NewsLong Beach PostOctober 27, 2026Los Angeles County
Trinket collectors gather in Long Beach for the fourth annual Trinketween Picnic
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About 200 collectors gathered at Heartwell Park in North Long Beach for the fourth annual Trinketween Picnic to trade, sell, and showcase small collectible figurines. The event featured ten vendors, a scavenger hunt, costume contests, and a raffle.
Read the full story at Long Beach PostWhy It Matters
Local community meetups create in-person retail and social spaces for collectors of popular blind-box figurines like Sonny Angels, reflecting the growth of a multibillion-dollar global market.
Key Facts
- About 200 collectors attended the fourth annual Trinketween Picnic at Heartwell Park in North Long Beach.
- The event is organized by Monique Fraile, who started the Momoz Sonny Club in 2023.
- Ten vendors sold items at the picnic, including custom 3D-printed display shelves and handmade clothing for figurines.
- Activities at the picnic included an all-ages scavenger hunt, costume contests for children and adults, and a raffle.
- Collectibles parent company Pop Mart reported record revenue of $5.38 billion for the 2025 fiscal year.
- Dreams Inc., the parent company of Sonny Angel, earned $25.3 million in 2025 from U.S. online stores according to Grips Intelligence.
- Many collectible trinkets are sold in blind-box format, which some experts argue carries gambling-like risks for young collectors.
- Monique Fraile hosts monthly trinket meet-ups in Heartwell Park following the growth of her initial 2023 gatherings.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationPsychiatric News“publication that featured an article on blind boxes”OrganizationSmiski“glow-in-the-dark collectible figurine brand”PersonLitzy Ortega“first-time attendee from South Gate”OrganizationThe Sonny Print Shop“vendor business selling 3D-printed display shelves”PersonAlexi Ortiz“vendor who makes custom clothes for figurines”OrganizationPop Mart“China-based parent company of Labubu”PersonMonique Fraile“creator and organizer of Trinketween and Momoz Sonny Club”locationHeartwell Park“location of the Trinketween Picnic”locationSouth Gate“city of residence for Litzy Ortega”OrganizationDreams Inc.“Japan-based parent company of Sonny Angel and Smiski”OrganizationGrips Intelligence“firm that tracks e-commerce and retail sales”OrganizationLabubu“collectible plush toy line”OrganizationMomoz Berries“dessert business created by Monique Fraile”locationOrange County“region where other trinket markets are located”locationNorth Long Beach“neighborhood where Heartwell Park is located”OrganizationTikTok“social media platform where the event was advertised”PersonBrad“vendor and partner of Leanna Cortez”OrganizationSonny Angel“brand of collectible figurines featured at the event”PersonLeanna Cortez“vendor with The Sonny Print Shop”locationLA“region referenced for lack of local trinket events”PersonIsabel Ortiz“vendor and mother of Alexi Ortiz”locationLong Beach“city where the event took place”OrganizationMomoz Sonny Club“club hosting monthly trinket meet-ups”