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.
Pop Mart is about to launch a new Blind Box collection featuring different fan-favorite characters, including Labubu.
The “Why So Serious” vinyl plush pendant blind box, which conceals the exact contents of the package until the customer opens it, features 10 pendants, including “rare” and “super rare” pendants inspired by various characters from Pop Mart’s collection, according to a press release Pop Mart emailed USA TODAY.
The series, which will be released at the start of the Halloween season, takes Pop Mart’s IPs and turns them into circus-inspired characters that resemble clowns or jesters.
Here’s what to know about Pop Mart’s new “Why So Serious” blind boxes.
When do the ‘Why So Serious’ blind boxes go on sale?
The blind boxes will go on sale on Pop Mart’s website on Thursday, Oct. 9, at 10 p.m. ET, according to Pop Mart.
Where can you buy the ‘Why So Serious’ blind boxes?
The new “Why So Serious” blind boxes Labubus can be purchased through Pop Mart’s website and app, which can be downloaded to your phone through the Google Play Store or the App Store.
Folks looking to purchase from a brick-and-mortar location can call their local store to check for availability.
Which characters will you be able to get from the blind box?
The blind box will feature the following Pop Mart characters:
Twinkle TwinkleMollyDimooHacipupuLabubu
How much do the ‘Why So Serious’ blind boxes cost?
A single blind box of the “Why So Serious” blind boxes retails for $42.99, not including tax or shipping fees, according to Pop Mart. Customers can purchase a maximum of 8 single blind boxes each.
A whole set, which includes eight out of the 10 possible blind boxes, will cost $343.92, excluding taxes and other fees. However, each customer is limited to purchasing a maximum of one of each set in addition to the eight separate blind boxes.
Compared to other series based on Labubus, “Have a Seat,” “Big into Energy” and “Exciting Macaron” blind boxes retail for $27.99, not including taxes or shipping and handling, according to the website. Customers who wish to purchase a complete set of each series individually, comprising six different blind boxes, will be charged $167.94, excluding taxes.
What’s included in the ‘Why So Serious’ series?
The series includes the following, which will be available for purchase on Pop Mart’s website:
Vinyl Plush Pendant Blind Boxes ($42.99): Includes eight core designs, the secret, the “Bubblegum Twinkle Twinkle,” which customers have a 1/40 chance of receiving and the “super secret” “Moonlit Mask Labubu” which which customers have a 1/80 chance of receiving.Crybaby Vinyl Plush Blister Pack ($50.99): A standalone premium release which features Pop Mart’s CRYBABY character reimagined in clown form.Pendant Chain Blind Boxes ($19.99): Chain-style collectibles for everyday accessorizing.Labubu Candy Pouch ($34.99): A candy pouch/draw-string bag styled after the “Juggling Clown” Labubu designed for the vinyl plush pendant blind box.Magnetic Sealing Clip Storage Box Set ($18.99)- A magnet with chip clips featuring characters from the collection.Mug ($45.99) – A mug with a lid designed to look like a red and white striped circus tent with the “Juggling Clown” Labubu head in the middle.
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.
See photos of the ‘Why So Serious’ Pop Mart blind box figure
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