Where do I even buy a Labubu in Pakistan?! – @rameensak on X, and honestly, a national mood.
If you’ve scrolled social media recently and thought, Why is everyone obsessed with this tiny gremlin that looks like it might bite someone on purpose? welcome to the cult of Labubu. It’s not just a toy. It’s not just fashion. It’s a whole fluffy attitude problem in your pocket, and it’s hijacking handbags across Pakistan.
With wild eyes, pointed ears, and a toothy smirk that says “I may steal your snacks,” Labubu has gone from quirky art toy to international obsession. Forget emotional support water bottles this year, your emotional support gremlin is stealing the spotlight.
Labubu 101: The Doll That Launched a Thousand Screams
Created by Kasing Lung, a Hong Kong-born artist who clearly knows we like our cute with a side of chaos, Labubu was originally part of his children’s book series The Monsters. Inspired by Nordic mythology and sibling rivalries (probably), Labubu is described as well-meaning but a little… off. Basically, that one friend who tries to help but ends up setting off the fire alarm. We love them anyway.
Pop Mart, the toy giant behind Labubu, packaged this chaos in a blind box. That’s right you don’t know which Labubu you’re getting until you open it. Will you get a pink one? A gold one? A “secret rare” that looks like it came from an alien circus? Who knows! But you will scream either way. Every drop sells out in literal seconds. Think BTS tickets, but fluffier.
Labubu, But Make It Fashion
Labubu isn’t just popularit’s chic. At Paris Fashion Week, they were swinging from luxury handbags like tiny runway crashers. They’ve been spotted with Rihanna, who can wear anything and make it iconic. Blackpink’s Lisa called Labubu “my baby.” And now? Pakistan wants in.
Fashion creator Thania Gonzalez wants to wear Labubus like jewelry. On her bag. Her belt. Maybe her mood.
“I like to put them on my bags and dress them like me. I will wear multiple Labubus,” Gonzalez said. “I’m putting them on my belt. If I could put them as earrings I would, but that would hurt. I’m putting them wherever they can be put.”
And here at home, influencers and TikTokers are catching up wanting to pair Labubu with their bags, coordinating it with outfits, and even hanging it from rearview mirrors like it’s their personal chaos guardian. One user joked, “It judges my driving, but I love it.”
Labubu Hunt: Pakistani Edition
Getting a Labubu in Pakistan? Easier said than done. It’s like trying to score biryani at a wedding buffet when you’re seated at Table 18. Here’s what fans are doing:
- Ubuy.pk has authentic Labubus with shipping to Pakistan, priced around PKR 1OK and beyond.
- Instagram resellers (especially in Karachi and Lahore) are charging PKR 12K+, but you’ll get it quicker and with some chutzpah.
- eBay/Etsy are options too, but beware: fakes exist. Known online as “Lafufus”, these imposters look like they were assembled by gremlins with Wi-Fi issues.
- Pop Mart Global Drops: Hardcore collectors monitor international restocks and ship via freight forwarders. It’s a lifestyle.
You need: a good plug, solid Wi-Fi, and the patience of a chai stall aunty.
So Why Are We So Obsessed?
Because Labubu is the spirit animal of this generation. It’s unhinged but cute. Friendly but mischievous. It’s basically you after two cups of chai and a failed nap. For many, it’s childhood nostalgia with adult-level styling. It brings joy without trying too hard. And it’s not just for kids grown adults are matching their outfits with Labubus, dressing them in tiny outfits, and forming deep emotional bonds. Labubu doesn’t ask to be understood. It just shows up in a glittery tuxedo and demands attention.
Final Words from the Cult of Labubu
Should you get one? Yes. Will it help you become your best self? No. Will it make you laugh, stress-shop, and possibly fight someone on eBay at 3AM? Definitely. So the next time you see someone with a tiny gremlin swinging from their tote bag, know this: they’ve transcended. They are living their best, slightly feral life. And soon, you might be too.
Labubu Fever is here, and it’s all cute chaos and impulse buys from this point on.