All Labubu Series (1st) --- The Monsters Mini Figures Series 1 (2016)

Welcome to our Labubu Full Series Guide! As of June 12, 2025, Labubu has released 37 distinct series, each contributing to the brand’s global cult following. Today, we begin with the first-ever Labubu series:

The Monsters Mini Figures Series 1

Release Date: December 23, 2016

Original Format: Gashapon (Capsule Toys), not blind boxes!

Status: Discontinued (Extremely Rare)

This debut series marked the birth of Labubu as part of "The Monsters" universe, designed by Kasing Lung for POP MART. Combining Eastern and Western mythological influences, it established Labubu’s signature mischievous yet endearing aesthetic—a foundation for all future iterations.

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Key Features of the Series

✅ Two Color Variants:

• •Opaque Cream White 
• •Transparent Blue 

✅ Five Core Characters:

1. Pipopo
2. Tycoco
3. .Monsters Boy 
4. Yaya
5. Labubu

✅ Design Notes:

• •Simpler color schemes compared to later series.
• •Transparent blue variant foreshadowed future "see-through" editions.
• •No hidden chase figures yet—rarity was purely based on color scarcity.

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Collector’s Value in 2025

💰 Current Market Price:

• •Full Set (Both Colors): $200USD–$1000USD+ (depending on condition)
• •Single Figures: $50USD–$100USD (Transparent Blue commands higher premiums)

⚠️ Why So Expensive?

• •Extremely Limited Stock: Few sealed boxes remain.
• •Historical Significance: The only series without Labubu’s name in the title.
• •Nostalgia Factor: Early adopters rarely sell their sets.

Legacy & Evolution

This series introduced core traits still seen today:

• •Labubu’s 9 sharp teeth → Later refined for a "cuter" look.
• •Minimalist bases → Paved the way for intricate diorama-style packaging.

Yet, it lacks the hyper-detailed paint jobs and collaborative themes (e.g., Forest Concert, Art Toy) that define modern releases.

Final Thoughts

While later series overshadowed it in complexity, The Monsters Mini Figures Series 1 remains a holy grail for collectors. Its raw, unfiltered charm captures Labubu’s origins—before it became a global phenomenon.

Next in this series: We’ll explore Labubu’s 2017–2018 releases, where the IP began experimenting with larger scales and story-driven sets.