A chaser is the rare figure in a blind-box or mystery series: the pull collectors hope to find after opening a sealed package. It is not simply any collectible someone wants. In collector language, the word usually points to a documented short-packed figure, rare variant, alternate design, or special release within a known series.
Why chasers matter
Blind-box collecting is built around uncertainty. A common figure helps complete a set; a chaser adds the thrill of finding something that appears less often. That rarity can make sealed boxes appealing even years after a series leaves regular retail shelves.
How to tell if a figure is really a chaser
- Look for official odds, packaging text, or checklist language.
- Watch for terms such as chaser, mystery chaser, variant, secret, or ratios such as 1 in 12.
- Do not assume every sealed blind box has a chaser. Some series are mystery assortments without a documented rare pull.
- For Disney Vinylmation Eachez, the format is typically one common figure and one rarer figure/chaser, but only use that term when the item is actually an Eachez release.
For Disney-specific examples, see the Disney Vinylmation Eachez collector guide, which separates true Eachez releases from ordinary sealed Vinylmation boxes.
Buying sealed boxes with chaser potential
When a product has a documented chaser, the sealed condition is part of the appeal: the box still carries the original chance. If the chaser is not documented, the value is different. You may still want the box for the franchise, set-completion hunt, packaging art, or unopened condition, but it should not be described as a chaser opportunity.