Labubu Big into Energy vs Have a Seat vs Exciting Macarons vs Pin for Love vs Rock the Universe: Which Labubu Series Should You Buy?

Pop Mart drops new Labubu releases faster than most collectors can keep up with — and once you've seen Big into Energy, Have a Seat, Exciting Macarons, Pin for Love and the wild new Rock the Universe all in the wild, the obvious question is: which one should you actually buy?

The honest answer is that they're genuinely different products, designed for different collectors, at different price points and sizes. This guide cuts through the noise. We compare all four head-to-head — every character, every secret, every key spec — and tell you exactly which is right for you, whether you're just starting out, hunting a specific chase figure, or already deep in the collection.

Quick answer: which Labubu series should you buy?

• Best for beginners and shelf displays: Have a Seat (V2) — calm, classic, perfectly stable, 1-in-72 secret.
• Best looking right now: Big into Energy (V3) — bold tie-dye, fluffiest fur ever, the iconic rainbow ID secret.
• Best for gifts, phones and personalisation: Pin for Love (V4) — mini-sized, alphabet letters, two secrets to chase.
• Best statement piece: Rock the Universe — large 37cm tie-dye plush, true centrepiece for serious collectors.

Now the proper detail — every series, every spec, head-to-head.

Have a Seat — The Calm Collector Favourite (V2)

Released: July 2024 Size: ~15cm seated Format: Vinyl-face plush, seated pose Style: Soft pastels, fluffy Regular figures: Baba, Hehe, Sisi, Zizi, Ququ, Dada Secret: Duoduo Secret odds: 1 in 72 Typical UK price: ~£17.50 per blind box

Have a Seat was a leap forward from the original Macaron series — for the first time, Labubu sat down. The six characters each perch in their own seated pose, with names and personalities to match: Baba the grounded one, Hehe the giggler, Sisi the peaceful one, Zizi the meditative one with closed eyes, Ququ the playful one, and Dada the contemplative one. The series introduced a quieter, more emotionally resonant Labubu — figures designed to feel like little companions on a shelf rather than loud statement pieces.

The secret, Duoduo, is a deep caramel-brown Labubu with sleepy eyes and a tiny red nose, and remains one of the most coveted chases in the entire Labubu catalogue. Resale prices for Duoduo have routinely climbed into the hundreds of pounds.

Best for: Collectors who want subtle, displayable Labubu rather than loud statement pieces. The seated pose makes them brilliantly stable on shelves — they don't tip, they line up perfectly, and they look beautiful as a complete set. Have a Seat is also the natural starting point for anyone new to Labubu who wants the classic look without committing to the bolder tie-dye of newer series.

Big into Energy — The Boldest Release Yet (V3)

Released: April 2025 Size: ~17cm standing Format: Vinyl plush pendant, fully posable head, arms and legs Style: Bold tie-dye, longest and fluffiest fur of any series Regular figures: Love (red), Hope (blue), Serenity (green), Loyalty (pink/yellow), Happiness (orange), Luck (purple) Secret: ID (sometimes called "True Self") Secret odds: 1 in 72 Typical UK price: ~£17.50 per blind box

Big into Energy reinvented the visual language of Labubu. Each figure represents a positive emotion — Love, Hope, Serenity, Loyalty, Happiness, Luck — wrapped in a unique tie-dye gradient finish where no two figures are identical. The fur is softer and longer than any previous series, eyes are flecked with glitter, ears are two-toned, and a single body-coloured tooth gives each figure a subtle sculptural signature.

The secret, ID, is one of the most distinctive and valuable Labubu ever produced — grey fur, rainbow-gradient glitter eyes, rainbow-coloured teeth, with a sharp black nose and toenails. Rare ID figures have sold for hundreds (sometimes over a thousand) pounds on the resale market, and demand has barely slowed since release.

Best for: Collectors who want the most visually striking Labubu currently available. If you're building an Instagram-worthy collection or buying a single figure that turns heads, this is the series. Also the strongest gift choice if you want to genuinely impress someone who's into Labubu.

(For the complete Big into Energy deep-dive, including how to spot a fake, see our dedicated guide.)

Pin for Love — Mini, Personal, Pocket-Sized (V4)

Released: August 2025 Size: ~10.5cm (mini, ~4 inches) Format: Vinyl plush pendant, designed to hang on phones, bags & keys Style: Alphabet & symbols, bright colourways Regular figures: 30 figures across two groups — Group A-M (letters A through M, plus "?") and Group N-Z (letters N through Z, plus "&") Secrets: Heart (in A-M group) and "!" Exclamation (in N-Z group) Secret odds: 1 in 168 — the rarest secret odds of any mainline series Typical UK price: lower per box than V2/V3 (Pin for Love is more affordable at retail), though sealed full sets cost more because of the sheer number of figures.

Pin for Love did something Labubu had never done before: it gave every letter of the alphabet its own Labubu. Each letter stands for a positive word — A is Adventure, L is Love, S is Smile, V is Victory, X is XFactor, Y is Yes, Z is Zest — with bonus characters "?" (in the A-M box) and "&" (in the N-Z box), and two secret figures hiding behind the punctuation theme: a pink Heart and a misty grey "!" Exclamation.

These are mini Labubu, deliberately scaled down. They're designed to clip onto phone cases, keys, small bags and pencil cases, where larger figures would be cumbersome.

The big draw is personalisation: gift someone the initial of their name, spell out a meaningful word with several charms, or pair two letters for a couple. It's the most giftable Labubu series Pop Mart has ever made, and the 1-in-168 secret odds make Heart and "!" two of the rarest chases on the market.

