Is the Labubu trend a thing of the past?

Over a year ago, Labubu were incredibly popular, not only because of their cuteness but also because they satisfied the curiosity and surprise of each Labubu being packaged in a Blindbox. As a result, many were willing to spend tens of millions of Vietnamese Dong to acquire their desired Labubu; some even queued overnight to buy their desired collection or own secret (rare) ones. However, currently, the Labubu craze seems to be cooling down.

Currently, groups for exchanging information and "hunting" for Labubu are still active, but not as vibrant as before.

According to TikToker Chau Muoi, a Blindbox enthusiast, she only recently acquired the complete Labubu Have A Seat collection. Chau Muoi shared: "Actually, I had opened a few individual boxes before, but this is the first time I've had the whole thing. When it was hot, the price was high and people had a hard time buying it, so I didn't buy it. I know people have a FOMO (fear of missing out) mentality or feel like they can buy it if they have the money, but I'm not like that; if I don't buy this, I'll buy something else. Back then, the peak price of this collection could reach 800,000 - 900,000 VND per small box, so I felt a bit regretful about the money spent. Meanwhile, now it's back to its original price - around 380,000 VND - and I can still buy the genuine product."

In addition, the appearance of Baby Three has caused Labubu to lose some of their previous popularity.

Baby Three is a line of plush toys, manufactured in China, and also sold in sealed bags. Each Baby Three collection has different shapes and sizes. Each collection is inspired by themes such as Christmas, Lunar New Year, the 12 zodiac animals, etc.

Furthermore, manufacturers increase the competition among players by creating Baby Threes with crossed eyes or beautiful eyes (watery eyes or Dora eyes). This further encourages players to hunt for rare items and compare who can get the most beautiful eyes. In addition, the price of a Baby Three is somewhat lower than that of a Labubu, and they are not as scarce, making this type of toy more accessible to the general public.

The arrival of Baby Three also contributed to cooling down Labubu's popularity.

Previously, young people were also "obsessed" with coin-shaped cookies or hand-pounded lemon tea. However, these trends only lasted for a short time, and then no one mentioned them anymore. Shops selling coin-shaped cookies and hand-pounded lemon tea gradually closed down due to a lack of customers.

It is necessary to manage one's own emotions.

According to psychologist Vu Thu Ha, after a stressful work week, people often seek enjoyment and surprises, or blindfolds, to help relieve stress. However, if not mindful, we can easily be "manipulated," leading to wasted money and time.

She said, "When one trend ends, another emerges. Manufacturers don't just stop at one product; they continue to produce other designs. Then, it explodes into a trend again, and people chase after it to buy that product."

In response to this phenomenon, Master Vu Thu Ha also offered methods to avoid being overly swept up in trends, thus preventing wasted time and money.

She shared: "First, we need willpower to know what is necessary and unnecessary for our lives. Second, we should manage our emotions; even if we really want a trendy toy, we still need to be aware of whether it fits our budget. Third, we need to understand that we don't have to achieve/possess everything in life; sometimes it's normal not to be able to buy or own something like everyone else. Finally, young people should focus on their life goals, which are learning and developing the necessary skills to improve themselves."

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/trao-luu-labubu-da-la-di-vang-18525010618205836.htm