The Smiski Construction secret is the traffic cone duo collectors are trying to pull from the new Construction Series. Some fans believe the secret can be identified by weighing or gently shaking the box, with reported weights landing around 43 grams.
That theory is worth testing, but it is not a guaranteed hack. Smiski has not published an official secret weight, sound pattern, or confirmed 1-in-36 pull rate. The numbers circulating online come from collector reports and retailer listings.
Here is what we actually know, what the weight test can tell you, and when it is smarter to stop buying blind boxes and look for the secret on the resale market.
What is the Smiski Construction secret?
The Smiski Construction Series contains six regular figures and one secret. The regular lineup includes Smiski Digging a Hole, Smiski Crushing Rock, Smiski Tightening Bolt, Smiski Measuring, Smiski Directing Traffic, and Smiski Loosening Bolt.
Collectors usually refer to the secret as the traffic cone duo because it shows two Smiski figures wearing traffic cones on their heads. The design fits the construction-site theme and stands out from the regular figures, which feature one Smiski working with a tool or piece of equipment.
Smiski’s official website confirms that secret figures are randomly distributed and may not always be included in one assorted box. The brand does not appear to give the secret an official character name, so “traffic cone duo” is a collector nickname rather than a formal product name.
If you are new to blind boxes, Collect Chill’s guide to what a blind box is and how pull odds work explains why buying a full box does not always mean you will complete a set.
What are the Smiski Construction secret odds?
The most commonly repeated estimate is 1 in 36.
You will see that number in collector guides and some retailer descriptions. However, Smiski’s official product information only says the secret has a lower appearance rate than the regular figures. It does not publish a full odds chart for the Construction Series.
So, 1 in 36 should be treated as a community estimate, not an official guarantee.
Even if the estimate is close to the real distribution, it does not mean:
- You are guaranteed a secret after opening 36 boxes.
- Every box of 12 contains one secret.
- A sealed case will always include the complete lineup.
- A specific store shipment has the same ratio as another shipment.
- A seller can promise a secret inside a sealed box.
The official Sonny Angel USA listing also warns that an assorted box may not contain every character.
Smiski Construction secret weight
The weight test is the main reason collectors are carrying small digital scales into stores.
The official packaged weight
The official Sonny Angel USA listing gives these approximate product measurements:
- Figure weight: 25 grams
- Packaged blind box weight: 35 grams
- Blind box size: approximately 60 × 80 × 52 millimeters
- Assorted box: 12 blind boxes
Those measurements describe the product generally. They are not the official weight of the traffic cone secret.
The reported secret weight
Several collectors have reported finding the secret in boxes weighing approximately:
- 43.0 grams
- 43.2 grams
One collector reported a 43.2-gram secret, while another reported a similar result in the same discussion on Reddit’s Smiski community.
That makes the number interesting, especially because the secret contains two figures. It does not make 43.2 grams a confirmed target, though.
The final weight can change because of:
- Scale accuracy
- Cardboard and paper variation
- The plastic bag inside the box
- Different production batches
- How tightly the figures are packed
- Small differences between figure poses
The practical takeaway is simple:
A box around 43 grams may be worth checking, but there is no officially confirmed Smiski Construction secret weight.
Can you find the secret by weighing the box?
You can use a scale to make a more educated guess, but the result is not reliable enough to call it a guaranteed method.
The theory is that two figures should make the secret box heavier than a box containing one regular Smiski. If most boxes weigh close to the listed packaged weight and one box is noticeably heavier, it may be worth considering.
The problem is that blind box packaging is not perfectly identical. A heavier box does not automatically contain the secret, and a lighter box is not automatically a regular pull.
If a store allows customers to weigh the boxes, use this process:
- Bring a digital scale that measures to at least 0.1 gram.
- Weigh several boxes from the same display.
- Put each box on the scale without pressing on the cardboard.
- Compare the results instead of focusing on one number.
- Treat anything around 43 grams as a lead, not proof.
- Stop if the store does not allow customers to handle the boxes this way.
Do not damage the packaging or buy an entire display just because one box is heavier. The weight method is useful for spotting an outlier. It cannot tell you exactly what is inside.
How to do the Smiski Construction shake test
The shake test comes from the same theory: the secret contains two Smiski figures, so it may feel different from a regular box.
Collector reports are mixed. Some people say a possible secret box feels more crowded around the edges. Others report light vertical movement but very little horizontal movement. That may happen when two figures sit close together inside the plastic bag.
There is no official sound or movement pattern for the secret.
What collectors look for
A possible traffic cone secret box may:
- Feel slightly fuller
- Have less loose movement
- Move differently when tilted vertically
- Make a softer or more crowded sound
- Feel different from nearby boxes in the same display
None of these signs is consistent enough to confirm a pull.
The safest way to shake the box
Hold the box in your palm and move it gently from side to side. You are comparing the box with other boxes, not trying to force the figure into a recognizable position.
Avoid:
- Shaking the box aggressively
- Throwing it from hand to hand
- Squeezing the corners
- Pressing the top or bottom
- Cutting or opening the packaging
- Using a needle or other object to inspect the contents
Apart from damaging the product, rough handling can annoy store employees and other collectors.
The shake test can narrow your guess. It cannot prove what is inside.
Does the traffic cone secret make a different sound?
Not in any officially confirmed way.
The two figures may create a different sound when the box is moved, but the result depends on how the figures are sitting inside the bag. Packaging also affects the noise.
A quiet box may contain the secret. A noisy box may contain a regular figure with more room to move.
