The Real Deal on the LABUBU Box: A Collector's Guide to Buying & Pricing

I’ve lost count of how many DMs I get a week asking about the LABUBU box. You’ve seen them on TikTok, those cute, mischievous-looking monsters with the long ears and toothy grins. And you’ve probably thought, "Okay, I need one." I get it. That’s exactly how I started. But before you dive in, let’s have a real chat about what you’re getting into.

First, let's be clear: a labubu doll blind box is a gamble, but a fun one. Each box contains one random figure from a specific labubu blind box series. You don't know which one you're getting until you open it. Most series have 12 regular designs and one "secret" or "chase" figure that’s much rarer. That mystery is the whole point of the labubu doll mystery box experience.

This is the number one question. The answer has a few parts.

The official labubu blind box retail price is usually between $16 to $18 USD per single box. If you see a shop selling a brand new labubu set for much more than that per box, they're marking it up.

Then there's the labubu full set, which is also called a labubu whole box or a case. This is a sealed display box containing all the individual boxes, usually 12. Buying a labubu full box is the only way to guarantee you get all 12 regular designs without any duplicates. The labubu box set price is simply the retail price multiplied by the number of boxes (e.g., $17 x 12 = $204). You aren't guaranteed a secret, but your odds are better than with a single box.

As someone who both sells and collects, my advice depends on your goal. If you just want to experience the thrill and love the character in general, grab a single box! It's a blast. But if you're a serious collector and you know you want every design in a series, buying a box of labubus is almost always the smarter financial move in the long run.

I learned this the hard way with the "Monsters Exciting Macaron" series. I only wanted a few, so I bought four single boxes. I got three duplicates. I ended up spending more on the secondary market trying to track down the ones I was missing than if I had just bought the labubu full set from the start. If you're just starting your journey, you can browse our current LABUBU collection to see what's available and decide which path is right for you.

I see a lot of misinformation out there, so let's clear some things up.

First, the "weighing the box" trick to find the secret figure is basically a myth now. In the early days of blind boxes, you could sometimes feel a weight difference. Now? Forget it. Pop Mart has gotten incredibly good at making the weights nearly identical. Don't be the weirdo in the store with a pocket scale; it doesn't work.

Second, be very careful buying from secondary markets like eBay. If a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is. A huge red flag for me is a tampered seal. Look at the top of labubu box where the perforated tab is. If that tab looks bent, pushed in, or retaped, someone has likely peeked inside. The factory seal is clean and crisp.

Also, if you're searching online and type in lafufu box, don't worry. It's a super common typo. You're in the right place.

The chase figure hype is another thing. The odds are often 1 in 144 boxes. The excitement is real, but don't let FOMO drive you crazy. Sometimes the chase figure isn't even the best design in the set! It's easy to get caught up in the hype, especially when you hear stories like the mythical 24k Gold Labubu, but remember to collect what you genuinely love.

Ultimately, the craze around the labubu box is about the art of Kasing Lung and the joy of the surprise. Whether you're hunting for a specific character or just love the thrill of the unboxing, it's a fantastic hobby. Just go into it with your eyes open. If you want to be sure you're getting authentic figures at a fair labubu box price, your best bet is always an authorized retailer. We'd love for you to check out LABUBU figures in our shop, where we take care to source and handle every box like the treasures they are.

Happy collecting!

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