Labubu dolls—they’re the latest worldwide phenomenon to take the internet by storm. The plush toy accessory is the must-have item of 2025, and part of its appeal is its exclusivity.
The Labubu character is based on “The Monsters” story series created by Kasing Lung, which was inspired by Nordic mythology. While Labubu dolls might be the most well-known of the bunch, there are other characters in the franchise: Zimomo, Tycoco, Spooky, and Pato.
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Labubu dolls on display at the Victoria Gardens Pop Mart Pop Up in Rancho Cucamonga, California. (Emily St. Martin, SCNG)
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Labubu dolls on display at the Victoria Gardens Pop Mart Pop Up in Rancho Cucamonga, California. (Emily St. Martin, SCNG)
Lung began a license agreement with a China-based toy company, Pop Mart, in 2019, and they began selling the character on key rings in 2023. The plush gained new popularity in April 2024 when Lisa from the K-pop group Blackpink started sharing her Labubu dolls online. More celebrities began collecting them, including Rihanna, who was spotted with the pink Lychee Berry Labubu from the Exciting Macaron series.
Part of the fun of Labubu dolls is that you don’t know what style you’ll get when you purchase one, because they’re sold in blind boxes. This has led many to purchase entire sets online, which come with six boxes, to ensure they obtain the color they want. There are also harder-to-obtain Labubu dolls, referred to as “secrets,” and they aren’t a guarantee when you purchase a set.
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Earlier this year, Labubu dolls were sold for $21.99 through Pop Mart; however, fans recently noticed a price increase across the toy company’s site, with the popular item now starting at $27.99. Prices at resale shops, both online and in person, typically start at about $20 more than the original price. The larger Labubu vinyl-face dolls are going for upwards of $200-$300.
As Labubu dolls have had a massive impact on social media, through unboxing videos, livestreams, accessorizing tips and guides on how to purchase them on PopNow or TikTok live, they’ve also had an impact locally on Southern California businesses.
Some businesses, such as Labu’tique in Anaheim, were born out of the craze, providing a place where those who have been unable to purchase the toy directly through Pop Mart can find success in obtaining an authentic Labu’tique, as well as accessorizing it. Nick Mendoza, the owner of Labu’tique, shared that the store has become so popular online that people are adding the shop to their travel itinerary when they come to visit Orange County.
After having lines out the door, the shop transitioned to a waitlist system, where potential customers receive a text notification letting them know it’s their turn to visit. While it has helped with crowd control, it has also meant that some diehard fans have gone out of their way to travel to the store, with one driving all day from Las Vegas and another flying in from Florida, just to purchase their desired items.
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Customers line up to purchase Labubu’s from the Labu’tique Shop in Anaheim, California. (Carolyn Burt, SCNG)
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Customers line up to purchase Labubu’s from the Labu’tique Shop in Anaheim, California. (Carolyn Burt, SCNG)
The shop, run by college students in Orange County, has also grown its own following on social media, in part due to some viral videos. They’ve also worked with Los Angeles tattoo artist Hunter Chao (@crybabyhunter), to provide tattoo services on Labubu dolls for patrons of Labu’tique.
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They’ve also gained the eye of celebrities, with Kathy Hilton inviting Mendoza to her house for her Labubu-themed party, where he provided accessories for guests to dress up their new plush toys.
However, they aren’t the only online Southern California business to become a must-visit destination for locals and tourists. NOI NOA at the Los Cerritos Center has made a name for itself due to the numerous clothing accessories they carry for Labubu dolls. Claw machine businesses have begun to attract new customers as they introduce Labubu options. And, of course, there’s also the growing chain of Pop Mart stores in the area, with the latest location opening in Sherman Oaks just this past month.
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Quinn’s Bakey in Garden Grove, which offers Labubu Jelly to go along with their boba beverages. (Carolyn Burt, SCNG)
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Quinn’s Bakey in Garden Grove, which offers Labubu Jelly to go along with their boba beverages. (Carolyn Burt, SCNG)
But it’s not just about purchasing a Labubu or buying its accessories; the experience has surpassed the pricey dolls. There are now Southern California businesses selling Labubu jelly for your boba, Labubu bao, Labubu cakes, and even Labubu afternoon tea. Could Labubu be the next Hello Kitty?
GUIDE: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LABUBU SHOPS
LABUBU DOLLS:
Pop Mart – Locations in Los Angeles, Orange County and the Inland Empire
Note: Currently, Labubu dolls cannot be purchased directly in stores and must be purchased through the Pop Mart app. Some Robo Shop vending machines that exclusively carry Pop Mart products might have Labubu’s in stock, but they often sell out quickly. Each shop location also has its own Instagram account where they post updates to their story about when hard-to-find products are available for store pickup through the app.
