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Labubu tops 100 million sales, spotlighting China’s rising original IPs
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Labubu tops 100 million sales, spotlighting China’s rising original IPs

Labubu just crossed 100 million units sold worldwide, turning a blind-box oddity into Pop Mart’s biggest proof that China’s original IPs can go global.

Sam Ortega2m read
Labubu movie sparks heated reaction as fans await big-screen debut
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Labubu movie sparks heated reaction as fans await big-screen debut

Pop Mart and Sony have confirmed a Labubu film, and collectors are already eyeing whether the big-screen leap brings new drops, collabs and resale heat.

Jamie Taylor2m read
Labubu-inspired 50 cm sculpt targets makers, customizers, and artists
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Labubu-inspired 50 cm sculpt targets makers, customizers, and artists

A smooth 50 cm Labubu-style base gives makers a bigger canvas for paint, fur, and custom hair, turning the craze into a hands-on build.

Jamie Taylor5m read
Labubu bubble warns of hype-driven growth and unsustainable investment risk
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Labubu bubble warns of hype-driven growth and unsustainable investment risk

Ryan Cummings’s Labubu bubble warning matters most to buyers chasing the next drop. The real question is whether the hype still clears the shelves, or just props up resale prices.

Sam Ortega6m read
Pop Mart teases new Labubu map, fans expect Popblocks expansion
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Pop Mart teases new Labubu map, fans expect Popblocks expansion

A boat emoji and “new map” tease have Labubu fans eyeing a Popblocks expansion, as Pop Mart keeps turning THE MONSTERS into a bigger IP.

Jamie Taylor2m read
Labubu’s viral boom cools as collectors move on, Pop Mart feels strain
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Labubu’s viral boom cools as collectors move on, Pop Mart feels strain

Kinly McCaffrey says her Labubu obsession is cooling as Pop Mart leans harder on one monster. The danger is obvious: when scarcity softens, the chase can too.

Sam Ortega2m read
Pop Mart enters Brazil to fight Labubu counterfeit market
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Pop Mart enters Brazil to fight Labubu counterfeit market

Pop Mart’s Brazilian debut gives Labubu fans a new official path to buy genuine figures, while an emergency injunction targets a major counterfeit pipeline in São Paulo.

Jamie Taylor2m read
Essential care practices to preserve Labubu figures and plushes
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Essential care practices to preserve Labubu figures and plushes

Clear, practical guidance on cleaning, repair and storage for Labubu collectibles. Protects value and appearance without risking inks, flocking or joints.

Jamie Taylor3m read
Labubu collector catalog helps fans identify dolls, series, and release dates
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Labubu collector catalog helps fans identify dolls, series, and release dates

This catalog is the fastest way to tell a real Labubu run from a mislabeled listing, and it covers the latest 2026 additions that collectors keep mixing up.

Sam Ortega6m read
Maker blog delivers step-by-step Labubu sewing and sculpting tutorials
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Maker blog delivers step-by-step Labubu sewing and sculpting tutorials

A maker blog offers step-by-step Labubu sewing and polymer clay tutorials with patterns, videos, and photography tips. It helps collectors customize outfits, accessories, and display shots.

Jamie Taylor2m read
How to spot authentic Labubu figures and protect your collection
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How to spot authentic Labubu figures and protect your collection

Labubu collectors need clear steps to avoid fakes, buy safely, and keep pieces in good condition. This guide covers authentication, buying priorities, storage, cleaning, and community verification.

Jamie Taylor3m read
Where to Buy Labubu Safely, and Find Official Pop Mart Stock Fast
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Where to Buy Labubu Safely, and Find Official Pop Mart Stock Fast

Start with Pop Mart's website, app, or Roboshop for the safest Labubu buy, then use resale only when the exact variant is truly gone.

Nina Kowalski6m read
How to clean, repair, and customize your Labubu safely
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How to clean, repair, and customize your Labubu safely

A practical how-to for cleaning, repairing, and customizing Labubu plush while preserving value and community trust. Use reversible mods and simple repairs to keep collections fresh.

Jamie Taylor2m read
How to Photograph and Display Labubu Figures for Collectors
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How to Photograph and Display Labubu Figures for Collectors

Practical, camera-to-display techniques to make Labubu figures shine, preserve condition, and boost collector credibility. These steps cover lighting, composition, cleaning, long-term display care, and social posting tactics that help highlight colours, textures, and rare pieces.

Jamie Taylor2m read
Labubu movie in early development as Pop Mart expands franchise
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Labubu movie in early development as Pop Mart expands franchise

Labubu’s movie is real, and that changes the collector math: Pop Mart and Sony are building a franchise engine, not just a one-off screen cameo.

Nina Kowalski5m read
Pop Mart Releases Official Labubu Monster Coca-Cola Blind Box Series
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Pop Mart Releases Official Labubu Monster Coca-Cola Blind Box Series

Pop Mart's official product page lists the new Labubu THE MONSTER COCA‑COLA SERIES as an authentic, factory-sealed blind box offering, complete with authenticity codes and character checklists. Orders ship quickly and include secure checkout and local courier tracking, a useful development for collectors and resellers tracking value and completion.

