Is Labubu the next Be@rbrick? Or just overhyped toy clutter?
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Everywhere I look lately — Instagram reels, TikTok hauls, even local pop-up shops — Labubu is everywhere. People are calling it the next big designer toy wave, and others say it’s a passing fad that’ll end up in the “regret” bin. If you’ve collected Labubu, is it worth the hype (and the price), or is it all just social media smoke?
I think Labubu is riding a massive wave of hype right now, but whether it’s the “next Be@rbrick” really depends on what you value in a collectible. The designs are undeniably fun—there’s this weird mix of creepy and cute that makes them super distinctive—and the limited drops plus Pop Mart’s marketing machine have turned them into instant sellouts. But I’ve also noticed the resale market feels a bit volatile, and fakes are already everywhere, which is usually a red flag in the long run.
If you’re collecting for pure enjoyment and like having something playful and conversation-worthy on your shelf, I totally get the appeal. If you’re buying as an investment, I’d treat it more like a gamble than a sure thing.
Labubus are one of those “love it or hate it” collectibles. I get the hype though — the design is this weird mix of creepy-cute that hits both nostalgia and novelty, and Pop Mart’s blind-box setup makes them feel like a slot machine win when you score a rare. The secondary market’s nuts too — some of the limited editions resell for way more than retail, and a couple even hit crazy auction numbers.
In my opinion, they're worth collecting if you vibe with the aesthetic and community. I mean, this one's cute, and I'd buy it if I saw one at a store.
Is Labubu the next Be@rbrick? Or just overhyped toy clutter?
open
Share personal collecting experiences (good or bad)
Mention resale value or long-term appeal if you can
Everywhere I look lately — Instagram reels, TikTok hauls, even local pop-up shops — Labubu is everywhere. People are calling it the next big designer toy wave, and others say it’s a passing fad that’ll end up in the “regret” bin. If you’ve collected Labubu, is it worth the hype (and the price), or is it all just social media smoke?
I think Labubu is riding a massive wave of hype right now, but whether it’s the “next Be@rbrick” really depends on what you value in a collectible. The designs are undeniably fun—there’s this weird mix of creepy and cute that makes them super distinctive—and the limited drops plus Pop Mart’s marketing machine have turned them into instant sellouts. But I’ve also noticed the resale market feels a bit volatile, and fakes are already everywhere, which is usually a red flag in the long run.
If you’re collecting for pure enjoyment and like having something playful and conversation-worthy on your shelf, I totally get the appeal. If you’re buying as an investment, I’d treat it more like a gamble than a sure thing.
Labubus are one of those “love it or hate it” collectibles. I get the hype though — the design is this weird mix of creepy-cute that hits both nostalgia and novelty, and Pop Mart’s blind-box setup makes them feel like a slot machine win when you score a rare. The secondary market’s nuts too — some of the limited editions resell for way more than retail, and a couple even hit crazy auction numbers.
In my opinion, they're worth collecting if you vibe with the aesthetic and community. I mean, this one's cute, and I'd buy it if I saw one at a store.