The Labu’Tique Shop – 754 N Lemon St. Anaheim, CA 92805
@ocfeed @thelabutiqueshop- 754 N. Lemon St. Anaheim CA 92805 Labubus in Anaheim? And a ton of them! The shop hours can vary, you’ll find them on the IG. Guests must reserve their spot in line through their virtual queue wait line system to shop in store. They post on their IG every day when the link will go live, but it fills up very quickly. They told me that 500 spots can be taken in seconds. They’re about $30 for one. Side note, apparently we opened the secret from big energy while in the shop and it’s worth like $400 and super rare, lol. Yes, these are legit PopMart labubus. This is a PopMart recognized reseller, and they go through 75 cases of labubu a day. There are also a ton of the cutest accessories ever. Also this store just got a remodel! Have you gotten a labubu yet? . . #labubus #anaheim #orangecounty #labubu #wheretogo
Pickaparty – 12723 Wardman Street Whittier, CA 90602
@pickaparty UNBOXING A LABUBU MACARON SECRET!!! #fyp #foryoupage #labubumacarons #labubu #labubus #labubuhaveaseat #labubuunboxing #popmart #foryou #SmallBusiness #smallbusinesscheck #unboxing #labubuthemonsters #fypシ #losangeles #parati #explore #viral #shorts #pickaparty
Build a Labubu – Rotating Pop Up in Southern California
@briannnaagirlypop Labubu pop up lolz #labubu #havencity #ranchocucamonga
Awesome Collectables – 13913 Paramount Blvd. Paramount CA 90723
@myawesomecollectibles Your local labubu plug👋 As always, 100% Authentic💕🫶 #awesomecollectibles #labubu #losangeles
ACCESSORIES:
NOI NOA – 331 Los Cerritos Center, Cerritos, CA 90703
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CLAW MACHINES:
Oki Doki Cranes – 8267 Garden Grove Blvd. Garden Grove, CA 92841
@ickest This should be illegal but I won at @OKI DOKI CRANES! #labubu #popmart #pokemon #blindbox #labubuthemonsters #creatorsearchinsights #gardengrove #okidokicranes #labubuhaveaseat
Claw Claw Arcadia – 204 1st Ave. Arcadia, CA 91007
@jt2.hobbies 💲$20 Challenge at @ClawClaw Arcadia — Arcadia’s Newest Arcade! 📍Claw Claw Arcadia 204 S 1st Ave Arcadia, CA 91007 In this series, I review affordable claw machine arcades (mainly in Southern CA). During my first visits, I usually spend $20-30 as a base. I provide honest reviews, especially keeping in mind how parents, families or the average claw machine enthusiast might enjoy a fun and affordable activity.. and not walk away disappointed! ✅Pros: 🧸Plushies are piled high in the claw machines 🪙 Grand opening and token specials 🕹️ Average claw machine payout (~5 plays) ❌Cons: 🧸 Limited trade up options 🛍️ Unable to save points – must redeem for points on the same day Overall, Claw Claw provides a pretty good experience. It’s nice that the plushies are piled high, although I did expect to win more plushies with ~25 tries. 4 plushies for $20 is still about average compared to other claw arcades. Unfortunately, you’re unable to save up points and they did not have anything for trade up under 5 plushies. They also have Labubus for sale (~$50), in the claw machine (8 tokens / $4-5) and for trade up for 20 plushies. They had Exciting Macaron and Coca Cola Labubus last week, and Big Into Energy will be available this week! 📱Follow them on IG/TikTok for deals and promos and receive a few extra tokens. They currently over 5 tokens to the first 20 customers per day and offer prizes for social media posts. ❤️ Please LIKE and FOLLOW for more claw machine content! #clawmachine #clawmachinearcade #clawmachinewins #popmart #labubu #labubuclawmachine #SupportLocal #arcadia #sgv #losangeles #thingstodoinla #familyfun #datenight #pasadena #626 #thingstodoinsocal #fyp #fypシ
FOOD:
Bean & Butter Bake Shop – 3745 E Colorado Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91107
Labubu Bento Cake Class
@abueno5 I’m basically an expert now 😜 . Thank you @Bean&Butter Bakeshop I can’t wait to book my next class 🎂. #bento #bentocake #labubu #popmart #cakedecorating #cakeclass #frosting #cake #cakes #fyp #popmartus
Baskin-Robbins – 1217 N Central Ave, Glendale, CA 91202