Best for: Anyone buying as a gift (especially personalised gifts), phone-charm fans, collectors who want something different from the standard plush pendant, and anyone hunting a genuinely scarce secret.

Rock the Universe — The Statement Piece

Released: August 28, 2025 Size: ~37cm (14.57 inches) — significantly larger than blind-box figures Format: Large plush Labubu doll (not a blind box) Style: Tie-dye, same colour DNA as Big into Energy but supersized; each piece uniquely dyed so no two are identical Availability: Pop Mart points exclusive (2,999 points to redeem) — limited and notoriously difficult to obtain

Rock the Universe is the wildest Labubu release of recent times — and it's not a blind box. It's a large plush statement doll that takes the Big into Energy aesthetic and scales it up to a proper display piece. The tie-dye technology means every single Rock the Universe doll is genuinely one-of-a-kind, no two exactly alike, which gives each one real individual character.

Two things make Rock the Universe particularly desirable: the size (37cm dwarfs the 15–17cm blind-box pendants and makes it an instant centrepiece), and the acquisition story (Pop Mart sold it as a points-redemption exclusive at 2,999 points, which means most collectors can't simply buy one — they either earned the points over time or have to hunt on the resale market). That scarcity has kept demand and prices high.

Best for: Serious collectors looking for a single statement Labubu rather than another series of pendants. If you want one figure that anchors your whole display and immediately tells visitors "this person is into Labubu," this is it.

Side-by-side comparison

So which Labubu should you actually buy?

Here's the honest decision tree:

You're new to Labubu and want one to start with. → Have a Seat (V2). It's the classic look, easy to display, affordable per blind box, and feels like a "proper" Labubu without the louder aesthetic of newer series. You can also start with a single Big into Energy (V3) blind box if you'd rather skip straight to the boldest visual style.

You want the most beautiful Labubu on the market right now. → Big into Energy (V3). Tie-dye, longest fur, glittering eyes, and the ID secret is one of the most prized chases ever. This is the series that photographs best and feels most "current."

You're buying a Labubu as a gift. → Pin for Love (V4) if you want personalisation (give them their initial, or spell a meaningful word), or Big into Energy (V3) if you want a wow-factor general gift. Hope (blue) and Love (red) are the safest universal picks from V3.

You're a serious collector with display space. → Rock the Universe. Nothing else has the same impact as a 37cm tie-dye Labubu, and the points-exclusive scarcity means it's a real "I have one" piece. Pair with a smaller V2 or V3 pendant for contrast.

You're hunting a specific rare secret. → Big into Energy ID is the visually iconic chase. Have a Seat Duoduo is the most beloved by collectors. Pin for Love Heart and "!" are the rarest at 1-in-168 each. All three are difficult — the realistic route is buying directly from a trusted reseller rather than gambling on boxes.

You want to clip something to your phone. → Pin for Love (V4) was designed for exactly this. Other series figures are too large for comfortable phone use.

A quick note on V1 (the Macaron series)

We've focused this guide on V2, V3, V4 and Rock the Universe because those are the most-asked-about right now — but V1, the Tasty/Exciting Macaron series, deserves a mention. Released October 2023, it's the series that started the Labubu craze, with seven characters in soft macaron-inspired pastels (Soymilk, Lychee Berry, Green Grape, Sea Salt Coconut, Toffee, Sesame Bean, and the secret Chestnut Cocoa). It's still beloved, still collectible, and many fans rate Lychee Berry and Soymilk as among the most beautiful Labubu ever made. If you want the complete classic look, V1 is worth considering alongside V2.

How to make sure your Labubu is real

Whichever series you choose, the authentication rules are the same:

• Nine teeth, neat and even
• Working QR code that leads to Pop Mart's official site
• Sharp, deep "POP MART" foot stamp
• Matte, embossed packaging with the holographic title (Big into Energy especially has a rainbow stripe holographic effect on the box)
• UK safety markings (UKCA/CE) and a UK importer address on legitimately imported stock

For the full authentication checklist, see our how to spot a fake Labubu guide.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between Have a Seat and Big into Energy? Have a Seat (V2, July 2024) is a seated 15cm series in soft pastels with calm, characterful figures. Big into Energy (V3, April 2025) is a standing 17cm series in bold tie-dye colours representing positive emotions, with longer fluffier fur and the rainbow-eyed ID secret. Both have 1-in-72 secret odds.

Is Pin for Love bigger or smaller than Big into Energy? Pin for Love (V4) is significantly smaller — roughly 10.5cm versus 17cm for Big into Energy. Pin for Love is designed as a mini phone or bag charm, while Big into Energy is the full-sized standard pendant.

Is Rock the Universe a blind box? No — Rock the Universe is a large 37cm plush Labubu doll sold as a single piece, not a blind box. Pop Mart released it as a points-redemption exclusive (2,999 points), which is why it's so difficult to obtain through official channels.

Which Labubu series has the rarest secret? Pin for Love (V4) has the rarest secret odds at 1 in 168 — and there are two secrets to find (Heart in the A-M group and "!" Exclamation in the N-Z group). Have a Seat (Duoduo) and Big into Energy (ID) both have 1-in-72 secret odds, but ID often commands the highest resale prices.

Which Labubu series is best for gifts? Pin for Love (V4) is brilliant for personalised gifts because each figure represents a letter — give someone their initial or spell out a meaningful word. For a more impressive single-figure gift, Big into Energy (V3) is the wow choice. For a calmer, more "classic" gift, Have a Seat (V2) is the safe bet.

How big is Rock the Universe compared to a normal Labubu? Rock the Universe stands about 37cm (14.57 inches), which is roughly twice the size of standard blind-box pendants (15–17cm) and around seven times taller than mini Pin for Love figures (10.5cm). It's a proper statement display doll.