A single Blokees blind box is random. You can open two boxes and get the same robot twice, and Blokees says so on its own pages.
If you want a whole lineup, buy the whole set: Galaxy Version sets are $80.90 for 9 boxes, Shining Version sets are $77.90 for 6, and Defender Version comes only as a $35.88 set of 12 on Blokees’ US store. If you just want the fun of opening one, an $8.99 Galaxy box is the cheapest way in. Prices are Blokees’ list prices when we checked in October 2026.
What are Blokees blind boxes?
A Galaxy Version single box. You can’t see which figure is inside.
A blind box is a sealed box with one random item from a known lineup. Blokees uses the format for its smaller snap-together figures, sold in waves. Each wave has a set number of regular figures plus at least one rarer “chase” version.
Geek Culture’s guide to Blokees describes Galaxy Version as Blokees’ biggest blind box line and gives the same advice we would: if you want every design in a wave, buy the whole wave. You can then trade or buy any chase you missed.
The idea is older than Blokees. Michelle Parnett-Dwyer, the doll and toy curator at The Strong National Museum of Play, told Mental Floss that Japan’s lucky bags, or fukubukuro, started the pattern, and that blind box figures took off in the US in the early 2000s. ToyNoble reviews every Blokees surprise wave in our collectibles section.
Bottom line: One box gets you one surprise. A whole set gets you the lineup.
What are the odds Blokees publishes?
Blokees prints the odds for each figure on its product pages. The Galaxy Version 01 page explains them this way:
“For example: 1/36 means that for every 36 Transformers produced, 1 is a chase model kit.”
Blokees, Galaxy Version 01 product page
That’s a production ratio, not a promise per box or per set. These are the odds we found on the Blokees pages ToyNoble reviews:
| Line |
Price on Blokees’ US store |
Lineup |
Regular figure odds |
Chase odds |
| Galaxy Version 01 Roll Out |
$8.99 single, $80.90 for 9 |
9 regular + 1 chase |
1/9 each (Optimus 1/12) |
1/36 |
| Saint Seiya Galaxy Version 02 |
$8.99 single, $80.90 for 9 |
9 regular + 2 chase |
Listed per figure |
1/54 each |
| Shining Version 01 |
$12.99 single, $77.90 for 6 |
6 regular + 1 chase |
6/36 each (Megatron 5/36) |
1/36 |
| Defender Version 01 |
$35.88 for 12 only |
8 robots + 4 vehicles |
1/12 or 1/24 |
5/144 Special Galaxy, 1/144 Special Armor |
| Blokees Wheels C01 |
$41.88 for 12 only |
12 cars + 4 specials |
1/12 or 1/24 |
5/144 Hologram or Radiant, 1/144 Titanium |
| DaaLaMode Miku 01 |
$19.99 single, $119.90 for 6 |
6 regular + 1 chase |
Listed per style |
1/36 |
Where a regular figure’s odds look lower, like Galaxy 01’s Optimus at 1/12, it’s because the chase is a version of that character and takes some of its share.
Bottom line: Blokees’ odds tell you how rare a chase is across all production. They don’t tell you what’s in your box.
What’s different about Galaxy Version?
Galaxy Version is the original Blokees blind box line, launched with Transformers. Each $8.99 box holds one snap-fit figure plus a weapon or hand part, a collector card and instructions; most waves also include a display stand. Blokees labels Galaxy boxes 10+.
Waves differ by cast.
Galaxy Version 01 Roll Out is classic G1 characters like Prowl and Bluestreak. Galaxy Version 05 ONE uses the Transformers One movie designs. Galaxy Version 11 The Lost Light is the newest wave we review, built around the IDW comics crew, and it doesn’t list a stand. Blokees also uses the format beyond Transformers, as in Saint Seiya Galaxy Version 02, which has two chase variants at 1 in 54 each.
Heads up: Owner reviews on ToyNoble’s Galaxy pages include a whole set with a repeat and a missing kit. Blokees’ pages say a complete set has no duplicates, so contact the seller if that happens.
Bottom line: Galaxy is the cheapest Blokees blind box and the easiest to collect a full wave of.
What’s different about Shining Version?
Acid Storm, one of the six Shining Version 01 characters.
