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Step aside, NeeDohs<\/a>. There\u2019s a new squishy in town \u2014 that is, if you can find it.<\/p>\n RMS USA, the toy maker<\/a> behind the viral squishy bun mystery dumplings, is channeling its inner Willy Wonka, revealing that a new Golden Ticket Dumpling series will drop on Saturday, May 16, exclusively at Five Below stores.<\/p>\n Since 2025, various versions of the sensory fidget toys from RMS USA have become something of a viral craze, thanks in part to TikTok videos showing people unboxing the mystery bamboo-style steamer baskets. Some capture the thrill<\/a> of finally obtaining the highly sought-after rare dumpling<\/a>, while others show deflation and disappointment<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cThe community has turned every Mystery Dumpling drop into an event, and we wanted to give them the biggest hunt yet,\u201d Zack Farber, CEO at RMS USA, said in a statement. \u201cThe Golden Ticket Dumpling takes everything fans already love, from the suspense and rare chase to the viral reveal, and adds a once-in-a-lifetime prize moment.\u201d<\/p>\n In recent weeks, depending on the location, it\u2019s been an all-too-familiar scene of eager squishy dumpling fans scouring store aisles to get even just one of these painfully adorable fidget toys (this writer included), or fans sharing tips with each other on which stores are in stock or when a new shipment is expected.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s what to know about the treasure hunt frenzy that\u2019s squishing the nation by storm.<\/p>\n As if it wasn\u2019t hard enough to find just one original squishy dumpling lately, there is only one<\/em> Golden Ticket Dumpling<\/a> in the entire series. The little steamer basket also contains a golden ticket that is worth a $1,000 Five Below in-store shopping spree.<\/p>\n If you don\u2019t strike gold with the golden ticket dumpling, RMS USA<\/a> says there are also super-rare silver dumplings hidden throughout the new series, plus \u201cadditional classic fan-favorite dumpling surprises.\u201d<\/p>\n Yes. There\u2019s a limit of one dumpling per customer, per day, while supplies last.<\/p>\n Yes. You can enter the shopping spree sweepstakes without making a purchase by mailing a handwritten postcard with the participant\u2019s information specified in the official rules here<\/a>. The sweepstakes ends on July 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET.<\/p>\n After the winning dumpling is found, the winner who entered through this alternative method will be selected in a random drawing. This grand prize is in addition to the person who finds the winning Golden Ticket with the Golden Ticket Squishy Dumpling.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nWhat\u2019s in the Golden Ticket Dumpling series?<\/h2>\n
Are there any other rare dumplings in the series?<\/h2>\n
Is there a limit on how many I can buy at once?<\/h2>\n
Are there other ways I can win the $1,000 shopping spree?<\/h2>\n