Pop Mart Robo Shop Replaces Sprinkles at USC Bookstore
Pop Mart replaced the shuttered Sprinkles Cupcakes ATM outside the USC Bookstore with a vending-style Robo Shop selling designer toys from roughly $16.99 to $36.99. Here is what it stocks.
Why did Pop Mart replace the Sprinkles vending machine outside the USC Bookstore?
Pop Mart replaced the Sprinkles Cupcakes ATM outside the USC Bookstore with a vending-style Robo Shop that sells designer toys. The original Sprinkles machine, installed in 2016, stopped operating after Sprinkles closed all locations in December 2025. The swap fits Pop Mart's blind-box audience, with items reported around $16.99 to $36.99.
What is a Pop Mart Robo Shop and what does it sell?
A Robo Shop is Pop Mart's automated retail kiosk, a vending-machine format that dispenses collectible figures without a staffed store. The USC unit carries designer toys and figurines priced roughly $16.99 to $36.99, the same tier Pop Mart uses for its blind-box collectibles.
Expect current trending lines such as Labubu from The Monsters, plus SKULLPANDA, CRYBABY, HACIPUPU, and Hirono. Many are sold as blind boxes, meaning the specific figure inside is hidden until you open it. Pop Mart discloses the possible characters in each series so buyers know the full set before purchase.
For a plain-English guide to how Pop Mart builds its blind-box catalog, the brand's overview is a useful reference.
Why is the Pop Mart machine trending right now?
The swap is trending for three reasons. First, it is visually surprising and highly shareable campus news, so photos spread quickly. Second, it lands amid strong Pop Mart momentum from September 2026 drops including Hirono x The Hundreds, Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas, and SpongeBob tie-ins.
Third, the footprint is expanding fast. Pop Mart says it now operates more than 60 California locations and over 30 in the Los Angeles area, so a new kiosk at a major university reads as part of a broader regional rollout rather than a one-off.
How do blind-box odds work, and how can you check them?
A blind box is a sealed unit where the character inside is randomized across a published series. The value question is the odds: common figures appear often, while a designated "secret" or "chase" figure is rare, frequently listed at a small fraction of a case. Reading the disclosed set and rarity before buying is the difference between an informed purchase and a blind gamble.
That transparency principle is the reason we built the mystery boxes at TroveDrops around published odds. You can browse boxes and see the odds for every item before opening, so you know the chance of each outcome up front rather than after the fact.
Where does TroveDrops fit if you like Pop Mart-style collecting?
If the appeal of the Robo Shop is the surprise-and-collect format, TroveDrops offers the same thrill with two additions: real tech, sneakers, luxury, and collectibles as prizes, plus the option to ship the item or sell it back for site credit. We do not hide the numbers.
Every drop is provably fair, which means each result is generated so you can independently confirm it was not altered. You can read how the system works and verify fairness yourself, then compare the published odds when you browse the boxes. The honest pitch is simple: know the odds before you open.
Trends FAQ
When did the Sprinkles vending machine outside the USC Bookstore stop working?
The Sprinkles Cupcakes ATM had been installed in 2016 and was no longer operating after Sprinkles closed all of its locations in December 2025. Pop Mart later installed its Robo Shop in that spot.
How much do items in the Pop Mart Robo Shop cost?
Items were reported in the roughly $16.99 to $36.99 range, which matches Pop Mart's typical blind-box and collectibles pricing.
What is Labubu?
Labubu is a popular character from Pop Mart's The Monsters line. It is one of several trending series, alongside SKULLPANDA, CRYBABY, HACIPUPU, and Hirono.
How many Pop Mart locations are in California?
Pop Mart says it has expanded to more than 60 locations in California, including over 30 in the Los Angeles area.
Are blind-box odds ever disclosed?
Pop Mart publishes the possible characters in each series so buyers know the full set. At TroveDrops, every box shows its odds before you open, and results are provably fair so you can verify them.
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Every TroveDrops box shows its exact item odds and values before you open, and every result is provably fair.
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