Buying Labubu and Pop Mart in China: Prices, Stores and Fakes
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Short answer: in China a regular Pop Mart blind box, Labubu included, costs about 59–99 yuan (about US$9–15) in official stores. On Pop Mart’s own US store, regular figure blind boxes cost US$19.99 and Labubu plush pendant blind boxes US$26.99–36.99 before tax, and resellers charge more. Buy only in Pop Mart flagship stores, Robo Shop vending machines or the official app, and scan the QR code on the box to check it’s genuine.
Checked November 2026. Prices from my visit to a Pop Mart flagship store in China; new series and collabs can cost more. Exchange rate: 1 US$ = 6.6707 yuan (ECB, 11 November 2026).
How Pop Mart blind boxes work
Pop Mart is a Chinese company that makes collectible vinyl figures sold as blind boxes. You buy a closed box with one figure from a series inside, and you don’t know which one until you open it. The best-known lines are Labubu (The Monsters), Molly, Skullpanda, Dimoo and Crybaby. Each series has a «secret» figure that’s much rarer than the rest, and hunting for it is how one box turns into an evening of boxes.
Some stores sell full sets with no repeats if you want a complete series without duplicates.
How much is Labubu in China?
| Where | Price per figure |
|---|---|
| Pop Mart store in China | about 59–99 yuan (US$9–15) |
| Pop Mart US online store, figure blind box | US$19.99 for most series |
| Pop Mart US online store, Labubu plush pendant blind box | US$26.99–36.99 |
| Resellers outside China | often more than the official price |
Limited collabs sell out in the first days and are rarely re-released. In one store I found a whole display of Hirono × The Little Prince figures.
Where to buy Pop Mart in China
Flagship stores
The safest option. Look for them in big malls in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and other large cities, usually on the lower floors of malls like IAPM or SKP. They have the widest choice and new releases. In the biggest ones each franchise has its own floor.
Robo Shop vending machines
Small Pop Mart machines in airports, metro stations and shopping arcades. You pay by QR code with Alipay or WeChat Pay. The choice is smaller, but it’s a good way to spend your last minutes before a flight.
The official Pop Mart app
Useful as a stock map: check which stores near you have the series you want. Buying in the app needs a Chinese phone number, so as a tourist, buy in person.
You don’t need a Chinese number to buy in a store or machine: Alipay or WeChat Pay with a foreign card is enough. See how to pay in China.
How to avoid fake Labubu
- Buy only in official places: flagship stores, Robo Shop machines or the app. Fakes are common at markets and small souvenir stalls, and a tourist can’t spot a good one by eye.
- Scan the QR code on the box in the Pop Mart app to confirm the series is genuine.
- Watch the price. A figure well under 59 yuan outside an official store is a warning sign.
- Don’t open the box in the store if you might want to exchange it. Exchanges usually only work for sealed boxes.
Taking figures home
The figures are small and light, so a couple of dozen boxes fit in a suitcase. Put them in your carry-on if you’re worried the vinyl might crack. Personal purchases like these usually have no customs limits, but if you’re bringing a large quantity to sell, check the current rules for commercial goods.
If Pop Mart is sold out, Taobao can be a backup. See Taobao for foreigners.
FAQ
Is Labubu cheaper in China?
Yes. A regular figure in a Pop Mart store in China costs about 59–99 yuan (US$9–15). On Pop Mart’s US store most figure blind boxes cost US$19.99 and Labubu plush pendants US$26.99–36.99.
Can I choose which figure is in the box?
No, that’s the point of a blind box. Some stores sell full sets without repeats.
How do I know my Labubu isn’t fake?
Buy in official Pop Mart stores, Robo Shop machines or the app, and scan the QR code on the box.
Do I need a Chinese phone number to buy Pop Mart?
Not in a store or machine. You only need one to register in the Pop Mart app.
How do I find a Pop Mart store?
Use the official app or search «Pop Mart» in your map app. Flagship stores are almost always in big malls.
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