- Juls Meliton
- Nov 21
- 4 min read
Did you know in 2011, a woman camped outside a store for 12 days before Black Friday?! She even beat the store employees to work each morning. She came with a tent, a TV, and a full Thanksgiving meal – she ended up scoring a discounted flat-screen TV.
We wonder if any of our customers would camp out for these MINISO staff-picked items. Here are 10 must-have Black Friday items selected by MINISO staff:
Cinnamoroll Ribbon Collection Jumbo Steel Cup
There’s nothing better than representing your favorite character on your drinkware. Saige of our MINISO Great Lakes Crossing location shared why they’re getting it on Black Friday:
“Cinnamoroll is my favorite character! It also has Milk on it - he’s so cute. It’s the perfect shade of baby blue that I like, and big enough that I don’t have to refill as often.”
Mofusand Ice Cream Collection Big Head
The feeling you get when touching a soft plushie is hard to put into words. I highly recommend going into a MINISO store this Black Friday just to feel the items on the plush wall. Katy of 825 Lincoln Rd MINISO agrees! Here’s what she had to share when asked why they would pick this up on Black Friday:
“I’m picking this up on Black Friday because Mofusand is incredibly cute, I love animals, especially cats! I also love the whimsical touch of the whipped cream top and strawberry, which makes it stand out from other plush toys. It feels like something that would brighten up my space and add a bit of warmth and fun to my room.”
Mofusand Ice Cream Collection Big Plush Toy
Did you know we’re scientifically drawn to cute things? Good thing, MINISO has covered all your cute needs. Two of our MINISIO teammates agree – they're both picking this one up on Black Friday. Elizabeth from Boise Towne Square wants one “Because it’s cute.” While Cassie of Ashland Town Center explains why they’re picking it up on Black Friday:
“I want this item because I love cats and I like Mofusand. I also think the plush is super cute and would look great in my house.”
Nommi MayMei May I Love You Series Plush Blind Box
At MINISO, there’s no shortage of blind boxes. One blind box series that stands out to Jakziri of Carolina Place Mall is MayMei Poem of Spring. Here’s why they’re picking it up on Black Friday:
“I’ve been wanting this blind box series. They’re super adorable, fluffy, and soft. The iris in the eyes even have little designs that suit the characters well. I will definitely buy a whole box on Black Friday.”
Kuromi Zodiac Blind Box
Just like Staff Pick Number 4, blind boxes are going to be all the rage for Black Friday. One of MINISO’s most popular series is from Sanrio, best known for the Hello Kitty character. Josue of Culver City MINISO and Alyson of Southpark Mall both plan on getting Sanrio blind boxes on Black Friday, with Alyson sharing why she’ll be getting the Kuromi Zodiac blind box:
“It's so cute! And it makes a great gift as blind boxes are always fun.”
Kasa I Am Not A Baddie Series Blind Box
I personally love seeing historic characters in the spotlight. At MINISO, historic characters like Cleopatra or the Raven Doctor can stand out from your collection with the Kasa I Am Not A Baddie Series Blind Box. Ariel of Sunvalley shares why they’re adding it to their collection this Black Friday:
“The figurines are beautifully designed, highly detailed, and consistently free of production flaws. They have a substantial weight to them, giving them a premium feel, and are durable rather than fragile. [The collector cards] are sturdy, difficult to bend, and add extra value to the overall unboxing experience.”
Nommi Magical Christmas Eve Blind Box
If you could think of vinyl plush blind boxes as charming, the Nommi series would come to mind. Brenda of the Mall of Johnson City and Atlas of Northpark Mall share the same sentiment. Atlas is picking it up on Black Friday and discusses why:
“I love this Nommi series! This collection has ZERO misses. There’s not a single one I wouldn’t be excited to get. The details on the ears and their adorable faces are to die for!”
MayMei Winter Weirdness Plush Blind Box
Black Friday is the perfect time to get items that will get you into the holiday spirit. Enter the Winter Weirdness Blind Box. Daniel of Chicago Little Saigon shares:
“It’s the perfect addition to anyone’s holiday season collection!”
Power Banks
The last few entries have been all about cuteness. But don’t forget, MINISO has many popular travel items, such as power banks. I always take a power bank when I go on a long trip. Sylvia of Bakersfield might be on the same page. They share:
“Everyone needs a power bank since we work on our phones and pay with our phones – it's very important to have my phone charger on hand.”
Top Toy Jujutsu Kaisen Blind Box Plush Keychain
What if you’re a fan of an intellectual property but don’t want to go all out with your fandom? MINISO has you covered as we carry smaller items to help you represent your favorite anime. Let Alex of Yorktown Center Mall explain:
“I LOVE Jujutsu Kaisen! Also, I love vinyl keychains. This is the perfect combination of what I would go crazy for. An anime version of our already cute vinyl keychains would absolutely have me caving and buy a couple.”
So, there you have it, 10 Black Friday staff picks to inspire your shopping at MINISO on November 28. Be sure to head over to our Offers page to get the best deals on Black Friday.
