectors who want to buy more frequently or in bulk

Final Thoughts

If you’re a serious collector or just getting started, I highly recommend checking Chinese platforms for variety and pricing, then using GeeseNest for smooth international shipping. It’s the most efficient way to get access to rare POP MART figures at retail prices, especially when chasing hidden editions or exclusive collabs.

Let me know if you need a step-by-step on how to place an order from China—I’m happy to help fellow fans.

[uwmspeccoll]

A Goose Family Feathursday

Mildred and Horace Start a Family!!

Every spring for the past few years a mating pair of Canada Geese take up residence on the green roof outside our window for a couple of weeks. We've named them Horace and Mildred, and we did a post about them in 2021. We wondered if they would ever establish a nest in the roof's sedum, but they just hang out for a few weeks and then depart. This year they finally decided that our roof was suitable to start a family and about 20 days ago Mildred set up housekeeping with a downy nest and six eggs near one of the vents on the roof. We are all very excited here in Special Collections, and we maintain daily goose alerts!

Mildred will incubate her brood for about 30 days, rarely leaving the nest. She is a very devoted mother. Horace on the other hand is usually gone during the day, so we rarely see him. Canada Geese are monogamous and mate for life, so we don't think he's cheating on Mildred, but we all thought he would be more present as the male usually hangs about to help guard the nest, but apparently he has other ideas.

We should see some hatchlings in about ten days or so, and we'll bring you an update then. While we are interested in seeing the couple nest on our roof, we also have concerns. There is no water, and the goslings will be susceptible to falling off the roof and becoming prey to raptors and other avian predators, especially the peregrine falcons that raise their own families on the nearby roofs of our campus's tallest buildings. Nature will have its way, but we do hope that Mildred and Horace have strategies for keeping their family safe.

Stay tuned!

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[todaysbird]

new favorite coworkers

[missedmilemarkers]

Its nesting season here for the cobra chickens. SO they get very angry with one another. This series of pictures is of a goose fight. One chases the other off and they fly across the lake.

[chekhovs-slinky]

Allll lined up with Mama (and papa) right after being born!

[laurinchen-fotos]

Chinese goose - March 2025

[tetedurfarm]

waiting patiently

[bigcats-birds-and-books]

Southwestern Ohio Wetlands, May 2024.

[magpie-maple]

6/10 of my artist trading card set 1 done :)

I’d have more if I could find my stupid gel pens

My theme for these are stages of a birds life. So (in order) I have a baby penguin, a mated pair of blue footed boobies, a black sicklebill mating dance, migrating geese, a father jacana carrying his babies, and killdeer eggs

In the works I have a baby pigeon, a nest w/ a cuckoo egg, a flamingo eating, and a secretary bird

The secretary bird is actually endangered and the only pics I could find are of them in zoos and so while it’s not obvious from the card it’s supposed to be a caged bird.

I’m working an another set for a different art class that’s all just different types of pigeons and I want to put words on those sooo… if any suggestions lmk :)

[wildlifetracker]

This lady was watching me and my friend very intently as we walked past her nest

[magpies-in-a-mischief]

@new-berry only 999 more chip-stealing origami geordie cranes seagulls to go and the cup is ours

[vespidwasp]

did you guys know theres animals. theres literally animals. when you go outside theres an animals. in every place theres a habitat no matter how wet or dry or hot or cold theyre in the sand theyre in the mud theyre in the water theyre in the air. when you look in your house theres an animals. in the walls of your house and in the drain pipes and in every little crevice theres an animals. they live there. they live everywhere. and when you look at yourself you can see an animals too. because you are an animals.

[uwmspeccoll]

GOOSE WATCH 2024

It's been a busy day in the goosey world of our green roof! This morning, mama goose (aka Mildred) was off the nest hanging out with papa goose (aka Horace) near the solar panels. I assume she was getting a little snack and gathering energy to keep sitting on those eggs!

Later, in the early afternoon, SPL Graduate Intern Jenna got this video of Mildred checking on her eggs and then settling back down on her nest to keep them warm. There are at least seven eggs, which is one more than we initially thought! If I'm correct, we're on week four of egg incubation so we're expecting baby geese pretty soon! We can't wait to see those little goslings toddling around the roof! Exclamation point!

Stay tuned for more breaking goose news and read our first post about this year's geese here.

-- Alice, Special Collections Department Manager

[kymcat]

walking home from work and got hissed at by a goose acting like it owns the sidewalk 😒

[engineeringexamssuck]

Saw a goose while I was outside

I got closer and it started hissing at me tho

I was like, what? U wanna catch these hands? What u gonna do huh? Bite me? I ain’t afraid of that. If you bite me I’ll bite u back

Then I saw who I’m assuming was goose husband getting ready to defend goose wife

And…

Goose husband is wearing a bracelet

Even birds have better accessories than me

[schadenfreudich]

Didn't see the goslings from this morning but also no adult geese, so I have no way of knowing if they're alright or not until I either see them again or don't see any goslings in the next few weeks.