Design Comparison: Same Artist, Different Worlds
Pucky figures are chubby, sleeping or drowsy baby-like characters. The design language is all about softness, roundness, and calm. Many Pucky designs feature closed eyes and peaceful expressions — they're figures that radiate serenity. The attention to surface texture and color is exceptional.
Labubu is Pucky's energetic sibling. Wide-eyed, sharp-toothed, and visibly animated. Where Pucky is at rest, Labubu is in motion. Kasing Lung's ability to create two characters this different speaks to his range as a designer.
Labubu Studio editions emphasize the dynamic side of Kasing Lung's imagination. At 18×16×10 cm, figures like Duck Bubu capture the character's energy in a larger, hand-finished format that reveals details lost at blind box scale.
Price and Value
Both retail in the $12-17 blind box range. Pucky's resale market is mature and generally more affordable than Labubu's — you can find most Pucky designs at or near retail on secondary platforms. Labubu's resale premiums tend to be higher due to stronger demand.
Labubu Studio editions at $49.90 offer a Labubu experience that Pucky doesn't have — a larger, non-randomized, hand-finished format. For Pucky, your options remain blind boxes, larger formats through Pop Mart, and resale.
Availability and Collecting Experience
Pucky releases are generally easier to acquire. The character has strong distribution but less hype-driven sellouts compared to Labubu. This makes Pucky collecting a more relaxed, enjoyable experience for people who dislike competing for limited drops.
Labubu's availability varies dramatically by release. Some series are widely available; collaborations and limited editions disappear instantly. Studio editions solve this for four specific designs — Duck Bubu, Snow Wing Bubu, Angel Bubu, and Pink Fang Bubu — by keeping them always available at fixed pricing.
Collector Community
Pucky collectors are a gentle bunch. The community emphasizes aesthetics, display arrangements, and appreciation for Kasing Lung's artistry. There's less competitive energy and more shared enjoyment.
Labubu's community is more energetic and trend-driven. The crossover with fashion and celebrity culture brings a different dynamic — more excitement, but also more noise. Both communities share a respect for Kasing Lung as a creator.
Verdict: Energy Level Decides
Pucky is the collection for calm. If you want figures that bring peace to a space and appreciate Kasing Lung's softer, more contemplative side, Pucky is genuinely wonderful. The designs are exquisite and the collecting experience is stress-free.
Labubu is the collection for joy and energy. If you want figures with visible personality and cultural relevance, Labubu delivers. Studio editions at $49.90 are the most accessible way to own a specific Labubu design at display scale.
The ultimate Kasing Lung collection includes both. They represent two sides of the same creative vision.