How to Spot a Real Labubu Doll — And Avoid Getting Scammed

How to Spot a Real Labubu Doll — And Avoid Getting Scammed

Labubu dolls from Pop Mart are wildly popular. Everyone wants them — kids, teens, collectors.

But there’s a problem: tons of fakes are being sold.

Here’s how to make sure you get the real deal.

A QR Code Doesn’t Mean It’s Real

Many people think: “Oh! It has a QR code linking to Pop Mart’s website — must be original.”

But that’s a common mistake.

📌 A QR code is just a link — anyone can create one.

If it opens in your phone’s camera and not through WeChat or an official verification system, it proves nothing.

🧠 Only scanning via WeChat (which checks the manufacturer’s database) confirms authenticity.

📖 We Made a Mistake Too…

When we first looked into Labubu, we got a sample doll. It looked great: good packaging, QR code, everything.

We made a short video to test interest — and people responded.

One super observant commenter asked, “How can you sell an original at such a low price?”

That made us dig deeper — and realize: a QR code alone doesn’t prove it’s real.

Since then, we only buy from trusted suppliers, test every batch, and use WeChat to verify every doll.

💡 How to Spot a Fake:

– Very cheap price (under €20? 🚩)

– QR code works without WeChat

– Dull or flimsy packaging

– Lightweight figure, smells like plastic

– Blurry eyes, rough seams, unbalanced

Paint rubs off fast — especially on the nose, cheeks, eyes

(Real dolls use durable paint, even for heavy play)

🛡 Why We Only Sell Originals:

– Trusted suppliers, even if more expensive

– Every doll is verified manually

– Every QR code scanned through WeChat

📦 New Drop Coming Soon!

Our previous drop (featuring “Have A Seat” and “Excited Macaron”) sold out within hours.

A new batch is on the way.

👉 Want to be first to know?

[Join the waitlist here]

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