Labubu Macaron V1 Real vs Fake Guide 2025: Secret Edition Included | TAL
🛡️ TAL OFFICIAL REPORT #V1-2025-UPDATED
Authentication Verdict: This is the comprehensive guide, combining our July update and Secret edition analysis. To protect collectors from "Super Fakes," TAL (TOYSEZ Authentication Lab) has simplified the verification process into 4 forensic steps: Look, Touch, Smell, and Light.
Labubu V1 Real vs. Fake: The Definitive 2025 Authentication Guide
Welcome to the official intelligence report from TAL. As the popularity of the Labubu The Monsters Exciting Macaron Vinyl Face Series reaches record highs, counterfeiters are producing increasingly sophisticated replicas. This guide provides the definitive framework to distinguish genuine units from fakes.
🔍 Quick Verification Checklist
| Detection Zone | Authentic (TAL Standard) | Counterfeit Warning |
|---|---|---|
| Ear Alignment | Distinct "Figure-8" outward angle. | Parallel or vertical ears. |
| Care Label | White nylon; silk-like finish. | Brown webbing; rough texture. |
| Teeth Accuracy | Exactly 9 integrated teeth. | 8 teeth or messy paint gaps. |
Step 1: Visual Anatomy (The "Look" Test)
Precision molding is the primary signature of an authentic Pop Mart product. TAL analysis focuses on two universal V1 markers:
- The "Figure-8" Ear Silhouette: When viewed from the front, authentic Labubu V1 ears angle outwards, creating a subtle "Figure-8" shape. Replicas usually feature parallel ears that stand straight up.
- 9-Teeth Integrated Mold: Count the teeth carefully. Genuine V1 faces must have 9 teeth that are part of the seamless vinyl mold, not just painted on.
✨ Specific Focus: The Secret 'Chestnut Cocoa' Edition
The "Chestnut Cocoa" Secret edition is the most faked model in the series. Authentic units possess these exclusive markers:
- The ID Card Freckles: Check the Labubu illustration on the card. Authentic cards feature distinct tiny freckles on the face and three macarons. Fakes almost always use a "clean" face illustration.
- Warm Cocoa Paint Tone: The authentic vinyl face has a warm, matte cocoa brown color. Fakes often look either too greyish or have a shiny "plastic" reflection.
- The Bubble Gradient Box: The authentic Secret box has a light pink background with a soft bubble-effect gradient. Fake boxes are typically a flat, darker pink.
Step 2: Material Science (The "Touch & Smell" Test)
- The White Nylon Label: Check the care label near the foot. Authentic units use a white nylon tag. Counterfeits commonly use a brown webbing material that feels like a backpack strap.
- Olfactory Signature: Genuine Labubus emit a subtle, sweet creamy/candy scent. Fakes are identified by pungent industrial smells or strong chemical glue odors.
🚨 QR Phishing Alert: The "Fake Site" Trap
Counterfeiters now create fake verification websites to trick you. Always check the browser address bar:
- The ONLY Official Domain: fwsy.popomart.com or m-gss.popmart.com.
- Red Flag Domains: If the URL ends in .xyz, .vip, .shop, or .top, the item is 100% counterfeit.
- Query Count: A brand-new authentic code must return a query count of "1".
Step 3: UV Light Signature (365nm)
Using a 365nm UV wavelength is the final step in the TAL protocol:
- Orange Nose Glow: Under UV light, the nose of an authentic unit must exhibit a bright orange fluorescence.
Verified by TAL (TOYSEZ Authentication Lab)
Protecting the community as the Single Source of Truth. If you find a new fake variation, please report it to lab@toysez.com.
REPORT ID: TAL-V1-2025-UPDATED
