What does Original Labubu mean?

Labubu was created by Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung as part of The Monsters. Early physical Labubu figures were closely connected to HOW2WORK, and later Pop Mart became the main official licensed product line for many Labubu blind boxes, plush pendants, and collectible releases.

So when collectors say Original Labubu, they usually do not mean one single product. They mean an authentic Labubu item from the official Labubu / The Monsters line, not a fake figure sold under a similar name.

What is Lafufu?

Lafufu is collector slang for fake Labubu. Some Lafufu dolls are obvious copies, while others are close enough to confuse new collectors in online photos.

The hard part is that real Labubu items can also have normal differences between series, production batches, packaging versions, or opened-box condition. That is why TOYSEZ does not recommend using one universal rule for every Labubu.

How to check if a Labubu is real

Start with the exact series first. Big Into Energy, Have a Seat, Macaron, Pin for Love, collaboration releases, and limited pieces can all have different details.

• Confirm the series: Do not compare a Have a Seat figure against a Big Into Energy reference.
• Check the face and teeth: Many fake Labubu dolls look slightly wrong around the mouth, eyes, teeth, or face shape.
• Compare the box and card: Look at print sharpness, logo placement, color, spacing, and whether the card matches the claimed style.
• Look at tags, fur, and stitching: Fake plush figures can look close in photos but feel different in material and finishing.
• Be careful with price: A price that is far below normal market level is a warning sign, but a high price does not prove the item is real.

Use the right TOYSEZ real-vs-fake guide

This page gives the general answer. If you are checking a real item before buying, use the guide for that exact Labubu series:

• Labubu Big Into Energy Real vs Fake Guide
• Labubu Have a Seat Real vs Fake Guide
• Labubu Macaron Real vs Fake Guide
• Labubu Pin for Love Real vs Fake Guide
• Labubu x Hello Kitty Real vs Fake Guide

Why this matters for collectors

Original Labubu releases can range from common blind box items to secret figures, limited pieces, collaborations, and high-value auction records. Because demand is high, fake Labubu listings also move quickly across marketplaces and social platforms.

If you are researching rarity or value, these TOYSEZ references are better starting points than random social posts:

• Labubu Secret & Chase Rarity Index
• Labubu Limited Edition & Rare Figurine List
• Most Expensive Labubu Reference

TOYSEZ note

Fake Labubu details change over time, and authentic products can also have normal batch differences. TOYSEZ keeps updating its collector guides as we review more products and community examples. If you notice a new fake detail or think something here needs correction, please contact us so we can improve the guide for other collectors.