Zimomo, Tycoco, and Mokoko. If these words don’t sound like gibberish to you, you’re probably a certified Labubu-holic. The mischievous elf has whipped most of Asia into a frenzy and is now headed for world domination, with the brand’s American debut being met with rave success. Although the trend has settled a little locally, there’s still plenty of demand for Labubu toys in Singapore.

For the aspiring Labubuheads in our audience, we’ve taken the liberty of scouting out the best places to get Labubu in Singapore. Good luck and happy hunting!

You can’t talk about Labubu without bringing up Pop Mart. This blind box company has been cooking up a storm with their releases, so even if furry, sharp-toothed monsters aren’t your thing, you’re sure to find something to your tastes in any of the many Pop Mart stores throughout Singapore. 

That being said, finding a Labubu in Singapore at an official Pop Mart store can be tough. Restocks are announced ahead of time, so be prepared to brave snaking lines if you want a figure straight from the source.

Say you want to buy Labubu in Singapore from a first-party retailer but don’t want to risk the disappointment of trekking to a physical Pop Mart, only to find that they’re out of stock. Here’s an idea: Pop Mart Singapore has a TikTok account that hosts livestreams 7 days a week, typically from 12 – 8pm (and 10am – 5pm on Fridays). For 7 to 8 hours straight, blind boxes are opened, and their contents are put on the TikTok account’s store page.

Because you need quick trigger fingers to snap up toys on stream before someone else gets them, this method requires a lot of luck and hoop-jumping. However, with this tactic, you’ll steer clear of the inherent risk of blind boxes while still enjoying prices that are free of reseller markups — and stand a chance to win freebies with your purchase.

💡 Pro tip: Register your card details on the TikTok shop before you hop on stream, so you don’t get held up keying them in while someone else swipes the Labubu you’ve pounced on.

If you don’t mind leaving your Labubu buying experience up to chance, Amazon and Shopee both have official Pop Mart storefronts. These online retailers constantly have random restocks of hot blind boxes throughout the week, making them a great place to check if you’re trying to find Labubu toys in Singapore.

Other than the official Pop Mart stores, these websites (as well as Lazada) have a whole bunch of official resellers with competitive prices on The Monsters’ products. Just be sure to always check customer reviews to make sure you’re not shelling out big bucks for a fake.

Let’s explore the Wild West of resellers and second-party dealers. StockX’s main business is the sneaker market, but in recent years, it has expanded its platform to include trading cards, toys, and anything collectable.

Naturally, there’s a healthy selection of Monsters available here. Whether you’re looking for entire sealed cases, single blind boxes, or opened figures, you’ll be able to get what you need here, even if it’s out of official circulation.

StockX’s strict inspection and verification process means that you’re always guaranteed a genuine article every time. Additionally, the website and app have many price-tracking features. This means that you’re up to date on sales over time, price fluctuations, and statistics like price averages that help you make sure you’re catching a good deal. 

StockX deals with buyers and sellers all around the world, so its market can get a bit volatile at times, especially now that Westerners are catching on to the trend. SNKRDUNK serves a similar function to StockX, but mainly caters to Japanese and Singaporean buyers. As a result, their prices are a smidge more stable — although, your favourite Labubu dolls may sometimes be out of stock due to lower availability.

We can’t think of anyone who doesn’t like Carousell, so it would be remiss not to mention them. On this app, there’s no shortage of Labubu lovers looking to sell sealed Monsters as well as pre-loved Labubu in Singapore.

Carousell’s user base isn’t as commercial as other big sharks in the retail market, so with enough luck, you’re bound to find your favourite Monster at below-market prices. However, you’ll have to put in your due diligence here to make sure you’re not falling for huge mark-ups, as the majority of the deals here are made person-to-person.

Aliexpress has an official Pop Mart storefront that ships from China, so it’s a great place to stay slightly ahead of the curve and bag those new releases. But perhaps more interestingly, it also has a plethora of fake Labubu sellers. Unlike the scams that we’re used to fearing, these replica Labubu listings will indicate that they’re fake on the item page itself.

The dupes cost a fraction of the real dolls while looking functionally identical. So if you’re not too picky and just want to hop aboard the trend, this is a great place to get a Monster without breaking the bank.

(Featured photo: Carousell)