The Record Breakers
In June 2025, Beijing's Yongle International Auction made history. A mint-green Labubu prototype sold for over $170,000. That's a toy. One toy.
Here's every rare Labubu worth knowing about, with actual prices from auctions and resale markets.
The $100,000+ Club
1. Mint Green Human-Sized Labubu — $170,000
Sold: June 2025, Beijing Yongle International Auction
The most expensive Labubu ever. A 1.2-meter (4 feet) tall PVC prototype. Mint blue-green body that fades to white on the ears, arms, and legs. Blue eyes and nose. One-of-a-kind.
2. Giant Brown Labubu Sculpture — $132,000
Sold: Same auction as above
Even taller at 1.6 meters (5.2 feet). Caramel-colored with freckles on the cheeks and nose. Made of PVC. Only 15 exist worldwide.
3. Three Wise Labubu Set — $71,000
Sold: Beijing auction, also Sotheby's
Three 38cm sculptures. One with tied ears, one covering its eyes, one with a finger over its mouth. Only 120 sets ever made. Another set sold at Sotheby's for about $26,000.
The $10,000+ Tier
4. Sacai x SEVENTEEN Labubu — $11,000-$31,000
Sold: June 2025, Pharrell Williams' JOOPITER platform
14 one-of-a-kind dolls created for a Sacai x K-pop group SEVENTEEN capsule collection. Green fur under Carhartt onesies, each with a unique necklace. The entire auction totaled $337,500.
5. Vans Oldskool Monsters Forever — $10,000+
Released: December 2023 Original Price: CNY 599 (~$80)
Plush brown fur, Vans sneakers, cargo pants, hoodie, cap saying "The Monsters." Comes with a tiny skateboard. Limited to 6,654 pieces. Now trades for over $10,000.
The $1,000-$3,000 Range
6. Sketch Mega 1000% — $2,000-$3,000+
Black-and-white pencil-sketch design. 80cm (31.5 inches) tall. Original retail: $2,000 on POP MART (sold out). The smaller 400% version (35cm) is also collectible.
7. Art Basel 2025 — $1,500+
Released: 2025 Art Basel Original Price: $245 Production: 100 pieces only
All blue, holding a spirit level. Only sold to in-person event attendees. Now trades 6x above retail.
8. Walk By Fortune — $1,500-$2,400
Released: December 2023 White fur, grey sweatshirt, black pants, red scarf. Chinese New Year limited. Only 3,000 made.
9. Best of Luck — $1,100-$2,200
Released: December 2023 (overseas exclusive) Red sweater version of the CNY pair. Also limited to 3,000.
10. Catch Me If You Like Me — $1,000-$2,000
Released: January 2024 Valentine's Day edition. 38cm plush carrying a Tycoco doll. Two versions: black (5,000 pieces, ~$1,000) and pink (2,700 pieces, ~$2,000).
11. Be Fancy Now — $1,000-$2,000
Released: March 2024 Original Price: $100 Pronounce designer collaboration. Purple plush with striped hat and star on cheek. Limited to 6,458.
12. Wings of Fantasy — $1,000+
Released: October 2024 Original Price: $120 Also from Pronounce collab. Purple fur, denim jacket with wing panels, purple-lens glasses.
The $500-$1,000 Range
13. Dress Be Latte — $600-$1,200
Original Price: $85 White fur, cream striped sweater, brown pants and boots. Discontinued.
14. Jump for Joy — $500-$1,000
Original Price: $60 Beige fur, bomber jacket, cargo pants. Early core edition.
15. POP MART 14th Anniversary — $500+
Employee-only white Labubu with gold "Go Higher, Go Further" branding. Never officially sold to public.
Secret Editions (Blind Box Chases)
Every main series has a "secret" figure at 1:72 odds (1.4% chance). Current resale values:
| Secret | Series | Resale Price |
|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Cocoa | Exciting Macaron | ~$200 |
| Duoduo | Have A Seat | $175-$250 |
| Mysterious Guest | Coca-Cola | ~$160 |
| ID | Big Into Energy | $200-$300 |
| Microwave Oven | Wacky Mart | ~$100 |
What Makes a Labubu Rare
Four factors drive value:
1. Production Numbers
- Prototypes: 1-15 pieces
- Event exclusives: 100-500 pieces
- Limited editions: 2,000-6,000 pieces
- Secret figures: 1:72 ratio (~1.4% of boxes)
2. Collaboration Status Designer or celebrity partnerships (Sacai, Pronounce, Vans, SEVENTEEN) create instant collector demand.
3. Regional Exclusivity Some releases never leave their origin country:
- Thailand-only "Good Luck to You"
- China-only "Forest Fairy Tale"
- Singapore-only "Hide and Seek"
4. Discontinued Status Once a series ends, supply freezes. Early core editions like Jump for Joy started at $60, now hit $1,000.
How to Spot Fakes
At these prices, counterfeits are everywhere. Check:
- Tooth count — Real Labubu has exactly 9 teeth
- QR code — Scan with POP MART app for verification
- UV stamp — Newer releases have invisible stamps on the right foot
- Material quality — Real plush is soft and even; fakes feel synthetic
- Packaging fonts — Counterfeits often have slightly wrong typography
Where Rare Labubu Sell
Auctions:
- Yongle International (Beijing)
- Sotheby's (occasional designer toy sales)
- JOOPITER (Pharrell's platform)
Resale:
- eBay (global, watch for fakes)
- StockX (verified marketplace)
- Depop (UK/US focused)
- Yahoo Auctions Japan
- Carousell (Singapore/SEA)
Local markets:
- r/PopMartCollectors (Reddit community)
- Facebook collector groups
- Discord servers
The Reality Check
Most collectors will never own a $100,000+ Labubu. That's fine. The market is structured in tiers:
- Entry level: Secret figures at $150-$300
- Mid-tier: Discontinued core editions at $500-$1,500
- High-end: Event exclusives and collabs at $1,500-$10,000
- Auction pieces: Prototypes and one-of-a-kinds at $10,000+
The 1.2-meter mint green Labubu that sold for $170,000 was a prototype. Prototypes exist outside the normal market. For 99% of collectors, the realistic ceiling is around $3,000-$5,000 for the rarest obtainable pieces.
Focus on what you can actually find. A complete Exciting Macaron set with the Chestnut Cocoa secret is more achievable than chasing auction pieces—and still makes a solid collection.