Labubu in China: Where to Buy the Real One in Chengdu & Chongqing

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Labubu in China: The Nine-Toothed Elf Behind a 14-Billion-Yuan Craze, and Where to Buy the Real One in Chengdu and Chongqing

Pointed ears, a wide grin and exactly nine teeth — drawn by a Hong Kong illustrator raised on Nordic folklore in the Netherlands, and now sold in malls, subway stations and vending machines across China. Here is what it costs, where to buy it, and how to spot a "Lafufu."

14.16 billion yuan in 2025 Blind boxes from 99 yuan Nine teeth, stamp on the right sole

Key Points at a Glance

Labubu in China

Creator & Background Labubu was created by Hong Kong illustrator Kasing Lung, who grew up in the Netherlands, drawing inspiration from Nordic folklore as part of his The Monsters series.

Commercial Success Propelled by collaborations and celebrity sightings (such as Blackpink's Lisa), Pop Mart achieved massive revenue in 2025, with Labubu alone generating 14.16 billion yuan as its first IP to cross the 10-billion-yuan mark in a single year.

Pricing & Market Range Standard blind boxes retail around 99 yuan in official Chinese stores, but limited editions, large figures, and rare auction pieces can cost thousands or even hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Where to Buy in Chengdu & Chongqing Recommended official shopping spots include the Pop Mart store at Chengdu IFS and the location at Raffles City Chongqing, with restock notifications available via WeChat.

Authenticity Check ("Lafufu" Fakes) Genuine Labubus can be identified by their exact count of nine teeth, symmetrical features, high-grade finish, and the "POP MART ©Kasing" stamp exclusively on the right sole.

Frequently Asked Questions

Labubu in China

Q1Who created Labubu? Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung, who was raised in the Netherlands.

Q2Is Labubu cheaper in China? Blind boxes start at 99 yuan in stores, but limited editions and resale cost far more.

Q3Where can I buy Labubu in Chengdu? Any Pop Mart Flagship Store, including the one at Chengdu IFS.

Q4How do I tell a real one from a fake? Count the teeth (nine), check the sole stamp and buy only from official stores.

It has pointed ears, a wide grin and exactly nine teeth. It hangs from handbags from Bangkok to Berlin. And its home market is China, where Pop Mart sells it in malls, subway stations and vending machines. If you travel to Chengdu or Chongqing, Labubu will probably be on your shopping list, or your friends' list.

Who Made Labubu?

Labubu was created by Hong Kong illustrator Kasing Lung (born 1972), who grew up in Utrecht in the Netherlands. It is the central figure of his picture-book series The Monsters, which draws on the Nordic folklore he loved as a child.

Milestone	Detail
2015	Debuts as "Monsters" figurines by How2Work
2019	Collaboration with Pop Mart, which now makes and sells it exclusively
Oct 2023	First key-ring line, "Exciting Macaron"
April 2024	Blackpink's Lisa is seen with a Labubu keychain, boosting popularity across East and Southeast Asia
2025	More than 300 figurines released

The Numbers

Pop Mart's 2025 revenue was 37.12 billion yuan (up 184.7%), with Labubu (The Monsters) contributing 14.16 billion yuan, the first Original Character to pass 10 billion yuan in a year. Pop Mart ended 2025 with 630 stores worldwide.

What Does It Cost?

Item	Price (from Easy Tour China)
One blind box	99 yuan
Box of six	594 yuan
Labubu x Vans figure	599 yuan at launch
79 cm limited figure	9,957 yuan
Doll outfits	About 20 to 30 yuan basic; 200+ yuan for embroidered pieces

Where to Shop in Chengdu & Chongqing

Chengdu: Pop Mart store at IFS (10:00 to 22:00, Metro Line 2 to Chunxi Road) with blind-box machines on the ground floor.

Chongqing: POP MART store at Raffles City Chongqing, near the Crystal Skybridge. Check hours and stock before you go.
Tip: Pop Mart's WeChat mini program lets you set restock reminders and book in-store pickup.

How to Spot a "Lafufu" Fake

Check	Genuine	Fake
Teeth	Nine	Often more or misaligned
Face	Round, symmetrical pointed ears, smooth eyes	Uneven eyes, badly spaced ears
Material	Smooth, high-grade	Sharp edges, coarse fur
Stamp	"POP MART ©Kasing" on the right sole only	None, or on both soles