You see it pop up in a Facebook group or on Instagram. A Labubu, but it's looking… distinguished. Scholarly. Maybe a little bit hipster. It's wearing glasses. And suddenly, you need it.
I get it. I've been there. The first time I saw the "Wine Taster" Labubu from the Cheers! Series, with its tiny, perfect, gold-rimmed spectacles, I knew my collection felt incomplete without it. There's something about adding that one little accessory that completely changes the character's personality. It's a simple gimmick, but man, it works.
But here's the thing that the product listings on Amazon and Pop Mart's official site won't tell you. Hunting for a labubu with glasses is a journey into a surprisingly complex part of the hobby. The quality, fit, style, and even the material of these tiny glasses vary wildly between series. And the community's obsession with them has created some weird market effects.
So, let's break it down, collector to collector.
The Series That Started the Hype: Labubu "Cheers!"
If you're searching for a Labubu with glasses, you've almost certainly seen pictures from The Monsters "Cheers!" blind box series. This series, released back in 2021, is basically ground zero for the glasses craze. It featured two figures with eyewear: the aforementioned Wine Taster and the Mixologist.
The Wine Taster has these round, gold-colored wireframe glasses. The Mixologist has more of a labubu sunglasses look, with cool, dark, angular frames. They are, without a doubt, incredibly cool. They're separate, tiny little plastic pieces that you put on the figure yourself.
And that's where the trouble starts.
My first experience with these was… stressful. I unboxed the Wine Taster and my hands were literally shaking trying to get the glasses on. They are delicate. The little plastic "lenses" can pop out (they're just held in by pressure). The arms of the glasses barely hook over Labubu's ears. If you bump the shelf, they're gone. I've heard horror stories from customers who have lost them to the carpet monster forever.
Because of their fragility and the chase aspect, these specific figures have a wild aftermarket price. A blind box retailed for around $15. Today, I regularly see the Wine Taster, out of box, selling for $50-$65. All for a tiny, easily-lost piece of plastic. It's a classic case of an accessory driving the entire value of a figure.
The glasses themselves are made of a fairly rigid plastic. They don't have much flex, so you have to be careful not to snap them. And they don't fit every Labubu head perfectly. They were designed for the specific head mold of that series. I've tried putting them on other Labubus, and it's a mixed bag. Sometimes they fit, sometimes they just slide right off.
The Big Boys: A Whole Different League
Now, let's talk about the big labubu with glasses. This is where things get interesting. I'm talking about the larger vinyl figures, like the 400% or 1000% scale MEGAS, or some of the standalone vinyl art pieces Kasing Lung has released over the years.
When a big Labubu has glasses, it's not just a tiny, tacked-on accessory. It's a core part of the design.
Take, for example, some of the larger artist-specific vinyls. The glasses on these are often thicker, more robust, and sometimes even permanently attached or molded as part of the head. The scale makes a huge difference. A pair of glasses on a 10-inch figure feels substantial. You aren't terrified of it vanishing if you sneeze.
The quality is also on another level. The plastic is usually higher-grade, the paint is crisper, and the fit is perfect because it was designed as a single, cohesive piece. The downside? The price. You're not paying $15 for a blind box; you're investing a few hundred dollars, sometimes more, into a single art piece. But you get what you pay for. There's no anxiety, just a really cool, statement-making monster on your shelf.
This is a totally different collecting experience. It's less about the "gacha" thrill of the blind box and more about acquiring a specific, intentional piece of art. If you just love the look of a Labubu in glasses and want a centerpiece for your collection, saving up for a big one is, in my opinion, a much better long-term move.
The Sunglasses Trend and Other Oddities
Beyond the classic spectacles, there's the whole world of labubu sunglasses. These pop up more frequently in summer or holiday-themed series. The "Let's Christmas" series had a Labubu with star-shaped sunglasses. The vibe is less "intellectual" and more "rock star."
These are often just as fiddly as the "Cheers!" series glasses, but they tend to be a bit chunkier and more durable. The solid, opaque "lenses" mean you don't have to worry about a clear piece popping out.
We've also seen glasses integrated in other ways. Sometimes they're printed on. Sometimes they're part of a mask or helmet. Pop Mart is always experimenting. As a seller, it's fun to see what they come up with, but as a collector, I always prefer the separate, 3D accessory. It just feels more premium, even if it is more nerve-wracking.
One thing I've noticed from customer feedback and my own experience is that the demand for these figures is consistently high. Whenever we get a series in stock at PopNya that has a figure with glasses, it's almost always one of the first to sell out if we're selling them open-box. The appeal is undeniable. If you're looking to start your own collection, you can always browse LABUBU figures on our site to see what's currently available.
Real Talk: My Unfiltered Opinion
Okay, so here's my honest take as someone who has bought, sold, and displayed dozens of these.
The tiny glasses from blind box series are a cool novelty, but they are overhyped and a pain to own. The fear of losing them is real. If you're a "play and display" collector who likes to repose your figures or move them around, they are a nightmare. You'll spend more time looking for the glasses on your floor than enjoying the figure. A good way to mitigate this is with a proper display case, but even then, it's a risk. I've written before about the unspoken truth about the LABUBU case and how it can save your sanity with these small parts.
For me, the best execution of the "Labubu with glasses" concept is on the larger vinyl figures. It's part of the character's identity, not just a gimmick. The quality is there, the presence is there, and you don't have to treat it like a museum artifact that will shatter if you look at it wrong.
Is the Wine Taster from "Cheers!" an iconic and important piece in Labubu history? Absolutely. Do you need it? Honestly, no. You can get a similar, and frankly less stressful, vibe from other figures.
The Wild West of Third-Party Glasses
This brings me to a crucial point that most guides won't cover: the massive DIY and third-party market. Go on Etsy or Taobao, and you will find hundreds of listings for custom-made Labubu glasses. People are 3D-printing them, making them from wire, you name it.
This is a fantastic way to get the look without paying the insane aftermarket price for an official figure. You can buy a basic, common Labubu for $12 and a pair of fan-made glasses for $5 and create your own unique character. This is where the hobby gets really creative and fun. It taps into the same energy as finding custom outfits for your figures, a topic I covered in my unofficial guide to Labubu clothes.
But be warned: quality is all over the place. I've ordered some that were amazing, and some that were just jagged, poorly printed bits of plastic that didn't fit at all. Read reviews. Look at customer photos. It's a gamble, but sometimes it pays off big time. You can find way more styles than Pop Mart has ever officially produced. Tiny heart-shaped sunglasses? Aviators? Monocles? The fan community has you covered. It's a whole ecosystem of Labubu accessories out there.
So, if your search for a labubu with glasses brought you here, I hope this gives you a clearer picture. It's not just about finding one listing and clicking "buy." It's about deciding what kind of collector you are.
Are you a purist who needs the official, rare piece, and are you willing to pay the premium and deal with the anxiety? Go for the "Cheers!" series, but be prepared.
Are you an art collector who wants a big, bold, worry-free statement piece? Start saving for a large-scale vinyl.
Or are you a creative customizer who just loves the aesthetic? Dive into the world of third-party accessories and make a bespectacled Labubu that's uniquely yours.
There's no wrong answer. But going in with your eyes open (pun intended) will make the whole experience a lot more enjoyable. The hunt is part of the fun, and now you know exactly what you're hunting for.
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