@Tp: Inart 1/12 Destined One Deluxe Edition

• Reference price: ¥608

After earning the Platinum trophy in Black Myth: Wukong, I’d been hoping that one day I could own a 1/12-scale articulated figure of the Destined One. So when Inart unveiled a gray prototype at an exhibition, I already knew that once it went on sale, I’d definitely pick one up. Only recently—after players who paid in full had already received their figures and enjoyed them for over a month—I finally got the payment notice for my deposit order and received my very own 1/12 Destined One.

Although I’d previously bought a 1/12 Zhu Bajie, once I got my hands on this Destined One, I still couldn’t help but marvel at the level of detail. Even at a 1/12 scale, it manages to present distinct textures through a mix of hard plastic, soft rubber, and fabric clothing. The armor’s surface details and weathered paintwork are especially refined. There’s even a wire embedded in the tail, allowing you to pose it freely into whatever shape you like.

To be honest, before buying it I was a bit worried about articulation. Zhu Bajie’s articulation hadn’t been particularly impressive, but this figure exceeded my expectations. In addition to the poseable tail mentioned earlier, the lower body uses a soft rubber armor combined with fabric clothing to avoid restricting hip movement, leaving thigh articulation completely unhindered. To better convey dynamic poses, the forearms include ball joints, and even the feet feature individually articulated joints for the big toe and the other four toes.

The accessories are also impressively abundant. I went with the Deluxe Edition, which adds a long staff for displaying the “staff stance,” a pair of swinging-staff effect parts, and—most importantly—the monkey head. Compared to the standard version’s head with the “bronze monkey mask,” the look without the headpiece actually better evokes my impression of the Destined One. Among the shared accessories, the weapon “Beast Staff · Ermine” uses a three-section assembly with metal pegs and foolproof design, so there’s little worry about damage. In addition, there’s a Shrinking Talisman and two interchangeable gourds, making the overall play value quite high.

That said, the weapon itself does have some weight—especially once the effect parts are attached—so you’ll need to spend a bit of time adjusting the wrist joints to keep it from drooping under the load.

All in all, this Destined One figure exceeded my expectations. While ¥608 admittedly isn’t cheap, compared to some Japanese manufacturers that charge over ¥1,000 RMB for figures that come with only a few extra hands, Inart’s offering feels like excellent value for money.

@西鸽: Li Auto AI Glasses Livis (Olive Green, Matte, Non-prescription, Sunglasses Lens)

• Reference price: ¥1,869.15 (after subsidies)

Colleagues at my company are using various AI glasses, to the point where they’ve practically become everyday office gear. I’d also been curious to try a different brand. It just so happened that Li Auto put the Livis smart glasses on sale, so I quickly picked up a pair and wanted to share my impressions.

I didn’t watch the launch event and had no idea what features they offered. The next day I checked the official site, thought the glasses looked pretty good, and placed an order. Since I didn’t need prescription lenses, they shipped directly and arrived on the third day. Since these are Li Auto glasses, I naturally wondered whether they would integrate with Li Auto vehicles. I drive a Li ONE—an older model that doesn’t even get system updates anymore—so I didn’t expect full support from a new smart device. After looking into it, though, it turns out there’s basically no support at all.

First, I assumed there would be a HUD feature. The Li ONE doesn’t have a HUD, so I thought maybe smart glasses could serve as a kind of “physical add-on” for older models. But that’s not the case. What’s a bit funny is that I asked this same question to a Li Auto staffer, Doubao, and Gemini:

Only Gemini clearly told me that these glasses do not have an in-lens HUD, and even pointed out the gap between product marketing and user understanding. Kind of interesting.

Of course, being able to see a HUD clearly doesn’t mean the glasses themselves have one. According to the AI, the intended meaning of this marketing point is that wearing the glasses lets drivers see the car’s built-in HUD more clearly—the glasses themselves do not include a HUD.

