What is a figurine cup? Reveal the latest hot topics on the Internet
Recently, the novel concept of “hand-made cups” suddenly exploded on social platforms and became the focus of discussion among young people. From Weibo, Douyin to Xiaohongshu, the number of reads and interactions on related topics has increased rapidly. This article will analyze the definition, popularity reasons, relevant data and controversial points of "hand-made cups" to give you a comprehensive understanding of this phenomenon.
1. What is a hand cup?

Figure cups, as the name suggests, are products that combine figures (models of anime and game characters) with cups. Usually, small figures are fixed on the lid or body of the cup, which is both practical and can meet the needs of collectors. Its design styles are diverse, covering Japanese comics, Chinese comics, game IP, etc., and are deeply loved by fans of two-dimensional culture.
2. Why do hand-made cups suddenly become popular?
1.Social media fuels the fire: Unboxing videos and creative usage sharing on Douyin, Xiaohongshu and other platforms quickly attracted a lot of attention. 2.Cross-border co-branding effect: Some brands have cooperated with popular IPs (such as "Genshin Impact" and "Demon Slayer") to launch limited editions, triggering a rush to buy. 3.Both practical and collectible: Compared with traditional figures, figure cups have more daily use value and lower the threshold for collection.
3. Network-wide popularity data analysis (last 10 days)
| platform | Related topics | Reading volume/playing volume | amount of discussion |
|---|---|---|---|
| #hand cup challenge# | 120 million | 56,000 | |
| Douyin | Hand cup DIY tutorial | 80 million+ | 123,000 |
| little red book | Figure cup unboxing review | 50 million+ | 38,000 |
| Station B | Analysis of the culture of hand-made cups | 20 million+ | 12,000 |
4. Inventory of Popular Figure Cup Styles
| IP/brand | Style name | price range | keywords |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Original God" | Paimon Theme Cup | 159-299 yuan | Limited edition, luminous |
| "Demon Slayer" | Kamado Tanjiro model | 199-399 yuan | Japanese version imported |
| Bubble Mart | Blind box hand cup series | 89-169 yuan | Hidden style |
5. Controversies and Thoughts
1.Price is artificially high: Some co-branded models have serious premiums, and the gap between actual cost and selling price has raised questions. 2.quality issues: Netizens reported that some products have defects such as paint peeling and figures falling off. 3.cultural significance: Some people think this is an innovation of the two-dimensional culture, while others criticize it for being “over-commercialized”.
6. Conclusion
The popularity of hand-made cups reflects the young group’s demand for a combination of “personalization” and “practicability” and is another successful exploration of the IP derivatives market. In the future, whether this trend will continue depends on whether product quality and creativity can keep up with consumer expectations. In any case, the figure cup has become a well-deserved "Internet celebrity" item in the summer of 2024.
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