If you use sound as part of the test, compare several boxes from the same batch. Do not rely on a video or a collector saying that the secret makes a specific click, tap, or rattle.
That is personal experience, not a verified identification method.
What does the Smiski traffic cone secret look like?
The secret is generally shown as two small Smiski figures wearing traffic cones.
The pair is easy to recognize once opened because:
- It contains two figures rather than one.
- The traffic cones are the main visual detail.
- Both figures connect directly to the construction theme.
- The duo takes up more visual space than most single Smiski figures.
For resale listings, look for photographs of the actual item. Official promotional images are not enough to prove that a seller has the secret.
A reliable listing should show:
- Both figures
- The traffic cones from several angles
- The underside or base
- Any paint details or defects
- The seller’s own photos
- A video if the seller is making a glow claim
Be cautious with listings that use only stock photos and describe the item as “secret pull” without showing the exact figure.
Does the Smiski Construction secret glow in the dark?
Smiski Construction figures are made from phosphorescent material, so they can glow after absorbing light.
The glow will usually be easier to see after placing the figure under a light source for a short period. Results can vary depending on the light, the length of exposure, and how dark the room is.
The brand has not confirmed that the traffic cone secret glows differently from the regular Construction figures.
If you want to test the glow:
- Place the figure under a normal light for a short time.
- Move it into a dark room.
- Compare it with another Construction figure if possible.
- Judge the glow in person rather than through a phone camera.
Phone cameras often exaggerate glow effects, especially when the surrounding room is completely dark.
Is there a secret in every box of 12?
No.
The assorted box contains 12 blind boxes, but the official product information says that not every type may be included.
A box of 12 can contain:
- Duplicate regular figures
- No secret
- An incomplete lineup
- Several copies of the same character
This is why a full box is not the same as a guaranteed complete set. Opening more boxes gives you more chances, but it does not remove the risk of duplicates.
If a seller tells you that a sealed box “must have the secret,” ask for an official source. The product listing does not support that claim.
How to buy the Smiski Construction secret without getting scammed
Buying sealed blind boxes
Before buying, check that:
- The packaging clearly says Smiski Construction Series.
- The boxes are still sealed.
- The seller uses real photos.
- The price is close to the normal retail price.
- The seller has a clear return policy.
- The item comes from an authorized retailer or established collector.
Be careful with boxes described as “hand-picked,” “weighed,” or “secret possible.” They may already have been filtered by someone using the same weight theory.
The official Sonny Angel USA store lists the Construction Series at $12.25 per blind box and $147 for an assorted box of 12. Prices may vary by market, but a major markup on unopened boxes should make you ask what you are actually paying for.
Buying the secret already opened
If you only want the traffic cone duo, buying an opened and authenticated figure may cost less than chasing it through blind boxes.
Ask the seller for:
- Photos of both Smiski figures
- Close-ups of the traffic cones
- Front, back, and underside photos
- Proof of purchase if available
- A video of the exact item
- Clear information about condition
- A return or dispute policy
Do not pay extra simply because the seller claims the original box weighed 43.2 grams. Once the box is opened, the figure itself is what matters.
For more general buying advice, Collect Chill’s guide to starting a toy collection as an adult covers budgets, duplicates, and the risks of chasing rare pieces blindly.
Is the Smiski Construction secret worth chasing?
The traffic cone duo is one of the stronger designs in the series if you like paired figures. It also works well as a display piece because the two characters look like they belong together rather than being two unrelated pulls.
It is worth chasing if you:
- Collect Smiski secret figures
- Like the construction theme
- Prefer paired designs
- Want a standout piece from the series
- Enjoy the surprise of opening blind boxes
It is probably not worth buying dozens of boxes if this is the only figure you want. The 1-in-36 estimate is not officially confirmed, and the weight test is not precise enough to protect you from duplicates.
My practical recommendation is to buy a small number of boxes at retail, use the weight and shake information only as loose clues, then switch to the resale market if you keep pulling repeats.
Final thoughts
The Smiski Construction secret is the traffic cone duo, but there is no foolproof way to identify it before opening the box.
The best clues currently available are:
- A community-reported weight around 43.0 to 43.2 grams
- A box that feels more crowded
- Less loose movement during a gentle shake
Those clues come from collectors, not from an official Smiski guide. The same applies to the commonly repeated 1-in-36 odds.
Use the scale and shake test to make a better guess, not to expect a guaranteed pull. If you want the traffic cone duo specifically, an authentic opened figure may be the cheaper and less frustrating route.
Smiski Construction secret FAQ
What is the Smiski Construction secret?
The Smiski Construction secret is commonly identified as two Smiski figures wearing traffic cones. It belongs to the Construction Series, which includes six regular figures and one randomly distributed secret.
What is the Smiski Construction secret weight?
Some collectors report weights around 43.0 to 43.2 grams, but Smiski has not confirmed an official secret-specific weight. Treat the number as a clue rather than a guarantee.
Is the Smiski Construction secret one in 36?
A 1-in-36 estimate is often shared by retailers and collectors. Smiski confirms that the secret has a lower appearance rate, but it does not currently publish a complete odds table.
Is there a secret in every Smiski box of 12?
No. The official product information warns that an assorted box may not contain every character, including the secret.
Does the Smiski traffic cone secret glow?
Smiski Construction figures are made from phosphorescent material and can glow after absorbing light. Smiski has not confirmed that the traffic cone duo glows differently from regular figures.
Can you find the secret by shaking the box?
Shaking may reveal that a box feels more crowded because the secret contains two figures, but there is no official sound or movement pattern that confirms the secret.
