Best Labubu to Buy in 2026 (For Kids, Gifts & Collectors)

The best Labubu to buy for most people is a Labubu keychain such as Exciting Macaron, Have a Seat, Big Into Energy or Pin for Love because they’re affordable ($23-$40), easier to display, and replaceable.

If you are buying for a serious collector, choose one of the larger plush dolls like Zimomo ($300), Mokoko ($100 – $500), or even one of the super expensive ones such as Catch Me If You Like Me, or Labubu Vans ($1.5k to $10k).

Best Labubu to Buy: Our Recommendations

1 ) For Kids and Newbies

2 ) For Serious Collectors

Which Labubu to Buy for Kids and Newbies

The best Labubu to buy for kids and newbies is to get a keychain pendant

They’re relatively affordable (from $23 to $40) so you won’t get too upset if you get them dirty or lose them.

Macaron V1

Entire set of Labubu Exciting Macaron outside the box under spotlight and white background with vignette
Exciting Macaron

$28 – $40 each

Have a Seat V2

6 Labubu Have a Seat dolls all sitting in office table
Have a Seat

$28 – $40 each

Big Into Energy V3

6 Labubu Big Into Energy dolls standing on office table with the box of complete set behind them
Big Into Energy

$28 – $40 each

Pin for Love V4

Mini Labubu Pin For Love N - Z dolls standing in front of an opened boxed set
Pin For Love

$23 – $40 each

We have up close pictures and details on these sets in our Labubu Keychain Guide

Best Labubu to Buy for Serious Collectors

For anyone who is serious about Labubu dolls or likes rare items, choose one of the more limited dolls such as Labubu Vans, Catch Me If You Like Me, Mokoko, or Zimomo.

These cost anywhere from $100 to $10,000 USD!

Zimomo I Found You

Labubu Zimomo I Found You in white background
Zimomo – I Found You

$200 – $300

Close to Sweet

Mokoko Close to Sweet keychain doll inside box
Close To Sweet

$250 – $350

Catch Me If You Like…

labubu Catch Me If You Like Me special version plush doll inside box packaging
Catch Me If You Like Me

$1,000 – $2,000

Labubu Vans Collab

square crop of most expensive Labubu Vans plush doll in original box packaging
Labubu Vans

$3,500 – $10,000

Want the Full Labubu Price Breakdown?

These dolls fall into 6 different price ranges and we have a full breakdown in our guide to how much does a Labubu cost

Complete Checklist of All Dolls

Our Complete Labubu Checklist shows pictures, names, and release details so you can compare different dolls before buying.

Also, if you’re worried about buying a fake by accident, here’s how to tell if a Labubu is real.

About the Authors

The Labubu Collector is a collaboration between Simon Chan, Kelly, Ailene and our kids and we live in both Los Angeles and Asia.

My favorite Labubu doll is Hope from Big Into Energy and I dress her up in Yankees outfit
We are both Yankees fans!
My wife and I celebrating our anniversary with Labubu Sisi and Labubu Toffee all dressed up in outfits
Anniversary Dinner w Sisi and Toffee
Group shot of some of our all time favorite Labubu dolls
Ailene w her favorite Labubu dolls, from L to R: Labubu “Y”, Labubu “Q”, Flip With Me, Sisi and Green Grape

We’re big fans of Labubu dolls and we have a combined over 100 different Labubu keychains and large Labubu plush dolls.

We love to buy, unbox and dress them up with Labubu clothes

Favorite Dolls: Labubu Hope from Labubu Big Into Energy series and Labubu “Y” (Yes) from Labubu Pin for Love set

Expertise: Authentication and Release tracking

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