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Crying Horse Plush Toy Soars in Lunar New Year Sales

1/28/2026

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  • A red plush horse from Yiwu, China, nicknamed the "crying horse," has surged in popularity ahead of the Lunar New Year after a manufacturing error left it frowning.
  • Zhang Huoqing, the owner, says the trend reflects the "ugly-cute" phenomenon and resonates with workers facing long hours.
  • Daily orders exceed 15,000 units, signaling strong demand.
  • The owner plans to continue production.