Jamie Taylor2m read
Labubu secret figures drive chase culture, resale prices, and collector frenzy
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Labubu secret figures drive chase culture, resale prices, and collector frenzy

Secret Labubus turn blind-box drops into a high-stakes hunt. The rarest pulls can still reach four-figure resale heat, but the market is cooling.

Jamie Taylor6m read
Chinese Customs Seizes Over 40,000 Counterfeit Labubu Toys Across Multiple Cities
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Chinese Customs Seizes Over 40,000 Counterfeit Labubu Toys Across Multiple Cities

Gongbei Customs alone pulled 20,599 fake Labubus from trucks at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge on June 12, part of a sweep topping 40,000 counterfeits across three Chinese cities.

Jamie Taylor3m read
GQ revisits the Labubu boys, a year after the viral toy boom
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GQ revisits the Labubu boys, a year after the viral toy boom

A year on, the Labubu boys look less like a meme and more like the first visible edge of a lasting style-and-collector segment.

Nina Kowalski5m read
Labubu Joins Viral Chinese-Aesthetic Trend, Signaling New Soft Power Appeal
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Labubu Joins Viral Chinese-Aesthetic Trend, Signaling New Soft Power Appeal

Labubu is no longer just a blind-box grail. AP’s “very Chinese time” framing pushed the monster into a bigger soft-power conversation, and collectors will feel that heat.

Sam Ortega2m read
Lizzo’s Coachella cameo puts Labubu back in the spotlight
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Lizzo’s Coachella cameo puts Labubu back in the spotlight

Lizzo’s surprise turn at Sexyy Red’s Sahara Tent set turned Labubu into part of Coachella’s look, not just the merch table.

Sam Ortega2m read
Forensic Checklist Reveals How to Spot Fake Labubu Macaron Figures
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Forensic Checklist Reveals How to Spot Fake Labubu Macaron Figures

Ten teeth on your Labubu means it's a fake — TAL's forensic checklist for V2 Have a Seat figures goes deeper than any guide before it, covering UV stamps, foil watermarks, and mold geometry.

Jamie Taylor7m read
How to Customize, Paint and Mod Labubu Figures Safely and Creatively
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How to Customize, Paint and Mod Labubu Figures Safely and Creatively

Your Labubu is a blank canvas — here's how to prep vinyl and resin, paint faces, style hair, and build outfits from felt to miniature designer replicas.

Nina Kowalski8m read
Find, Buy and Authenticate Labubu Figures Near You in 2026
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Find, Buy and Authenticate Labubu Figures Near You in 2026

Pop Mart’s Store Locator v3.2, live inventory and NFC loyalty tools make finding Labubu easier, while collectors must watch for a late-2025 counterfeit surge using weight and NFC checks.

Jamie Taylor3m read
China’s Warren Buffett backs Pop Mart, hints at Labubu stake
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China’s Warren Buffett backs Pop Mart, hints at Labubu stake

Duan Yongping’s Pop Mart bet matters because it backs Labubu as a long-term franchise, not just a viral toy craze, even as some investors trim exposure.

Nina Kowalski2m read
Labubu maker Pop Mart faces labor abuse allegations at key factory
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Labubu maker Pop Mart faces labor abuse allegations at key factory

China Labor Watch accused a key Labubu factory of overtime abuse and weak protections, putting Pop Mart’s supply chain, restocks and brand trust under a fresh spotlight.

Nina Kowalski2m read
Athlon Unboxes Labubu's Big Into Energy, Pop Mart's 2026 Flagship Series
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Athlon Unboxes Labubu's Big Into Energy, Pop Mart's 2026 Flagship Series

Athlon's Rohit Gupta breaks down Big Into Energy's six furry variants, the 1/72 gray secret, and why this series keeps flipping for real money.

Nina Kowalski5m read
Kasing Lung's 2026 Labubu Redesign Reveals New Materials and Anti-Counterfeit Marks
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Kasing Lung's 2026 Labubu Redesign Reveals New Materials and Anti-Counterfeit Marks

Kasing Lung’s redesigned Labubu cuts the head proportion from 42% to 37%, adds UV-resistant pigments, high-grade PVC/ABS and etched QR codes for anti-counterfeit verification.

Nina Kowalski3m read
New TOYSEZ forensic guide sharpens Labubu V4 authenticity checks
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New TOYSEZ forensic guide sharpens Labubu V4 authenticity checks

TOYSEZ’s TAL authentication lab published a detailed forensic "Real vs Fake" master guide for the Labubu V4 (Pin for Love) series on January 7, 2026, laying out the most reliable anti-counterfeit checks across box artwork, physical stamps and material cues. The guide gives collectors, resellers and marketplace buyers a practical, tiered checklist to spot sophisticated fakes and protect resale value.

Jamie Taylor2m read