Shining Version adds light. The figures have glowing eyes and chests, and the boxes cost $12.99, $4 more than Galaxy. Each wave has only 6 regular characters, so a full set is fewer boxes.
Shining Version 01 is G1 characters with a metallic Megatron chase at 1 in 36. Shining Version 05 Eternal Rivalry has Optimus, Megatron, Kup, Perceptor and a Quintesson, and Blokees says its eyes and chest light together. Blokees’ Shining 01 page also says the kits need no assembly, which differs from Galaxy’s snap-fit build, so check each wave’s page for what’s in the box.
Bottom line: Pick Shining if lights matter to you; pick Galaxy if you want to pay less per figure.
How does Defender Version work?
A Defender Version whole set comes as one display box of 12 small boxes.
Defender Version figures are smaller, about 2 inches tall, and Blokees labels them 8+. On Blokees’ US store each wave is sold only as a $35.88 whole set of 12 boxes, which works out to about $2.99 a kit. Each set has a mix of robots and vehicles, and some vehicles combine into bigger figures.
The Defender Version 08 page our review says “No duplicates in a Full Box.” The chase versions are less clear. Blokees’ Defender 01 page says every complete set “guarantees at least one chase model kit,” while ToyNoble’s review notes that the Defender 05 page’s own FAQ calls the odds production ratios, and one Defender 08 owner reported a set with no chase. We treat the chase as possible, not promised.
The combiners are a big draw. The $4.99 Devastator combining accessory joins six Constructicon vehicles from waves 01, 02 and 03, and Defender Version 05 carries two of the vehicles Bruticus needs.
Bottom line: Defender has the lowest per-figure price in the Blokees range, but plan on buying whole sets.
Is a whole set cheaper than single boxes?
For anyone who wants every figure, yes, by a wide margin. Here’s our own math using Blokees’ published odds, treating every box as an independent draw and ignoring the chase.
With 9 equally likely Galaxy figures, collecting all 9 from single boxes takes about 25.5 boxes on average. That’s roughly $229 at $8.99 a box, against $80.90 for the whole set. For Shining’s 6 figures, the average is about 14.7 boxes, or roughly $191 at $12.99, against $77.90 for a set.
| Goal |
Single boxes, average cost (our math) |
Whole set |
| All 9 Galaxy Version figures |
About 25.5 boxes, about $229 |
$80.90 |
| All 6 Shining Version figures |
About 14.7 boxes, about $191 |
$77.90 |
| One specific Galaxy figure |
1 in 9 chance per box |
Included |
| The 1-in-36 chase |
No set promises it |
Not promised |
Real-life results vary widely, which is the point of the table: some people finish quickly, and many end up with several repeats.
Bottom line: Buy a single box for fun. Buy the whole set if completing the wave is the goal.
Why do blind boxes feel so hard to stop buying?
The random reward is the hook. Pamela Rutledge, director of the Media Psychology Research Center, explained it to Mental Floss:
“The appeal draws heavily from slot machine mechanics with a combination of randomness, surprise, and anticipation.”
Pamela Rutledge, director, Media Psychology Research Center
Regulators have looked at the same pattern in video games. The FTC’s 2020 staff perspective on loot boxes summarized concerns that random paid rewards can encourage overspending or hide the real cost, and flagged the impact on children. Blind box toys are physical and the lineups are listed, but the same habit of “just one more” applies.
Blokees adds its own rules for younger buyers. Its Galaxy and Shining pages say, “For individuals aged 10 and below, please purchase surprise products under the supervision of a guardian,” and that surprise products “once opened, they cannot be returned or exchanged.”
Bottom line: Set a box budget before you open the first one, especially for kids.
What do owners do with duplicates?
Repeats are part of single-box buying, and owners talk about them openly. Whole sets can go wrong too, usually before they reach you.
In an r/Blokees post about a Defender 05 whole set with duplicates, the buyer got repeats and was missing the three rarest-looking figures. The set came from a marketplace seller without its outer shrink wrap, and commenters suspected someone had swapped boxes. Others said Blokees or an authorized retailer had sent a missing figure free of charge, and pointed to the shrink wrap and seal sticker on newer set boxes as the thing to check.
Back to single boxes: In an r/Blokees thread asking what people do with duplicate blind box figures, one owner said a duplicate Jazz had sat untouched ever since.
