Sneaker resellers, take a seat. The game has evolved—and the new king? A plush gremlin in a Kobe hoodie.
Meet the Kobe Labubu doll, the fuzzy menace charming collectors and emptying wallets. Once sneakerheads, now these flippers are full-blown plush connoisseurs, trading hype kicks for mystery box dopamine hits. Because apparently, the resale game needed more chaos.
Pop Mart’s collectible dolls, especially the Labubu figures by Kasing Lung, have skyrocketed in value. Like, $1.6 billion in hype-fueled success kind of skyrocketed. Who needs stocks when you’ve got blind boxes?
Things got wilder when Vanessa Bryant posted a pink Labubu doll wearing a hoodie with the iconic Kobe Bryant sheath logo. Cue sneaker forums imploding and whispers of a legit collab. Is it official? Not yet. But in 2025, nothing shocks us—not even plush dolls dressed better than we are.
This isn’t just a Kobe plush toy—it’s the crossover event of the decade: collectibles, fashion, and NBA legacy. It’s cute, chaotic, and oddly powerful. Plus, that evil grin? It’s the same one resellers have when flipping sneakers—just fluffier.
So, whether you’re a die-hard Kobe fan, a Labubu junkie, or just afraid of missing out, keep your eyes open. The Kobe Labubu doll might just be the most stylish thing you don’t own… yet.
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