Overview

• BLACKPINK’s Lisa performed in London wearing a custom pink Labubu-inspired look, with pieces styled by Brett Alan Nelson and a bespoke Labubu by Marko Monroe.
• New reporting cites Pop Mart’s profits up about 400% and revenue at £4.2 billion, with the company described as more valuable than Hasbro and Mattel combined.
• Pop Mart paused restock events at its London stores after fights in queues, and limited online drops now sell out in seconds as resellers drive up prices.
• Counterfeit “Lafufu” knockoffs are widespread, and authentic Labubus are verified through Pop Mart-only sales, QR or ID cards, and a left-foot logo that on some models is visible under UV light.
• Sustainability advocates warn the trend could create significant plastic waste, and a 2022 study linked blind-box purchasing behavior to poor mental health outcomes, including suicide risk.