Labubu Art Toys: Pop Mart Pop-Up Draws Manhattan Crowds

Pop Mart's Skullpanda pop-up shop in Manhattan, New York City, drew consumers shopping for Labubu and other art toys in mid-October 2026, according to a file photo published by The Lufkin Daily News on Thursday, 15 October 2026. The image is a clear market signal: designer toy and blind box demand that originated in China and Southeast Asia is now a mainstream U.S. retail story. For retailers, distributors and online sellers, the takeaway is that collectible IP figures sell through pop-ups, specialty shops and e-commerce worldwide — and platforms such as hiketree.com support buyers in the United States, Europe, Southeast Asia and the Middle East with low MOQ wholesale, tiered pricing and worldwide shipping.

What the Manhattan Pop-Up Shows About the Art Toy Market

The photograph captures shoppers browsing at a Skullpanda-branded pop-up in Manhattan. Pop Mart, a China-headquartered designer toy company, uses such temporary retail spaces to launch new characters and limited drops. Skullpanda is one of Pop Mart's in-house IP characters, while Labubu belongs to THE MONSTERS series created by artist Kasing Lung.

Two details matter for B2B readers. First, the coverage is image-led news, not a financial disclosure — no sales figures were included in the original item, so any revenue numbers circulating online should be treated as estimated unless confirmed by the company. Second, the location is significant: Manhattan pop-up retail indicates sustained investment in North American demand rather than a single seasonal stunt.

Why Labubu and Blind Box Collectibles Keep Selling

Several structural factors keep art toys resilient even when general toy categories slow down:

• Drop-driven scarcity — limited releases and restocks create repeat purchase cycles.
• Blind box mechanics — surprise packaging encourages multi-unit buying and trading.
• Social discovery — unboxing content on TikTok, Instagram and Xiaohongshu keeps characters in circulation.
• IP crossover appeal — licensed characters sit alongside original designs, widening the buyer base.

What This Means for Wholesale Buyers

When a character trend reaches mainstream U.S. retail, wholesale buyers typically face three problems: short supply windows, authenticity risk and shipping complexity. A practical response is to build a portfolio that mixes proven headliners with adjacent SKUs, such as the LABUBU Jazz Figure 10cm, the THE MONSTERS Hair Salon Series - Pendant Blind Box, and licensed options like the Marvel Spider-Man Action Figure 18cm.

Buyers should also confirm supplier documentation, request sample units before bulk orders, and plan lead times around holiday peaks rather than reacting after stock sells out.

Sourcing Art Toys with hiketree

hiketree is a global B2B wholesale platform for designer toys and IP collectibles, built for retailers, distributors and brand owners who need reliable supply at accessible volumes.

• Low MOQ wholesale for testing new characters before scaling
• Tiered pricing that improves as order volume grows
• Worldwide shipping to North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific
• OEM/ODM and custom logo services for private-label programs
• Professional customer service via victor@hiketree.com or WhatsApp +86 13735728377

Full sourcing options are listed on the hiketree wholesale page.

FAQ

What happened at Pop Mart's Manhattan pop-up?

Consumers were photographed shopping for Labubu and other art toys at Pop Mart's Skullpanda pop-up shop in Manhattan, New York City, in mid-October 2026.

Is Labubu the same as Skullpanda?

No. Labubu is a character from THE MONSTERS series created by Kasing Lung, while Skullpanda is a separate Pop Mart IP character.

Where can retailers source art toys in bulk?

hiketree.com offers low MOQ wholesale, tiered pricing, worldwide shipping, and OEM/ODM plus custom logo services for designer toys and IP collectibles.

Does Pop Mart publish pop-up sales figures?

The original item was a file photo and did not disclose sales data. Any circulating revenue figures for such pop-ups should be treated as estimated.

Related products we stock

hiketree.com stocks 3 related SKUs for wholesale (POP MART SKULLPANDA x My Little Pony Series Plush Doll Pendant Mystery Box Genuine Blind Box Guess Toys Bag Ornament Figurines, POP MART SKULLPANDA WHERE TIME DWELLS Series Mystery Box Genuine Blind Box Guess Toys Bag Ornament Figurines Home Decor Desktop, SKULLPANDA Mystery Blind Box (12pcs)), MOQ from 12 pcs, from $4.50 per piece.

POP MART SKULLPANDA x My Little Pony Series Plush Doll Pendant Mystery Box Genuine Blind Box Guess Toys Bag Ornament FigurinesSKU SK-HK-002 · MOQ 12 pcsfrom $39.00/pc · $37.00 at 50+Stock: 500POP MART SKULLPANDA WHERE TIME DWELLS Series Mystery Box Genuine Blind Box Guess Toys Bag Ornament Figurines Home Decor DesktopSKU SK-HK-003 · MOQ 12 pcsfrom $25.00/pc · $24.00 at 50+Stock: 500SKULLPANDA Mystery Blind Box (12pcs)SKU HT-SKULLPAN-BBX-03 · MOQ 12 pcsfrom $4.50/pc · $2.10 at 50+Stock: 360

Wholesale terms at a glance

Product	SKU	MOQ	Case pack	From (USD)
POP MART SKULLPANDA x My Little Pony Series Plush Doll Pendant Mystery Box Genuine Blind Box Guess Toys Bag Ornament Figurines	SK-HK-002	12 pcs	12 pcs	$39.00
POP MART SKULLPANDA WHERE TIME DWELLS Series Mystery Box Genuine Blind Box Guess Toys Bag Ornament Figurines Home Decor Desktop	SK-HK-003	12 pcs	12 pcs	$25.00
SKULLPANDA Mystery Blind Box (12pcs)	HT-SKULLPAN-BBX-03	12 pcs	12 pcs	$4.50

Conclusion

The Manhattan pop-up is a useful reminder that art toy demand is global and event-driven. Buyers who lock in supply early — with clear documentation, flexible order sizes and dependable logistics — are best positioned when the next character goes viral.

To compare options, review the wholesale program, browse Labubu, THE MONSTERS and licensed Marvel figures, then contact hiketree at victor@hiketree.com or WhatsApp +86 13735728377 for a tailored quote.

What happened at Pop Mart's Manhattan pop-up?

Consumers were photographed shopping for Labubu and other art toys at Pop Mart's Skullpanda pop-up shop in Manhattan, New York City, in mid-October 2026.

Is Labubu the same as Skullpanda?

No. Labubu is a character from THE MONSTERS series created by Kasing Lung, while Skullpanda is a separate Pop Mart in-house IP character.

Where can retailers source art toys in bulk?

hiketree.com offers low MOQ wholesale, tiered pricing, worldwide shipping, and OEM/ODM plus custom logo services for designer toys and IP collectibles.

Does Pop Mart publish pop-up sales figures?

The original news item was a file photo and disclosed no sales data, so any circulating revenue figures should be treated as estimated.