If you end up with a repeat, these are your options:
- Trade with other collectors or at local toy meetups.
- Gift the extra to a younger sibling or friend, if they meet the box age.
- Keep it for parts or for a second display pose.
- Sell or swap it built, since sealed singles can’t be identified without opening.
Bottom line: If repeats would upset you, skip single boxes and buy the set.
Are there Blokees sets that aren’t random?
Yes. Several Blokees collector products list exactly what’s inside:
These are the right buys for a gift where a repeat would disappoint.
Bottom line: For a no-surprise gift, pick a fixed-contents set.
Which Blokees blind box should you buy?
One $8.99 Galaxy Version 01 box. It matches the 10+ label and costs little if it’s a repeat.
A collector who wants the full wave
The $80.90 Galaxy whole set or $77.90 Shining whole set. You get every regular figure once.
A child aged 8 or 9
A Defender Version whole set, labeled 8+. Follow the box’s small-parts warning: “WARNING! Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.” The CPSC fact sheet explains why US toys carry that label.
Someone who wants a combiner
Defender waves 01 to 03 plus the $4.99 Devastator accessory, or the advent calendar for Bruticus.
A Hatsune Miku fan
The DaaLaMode Miku 01 blind box at $19.99 has cloth outfits and a 1-in-36 chase; Blokees labels it 14+.
We keep more blind box and collectible reviews if you’re comparing other brands.
Bottom line: Single box for fun, whole set for completing, fixed set for gifting.
Compare the wave and the package before buying
A blind-box purchase has two separate choices: which wave you want and how it is sold. A single box contains a random kit. A listing that offers a whole set has a different quantity and total price. The series name alone cannot tell you which package is selected.
Galaxy Version 08 and 09 are different lineups, so start with the characters pictured for that wave. Shining Version 04 is another series, not an upgrade that can be substituted for a Galaxy box. Defender Version 05 follows a smaller-format lineup and carries an 8+ label in our researched listing. Check the exact age printed for each series.
If your goal is one specific character, compare a named kit with the risk of repeated random purchases. If your goal is a full wave, read the seller's set contents and duplication wording. Do not assume a whole set guarantees a chase variant, and do not treat a single-box price as the cost of the complete lineup.
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Ages 10+. G1 fans who want Arcee, Springer or Jetfire.
- Whole set (9 boxes): $80.90
- Lineup: 9 characters, plus a chase variant at 1 in 36
- In each box: 1 kit, weapon or hand part, card, instructions
Confirm whether the selected option is one random box or a whole set. A chase variant is not guaranteed unless the seller explicitly says so.
Keep in mind: Unicron-Planet is a planet model, not a robot
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Ages 10+. Fans of the 1986 Transformers movie.
- Whole set (9 boxes): $80.90
- Lineup: 9 characters, plus a chase variant at 1 in 36
- Pieces per kit: 24–52
Confirm whether the selected option is one random box or a whole set. A chase variant is not guaranteed unless the seller explicitly says so.
Keep in mind: Only Unicron Head includes a display stand
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Ages 10+. IDW fans who want Megatron and Optimus.
- Whole set (6 boxes): $77.90
- Lineup: 6 characters, plus a chase variant at 1 in 36
- Pieces per kit: 43–56
Confirm whether the selected option is one random box or a whole set. A chase variant is not guaranteed unless the seller explicitly says so.
Keep in mind: No display stand is listed in the box
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Ages 8+. G1 fans who want Galvatron and Jetfire.
- Whole set (12 boxes): $35.88
- Lineup: 8 robots, 4 vehicles
- Odds per box: 1/12 or 1/24 regular kits
Check the named edition and included parts on the selected listing before buying.
Keep in mind: The trailer combo needs Optimus Prime from Defender Version 01
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FAQs
Are Blokees blind boxes random?
Yes. Each single box holds one random figure from the wave, and Blokees says buying singles “may result in receiving duplicate model kits.”
Blokees prints the odds for each figure on its product pages, such as 1 in 9 for each regular Galaxy Version 01 figure and 1 in 36 for the chase. Those odds are production ratios across all boxes made, so your own run of boxes can look very different. Blokees’ pages also say surprise products can’t be returned or exchanged once opened.
