Blind boxes are one of the things I HATE about Japanese toy merchandising. I want to buy a specific figure directly, not get a sense of "Pride and Accomplishment" after spending $100+ to randomly get it.
ah blind boxes, otherwise known as the IRL Gacha. You spend a chunk of money in order to hopefully get what you want and when you don't you spend more for that same chance.
The only time these blind purchases have ever caused me to open my wallet like a fool were way back when I was into a collectible card game phase. Thankfully, that's all it was, just a phase.