So how much linkage is there between the Livis glasses and the Li ONE? Basically none. With the glasses already connected to my phone, I can give voice commands to the glasses, which then pass them to the Li Auto Assistant app on my phone. That app itself already has simple vehicle controls, like unlocking doors or opening windows and the trunk. If I’m outside the car, this just saves me from taking out my phone; if I’m inside the car, it’s not practical at all, because it would trigger both the glasses and the in-car system’s “Li Auto Assistant” at the same time.

The product page on the official website is also very vague about Li ONE integration—what exactly you can “use immediately” isn’t really explained.

So it’s pretty clear: if you don’t have an L-series or newer Li Auto vehicle, the Livis glasses are essentially just a smart voice assistant that works with your phone (via the Li Auto Assistant app), plus an independent device with audio recording, music playback (the sound quality is much better than bone-conduction), and photo/video recording.

The version I bought is the sunglasses model. For office use, it’s fine as a Bluetooth audio device for listening to music and recording, but wearing sunglasses indoors feels odd, which rules out another usage scenario.

So in the end, let’s just look at the appearance. At the very least, my kids say they look cool. And I do enjoy wearing the Livis while chasing after them and recording videos—it’s a lot more convenient than holding up a phone.

@Microhoo: DJI Mini 5 Pro

• Reference price: ¥4,788 (standard kit)

I’ve always felt that the Mini series is the hidden gem among all DJI drones. Because of DJI’s precise product segmentation—and the fact that many people mistakenly label it as “entry-level”—the Mini lineup ends up landing right at that “good enough” sweet spot. The result is a bit awkward: if you just want to buy a drone to play around with, nearly ¥5,000 isn’t cheap; but if you’re looking for a serious aerial creation tool, its overall strength can feel just a bit short, making it tempting to stretch up to the Air or even the Mavic series.

With expectations already low, when the Mini 5 Pro was announced I barely glanced at DJI’s official release. I only registered that it had switched to a 1-inch sensor and didn’t look much further. But over the past few months, after seeing countless hands-on experiences shared by creators across different platforms, I slowly pieced together the full picture of what had changed—and suddenly realized that the Mini I’d always wanted had finally arrived.

For other drone models, I usually recommend going “as complete as possible,” because a real-world flight time of just over twenty minutes passes in the blink of an eye, and extra batteries mean more peace of mind. But since the core appeal of the Mini 5 Pro is its compactness—its footprint is about the size of a smartphone—I actually think the standard kit is perfectly fine. I mainly use it in scenarios like hiking and mountaineering, where minimizing weight is critical. When I come across a great vantage point, I fly it, then toss it back into my bag and plug in a charging cable. Especially since the Mini 5 Pro’s internal storage has been upgraded to 42GB, that’s more than enough for a single trip’s worth of shooting.

My only real regret is that, even though the screenless remote included in the standard kit is already very lightweight, it’s still an extra thing to carry. Before getting it, I had imagined that the Mini series might be able to fly directly via a phone connection like the Neo, so I could just slip it into my pocket and go. In reality, that’s not possible—you still need the remote. That said, it’s understandable. With the Mini 5 Pro’s new transmission technology, its flight range has improved significantly, and combined with its strong acceleration, using just a phone would probably mean flying out of signal range in the blink of an eye. Still, I hope DJI will consider ultra-lightweight users and add a simplified phone-only control mode in the future, even if it comes with heavily limited range and speed.

It’s also worth mentioning that while light weight is the Mini 5 Pro’s standout trait, its biggest advantage is actually traveling abroad with it. Multiple generations of the Mini series have kept their weight at 249g not out of obsession, but because under the drone regulations of most countries, drones under 250g are exempt from complicated registration and filing procedures. This is especially true in places like Europe and Japan, which are ideal for aerial sightseeing and often have specific exemptions or simplified processes. This is the main reason I’ve always been drawn to the Mini series. As mentioned earlier, it’s not an entry-level product for beginners at all—instead, it’s a true “all-rounder” suited to most people.

