miniverse surprise

Most Miniverse kits list the suggested age as 8 years and up.

Materials listed across the kits include PVC (polyvinyl chloride), polypropylene, and ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene).

Most offerings include 1 to 2 figures per capsule.

Depending on the series, the capsule often becomes a display element — for example, a display case or stand, an incubator-style display for dinosaur minis, or a mini bathtub with a caddy for spa items.

Open the capsule and compare the contents with the included collector’s guide or recipe card. Follow the supplied instructions to assemble or prepare the mini and any accessories. Once assembled, set the piece in direct sunlight or under a 365 nm UV light to harden the resin according to the kit directions. After curing, the capsule typically converts into a display for the finished mini.

Spa-themed kits include functional mini spa items — for example, a mini bath bomb that fizzes in water, mini soap, or a mini sugar scrub. Sets are described as scented, some include a mini loofah, and the capsule typically converts into a mini bathtub/caddy display.