Labubu monster dolls are ugly and adorable
New monster dolls are taking over the internet. Influencers shell out as much as $85 for bigger Labubu dolls.
Editor’s note: Follow along for info on more Labubu blind boxes that will be available on Thursday, Aug. 21.
Pop Mart will be restocking and selling several of their Labubu blind boxes, which usually sell out instantly, on the Pop Mart app.
The popular toy will launch on Tuesday, Aug. 19, at 10 p.m. ET, according to Pop Mart’s website. The purchases can be made only on Pop Mart’s app, which can be downloaded on your phone through the Google Play Store or the App Store.
Before attempting to purchase a Labubu, make sure the app is updated and functions properly.
One Labubu blind box, “Have a Seat,” will be available to order, and two other blind boxes, the “Big into Energy Series” and “Exciting Macaron,” will be available for pre-order. A blind box hides the exact content of the package until the customer opens it, sometimes revealing an especially rare item in a series.
How much will the Labubus cost?
A single box of the Have a Seat, Big into Energy Series or Exciting Macaron will cost $27.99, not including taxes or shipping and handling, according to the website.
However, folks who would like to purchase a whole set, which includes six different blind boxes, will have to pay $167.94.
Purchases over $29 made on the Pop Mart app and website will receive free shipping.
Which Labubu/The Monster blind boxes will be available for order?
The following blind boxes will be available for purchase Tuesday night, Aug. 19:
Available Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 19 is the “THE MONSTERS Let’s Checkmate Series-Pendant Blind Box,” which is a chain with a small pendant that can be hung from purses and other accessories. The item retails for $18.99.
What is a Labubu?
Labubu is a doll that resembles a monster, featuring a large head, sharp teeth and prominent eyes. The Labubu keychains everyone is obsessed with are furry and come in different colors, shapes and sizes.
Pop Mart has sold small Labubus, some shaped like shrimp tempura, carrying Coke products, dressed as pumpkins and more.
Some people might say the doll looks a bit scary, while others think it’s downright adorable.
The doll was designed by Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung roughly a decade ago.
But today, Labubus are sold worldwide by the Beijing-based toy maker Pop Mart, as part of their “The Monsters” line.
What are blind boxes?
Blind boxes can contain toys or figurines from different properties, from well-known characters like Hello Kitty and Winnie the Pooh and their friends, to popular manga characters like Monkey D. Luffy from “One Piece.”
Some of the blind boxes’ contents may be rarer than others, which can increase their value and the amount collectors are willing to pay for them if they’re resold online.
Labubu blind boxes are currently being sold worldwide by Pop Mart as a part of “The Monsters” line.
Be wary of knockoffs
Labubu dolls have become so popular that they’ve attracted the attention of resellers.
To ensure you are purchasing authentic Labubu or “The Monsters” merchandise, purchase the dolls directly from Pop Mart, its TikTok account, Amazon store or other major retailers.
The launch, scheduled for the night of Aug. 19, will be available only on the official Pop Mart app.
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