The two most important upgrades of the Mini 5 Pro are, first, its 50MP 1-inch sensor camera. Almost every user has praised it as a “Pocket 3 that can fly.” I’m not sure whether it’s the same sensor used in the Pocket 3, but after watching some comparison videos, the image quality is strikingly similar. In situations with drastic changes in ambient light and white balance, however, the Mini 5 Pro responds noticeably faster than the Pocket 3—likely thanks to improvements in the new chip’s processing power. Given how well-regarded the Pocket 3 is, I don’t think the Mini 5 Pro’s imaging quality will feel outdated anytime soon, at least until display technology enters its next generation.

I also took a couple of photos—one outdoors at noon with extreme dynamic range, and one in a pitch-black city scene—just to get a sense of its imaging capabilities.

The other major upgrade is the “full trickle-down” of obstacle avoidance. Building on the previous generation’s omnidirectional obstacle sensing, the Mini 5 Pro adds a forward-facing LiDAR sensor that was previously reserved for flagship models. This not only improves obstacle avoidance but also makes it effective in low-light environments. That said, I’d still treat it as an emergency measure—when it comes to crashing drones, there are only two outcomes: zero or one. Don’t take chances; always fly carefully.

Like its predecessor, the Mini 5 Pro supports lossless vertical shooting, and thanks to a greater rotation angle, it can now perform horizon-breaking camera moves similar to those on the Mavic 4 Pro. All of this can be achieved through the built-in one-tap video creation features. Which brings me to my recurring plea: since DJI is already lowering the barrier to entry as much as possible, I really hope they’ll eventually offer a phone-only control option to further reduce what you need to carry in certain scenarios.

All things considered, the Mini 5 Pro is, in my view, the first truly “complete” small drone. Especially when you factor in regulatory weight limits, its overall capabilities exceed expectations. Compared with other models, it fits into more use cases as well. Unless you’re a commercial aerial photographer, the Mini 5 Pro is an extremely reliable choice. Once I’ve got the time and money, I’ll definitely be taking it out on more trips.

@Lotta: BlanBunny The Wizard of Oz Tea Book Gift Box

• Reference price: ¥127

If you’ve ever wandered through the commercial streets of tourist attractions, you may already be familiar with the brand BlanBunny. Its teal-blue, European-style vintage storefronts, giant rabbit statues wearing top hats, and richly ornate gift boxes often make it one of the most eye-catching shops on the street, tempting passersby to step inside. Even though the relatively high prices often persuade people to leave empty-handed, there’s usually one or two finely made items that end up quietly saved in a wishlist or buried deep in a shopping cart—just waiting for a good deal to trigger an impulse purchase.

The Wizard of Oz gift box was exactly such a purchase during the Double 11 shopping festival. Inside the box are 10 different teas, two sachets of each, enough to brew 20 cups in total. It includes some sweet-and-tangy fruit and floral teas that I’m not particularly fond of, such as Grape Serenade and Creamy Strawberry Oolong; some pure teas that I do enjoy, like Gardenia Yuhua Tea, Jasmine White Tea, and Osmanthus Oolong; as well as more exotic herbal options, including South African rooibos and mangosteen yerba mate.

The tea is packaged in a rather distinctive perforated aluminum stick, designed to be brewed by stirring. As you stir, the color of the tea gradually releases into the water, which adds a bit of playful charm to the process. That said, for lighter-flavored teas like Osmanthus Oolong, the infusion does need to steep longer than it would in a standard tea bag.

Even the most monotonous workdays occasionally need a splash of non-routine color, and that’s exactly what draws me to BlanBunny—their lavish design. Each tea comes with its own illustration and a Wizard of Oz-themed name, and the gift box cover even includes a detachable illustrated booklet and a tea “map.” Compared with Japanese brands that are also known for extravagant packaging—where small candies or sweets can easily cost over a hundred yuan—BlanBunny doesn’t feel overly superficial. In terms of design and visual richness, it’s every bit on par with Japanese brands, making it a great choice as a small gift when meeting friends.