About
BaoBuddies

Imagine opening a warm bamboo steamer... but instead of dim sum, inside you'll discover adorable collectible squishy bao friends waiting to be unboxed.

That's the idea behind BaoBuddies.

We're creating a collection of miniature bao-inspired squishies designed to be collected, traded, displayed, and, of course, endlessly squished. Each Bao Buddy has its own unique color, personality, backstory, and rarity, making every collection feel a little different.

Unlike traditional collectibles that can take over shelves and bedrooms, Bao Buddies are designed to stack neatly inside their own bamboo steamer basket, making them easy to display and store. Whether you're collecting your favorites, trading with friends to complete your set, or simply keeping one nearby as a satisfying fidget toy, Bao Buddies are designed to bring a little joy to everyday life.

Why BaoBuddies?

🥟 Collect
Build your own collection of unique bao characters and discover your favorites.

🤝 Trade
Swap Bao Buddies with friends to complete your collection and find rare characters.

🎋 Display
Keep your collection organized inside a realistic bamboo steamer that looks just as fun on a shelf as it does during unboxing.

☁️ Squish
Designed to deliver the satisfying squishy experience that kids, teens, collectors, and adults love.

Still in the Kitchen

Bao Buddies is currently in the concept and product development stage. We're gathering feedback from future collectors to help shape the first collection and decide what gets made.

By joining our waitlist, you'll help us understand interest in Bao Buddies while getting early updates on our progress, sneak peeks at new characters, opportunities to vote on future designs, and first access when we're ready to launch.

If the idea of collectible squishy bao makes you smile, we'd love to have you along for the journey.