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.
Miss out on Pop Mart’s latest restock? Well, the popular “Big Into Energy” Labubu blind box will be available for purchase once again on Tuesday, Sept. 16, according to the Pop Mart website.
The Labubu blind boxes – which hide the exact content of the package until the customer opens it, sometimes revealing an especially rare item in a series – will only be made available for purchase through the virtual storefront’s Pop Now feature in the app.
The “Big Into Energy” Labubu blind boxes will be available for purchase at 10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Sept. 16, according to Pop Mart’s website.
Here’s everything you need to know about the “Big Into Energy” restock.
Which Labubu blind boxes will be available for order?
Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 10 p.m. ET:
“Big Into Energy” blind box: Single boxes will only be available during the restock through the app’s Pop Now feature. Customers can buy a maximum of six blind boxes.
As of midday Tuesday, the “Let’s Checkmate” series Labubu bag charm was available for purchase on Pop Mart’s website and app. The Labubu, however, is not a blind box and comes in a clear, plastic box. The “Let’s Checkmate” Labubu bag charm retails for $46.99. Customers can purchase a maximum of two.
How much will the Labubus cost?
A single blind box of Labubu restock retails for $27.99, excluding tax and shipping fees, according to Pop Mart. Customers can purchase a maximum of six single blind boxes each.
Purchases of $29 or more made using the Pop Now feature will receive free shipping.
Popular blind boxes can only be ordered on the Pop Mart app
Although other Labubu products are available on the Pop Mart website, their most popular boxes – which include “Exciting Macaron,” “Have a Seat” and “Big Into Energy” – are only available on the Pop Mart app.
The app can be downloaded to your cell phone through the Google Play Store or the App Store.
Before attempting to purchase a Labubu through the app, ensure the app is up to date and functioning correctly. If you have a VPN enabled on your device, it will likely need to be disabled.
Labubu restock only available through the Pop Now feature
When purchasing a Labubu online, customers have the option to make a regular purchase of a blind box by adding it to their cart. However, the Pop Now feature allows customers to select a specific blind box from a virtual display and open it online to reveal what’s inside before it ships.
The feature does not allow customers to purchase whole sets, and it limits customers to only purchasing six blind boxes during the restock.
Customers using Pop Now can scroll through the virtual displays, which contain multiple blind boxes. Depending on the product’s popularity, users may have to scroll for a while before finding a box that is available for purchase.
Once the blind box is picked, customers will be able to reserve it for five minutes. Once checkout begins, customers will have 15 minutes to complete their purchase. Otherwise, the item will be removed from their cart.
Labubus sell out quickly
Restocks happen in a flash, and the highly coveted Labubus can sell out in less than a minute.
Being able to purchase a Labubu is based purely on luck, but to ensure the odds are tilted in your favor, here are some tips, based on USA TODAY’s research:
Use the Pop Mart app and ensure that it is up to date.Create an account ahead of the launch and save your credit card and shipping information to save time.Make sure your Wi-Fi or cellular connection is strong.
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, including some that are shaped like shrimp tempura, carry Coke products or are dressed as pumpkins.
Some people say they look a bit scary, while others think they’re 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.
Julia is a Trending reporter for USA TODAY and covers all things Labubu and Pop Mart.. Connect with her on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and TikTok: @juliamariegz, or email her at jgomez@gannett.com