The muyu is a wooden block shaped like a fish, traditionally used by Buddhist monks to maintain rhythm while chanting sutras. This instrument embodies the monks' diligence in their quest to understand the teachings of Buddha.
Young people actively use mobile applications to play with the muyu, finding in it a means of meditation and tranquility, as the "tapping" on it brings calmness, the publication notes. Players can accumulate points and luck by using the "wooden fish" on their smartphones.
The Pucky Knock Knock series includes six standard figurines and one secret one. The regular versions of the toys help their owners accumulate wit, happiness, luck, wisdom, and wealth, while the secret figurine from the "blind boxes" contributes to achieving "success."
The design of the toy is based on a character named Pucky, created by a Hong Kong artist in 2018 for Pop Mart. This toy creature has already gained popularity on social media, becoming the heir to the brand's beloved character "Labubu." Some employees claim that the Pucky Knock Knock toy helps them cope with stress.
The launch of this series took place in January, with the price of one toy set at 99 yuan (approximately $14). It is reported that the toys sold out quickly in the official store, and on the secondary market, the secret version is being sold for three times its original price.
