A brown gray labubu covered with vans-felpe march with hood, hood and sneakers-recently made titles such as the most expensive Labubu ever sold on eBay, taking a dollar from $ 10,600. Issued in 2023 as part of a blind collaboration in a limited edition between Pop Mart and Vans, the toy originally sold for only $ 85 USD.
Its resale value has risen 125 times its original price, reflecting the fierce demand for Labubu in the secondary market.
“The bizarre aspect of Labubu and the mass charm make it a long -term collection”, The American evaluation expert Lori Verderame, host on the History channel. The auction specialist Alex Fung added that the initial edition Labubu figures maintain maximum value, in particular the “secret” versions with probability of release starting from 1 in 72 – or even 1 out of 144.
At the beginning of this year, a pink secret Labubu of the Take me if you like it Series sold for $ 2,000 USD on eBay.
In addition to the price, Labubu has become a phenomenon of pop culture. Weekly breathing-10: 00 Friday in the shop and 21:00 Thursday Online-Siduo immediately. In places like the United Kingdom, fans nicknamed the mania “LabuBu Hunger Games” Due to the chaotic lines and sockets in Pop Marty places.
The Labubu roots date back to the artist Kasing Lung, who drew inspiration from Norse mythology and supernatural stories. After signing a license agreement with Pop Mart in 2019, lung creatures – with wide eyes and sharp fangs – have turned into luxurious collectibles adored all over the world.
The mania has also supercharged the activity of Pop Mart. According to Forbes, the CEO Wang Ning has seen its net assets to go to the stars from $ 2 billion to $ 22 billion in one year, largely fueled by the escape success of Labubu.
With its limited falls, the strong resale market and the sequel to worship, Labubu is no longer just a toy: it is an investment, a fashion icon and a cultural symbol.
Sources: Znews
