Labubu Blind Boxes: The Complete Beginner’s Guide

If you have visited any major pop culture hub recently, you have likely seen a wide-grinned, mischievous elf character taking over bags, keychains, and shelves. Meet the Labubu blind box phenomenon. Designed by Kasing Lung and produced by POP MART, Labubu is currently one of the most highly sought-after characters globally.

What is Labubu?

Labubu is part of “The Monsters,” a whimsical group of forest elves. While Labubu looks like a little monster with sharp, serrated teeth and pointed ears, she is actually incredibly warm-hearted, playful, and full of adventure. This quirky duality is exactly why collectors find her so charming.

Why Collectors Like It

Collectors absolutely adore Labubu’s expressive mischief. Unlike standard sweet/cute designer toys, Labubu brings an energetic, chaotic energy to your shelves that is incredibly fresh and distinctive.

Popular Collections

Some of the most famous releases include “The Monsters Forest Concert”, “The Monsters Fruits”, and the highly viral “Fall in Wild” plush collections that have been spotted on bags of superstars globally.

What Beginners Should Know

Before diving in, understand that Labubu figures come in both solid vinyl and soft plush variants. Make sure you check which style you prefer before placing an order.

What to Look For Before Buying

Due to huge demand, counterfeits are extremely common. Read our guide on How to Spot Fake Labubu to verify stitching, card quality, and QR security marks before buying.

Price/Availability Considerations

Standard Labubu retail prices range from $16.90 to $25.00, but secondary market demand can drive plush prices up to 2-3x their original cost.

Pros and Cons

Pros: High fashion appeal, incredible community trade demand, adorable plush styling.

Cons: Extremely hard to find at retail pricing, heavily targeted by counterfeiters.

Our Recommendation

For beginners, we highly recommend checking out the vinyl series first, as they are easier to source at retail price, and represent Kasing Lung’s original sculptural artwork perfectly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is Labubu a boy or a girl?
A: Kasing Lung has stated that Labubu is a girl forest elf!

Where to Buy

Always verify purchases through trusted platforms like Blind Box Central’s Beginner Guide recommendations or official POP MART stores.

Hunting Labubu in Southeast Asia: Your Regional Guide

Labubu’s fanbase in Southeast Asia is among the most passionate in the world. From themed pop-ups in Singapore to viral reseller hauls in Bangkok, here is your complete regional playbook for securing the elusive little monster.

Where to Find Labubu in Singapore

Singapore is the fastest entry point for Labubu in the region, with official stock arriving 1-2 weeks ahead of neighbouring markets:

• POP MART ION Orchard (B2): Highest stock turnover for The Monsters series. Join the door queue 30 minutes before opening on drop days.
• POP MART Jewel Changi Airport: Ideal for transit collectors. Regional exclusives often available here first.
• POP MART VivoCity: Strong weekend restocks with shorter queues than Orchard locations.
• POP MART Robo Shops: Automated vending machines at Changi Airport T3 and select MRT concourses carry Labubu series between restocks.
• iBox Singapore (Plaza Singapura): Authorised reseller with a strict no mark-up policy – great for picking up recent series.

Country-Specific Labubu Buying Tips

• Singapore: Follow @popmart_sg on Instagram with notifications on. Flash restocks sell out in under 10 minutes during peak series. The POP MART app (SG region) offers app-exclusive pre-orders.
• Malaysia: POP MART Malaysia’s official Shopee store restocks on Tuesdays and Fridays. The Labubu Thai Chocolate and Have a Seat series are perennial bestsellers.
• Thailand: The Thai market has the most active Labubu secondary trading in SEA. Check Facebook groups like “Labubu Thailand Collector Club” for fair-value peer-to-peer trades. POP MART Thailand’s Line@ channel sends restock alerts.
• Philippines: Toy Kingdom’s Shopee and Lazada storefronts drop Labubu series monthly. The local Carousell PH community is well-moderated and a reliable secondary source.
• Indonesia: Purchase only from POP MART’s official Tokopedia Mall or Shopee Mall badge. Independent sellers in Bandung and Surabaya carry a high proportion of fakes.
• Vietnam: Import through trusted Singapore forwarders or use POP MART’s international shipping option. Authenticate every purchase using the POP MART global app’s QR scanner.

Shipping Labubu Safely Across SEA

Labubu’s soft body and painted surfaces make shipping particularly delicate. Follow these rules:

• Always insist on double-boxing – the outer transport box should be at least 10cm larger than the product box on all sides.
• Request bubble wrap plus foam peanuts inside the shipper box. Air pillow packaging is insufficient for protecting corners.
• Use DHL Express for cross-border SEA shipping – it has the lowest damage rate for collectibles among major couriers.
• Purchase declared-value insurance for any Labubu shipped at secondary market prices above retail. Standard courier liability caps at USD 100.
• For large Labubu plush figures (45cm and above), request a rigid outer carton and Fragile stickers on all six faces.

Customs and Import Considerations by Country

• Singapore: GST applies above SGD 400. Most single Labubu purchases fall comfortably under this threshold.
• Malaysia: Declare accurately as “soft toy / collectible figure.” Duty rates are low at 0-10%.
• Thailand: Import duty 10-20% on declared toy value. The Thai Customs App lets you pre-check applicable duties before purchasing from abroad.
• Philippines: Bureau of Customs applies duties on shipments above PHP 10,000. Collectors importing limited editions frequently use a local customs broker for smooth clearance.
• Indonesia: USD 3 de minimis makes individual imports costly after duty (5-15%) plus 11% VAT. Batch orders via a forwarder to reduce per-unit overhead significantly.

2026 Labubu Pricing Across Southeast Asia

Retail prices for standard Labubu The Monsters single-figure blind boxes:

• Singapore: SGD 24 – SGD 32 per box | Mega figures from SGD 120
• Malaysia: MYR 75 – MYR 100 per box | Mega from MYR 380
• Thailand: THB 560 – THB 750 per box | Mega from THB 2,800
• Philippines: PHP 1,200 – PHP 1,600 per box | Mega from PHP 6,000
• Indonesia: IDR 280,000 – IDR 380,000 per box | Mega from IDR 1,400,000

Secondary market premiums for rare and secret variants can range from 2x to 15x retail. Track fair secondary prices via PopPriceGuide.com or the Blind Box Central community marketplace.

New to POP MART altogether? Start with our POP MART Beginner’s Guide to explore the full range of series before committing to Labubu. And once you are ready to buy from secondary markets, make sure you have read our fake Labubu detection checklist first.