Labubu, the collectible doll from Pop Mart, has gained massive popularity. However, with its rise in demand, counterfeit versions have flooded the market. Here’s a detailed guide to help you distinguish genuine Labubus from fakes, focusing on key details and inspection techniques.
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Logo Printing: Genuine products feature a clear "Pop Mart" trademark on the outer box, inner bag, and the doll itself. The trademark font uses a special blurring technique (e.g., in the Sitting Party series), while counterfeits often have sharp, rigid edges and smooth printing.
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Anti-counterfeiting Label: Authentic labels have a reflective coating that reveals fine dark patterns under light. Fake labels either lack this coating or have blurry prints without reflective effects.
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Printing and Sealing: Original packaging boasts soft, natural colors and crisp, smudge-free patterns. Counterfeits often have harsh hues and blurred edges. The inner bag of genuine products has neat seals, correctly positioned holes, thick material, and a mirrored LOGO inside—whereas fakes show crooked seals, thin/soft material, and a cheap plastic texture.
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Hair and Skin Texture: Real Labubu hair is soft, delicate, and has a natural flow, with subtle highlights on the face and joints. Counterfeits have stiff, messy hair (often with colored strands mixed in) and rough, fiber-like texture. Genuine skin has even paint and smooth facial lines, while fakes may show peeling, bleeding, or residue.
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Joints and Stitching: Authentic joints are flexible and stable, moving without 卡顿 (jamming). Fake joints are loose or rigid. Genuine stitching is tight and flat with no exposed threads, while fakes have crooked seams, hair - caught stitches, or obvious glue marks.
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Hidden Watermark and UV Check: Some series (like Sitting Party) have exclusive watermarks. The right foot of genuine dolls shows a faint watermark under natural light, which becomes clear under UV light in the dark. Fakes lack this feature.
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Three-code Consistency: Genuine products come with an anti-counterfeiting code scannable via Pop Mart’s official WeChat interface. Some fakes forge labels (even showing "genuine" on fake sites), but the product code, box code, and system verification code must match—always check for consistency.
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Record Unboxing: Film the entire process from opening the package to checking details as evidence against disputes.
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UV Light Scan: Focus on anti-counterfeiting areas like the soles and labels under UV light.
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Smell Test: Originals have no pungent odor, while fakes often reek of chemical glue.
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Care Label Check: Use a magnifying glass. Genuine care labels are tightly woven with clear fonts, whereas fake labels are loose and deform easily.
For maximum security, purchase Labubu from official channels: Pop Mart’s physical stores, online stores. This minimizes the risk of buying counterfeits and ensures authenticity.
