Why I didn't need a US plane ticket to secure the Hirono 'The Other One' exclusive from Hong Kong

My obsession with the 2026 Hirono 'The Other One' release

As I sat in my apartment in Mong Kok this morning, April 29, 2026, I realized my collection was missing the one piece everyone is talking about. The Pop Mart x Hirono 'The Other One' vinyl figure has become a massive 'Rising Star' in the designer toy community. Lang’s latest creation captures that raw, emotional vulnerability we’ve come to love, but this specific 'The Other One' edition is different. It is a US-exclusive release, and for those of us in Hong Kong, that usually means looking at eBay prices that make my eyes water.

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Why being in Hong Kong made this purchase feel impossible

I tried to access the Pop Mart US webstore directly, but as many of my fellow collectors know, they often restrict shipping to North American addresses only. I spent hours wondering if I had a friend in New York who would be willing to stand in line or handle the local delivery for me. Then I realized I didn't want to bother anyone or deal with the complicated customs forms myself. I wanted the most hands-off experience possible.

How I used the 'Lazy Method' to ship from the US

I eventually decided to try a much simpler route. I signed up for a tax-free US address through comGateway, which allowed me to shop the US store just like a local resident. By using a freight forwarder, I didn't have to worry about whether the store shipped to Hong Kong or not. I simply entered my assigned Oregon warehouse address at checkout. It felt like a bit of a loophole, but it worked perfectly.

Before I committed to the purchase, I made sure to use a shipping calculator to see how much it would cost to get the figure from the US to my door. I was surprised at how reasonable it was when I chose the economy option, especially since I wasn't in a massive rush.

My experience with assisted shopping services

At one point, my Hong Kong credit card was being a bit finicky on the US website. Instead of stressing out, I looked into a BuyForMe service. This is essentially a proxy shopping option where the forwarder buys the item on my behalf. It is the ultimate move for anyone who wants to avoid the paperwork and technical glitches of international shopping. I just gave them the link, and they handled the rest.

Shipping Estimates for Hirono Collectors

I know many of you are curious about the logistics of shipping a single vinyl figure across the Pacific. Based on my recent order of the Hirono 'The Other One' figure, here is what I found:

What I learned about Hong Kong import rules

One of the best things about living in Hong Kong is that we are a free port. When I was researching import duties, I confirmed that for most personal hobby items like vinyl toys, we don't have to deal with heavy GST or VAT like they do in other countries. This makes using an international shipping service even more attractive because the price you see for shipping is usually the final price you pay.

I found that their international shipping options provided clear tracking, so I could watch my Hirono figure travel from Oregon all the way to the HK sorting center. It took about 7 days from the time it reached the warehouse to arrive at my door. If you are looking for a way to shop US ship international without the usual headache of 2026 logistics, this is definitely the path I recommend. You might also like to check our guide on consolidating multiple Pop Mart hauls to save even more on shipping costs.