Overview

• Labubu’s auction highs include a Beijing sale exceeding $170,000 and a Pharrell Williams–themed edition reaching $31,250.
• Pop Mart’s Monsters: Wacky Mart series debuts foodie-themed figures to diversify its blind-box offerings.
• The blind-box model continues to drive a competitive resale market, with rare variants routinely selling for triple-digit premiums.
• A surge in ‘Lafufu’ fakes has prompted collectors to rely on official branding and authorized sellers for authenticity.
• To extend the craze, Pop Mart is trialing UK lottery-based releases, eyeing new global retail locations and exploring digital collectible drops.