Labubu, in case you’ve been blissfully unaware, is that wild-eyed, snaggle-toothed toy created by Hong Kong illustrator Kasing Lung, originally for a children’s book, now aggressively repackaged as a designer obsession and collector’s wet dream. These furry gremlins have evolved into high-fashion accessories, TikTok bait, and, more recently, six-figure auction items. You’ve seen them clutched by Rihanna in paparazzi shots, hanging off Lalisa’s Bottega like a cursed charm, and lurking on Rosé’s Instagram stories like they pay rent. Yes, you read that right — people are dropping the price of a Mercedes on a doll with a perma-smirk and no discernible function.

Here are some of the most mind-bendingly expensive Labubu sales to date—prepare to question your life choices:

 

Labubu x Vans Vinyl Plush–₹2,97,928

The (relatively) entry-level collectible in this lineup. It’s part of a Vans collab with sneakers, jackets and this plushie — which now costs more than a decent MacBook.

Sacai x Seventeen x Labubu (Highest Single Sale)–₹26,09,375

One doll. No special gimmick. Just scarcity, clout, and probably a K-pop fan’s drained savings account.

Three Wise Labubu (Beijing Auction)–₹59,20,150

The “Don’t Hear, Don’t See, Don’t Speak” trio. First sold at Sotheby’s for a cool ₹21.6 lakh, and later at a Beijing auction for nearly ₹59.2 lakh. Apparently, silence is not only golden — it’s insanely profitable.

Tall Brown Labubu–₹1,16,90,000

This unassuming brown figure doesn’t light up, sing, or even move. Yet someone spent over a crore on it. Maybe it emits silent judgment.

Life-Size Mint Green Labubu–₹1,25,25,000

The plushie that launched headlines. 131cm tall and absolutely deranged in price. Bought at auction for the kind of money that buys a 2BHK in Navi Mumbai.