What is Labubu? Why is she so popular? We have answers.
This viral sensation has people lining up overnight to get their hands on one.
What is a Lafufu?
With Labubu’s rising fame comes an unfortunate side effect: counterfeits. Fake Labubus — affectionately dubbed “Lafufus” — are flooding the market, and they’re surprisingly convincing from afar. But up close? You’ll start to notice the differences.
Here’s how to spot a fake:
- Teeth count: Labubu has exactly nine teeth. No more, no less.
- Facial details: Look closely at the eyes and blush — fakes tend to have off-color paint and sloppy finishing.
- Stitching: The forehead stitching on a Lafufu is usually uneven or frayed.
- Foot stamp: Real Labubus have the Pop Mart logo and “O Kasing” engraved on the soles of their feet.
Why trust NBC Select?
I am the editorial projects manager for NBC Select and have tested hundreds of products across categories like fitness apparel, tech, luggage, skin care and more. I’ve been a Labubu fan for only three months but I’ve already managed to get my hands on three of them. I’m an avid collector of blind box products like Sonny Angels, Mofusand, Peach Riot and of course Labubu.
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