Long Beach Collectors Gather for Trinketween Picnic
The fourth annual event brought together local enthusiasts at Heartwell Park to trade and sell popular figurine collections.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Special Interest
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Approximately 200 collectors met at Heartwell Park for the fourth annual Trinketween Picnic to exchange blind-box figurines. The gathering featured ten vendors alongside community activities like scavenger hunts and costume contests.
Why it matters
Organized to provide a dedicated local space for figurine enthusiasts, the event highlights the growing social community surrounding collectable blind-box merchandise in Long Beach. It serves as a hub for fans to trade and share their collections in person.
Major players in the industry recorded significant fiscal performance in 2025, with Pop Mart reporting $5.38 billion in revenue and Dreams Inc. earning $25.3 million from U.S. online stores.
The players
Monique Fraile
She is the founder of the Momoz Sonny Club and organized the Trinketween Picnic to support the local collector community.
Alexi and Isabel Ortiz
They are local crafters who began producing specialized clothing for trinket figurines in 2022.
Litzy Ortega
She is a 24-year-old attendee who participated in the local figurine collection event.
Pop Mart
This is a global company specializing in designer toy production that reported $5.38 billion in revenue for the 2025 fiscal year.
Dreams Inc.
This entity earned $25.3 million through its United States online stores in 2025.
The details
Participants engaged in buying, selling, and trading figures sold in sealed, blind-box packaging. The picnic included organized activities such as a raffle, costume contests, and a scavenger hunt to facilitate networking among local hobbyists.
Timeline
Monique Fraile established her dessert business in 2020.
Alexi and Isabel Ortiz began crafting custom clothing for trinkets in 2022.
The Momoz Sonny Club was founded by Monique Fraile in 2023.
Annual financial reports for Pop Mart and Dreams Inc. were recorded in 2025.
The Trinketween Picnic took place at Heartwell Park on October 25, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
This event reflects the broader consumer trend of blind-box figurine collecting observed by major industry manufacturers. It follows the pattern set by this growing hobby by providing a physical forum for a market typically dominated by digital and retail blind-box sales.
Collectors attending the picnic gained direct access to specialized vendors and custom accessories like doll clothing not typically available in standard retail stores. The event allows fans to trade items directly, potentially saving on shipping costs or secondary market premiums.
The takeaway
The success of local meetups demonstrates how digital-first hobby communities are increasingly transitioning into physical social spaces. Collectors interested in similar events should monitor local park calendars and community forums for future swap meets.
Further reading
Learn more about local hobbyist gatherings at Special Interest.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Long Beach Post.
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