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How to Spot Fake Labubu: Telling Pop Mart Figures from 3D-Printed Replicas

Pop Mart has pursued legal action and platform takedowns against sellers, but 3D-printed and homemade Labubu replicas still circulate online; learn the specific visual and tactile cues collectors use to tell fakes from originals.

Nina Kowalski•5 min read•10:17 AM

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Pop Mart sues Bambu Lab in Shanghai over Labubu 3D print files

Pop Mart sued Bambu Lab in Shanghai, alleging MakerWorld hosted thousands of Labubu 3D model files that enabled low-cost home printing; trial set for April 2, 2026.

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Worldwide Clay Workshops Teach Hobbyists to Sculpt Polymer Labubu Figures

Multiple organizers are running hands-on clay workshops to make Labubu figures, including a two-day Chandigarh session March 7–8, 2026 (UTC+05:30) and a NEMAA beginner pinch-pot workshop in Minneapolis.

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Dubai's Labubu Craze: Decline Claims Clash With Surging Demand, Fakes

Influencer Jackson Hinkle declared "Labubu is OVER" as retailer The Little Things' CEO Hassan Tamimi says demand in Dubai and Abu Dhabi is "unprecedented" while counterfeit "Lafufu" flood the market.

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Italian Collector Nearly Paid Double for Labubu Year of the Horse Series

An Italian collector almost paid double for Pop Mart’s Labubu Year of the Horse series after missing U.S. stock, regional price gaps and international shipping pitfalls, a first-person account says.

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Practical Care and Display Tips for Labubu Collectors

Labubu collectors get a hands-on set of practical tips for displaying, cleaning, storing, and selling pieces while keeping safety and community engagement in mind. These recommendations focus on simple, budget-friendly projects and preservation steps that protect value and help organizers run swaps, workshops, and shared displays.

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Alibaba Profiles 387-Unit Sanrio × Pop Mart Hello Kitty Labubu Red Velvet

Alibaba's Product Insights confirmed a single-batch, 387-unit Sanrio × Pop Mart Hello Kitty Meets Labubu Red Velvet release on Feb 14, detailed in a Feb 28 feature.

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Framework for Evaluating Labubu Drops, Gauging Risk and Reading Signals

labubu drops can swing from 2,000% markups to steep corrections; use this checklist to evaluate new releases, size positions, and read secondary‑market warning signs.

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Build durable, photogenic Labubu dioramas for display and photos

A practical guide to building sturdy, photo-ready Labubu dioramas using safe materials and lighting. Includes a full seaside tabletop project and display, lighting, and photography tips.

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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.

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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.

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Practical system to grade and value rare Labubu figures

A clear framework helps collectors, sellers and insurers assess condition, provenance and market risk for rare Labubu figures.

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ZTE Unveils iMoochi at MWC: Labubu-Like AI Pet for Stress Relief

ZTE unveiled five tiny AI pets at Mobile World Congress 2026: Cynomi, Hopami, Mimiu, Mogogo and Morin, each with OLED eyes, touch sensors and generative-AI voice claims.

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DIY Labubu Display Guide: Safe, Attractive Setups with Lighting and Conservation

Practical DIY steps help Labubu collectors build safe, attractive displays with lighting, conservation measures, and seasonal rotation tips.

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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.

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GODIVA Japan and Labubu launch limited chocolate, drink, soft-serve collection in Japan

Godiva Japan and Pop Mart’s Labubu rolled out Labubu-shaped chocolates, a Hazelnut Dark Chocolate Chocolixir and a Labubu dark chocolate soft-serve in Japan from Feb. 18, 2026, while supplies last.

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Pop Mart to Open Brick-and-Mortar Store Near Lovesac at Freehold Raceway Mall

Pop Mart will open a brick-and-mortar shop at Freehold Raceway Mall, taking a lower-level space near Lovesac at 3710 Route 9 in Freehold, N.J.; one report says it will open in March.

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Comprehensive Labubu Collector's Guide: Practical Steps and Trusted Community Hubs

Labubu's buzz has cooled and resale prices have slipped, prioritize buying from Pop Mart and vetted community hubs, and use resale spreads and production signals to decide whether to hold or sell.

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Labubu Price Trackers and Aggregators Update Pricing February 22 to 24 2026

LabubuPrice, CoinMarketCap and OKX all refreshed Labubu feeds during Feb 22-24, 2026, pushing new resale and on-chain prices that collectors and traders watched after the Feb 23 update.

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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.

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Investigation Finds Underage Workers, Blank Contracts, Excessive Overtime at Labubu Supplier

An investigation found underage workers, blank contracts and excessive overtime at a factory making Labubu figures, raising ethical and supply concerns for collectors.

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Guide to Labubu Collecting: Where to Buy, Trade, Authenticate

Learn where to buy, trade, and authenticate Labubu figures, with practical hubs, marketplaces, and concrete steps to protect your purchases.

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Alibaba Analysis Projects Labubu Contributing Major Share of Pop Mart 2026 Revenue

Alibaba projects Labubu will add about $312–$347 million to Pop Mart in 2026, a figure that sits below Labubu’s recent half-year haul and raises questions about growth assumptions.

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Border Force Seizes Over 260,000 Labubu Imitations, Warns Public

Border Force announced on December 23 that more than 260,000 counterfeit toys were intercepted at the UK border in 2025, with roughly 90 percent identified as Labubu lookalikes. The operation found that about three quarters of the fakes failed safety tests, highlighting dangerous chemical choking and electrical risks and prompting authorities to urge caution when buying online.

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Mirumi Robot Charm Offers Emotional Tech Successor to Labubu

Mirumi, a tiny "furry companion" robot from Tokyo-based Yukai Engineering, launched on Kickstarter in late 2025 after debuting at CES 2025. Priced for early backers at roughly Rs 10,500 (about ¥18,360) with shipping projected from April 2026, Mirumi trades blind-box scarcity for tactile, emotionally driven responses that could reshape accessory trends in 2026.

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Thai tourist police arrest Russian after Koh Phangan raid finds Labubu-patterned pills

Thai tourist police on Koh Phangan arrested a Russian after raiding a rented house that yielded packets of drugs and a new, hazardous polydrug sold as Labubu-patterned pills.

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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.

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THE MONSTERS 10th Anniversary Labubu Retrospective Opens in Paris During Fashion Week

Labubu’s decade retrospective runs March 4–29 at Hôtel du Grand Veneur, 60 Rue de Turenne, after a star-studded VIP preview on March 3 during Paris Fashion Week.

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Labubu Authentication Guide, How Collectors Verify Boxes Tags Figures

This guide walks you through a practical, photographer-ready checklist to authenticate Labubu figures from box to toy. You will learn what physical marks, digital checks, and seller practices matter so you can spot fakes, preserve value, and buy with confidence.

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Will Labubu Craze Outlast Past Fads and Sustain Pop Mart's Growth

Pop Mart posted explosive growth in fiscal 2024, revenue 13.04 billion yuan and net profit 3.125 billion yuan, even as SmartCompany flags shares “soaring” and a 70% margin claim.

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