The Monsters x One Piece Labubu: A Seller’s Honest Guide to the Crossover Hype

I still remember refreshing the Pop Mart site at 3 AM when The Monsters x One Piece series first dropped. The site lagged, my cart crashed twice, and by the time the payment page loaded, the whole case was gone. If you’ve been trying to hunt down these figures, you know exactly the kind of pain I’m talking about.

This isn't just another blind box release. When Kasing Lung’s mischievous character puts on the Straw Hat Pirates' gear, things get chaotic fast. As someone who runs a shop and handles these boxes daily, I’m seeing some wild trends with this specific series that you won’t find on the official product page.

Let’s look at what’s actually happening with the One Piece Labubu market, how to avoid getting ripped off, and which figures are actually worth the aftermarket markup.

First off, I get a ton of emails asking about the "one piece labubu plush." I need to clear this up immediately: right now, the main hype is focused on the vinyl blind box figures, not plushies. While we’ve seen plush releases for other series like the Exciting Macaron Labubu, the Pop Mart Labubu The Monsters x One Piece series is strictly PVC/ABS plastic figures.

The series features 12 standard designs and 1 secret. You’ve got the heavy hitters like Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji, but honestly, the Usopp and Chopper designs are where the sculpt really shines.

Here is a piece of info you won't find on the box: if you are buying loose blind boxes in a physical store (and the owner lets you touch them), the Zoro figure is significantly heavier than the others. The three swords add legitimate mass to the figure. If the box feels light and rattles a lot, you’re probably holding a Nami or a Chopper. If it feels like a brick, you might have struck gold with the swordsman.

If you are looking for a One Piece Labubu release date, these have been out for a bit now, but restocks are sporadic. The retail price sits around the standard $17 USD mark per box, but good luck finding them at that price.

On the secondary market, I’ve seen one piece labubus going for double or triple retail. * Luffy: The most liquid figure. Everyone wants the captain. Expect to pay $35-$45 for an opened, confirmed figure. * The Secret (Gear 5 / Nika?): Prices are volatile. I saw one sell for $200 last week, and another for $150 yesterday. * Full Cases: Sealed cases of The Monsters x One Piece are currently trading at a premium because people are desperate for that secret chase.

If you are just starting your collection, you might want to check out my guide on The Ultimate Guide to LABUBU Dolls to understand how pricing usually fluctuates after the initial hype dies down.

I have opened about four cases of The Monsters One Piece series for the shop, so I have a decent sample size.

The texture on these is fantastic. Pop Mart has moved towards a matte finish that feels premium. The "Wanted" poster cards that come inside the boxes are also higher quality than the standard collector cards. They actually look like miniature versions of the anime posters.

Watch out for the paint on the smaller accessories. On two of the Sanji figures I opened, the paint on the cigarette/lollipop (depending on the censorship version) was slightly misaligned. Also, the connection points on The Monster One Piece figures can be stiff. Don't force the heads when rotating them; I snapped a neck joint on a Franky figure trying to pose it for Instagram.

Look, I love Labubu. I have shelves full of them. But Labubu x One Piece is a polarizing design.

Some collectors think putting Labubu’s serrated teeth on Luffy’s face looks aggressive. It’s definitely not "cute" in the traditional sense. It’s gritty. If you prefer the softer, fuzzier aesthetic, you might be better off looking at the Have a Seat Labubu series instead.

However, if you are a fan of Eiichiro Oda’s work, the detail here is respectful to the source material. The scar under the eye, the specific hat texture—Pop Mart x One Piece didn't cut corners on the mold.

The Pop Mart One Piece Labubu stock situation is tricky.

1. Official Channels: Keep an eye on the "Pop Now" section of the app. They do random drops. 2. Resellers: If you buy from eBay or Mercari, ask for photos of the foil bag. The official Monsters x One Piece Labubu foil bags have a very specific matte silver sheen. If the bag looks like cheap, shiny kitchen foil, run away. 3. PopNya: We try to keep stock, but it moves fast. You can always check our LABUBU collection to see if we have any confirmed figures or blind boxes available.

I am seeing a lot of sketchy sites offering "pre-orders" for a One Piece Labubu Plush or restocks of the blind boxes with vague dates. Since the One Piece Labubu release date has already passed, be very careful with "pre-orders" that claim to ship in 3-4 months. These are often unauthorized dropshipping schemes.

If you are worried about getting scammed or buying a fake, I wrote a detailed breakdown on spotting counterfeits in my Honest Labubu Macaron Buyer’s Guide. The same rules apply here: check the font on the box bottom and the holographic sticker.

The Monster x One Piece collaboration is one of the most ambitious crossovers Kasing Lung has done. It’s weird, it’s heavy, and it’s expensive.

If you are a die-hard One Piece fan, you need at least the Luffy or Zoro. The shelf presence is undeniable. But if you are just a casual Labubu fan, don't feel pressured to pay $40 for a single blind box just because of FOMO. The prices will settle down once the next big series drops (they always do).

For now, keep hunting, watch out for those heavy boxes, and maybe don't spend your rent money on the secret chase.

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