In the world of collectibles, it’s not just about trading cards or vintage comics anymore — designer toys are booming, and Labubu dolls are quickly stealing the spotlight. From mystery box drops to high-end art collabs, these quirky little creatures have become one of the most sought-after collectibles of 2025.
But what exactly are Labubu dolls? And why are adult collectors — yes, grown adults — obsessed with them?
🐾 What Are Labubu Dolls?
Labubu is a mischievous, wide-eyed character from The Monsters series, created by Hong Kong-based illustrator Kasing Lung. With jagged grins, pointy hair, and oversized ears, Labubu looks like what might happen if Tim Burton and Hello Kitty had a design baby.
Most Labubu dolls are released through POP MART, often called the “Funko of Asia.” They specialize in blind-box vinyl toys — meaning you don’t know which figure you’ll get until you open it. And that surprise factor? It's addicting.
📦 Why Are Adults Collecting Them?
Labubu dolls blend everything collectors love:
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🎨 Designer toy artistry
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📦 Premium packaging
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❓ Blind box excitement
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🔥 Social media virality
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💬 A thriving secondary market
These toys aren't just for show — they're small-batch, display-worthy, and often resell for serious cash. Celebs like Olivia Attwood and influencers across Asia and the UK are flaunting their collections, turning Labubu into a collector status symbol.
📈 What Makes Them Valuable?
Not all Labubu figures are created equal. The value often comes down to:
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🎯 Chase Ratios: Some are 1-in-24 or 1-in-144 rarities
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💎 Special Editions: Glow-in-the-dark, transparent, metallic, flocked
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🛍 Event or Regional Exclusives: Harrods, Shanghai Comic Con, etc.
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🎁 Box Condition: Sealed = higher value (especially for grading later)
🔥 Real Example:
A “Transparent Labubu (Pirate Series)” recently sold for $180 on eBay, originally bought for under $15.
🧭 Where to Find Them
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✅ In-store at Harrods, Target (limited U.S. drops), or Asia-based POP MART stores
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✅ Secondhand: eBay, Mercari, Facebook collector groups, or Discord trading hubs
Watch for scalping — high-demand releases like the Zodiac Labubu often sell out in minutes and triple in price within days.
🧸 New to Labubu? Start Here:
Best Series to Start With:
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Labubu Pirates
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Labubu Space Adventures
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Zodiac Animals (if you can find them)
Collector Tip Box:
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🛒 Buy from POP MART or trusted sellers
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📦 Keep the box — it helps with resale or grading
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🔍 Store away from heat/light (vinyl can fade or warp)
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🧼 Use gloves when handling rare ones (yes, really)
Want to protect or grade your collectibles?
👉 Check out our grading & protection guide
🧠 Final Thought
Labubu isn’t just a toy — it’s a movement. A weird, wonderful, slightly chaotic movement of collectors, artists, and grown adults lining up for blind boxes with giddy anticipation.
Whether you’re buying to display, trade, or stash away for future flips, Labubu dolls hit that sweet spot of art, nostalgia, and scarcity — and they’re only going up from here.
📦 Need help storing your small collectibles, figures, or mystery box hauls?
Read our blog on how to store collectibles the right way
