A production blunder at a factory in eastern China has turned toy ponies into viral crying-faced horses which have become popular mascots for the Year of the Horse.
In January, a netizen shared a picture of a pony with a crying face and the retailer, amused by the mistake, offered to exchange it.
The toy was made in Yiwu International Trade City, which is known as the world’s largest wholesale market for small commodities.
The 20cm tall horse which costs 25 yuan (US$4), symbolises the Year of...
China factory production error gives toy horses’ mouths pouty curves, wins hearts, boosts sales
Published 4 hours ago
Source: scmp.com

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