Happy New Year, fellow collector 🎊

Ohayo!

Happy New Year!

Before we dive into 2026, I just wanted to say something.

Thank you for being here.

This year, ohayoPop served over 2,500 customers. I know that's not a lot compared to the big players. Some stores do that in a week. Maybe a day.

But for a side hustle solo leveled by one person? It means everything.

There were late nights after my day job. Weekends and nights spent packing orders instead of relaxing. Moments where I wondered if I should just give up.

But then I'd get an dm from one of you. Or see a review. Or watch an order come through from a returning customer. And I'd remember why I started this.

So thank you. Seriously. You kept me going.

Now — what's the game plan for 2026? I've been thinking a lot about where to take ohayoPop next.

I want to stay lean. I'm not trying to be Amazon. Every figure we add should be something worth collecting. Our shelf should have a taste. Quality over quantity. Always.

I want to be more consistent. I'll admit — I've been bad at posting regularly on social media and keeping you updated on new releases. That changes this year.

And I want to reach more collectors. There are fans out there who don't know we exist yet. I'm working on that — and if you ever want to spread the word, I won't complain :-P

But honestly? The most important thing is hearing from you.

We're in this together. Same world. Same stars. Same journey.

Here's to 2026 and wherever your collection takes you.

Happy New Year!

Michael, Founder of OhayoPop

P.S. Comment and tell me — what do you need for your collection journey? A figure you've been hunting? A series we should carry? Something you wish existed? I read every comment.