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How to Spot a Fake Labubu: Authentic Pop Mart Buying Guide
The sad reality of viral toys: scammers are everywhere. Here are the 3 signs your Labubu blind box is a counterfeit.
Authenticity Checklist
- Holographic Sticker on Box: Must be silver, not gold.
- Foot Stamp: Authentic Labubus have 'POP MART' stamped clearly on the foot sole. Fakes are blurry.
- The Fur Texture: Real Labubus have a specific 'flocking' texture. Fakes often feel like smooth plastic.
Where NOT to Buy
Expert Take
The Labubu craze (especially 'The Monsters' series) has flooded marketplaces with dupes.
Always buy from: 'Sold by Amazon', Pop Mart Official Store, or verified local retailers.
Never buy from: AliExpress, Temu, or eBay listings that use 'Stock Photos' instead of real images. If the price is too good to be true ($10 for a blind box that retails for $18), it is 100% fake. The 'flocking' (fuzzy texture) is expensive to manufacture, which is why counterfeiters usually skip it or do a poor job, resulting in a 'patchy' look.