The Labubu craze has captivated countless enthusiasts over the past few weeks, including local celebrities.
Among them is Jinkee Pacquiao , who frequently shares glimpses of her collection on Instagram.
WHAT IS LABUBU?
For those unfamiliar, you might be asking, "What is Labubu?"
Labubu is a captivating character created by Hong Kong-born artist Kasing Lung in 2015 as part of a whimsical ensemble known as The Monsters.
This imaginative line-up, which includes Labubu's companions Zimomo and Tycoco, draws inspiration from Nordic fairy tales and first came to life in children's books, reflecting influences from elves, fairies, and mythical creatures.
Earlier this year, Labubu and Zimomo figures took the spotlight at Milan Fashion Week, featured in a show by the Chinese designer brand Pronounce.
Labubu’s popularity skyrocketed in April when Thai singer and BLACKPINK member Lisa shared an Instagram story with a giant Labubu plush toy and a charming accessory.
Following this, more celebrities, such as BLACKPINK's Rosé, Singaporean luxury influencer Jamie Chua, and Thai heartthrob Mario Maurer, were seen with Labubu.
In the Philippines, Marian Rivera recently showed on social media her impressive Labubu collection.
Read: Marian Rivera's growing Pop Mart toy collection
Other celebrity fans who jumped on the wagon were Vice Ganda, Anne Curtis, and Heart Evangelista, among many others.
For those curious, Labubu and The Monsters items range in price from PHP350 to PHP51,000 on Pop Mart's official website.
The bag charms are priced between PHP 900 and PHP1,400, while plushie dolls are available at PHP 4,400.
The mega 1000% versions may cost up to PHP 51,000.
Currently, most of these items are sold out on the website and are now being offered by resellers at marked-up prices.
JINKEE PACQUIAO'S LABUBU COLLECTION
Jinkee Pacquiao is the latest celebrity to join the craze.
On Saturday, October 26, 2024, Jinkee posted a photo on Instagram revealing a floor-length mirror in her home, beautifully adorned with her Labubu bag charms.
Her display also showed pieces from Pop Mart's other popular toy characters such as Cry Baby and Liila Lucky Cat.
In the caption, she wrote, "Basi mapuno napud ning salamin ug labubu ba [emojis] mas gwapo raba pun-on gyud na sya [emojis]."
(Translation: "It seems like this mirror will be filled with Labubu [emojis], it actually looks better when it's filled [emoji].")
Earlier that day, she shared a photo of her husband, reelectionist senator Manny Pacquiao, relaxing in their living room, surrounded by her Labubu plush dolls.
PEP spotted the Labubu "Dress Be Latte" plush doll and "Flip With Me" plush dolls, each valued at PHP4,400, in her collection.
Additionally, she owns the Labubu x Pronounce "Wings of Fantasy" plush doll, as well as the black and pink versions from the "Catch Me If You Like Me" plush doll series, each priced at PHP5,000.
Among her most expensive pieces are the Zimomo "I Found You" plush doll and the MEGA Labubu 400% Sketch, both priced at PHP11,000 each.
Jinkee also owns bag charms from Labubu's "Take a Seat" and "Tasty Macarons" collections, which she has displayed in her perfume cabinet inside her closet.
She even took it a step further by having custom outfits made for her Labubu dolls.
Each of these bag charms is priced at PHP900.
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