Labubu, created by the artist Kasing Lung and produced by Pop Mart, has become one of the most collected designer toys in the region. This is a guide to the series currently available in Dubai and what distinguishes each one.
If you have not bought one before, read the five things to check before buying a Labubu first — particularly the part about how blind boxes actually work. Current stock is in the Labubu collection.
The Monster – Have a Seat
A seated pose, which makes it the one most people put on a desk rather than a shelf. It sits stably without a stand, and the lower profile suits a bookshelf with limited height. Often the first Labubu people buy. See this series.
The Monster – Exciting Macaron
Dessert-inspired pastel colours, and the series that tends to sell through fastest here. The palette is the draw — it photographs well and reads as decorative rather than as a toy, which is why it appears in adult collections as often as children's. See this series.
The Monster – Coca-Cola Series
A brand collaboration, and the one collectors ask for by name. Crossover series carry a second audience — people who collect Coca-Cola memorabilia rather than designer toys — which is part of why they clear quickly. See this series.
The Monster – Big Into Energy
Bolder detailing and a more dynamic pose than the others. The one to choose if the collection is going on open display rather than in a cabinet. See this series.
How to choose between them
If it is a gift and you do not know their collection — Have a Seat is the safest, because it displays anywhere and does not clash with a set.
If they already collect — find out which series they are working on. Adding to an existing set is worth more than starting a new one, and the series matters more than the character.
If it is going on a desk at work — Have a Seat or Exciting Macaron. Both read as design objects rather than toys.
If you want the one that holds value — collaborations and limited runs. Keep the box and the card; condition drives resale on collectibles far more than rarity alone.
Why series sell out
Labubu series are produced in limited runs and are generally not reissued. Once a series clears, it does not come back — which is why older series trade above their original price and why there is no point waiting for a restock. If a series is in stock and it is the one you want, that is the moment.
These are vinyl collectibles with small parts, aimed at teenagers and adults rather than young children.
More collectibles in Action Figures & Collectibles and Funko Pop. Delivery reaches all seven emirates with free shipping over 200 AED, and orders can be collected from our Deira office, usually within 24 hours.