If you want specific figures, buy a whole set or a fixed-contents set instead of single boxes.
Do Blokees whole sets have duplicates?
They shouldn’t. Blokees’ Galaxy and Shining pages say each kit in a complete set is unique, and the Defender Version 08 page says “No duplicates in a Full Box.”
Owners occasionally report a whole set with a repeat or a missing kit, which points to a packing error rather than the plan. Some pages, like Shining Version 05 and Saint Seiya Galaxy Version 02, don’t carry the no-repeat note, so check the page for the wave you’re buying. Blokees’ return policy covers unopened items for 30 days, and it runs a separate parts replacement process.
Photograph a full set as soon as you open it, in case you need to contact the seller.
Blokees lists 1 in 36 for the Galaxy and Shining Version chase figures, 5 in 144 for Defender’s Special Galaxy Type, and 1 in 144 for its Special Armor Type.
Blokees explains that 1 in 36 means one chase for every 36 figures produced, so it’s a production ratio, not a promise for any box. Saint Seiya Galaxy Version 02 lists two chase variants at 1 in 54 each. Blokees’ Defender 01 page says a complete set guarantees a chase, but another Defender page’s FAQ calls the odds production ratios, and an owner reported a set without one.
Treat a chase as a bonus, and buy the chase figure separately if you must have it.
What is the difference between Galaxy Version and Defender Version?
Galaxy figures are larger, cost $8.99 per single box, and come 9 to a wave. Defender figures are about 2 inches tall and sold on Blokees’ US store only as $35.88 sets of 12.
Galaxy waves include one figure, a weapon or hand part, a card and usually a stand per box, and Blokees labels them 10+. Defender sets mix robots and vehicles, label them 8+, and some vehicles combine into Devastator or Bruticus with an add-on kit. Defender figures have 14 points of articulation per Blokees, and owner reviews mention that they’re smaller than Galaxy figures.
Pick Galaxy for bigger single figures and Defender for the most figures per dollar.
What is Shining Version?
Shining Version is Blokees’ light-up blind box line. Boxes cost $12.99 and each wave has 6 regular characters plus a chase.
Shining figures have glowing eyes and chests; Blokees says the Shining Version 05 figures light their eyes and chest together. A whole set of 6 costs $77.90, a little less than a 9-box Galaxy set, though each figure costs more. Blokees labels Shining 10+. Owner reviews on ToyNoble’s pages are fewer than for Galaxy, with only a handful for the newest wave, so there’s less feedback on how the lights hold up.
Choose Shining if the lights are the point; otherwise Galaxy gives more figures for the money.
Can you buy single Defender Version boxes?
Not on Blokees’ US store, which sold each Defender wave only as a 12-box whole set at $35.88 when we checked in October 2026.
Some other retailers sell single Defender boxes, but because each box is random, singles carry the same repeat risk as any blind box. The whole set works out to about $2.99 per kit and Blokees says a full box has no duplicates. Chase figures in Defender sets are random. Blokees also sells bundles that pair the Devastator combining accessory with the three waves it needs.
If you only want one character, look for a single from a collector instead of opening boxes.
What age are Blokees blind boxes for?
Blokees labels Defender Version 8+, Blokees Wheels 9+, Galaxy and Shining 10+, and DaaLaMode Miku 14+. The Sesame Street preCOOL line is 3+ and not a blind box.
Blokees’ pages carry a small-parts warning for children under 3, and its Galaxy and Shining pages ask that buyers aged 10 and below purchase surprise products with a guardian. Defender pages give the same guidance for children 8 and below. The figures are small, loose pieces are easy to drop, and Shining figures contain light parts, so younger children should open boxes at a table with an adult.
Follow the age on the box, and supervise younger collectors while they open and build.
Are Blokees blind boxes worth it?
For opening one at a time, they’re an inexpensive surprise at $8.99 to $12.99. For completing a set, the whole set is far better value.
By our math using Blokees’ odds, collecting all 9 Galaxy figures from singles takes about 25 boxes on average, or around $229, against $80.90 for the set. Owners on ToyNoble’s review pages praise the quick builds and display stands, and mention occasional broken or missing parts. The random format also means some buyers spend more than planned, which is why setting a box budget first matters.
Decide before you buy: one box for the thrill, or the whole set for the collection.
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