LABUBU 10th Anniversary NYC Exhibition: What to Know

What was the LABUBU 10th Anniversary NYC exhibition?

The LABUBU 10th Anniversary NYC exhibition was actually POP MART's THE MONSTERS 10th Anniversary World Tour, a 6,000-square-foot immersive event with nine themed galleries tracing the character universe from artist Kasing Lung's early sketches to global fame. It ran July 17 through August 31, 2026, at 423 W. 14th St. in Manhattan's Meatpacking District. Entry started at $20.

While fans often call it the LABUBU exhibition, the show celebrated the broader THE MONSTERS universe, which includes LABUBU, ZIMOMO, and TYCOCO. The New York stop was reported as the tour's first U.S. appearance, following earlier runs in Shanghai, Taipei, Hong Kong, Paris, and Tokyo. POP MART, the Chinese collectibles and entertainment company behind THE MONSTERS products, organized the event. For a closer look at the venue and schedule, see the Patch event listing.

When did the LABUBU NYC exhibition open and close?

The exhibition opened Friday, July 17, 2026, and closed Sunday, August 31, 2026. Published hours were Sunday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. with last entry at 6 p.m., and Friday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. with last entry at 7 p.m. The run has ended as of October 2026.

That six-week window made it a limited-time event, which drove interest from collectors and fans. Any extension beyond August 31, 2026, is not verified by official sources. If you're planning around future POP MART events, check official channels for confirmed dates rather than social media rumors. Hypebeast covered the initial announcement and dates.

How much were tickets and what was included?

Regular admission started at $20 for visitors ages 10 and older, and child tickets started at $10 for children ages 10 and under. Base tickets included a commemorative gift, though the exact design and retail value were not identified in reporting. VIP tickets, where offered, added an exclusive bundle valued over $130, including a limited-edition Vinyl Plush Blister Pack.

"Starting at" means prices or categories may have varied; the sources do not verify every fee or ticket type. Online-only ticket buyers could also enter a draw for exclusives not sold at the door. For a sense of how POP MART prices collectibles, see our coverage of Pop Mart at Arundel Mills.

Where was the exhibition held and what could visitors see?

The exhibition took place at 423 W. 14th St., New York, NY 10014, in the Meatpacking District. The 6,000-square-foot space featured nine galleries with early character sketches, historical material, installations, and displays documenting the evolution of THE MONSTERS over 10 years. It was the first U.S. visit by creator Kasing Lung for the community.

Reports described exhibition-related and location-specific merchandise, including collectibles connected to THE MONSTERS and LABUBU. However, the available reporting does not verify a complete product list, individual item names, stock quantities, purchase limits, or retail prices. Claims about specific exclusive LABUBU dolls, plush toys, blind boxes, apparel, accessories, or edition sizes should be treated as unverified unless supported by an official POP MART listing or receipt. Time Out New York previewed the immersive galleries and scale.

Was the exhibition only about LABUBU?

No. The confirmed exhibition celebrated the broader THE MONSTERS universe, which includes LABUBU, ZIMOMO, and TYCOCO. LABUBU is the breakout character, a mischievous, sharp-toothed elf from THE MONSTERS series created by Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung and produced as vinyl figures and plush by POP MART.

The show traced the development of all three characters over a decade, not just LABUBU. That distinction matters for collectors who follow ZIMOMO or TYCOCO. The character went viral through blind-box collecting, celebrity sightings, and resale scarcity, turning a niche designer toy into a mainstream collectible. Bleeding Cool reported on the NYC stop for the anniversary tour.

Why did the LABUBU NYC exhibition get so much attention?

The exhibition drew attention because LABUBU is a viral collectible and this was a limited-time, first-in-the-U.S. event. It offered rare access to anniversary exclusives, commemorative gifts for all attendees, and the first U.S. visit by creator Kasing Lung. Scarcity and the short July 17 to August 31 window drove demand and secondary-market interest.

Social media amplified the event, with resellers and fans posting about merchandise availability. However, the sources do not establish that every item advertised by resellers or social-media accounts was officially sold at the exhibition. Buyers should distinguish between confirmed facts (POP MART organized the exhibition and associated merchandise was reported) and unverified claims (exact product SKUs, colorways, production counts, resale values, and whether a particular item was NYC-exclusive). For context on the broader market, see our analysis of Labubu slowdown and Pop Mart's revenue warning.

How does mystery-box collecting relate to LABUBU?

LABUBU sells through blind boxes, so buyers do not know which figure they will get until it is opened. That surprise mechanic is the same appeal behind mystery boxes at TroveDrops, where you open boxes with free virtual coins during the beta for a chance at tech, sneakers, luxury, and collectibles, then keep the item in your collection or trade it in for more coins.

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What should collectors know about merchandise and resale?

Reports indicated that items were available for sale at the temporary location, including location-specific merchandise. The exact inventory and quantities are not verified, and the sources do not promise stock levels or restocks. Official resale prices or claims that particular products would appreciate in value are not verified.

Buyers should be cautious with reseller claims. The sources do not establish that every item advertised by resellers or social-media accounts was officially sold at the exhibition. For a guide to avoiding pitfalls, see our article on mystery box scams and red flags. Also note that the confirmed event name was "THE MONSTERS 10th Anniversary World Tour," not "LABUBU 10th Anniversary NYC Exhibition."

Is the exhibition still open in October 2026?

No. The confirmed run ended August 31, 2026. Any October 2026 pop-up, restock, extension, or separate NYC event requires independent official confirmation and is not verified by these sources. The exhibition is closed as of October 2026.

If you're looking for current POP MART events, check official channels. For related coverage, see our guide to Twinkle Twinkle's Singapore debut and holonatsu Paradise Shanghai 2026.

What is TroveDrops and how does it fit?

TroveDrops is play-for-fun: you open boxes with free virtual coins, with no real money and no real prizes. You can browse boxes and their odds at /boxes and verify fairness at /p/provably-fair. Items can be traded in for virtual coins, and nothing ships.

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