Labubu Ice Cream Cakes and Ice Cream Cones
@foodwithbros Labubu ice cream & cakes at Baskin Robbins! Available at the Glendale location #labubu #labubus #labubuthemonsters #popmart #icecream #cakes #baskinrobbins #desserts #obsessed #fyp
Hippo Loco – 16519 Magnolia St. Westminster, CA 92683
Labubu Jelly for Boba drinks
@ariannalakes FREE LABUBU TOPPING this weekend at @hippoloco.us 🎀🧋this place is so cute with labubu jelly topping! They are located 16519 Magnolia St Westminster, CA 92683 United States #fyp#labubuthemonsters#labubuhaveaseat#labubuunboxing#labubu#boba#drinks#bobatea#milktea#cute#pink#trending
Sip & Sugar – 5557 E Santa Ana Canyon Rd. #101, Anaheim Hills, CA 92807
Labubu Afternoon Tea
@aglassofsherry guess how many labubus were in attendance at our labubu afternoon tea partea🤭📍@sip & Sugar co. in anaheim hills, ca #ocfoodie #eatwithme #orangecounty #ocfood #orangecountyfood #afternoontea #labubu #labubuthemonsters #popmart #zimomo #anaheim #hiddengems #whatieatinaday #whatiatetoday
Ara’s Shawarma – 12510 Vanowen St. North Hollywood, CA 91605
Labubu cakes
@sanfernandovalley.eats You gotta try these Labubu Cakes. Follow @SanFernandovalleyEats for more 😋 . 🎥 @arasshawarma 📍 12510 Vanowen St, North Hollywood ☎️ (818) 452-9355 #SanfernandoValleyEats #Sweets #LAFoodie #Dessert #FoodinLosAngeles #NorthHollywood #LabubuCakes
Quinn’s Bakery – 10141 Westminster Ave, Garden Grove, CA 92843
Labubu Jelly for Boba drinks
@glossygems Pink Labubu Boba run. Tried this brown sugar milk tea with a jelly Labubu inside from Quinn’s Bakers in Westminster — cuteness overload and sooo good! #Labubu #OCFoodie #LAeats #BobaLovers #QuinnsBakers #OCBoba #OrangeCountyEats #KawaiiBoba #LabubuHunt #BobaTok #LABoba
Moonbridge Doughnut Studio – 6344 E. Spring St. Long Beach, CA 90815
Labubu Donuts
@yungfoodbeast They’re everywhere!! We’ve seen labubu boba drinks, ice cream, bao buns and now donuts! 👹🍩 Grab these from Moonbridge Dougnuts in Long Beach, CA. #labubu
Pink & Boujee – 1908 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90033
Labubu Brunch
Note: Pink & Boujee rotates its brunch themes, so check first to see what they are currently offering.
@leftylexie Labubu brunch 🩷 @Pink & Boujee LA @POP MART US #labubu #popmart #labubuthemonsters #labubuhaveaseat #labubucafe #labububrunch #brunch #cafe #la #losangeles #california #pink #tacos #taqueria #pinktacos #fyp #fypシ #pinkandboujeela
La Michoacana Heladeria Tradicional – 1168 E. Anaheim St. Long Beach, CA 90813
Labubu Cakes
@firstdateguide @lamichoacanaht – Labubu Ice Cream Cakes in Long Beach! Send this to someone obsessed with labubu’s RIGHT NOW!! HAHA this is going to make their day! You can choose any ice cream flavor to put inside of your labubu cake 🎂 SHOP NAME: La Michoacana Heladeria Tradicional ⏰MON-SUN 10am-9pm 📞 562-247-1108 📍1168 E. Anaheim St. Long Beach CA 90813 Alright, now who needs to buy one? Tag them and say let’s go! #labubu #cake #longbeach #icecream #foodvideo
Bun World – 1071 N Tustin Ave #107, Anaheim, CA 92807
Labubu Bao
@liftingiscake Best buns and dumplings I have tried from @77521kiki 📍 1071 N Tustin Ave 107, Anaheim, CA #joycemarcellus #foodreview #baobuns #buns #labubu #labubuthemonsters
Cookieteria by Lovely – 316 S Glendora Ave. West Covina, CA 91790
Labubu Concha
@liftingiscake I’m obsessed with @Cookieteria By Lovely they have a full line up characters and they are delish!! 📍316 S Glendora Ave, West Covina, CA #joycemarcellus #foodreview #conchas #labubu #labubuconchas #pokemon #hellokitty #concha Do you love labubu?
Yulis Brewed Energy – La Puente/West Covina
Labubu Coffee and Dubai Chocolate
@liftingiscake On today’s coffee adventure we are at @YulisBrewedEnergy and let me tell she is good!!! And with the Dubai labubu you need to order. Go to her page on how to order and scheduling. 📍 La Puente, CA #joycemarcellus #coffee #coffeeoftheday #liftingiscake
Ems Cafe – Bell, Los Angeles 90201
Labubu Cake Pops
@emscafe___ Labubu cake pops #labubu #labubuthemonsters #labubucoffee
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