Blog · 2026-04-13

Labubu vs Pop Mart: Which Is Better for Your Collection?

Pop Mart sells blind-box Labubu at ~$20 per box with randomized results. We sell specific editions at $49.90 — guaranteed. Here's the honest comparison.

The Blind Box Problem

Pop Mart's Labubu blind boxes mean you don't know which figure you'll receive. Collectors often buy multiple boxes to get the one they want.

Average cost to guarantee a specific Pop Mart Labubu: 3–6 boxes = $60–$120. Our direct editions are $49.90 for the exact figure you choose.

Quality Differences

Pop Mart figures are factory-mass-produced at smaller scale (typically 5–8cm). Our figures are 18×16×10cm — significantly larger — and hand-finished individually.

The hand-finishing process removes layer lines and quality-checks each piece before shipping, something mass production can't replicate.

Which Is Right for You

Pop Mart is right if you want the official IP at a lower starting price and enjoy the blind-box lottery element.

Our editions are right if you want a specific figure you've chosen, at a larger scale, finished to a higher standard, with a guaranteed result.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Labubu Studio compare to Pop Mart?

We sell specific editions you choose (no blind box) at $49.90 each — larger scale (18×16×10cm) and hand-finished. Pop Mart sells randomized blind boxes at ~$20 per box but you often need multiple to get the one you want.

Is the quality better than Pop Mart?

Different, not just better — our figures are larger, individually 3D-printed, and hand-finished. Pop Mart figures are mass-produced at smaller scale. Both have their place in a collection.