How do I unlock characters?

[Trailsmoke]

New to this game, instantly noticed the insane monetization... However, what I cant figure out is how to unlock characters?

I unlocked the first few ones by playing online multiplayer, but lets say I'd like to unlock Buzz Lightyear or some other of the kids favorites.

How do I accomplish this?

[RocklandRaiders]

season coins to use for universal boxes- to get a % at a racer.
token boxes to get a % at a racer
the vault passes they give you racers for 7-8gbp
in the shop there is a max mickey box for 9gbp
in the shop is 3 boxes, 1 for sully, 1 for buzz and 1 for balloo each box is 9gbp- gives 10 shards and items
daily shop at times gives shards for tokens

you need 10 shards for a racer unlock.
most ways are paying but some grind is there during event tab.
event tab is only good tho if you can do the missions if not then its not ideal right now for you

[Gurkolas]

You must be patient to open your favorite character. Sometimes it is sold with 90 %discount packages.Otherwise, you enter a very expensive process.I hurried and spent a considerable amount of Vanellope character to make lvl 50.After 1 week, it was sold with a 90 %discount and now there is an event for Vanellope.