Cute, mischievous, and a little spooky—
Labubu figures have become a must-have for toy collectors and pop culture fans alike. With their wide grins, quirky expressions, and ever-growing variety of styles, Labubus are more than just vinyl toys—they’re a collectible sensation.
🎨 What Is Labubu?
Labubu is a character created by the artist duo Kasing Lung and How2work, part of the
“The Monsters” series that originated in Hong Kong. The design blends playful charm with a hint of creepiness: big eyes, oversized teeth, and fuzzy animal-like features. Each figure feels like it popped straight out of a whimsical, slightly eerie storybook.
🌏 From Designer Toy to Global Craze
Labubu’s popularity took off in Asia (especially in China, Hong Kong, and Japan) where designer vinyl toys have long had a devoted following. Thanks to exclusive releases and collaborations with POP MART (a major blind box toy brand), Labubu has grown into an international hit. New drops often sell out fast, with collectors trading figures across the globe.
👀 Styles and Variations
Part of Labubu’s appeal is the endless variety. Some Labubus look cozy and cute; others take on darker, fantasy-inspired forms. A few notable versions include:
- Forest Fairy Tale Labubu: A woodland-inspired Labubu released in May 2025. This figure features cozy forest details: antlers, leafy accents, and earthy tones, evoking a fairy-tale creature wandering mossy glens
- Forest Fairy Tale Duck Labubu: Part of the same 2025 Forest Fairy Tale line, this version reimagines Labubu as an adorable yellow duck with fluffy plumage. Sold as a plush keychain or vinyl figure, it’s a fan-favorite accessory
- Labubu × SpongeBob “The Pirate” (Secret Edition): A crossover blind-box variant from the “Labubu The Monsters × SpongeBob” series. This secret-edition figure dresses Labubu as a pirate, complete with hat and eyepatch, melding two beloved franchises
- Broken Arm Labubu (Bruno Catalano Collaboration): A limited-edition toy crafted alongside sculptor Bruno Catalano. This artistic variant portrays Labubu with a surreal “broken arm” design, blending collectible toy culture with gallery-worthy creativity
🔥 Fan Favorites
Collectors especially love rare editions like the
Golden Labubu,
Glow-in-the-Dark Halloween Labubu, and the
Moss Green Forest Labubu. Limited-run figures from POP MART blind boxes are some of the most prized, with chase variants fetching high resale prices online.
