All Labubu Series (32th) --- The Monsters Almost Hidden Series（2024）

As of June 12, 2025, Labubu has released 37 series to date. Following our coverage of the innovative 31st series, The Monsters Mischief Diary Series (2024), we now explore a clever and playful 2024 release that played with the very concept of concealment and discovery in collectibles:

The Monsters Almost Hidden Series

Release Date: April 11, 2024 (2024's Second Release)

Format: Blind Box

Original Price: ~$$11perbox/$130 per case (12 boxes)

Current Market Value (2025): $$250–\$$400 for a full set (12 standard + 1 hidden)

Hidden Pull Rate: 1:144 (≈0.69%)

Hidden Value: "Kiddie Ride" variant ranges $$50–\$$100

This series presented a unique conceptual twist:

1. Camouflage Theme: Labubu disguised as everyday objects and urban elements

2. Solo Focus: Only Labubu appears, masterfully blended into environments

3. Visual Puzzle: Figures designed to "hide in plain sight" like visual riddles

4. Urban Exploration: Celebrated city life and mundane objects made magical

Key Designs & Hidden Objects

🏙️ 12 Urban Disguises + 1 Hidden:

1. Canned Pineapple – Labubu as food tin contents

2. Lamp – Street lamp transformation

3. Sculpture – Art piece camouflage

4. Fire Hydrant – Urban infrastructure disguise

5. Mailbox – Postal service transformation

6. Cactus – Desert plant mimicry

7. Tree House – Arboreal habitat blend

8. Flask – Laboratory equipment disguise

9. Traffic Light – Road safety gear transformation

10. Flower Pot – Botanical disguise

11. Spray Can – Graffiti tool camouflage

12. BREAD BAG – Bakery packaging transformation

13. HIDDEN: Kiddie Ride – Amusement park coin-operated machine

🎨 Design Highlights:

• Material: PVC with varied texture simulations (metal, glass, plastic, ceramic)

• Size: 6–9 cm (standard scale)

• Camouflage Mastery: Expert color matching and surface detailing

• Double Take Design: Figures reveal Labubu shape upon closer inspection

• Urban Palette: City colors (concrete grays, metallic tones, vibrant accents)

Collector's Perspective in 2025

💰 Market Analysis:

• Modest Appreciation: 2–3x original value

• Hidden Accessibility: Kiddie Ride remains affordable despite rarity

• Concept Appeal: Popular among designers and art enthusiasts

• Complete Sets: $$250–\$$400 range reflects ongoing availability

⚠️ Authentication Tip: Examine surface texturing and color blending - authentic pieces show sophisticated camouflage techniques.

Conceptual Innovation

This series introduced:

• Meta-Collecting: Series about the thrill of collecting itself

• Visual Wit: Intellectual pleasure of "discovering" Labubu in each object

• Urban Appreciation: Celebration of everyday city elements

• Design Challenge: Creating recognisable Labubu forms within object constraints

The concept rewarded observant collectors with visual Easter eggs.

Legacy & Impact

The Almost Hidden Seriesdemonstrated:

• Conceptual Depth: Proved Labubu could tackle abstract themes

• Design Discipline: Maintained recognizability despite camouflage

• Adult Appeal: Strong resonance with urban dwellers and design professionals

• Playful Intelligence: Blended childlike wonder with sophisticated design

This series became a sleeper hit among design-conscious collectors.

Final Thoughts

The Monsters Almost Hidden Seriesstands as a clever conceptual experiment in Labubu's 2024 lineup. Its innovative "hide and seek" concept—asking collectors to find Labubu in everyday urban environments—created a unique and engaging collecting experience. While the market response has been modest compared to more overtly emotional series, its intellectual appeal and design excellence have earned it a dedicated following among collectors who appreciate subtlety and conceptual depth.