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No, the title isn’t clickbait: You can now buy verified Labubus at Walmart.
Thanks to Walmart’s partnership with online marketplace StockX, the Labubus they have in stock are certified real, and they’re going fast. The trending plushie can be purchased within blind boxes, leaving your purchase up to chance, or solo on Walmart’s website. Created by Hong Kong-born artist Kasing Lung, these little monsters made their first appearance back in 2015.
The figure’s viral moment didn’t happen until way later in April of 2024 when K-Pop star Lisa from the world-renouned girl group BLACKPINK was seen sporting the fluffy figure attached to her Louis Vuitton bag. Since Lisa’s introduction, we’ve seen stars like Rihanna, Dua Lipa, Kim Kardashian, Rosé, David Beckham, Lizzo, Madonna, BTS, Cher and Lady Gaga toting their Labubus with pride, sometimes multiples at once, affixed to bags, keys and even made into birthday cakes.
Pop Mart Labubu The Monsters Exciting Macaron Vinyl Face Sealed Case
Blind box pack of six.
Pop Mart Labubu The Monsters Wacky Mart Series Earphone Case
A Labubu-shaped earphone case.
If you didn’t know, blind boxes are a global phenomenon that centers around cute figures and collectibles. These figures are packaged in a box, usually with images on it depicting all the figures you’re able to get from a specific series. You won’t know what you’ll get until you pop open the box. Upon purchasing your blind box, you’ll usually also have the opportunity to get a secret figure not found on the side of the box. The chances of pulling a secret are rare but not impossible. In fact, I’ve seen it happen with my own eyes. It’s pretty magical.
The blind box world is borderline addicting, like a more fun and less detrimental version of gambling. It’s all about the heart-pounding thrill of not knowing what you’ll get out of a select few items. Labubus weren’t the first blind box items to go mega viral. You’ve also got Sonny Angel, cherub-like figures invented by Toru Soeya, along with little green figures called Smiski, also created by Soeya. Peach Riot, Calico Critters, CryBaby, Smoko, Hirono and Lulu the Piggy are just a few other hit blind box series you can find on the market right now.
As for the latest in the world of Labubus, blind box store Pop Mart just recently dropped a The Monsters Wacky Mart Series Earphone Case shaped like the character. The earbud case is selling like hotcakes, and it’s easy to see why. The case currently retails for $68 at Walmart and depicts a pastel yellow Labubu shaped like tempura, or fried shrimp. Although the plushie figure isn’t considered a blind box, it’s still pretty cute. It features a zipper on the back that unzips so you can store your earbuds inside.
Pop Mart Labubu The Monsters Big into Energy Series Vinyl Plush Pendant Sealed Case
A case of six blind boxes.
Pop Mart Labubu The Monsters Exciting Macaron Vinyl Plush Pendant Single Blind Box
A single Labubu blinx box.
Pop Mart also launched their The Monsters-Cheers! Series, which is a blind box that features a double-walled glass inside. You have the option to pull six different colorful cups featuring a Labubu motif, along with one secret. The innovation is one we haven’t seen from the blind box world until now.
