How to tell if your labubu is fake
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It can be a little tricky to spot a fake Labubu, or Lafufu, but there are some common signs and inconsistencies that are a dead giveaway you don't have the real deal:
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- Inconsistent or misspelled text on packaging
- Shiny or textured finish on the Labubu box
- Misaligned stitching or construction
- Faded or missing Pop Mart stamp on the Labubu's right foot
- Fewer or more than 9 teeth
- The QR code on the box takes you to fake website instead of the official Pop Mart page
One thing is that there are QR codes on every single Labubu tag, and you can just scan it with your phone. The Pop Mart app will tell you if it’s authentic or not. It’s become a lot more difficult to tell just by looking at a Labubu if it’s real or not, so I think using the QR code is a really good way to verify.
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The best way to know that it's a real Labubu is to get it directly from Popmart, which is a Chinese company that owns the Labubu character. The logo on the box is going to say The Monsters, and that's because Labubu is a character in a series of characters called The Monsters. Real Labubus have a QR code that you can scan that will tell you it's authentic too.
Labubus are going to have ears that should be tilted a little bit towards each other, and then they're going to have nine teeth. The number of teeth is often a giveaway. There's going to be a little bit of dimension to the eyes. And the Big into Energy specifically has a little bit of a sparkle to it. Usually, the fake ones have very stale-looking eyes.
The feet will sometimes swivel a little bit, but they're not going to turn too much, and neither is the head. Sometimes you'll see Lafufus can just spin and spin and spin. One thing to note is that the quality control of Labubus is a little all over the place, so especially when it comes to how much their feet or head swivel, it might vary quite a bit from one to another. The Have a Seat collection, for example, has feet that are going to spin a little bit more than the other collections.
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Labubus are going to have ears that should be tilted a little bit towards each other, and then they're going to have nine teeth. The number of teeth is often a giveaway. There's going to be a little bit of dimension to the eyes. And the Big into Energy specifically has a little bit of a sparkle to it. Usually, the fake ones have very stale-looking eyes.
The feet will sometimes swivel a little bit, but they're not going to turn too much, and neither is the head. Sometimes you'll see Lafufus can just spin and spin and spin. One thing to note is that the quality control of Labubus is a little all over the place, so especially when it comes to how much their feet or head swivel, it might vary quite a bit from one to another. The Have a Seat collection, for example, has feet that are going to spin a little bit more than the other collections.
1.) Barcode & QR code: Each toy comes with a Barcode on the Box, You can scan the Barcode which should take you to Pop Mart’s official website that should contain verifiable information of the Piece you have in hand. No or Broken links, or unrelated website are common red flags.
2.) Eye Test: Authentic Labubu eyes are made glossy and have a glass like finish that reflects natural lighting in its surrounding that makes them look lively. The eyes are also designed to show emotions i.e curiosity, happiness, mischief, and should not look emotionless. So a good test is to put it under natural light and tilt it slightly from left to right and the eyes should Pop and Feel alive.
3.) Collectors Card: Every Labubu piece comes with a Collectors Card, which should be thick, sturdy and should feel premium. Each collector card should match the figure of the Labubu in the box, from the pose, to costume and accessories which also makes the card look vibrant and full of color. A fake labubu piece, might not have the card or the pose, costume or accessories might be different.
4.) Height and Weight: An authentic Labubu piece should weigh about 0.2-0.3 pounds which is equivalent to holding a medium size apple or a standard chocolate bar, if it feels unusually heavy or as light as an empty can of soda then it is a red flag for a fake. On the other hand it should be as tall as the tip of your middle finger to your wrist, knockoffs usually are noticeably shorter.
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2.) Eye Test: Authentic Labubu eyes are made glossy and have a glass like finish that reflects natural lighting in its surrounding that makes them look lively. The eyes are also designed to show emotions i.e curiosity, happiness, mischief, and should not look emotionless. So a good test is to put it under natural light and tilt it slightly from left to right and the eyes should Pop and Feel alive.
3.) Collectors Card: Every Labubu piece comes with a Collectors Card, which should be thick, sturdy and should feel premium. Each collector card should match the figure of the Labubu in the box, from the pose, to costume and accessories which also makes the card look vibrant and full of color. A fake labubu piece, might not have the card or the pose, costume or accessories might be different.
4.) Height and Weight: An authentic Labubu piece should weigh about 0.2-0.3 pounds which is equivalent to holding a medium size apple or a standard chocolate bar, if it feels unusually heavy or as light as an empty can of soda then it is a red flag for a fake. On the other hand it should be as tall as the tip of your middle finger to your wrist, knockoffs usually are noticeably shorter.
There are so many telltale signs. Usually, a fake Labubu doesn't have a proportionate figure. Some fake Labubus have one slightly bigger ear and one slightly smaller ear. Another thing to look at is the eyes. A real Labubu does not have painted eyes. Instead, they have a plastic film on top with a pupil inside. If the eyes are painted, the Labubu is fake.
Now, another clever way to identify a fake Labubu is by looking at the teeth. A Labubu should have nine teeth. Their teeth are not uniform, though, because at the end of the day, Labubu is a monster. Next, check the tag. Labubu tags have Pop Mart on one side and the monsters on the other side. In addition, each tag has a QR code. You should always be able to scan the QR code to verify your Labubu.
Last thing is that version two Labubus have a holographic figure on the bottom. If you have a UV light, you can shine it on the base of the labubu, and you'll see a hologram! If it's a version 2 and doesn't have that, it's fake.
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Now, another clever way to identify a fake Labubu is by looking at the teeth. A Labubu should have nine teeth. Their teeth are not uniform, though, because at the end of the day, Labubu is a monster. Next, check the tag. Labubu tags have Pop Mart on one side and the monsters on the other side. In addition, each tag has a QR code. You should always be able to scan the QR code to verify your Labubu.
Last thing is that version two Labubus have a holographic figure on the bottom. If you have a UV light, you can shine it on the base of the labubu, and you'll see a hologram! If it's a version 2 and doesn't have that, it's fake.
You can tell a Labubu is authentic or fake by color matching. Always compare the color of the Labubu in question side by side with a Labubu that you know is real. If anything seems off, it's likely fake.
If the price is too good to be true, it's also probably fake. The fur should feel soft and real, too - that's another good place to compare. Also, make sure to scan the QR code on the Labubu and the box to confirm it is real.
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If the price is too good to be true, it's also probably fake. The fur should feel soft and real, too - that's another good place to compare. Also, make sure to scan the QR code on the Labubu and the box to confirm it is real.
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