The Monsters Pin for Love Series: A Real Collector's Guide to Labubu Letters

I have a confession: when Kasing Lung and Pop Mart first announced the pin for love labubu series, I rolled my eyes. I thought, "Great, another way to make us buy 26 blind boxes just to spell a name." I skipped the initial drop.

Big mistake.

Fast forward three months, and I was frantically refreshing eBay listings trying to find a letter "A" to complete my display. If you run in designer toy circles or follow my shop, PopNya, you know I’m usually pretty good at predicting hype, but this series caught me off guard. It’s not just about the figures anymore; it’s about customization.

If you are looking to get into the pop mart pin for love series, here is everything I’ve learned from buying, selling, and obsessively trading these little monsters.

Unlike the standard blind boxes where you get a full standing figure, the pop mart the monsters pin for love series consists of vinyl-faced pins. They feature the classic Labubu face (and sometimes Tycoco or other monsters) integrated with an alphabet letter or a symbol.

They are substantial. These aren't flimsy enamel pins; they are 3D, chunky vinyl pieces with pin backings. They add serious texture to a backpack or jacket.

* Material: PVC/ABS (Soft vinyl feel) * Size: About 2-3 inches tall (bigger than you expect) * Backing: Usually double posted with rubber clutches (more on this later—this is a pain point).

Here is the reality of the love labubu market right now. If your name is "Zack," you are in luck. If your name is "Sarah" or "Anna," prepare to pay up.

Because this is a blind box series, the distribution is technically random, but the demand is not. The secondary market prices for vowels are insane compared to consonants.

* High Demand: A, E, I, O, L, B (for Labubu), M (for Molly/Monster). * Low Demand: Q, X, Z, U.

I recently sold a labubu pin for love j for nearly $45 because people are desperate to spell names like "Jennifer" or "Jessica." Meanwhile, I have a box full of "W"s that I can barely give away. If you are hunting for specific labubu letters, do not buy blind boxes hoping to get lucky. You will end up with five "Q"s. Just buy the open box confirmed style for the letter you need.

I love the aesthetic of the new labubu pin for love designs. The colors are vibrant, sticking to that mischievous forest palette Kasing Lung is famous for. However, as a seller who handles these daily, I have to warn you about the backs.

The pins come with black rubber clutches. Throw them away.

The vinyl heads are heavy. The rubber clutches are not strong enough to hold them securely on a moving bag or jacket. I lost a "P" pin walking through a convention center last year because it just popped off my tote bag.

If you are just starting your LABUBU collection, you might be tempted to buy a full case.

Only if you are a completionist who wants the full alphabet eventually. A full case usually guarantees no repeats within that box, but since there are 26 letters plus secrets/specials, one case won't get you everything.

If you just want a cute pin labubu to put on your lanyard and don't care which letter it is, go for the blind box. It’s fun. But if you are trying to spell "LOVE," buying blind is a waste of money.

I've seen the popmart pin for love boxes sitting on shelves in some Asian markets, but in the US and Europe, stock is spotty.

One thing newcomers get confused about is the labubu pin for love colors. It's not just one standard colorway. * Standard: The classic brownish/neutral tones. * Macaron/Pastel: Occasionally you see lighter variants in special sets. * The "I" and "Love" and "U": There are specific symbol pins that represent "I", a Heart (Love), and "U". These are technically part of the sentence structure but are highly coveted.

The pin for love labubu r is another weird one—for some reason, the "R" design often features a slightly different expression that collectors really dig, making it harder to find than a "T" or "S".

Since the monsters pin for love series got popular, I've started seeing "factory rejects" on AliExpress. 1. Smell: Real Pop Mart vinyl has a distinct, slightly sweet plastic smell. Fakes smell like burning tires. 2. The Back Stamp: The copyright info on the back of the pin should be crisp and embossed. If it looks printed on or blurry, it's fake. 3. The Eyes: Labubu's eyes should be perfectly aligned. Fakes often have "wonky" eye placement where one is higher than the other.

Is the pop mart labubu pin for love series worth the hype?

They are some of the most versatile items in the labubu love series. You can actually use them rather than just letting them gather dust on a shelf. However, the price point for a single pin (retail ~$11-13 USD) is steep compared to a full figure.

If you are a die-hard fan, grab your initials. If you are looking for investment value, keep an eye out for the vowels and the Heart symbol. And seriously, get those locking pin backs.