Types of Rarity in Labubu
Standard series: 8–16 editions per series, one being a 'secret' figure at lower odds (~1-in-72 boxes). Retired series: older series that Pop Mart no longer produces — the secondary market is the only source. Collaboration editions: artist or brand collabs (Lisa Blackpink, various fashion labels) with limited global production runs. Regional exclusives: some editions are produced only for specific markets (China, Southeast Asia) and rarely reach the US secondhand market.
Secret Figures: The Hidden Rare in Every Series
Each Labubu blind box series includes a 'secret' edition — a figure not pictured on the box, with approximately 1/144 odds. Secret figures are typically the most premium-looking edition of the series: special colorway, extra accessories, or unique facial expression.
Secret figures trade at 3–10x the price of common series editions. A series where common editions go for $60 will have its secret figure trading at $200–400+ depending on the specific design.
Artist Collaborations: The True Grail Pieces
Pop Mart regularly collaborates with artists, brands, and celebrities to produce special Labubu editions. Notable ones: Labubu x Lisa Blackpink (multiple drops, extremely high demand), Labubu x Off-White, Labubu x Medicom.
These collaboration editions have global fan bases competing for limited supply. Secondary market prices reflect this — common collab editions trade at $150–300, and sought-after collab figures can reach $500–800 sealed.
How to Get Rare Editions Without Overpaying
For current series secret figures: buy enough blind boxes and you'll eventually hit one (statistically). Buying individual 'claimed secrets' on resale is expensive.
For older limited series: eBay Sold Listings shows realistic prices. Be patient — pricing on older limited editions fluctuates.
For collaboration editions: follow Pop Mart's app and social channels. Drop timing is announced. These sell out in minutes globally — you need to be ready at drop time.
If You Want the Look Without the Hunt
For collectors who want the main Labubu editions (Duck, Snow Wing, Angel, Pink Fang) without competing for drops or paying resale: Labubu Studio's 3D printed figures at $49.90 cover these core designs. Not a rare or collaboration figure — but for the four most requested editions, it's a fixed-price solution.