If you’re looking for Labubu in Toronto, you’d be surprised at how many local shops, cafes and even restaurants are unexpectedly stocking up on the viral toy-turned-fashion-accessory.
If you haven’t heard of Labubu yet, all you need is a cursory Google search to show you that the collective fluffy monsters are everyone’s latest obsession, talked about everywhere from Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue to NPR and Business Insider.
Of course, countless celebrities and influencers are all over the trend, with the figurines taking over purses across the world as quirky little bag charms (the most popular way to style them) in recent weeks.
And naturally, with all of the fanfare, the primary place to nab Labubu, Chinese toy retailer Pop Mart, often sells out within seconds of a new release.
So, here’s a non-exhaustive list of places you can buy the viral evil elves in person in and around Toronto right now. (Please note that many have a very limited selection, some are regularly selling out, and some may not be authorized or official dealers.)
A&C Games — 452 Spadina Ave., Toronto & online
Exotic Snax — 288 Queen St. W., Toronto & 111 Regina Rd., Vaughan
Hobbiesville — 9 Ossington Ave., Toronto & online
Interesting Things — 173 Baldwin St., Toronto
Mr. Surprise Toys — 800 Sheppard Ave. E., Toronto (Fairview Mall): consignment inside the Mumuso store; 3290 Midland Ave. (Scarboro Village Mall), Unit 4, Scarborough; 486 Front St. W. (The Well), Unit LG08, Toronto
Nekonab — 357 Queen St. W., Toronto
Pearl Harbourfront Chinese Cuisine — 207 Queens Quay W. (Queen’s Quay Terminal), Unit 200, Toronto
Reiwatakiya— 231 Queen St. W., Toronto
Showcase Toronto — 220 Yonge St. (Eaton Centre), Toronto; 900 Dufferin St. (Dufferin Mall), Toronto; 25 The West Mall (Sherway Gardens), Etobicoke; 500 Rexdale Blvd. (Woodbine Centre), Etobicoke; 1800 Sheppard Ave. E. (Fairview Mall), North York; 6464 Yonge St. (Centrepoint Mall), North York; 1 Eglinton Sq. (Eglinton Square), Scarborough; 700 Lawrence Ave. W. (Lawrence Square), Scarborough; 300 Borough Dr. (Scarborough Town Centre), Scarborough
Tobbi Cafe — 678 Bloor St. W., Toronto
Wahoo Claw Machine & Arcade — 577 Yonge St., 2nd Floor, Toronto
Mindzai Toy Shop — 3623 Hwy 7 (Liberty Square), Unit 112, Markham & online
Popping Buddies — 8339 Kennedy Rd. (Langham Square), Unit 2512, Markham
Springer Garden — 61 Telson Rd., Unit 1, Markham & online
Aria Snacks & Hobbies — 4300 Steeles Ave. E. (Pacific Mall), Unit E26, Markham & online
Bobibo — 4300 Steeles Ave. E. (Pacific Mall), Unit B20, Markham
The Crystal Legend — 4300 Steeles Ave. E. (Pacific Mall), multiple units, Markham
Meso Collection — 4300 Steeles Ave. E. (Pacific Mall), Unit B3, Markham
Mobile Lemon — 4300 Steeles Ave. E. (Pacific Mall), Unit B18, Markham
Toys Collection — 4300 Steeles Ave. E. (Pacific Mall), Units B17 & D39, Markham; 3280 Midland Ave., Unit 13, Scarborough; and 3278 Midland Ave., Unit D115, Scarborough
Popcore — 4300 Steeles Ave. E. (Pacific Mall), Unit B52, Markham
Know anywhere else selling Labubu locally? Drop them in the comments!