About Secret Chase

Secret Chase is the US-based hub behind Pop Mart Daily—a Seattle-run Pop Mart resource—and Seattle Toy Store. As a multifaceted company, we deliver in-depth journalism on collectibles through Pop Mart Daily, offering the latest blind-box drops, mystery-box releases, restock alerts, store openings, and designer-vinyl insights. Meanwhile, Seattle Toy Store is our evolving resale platform, tracking secondary-market pricing and after-market demand while connecting collectors with unique finds and eventually launching our own exclusive IP.

We believe in fostering a vibrant community of collectors and enthusiasts—and we log every Pop Mart store opening, regional restock, and surprise release—providing both quality content and curated products.

About REAL Chase

Pop Mart Daily is steered by Seattle journalist—and blind-box aficionado— Chase Burns, a culture writer and editor whose bylines span the city’s major media outlets. Burns served as editor-in-chief of the award-winning alt-weekly The Stranger, where he covered everything from underground art scenes to city-hall politics. He later joined The Seattle Times to launch and helm The Ticket, the paper’s entertainment and events platform, bringing his sharp eye for pop culture and audience engagement to a wider regional readership. Beyond print, Burns is a regular voice on KUOW’s “Seattle Now” and other NPR-network programs, unpacking the week’s cultural headlines for radio and podcast audiences. This blend of alt-weekly grit, daily-news rigor, and broadcast commentary powers Pop Mart Daily’s smart, collector-centric coverage of blind boxes, designer vinyl figures, and global fandom trends.

Media & Commentary

Burns’ Pop-Mart beat and broader culture reporting have become a go-to source for editors, producers, and readers from Singapore to London. He’s a recurring panelist on KUOW’s flagship Year in Review special and Seattle Now round-tables, offering sharp takes on everything from Seattle news to Barbie-mania. Crosscut has profiled his willingness to challenge newsroom power structures. Internationally, BBC News cited his Stranger dispatches while hosting him live on-air to explain Seattle’s CHAZ/CHOP protests to a global audience. Whether it’s live radio, TV hits, or podcasts, Burns delivers clear, fast-turnaround insight as a Pop Mart expert guest and designer-toy analyst. If you’re interested in having him as a source, please contact here. Same-day live hits available worldwide.