Labubu figures have exploded onto the international designer toy market in recent years – and although they may seem cute at first glance, they are actually much more than that . This is not a “cute thing” for the shelf, but a work of art with collector's value .
🎨 Why is he considered an artistic designer figure?
The Pop Mart brand – which is backed by one of China's largest creative studios – wanted to create not a toy , but an artistic minifigure . The figure was created by Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung , who created Labubu with his unique style and fabulously wild imagination - an eccentric, lovable, slightly mischievous, but still charming character.
💡 So what is Labubu?
Labubu is one of the most iconic characters in Pop Mart .
Labubu has appeared in countless forms over the years:
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as a dreamlike being,
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as a pirate,
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as a Wild West hero,
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even in horror or fantasy themes.
These versions are sold in a "blind box" format, so the excitement of the purchase is heightened by the fact that you never know which version you will receive.
Imagine Tim Burton and a Japanese manga artist working together to create a character: strange yet charming, detailed yet simple – that's the world of Labubu.
The figures:
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appear in limited editions ,
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are made of hand-drawn characters,
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their compositions tell a story (e.g. dream world, wild west, pirates),
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and visually they are incomparably unique .
This is not a mass-produced product, but a carefully planned, meticulously crafted designer item.
💎 Why is it valuable?
The value of Labubu figurines lies not only in their aesthetic quality, but also in their rarity :
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Blind box system : each figure comes in a sealed box, so the buyer doesn't know which character they are getting. This increases demand and the desire to collect.
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Secret and ultra-rare figures : in certain collections there are pieces with a chance of only 1:72 or 1:144 – these can be worth tens or hundreds of thousands of forints on the secondary market.
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Limited editions : some series are only produced once, making them almost impossible to obtain later.
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A growing collector community worldwide, especially in Asia and Europe – Labubu figures change hands at auctions, Facebook groups and secondary market sites, often for significant profits.
🖼️ Designer toy culture – not for kids!
The designer toy (also known as art toy ) movement straddles the border between fine art, street art, and pop culture. These objects often stand out as exhibition pieces and are viewed in the same way as a modern painting or graphic work.
Labubu is considered an iconic character in this world - it's no coincidence that in countries like Japan, China, or South Korea, new series sell out in hours.
🧠 Don't just look at the outside - there's a thought behind it
Labubu's character is not only unique in appearance, but also carries a philosophy:
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an outsider, yet lovable ,
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strange, but deeply human ,
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playful, but artistic .
Each figure opens up a little world – and that's what makes them valuable to collectors. Labubu is not just an object, but an experience, a feeling, a story.
In summary – Why not mix it with Monchhichi?
| Property | Labubu | Monchichi |
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| Function | Designer art toy (artistic figure) | Plush figure for children |
| Maker | Kasing Lung / Pop Mart | Sekiguchi (Japan) |
| Material | Detailed, hard plastic (PVC) | Plush + plastic |
| Release method | Blind box, limited editions, secret pieces | Standard series |
| Target group | Adult collectors, art lovers | Children, nostalgic |
| Value on the secondary market | Up to several tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of forints | Usually lower value |
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