Just my 2 cents: Collecting should also have an emotional connection & historical relevance to you. Don't wonder 2 years later, looking at your collection, and wonder where your money went.
The Labubu Craze exploded thanks to Filipino celebrities, but the "hype" created madness on the blind box interest just hoping Popmart and Filbar's control customer availability and not create scalping just like what the McDonald's Happy Meal and Die-cast hobby has become. Unfortunately to some, this is just about "hype" and the "resale" value with no connection to the characters. It's just "showing off" to be noticed on social media nothing more, unlike the OG collector/fans who grew up with the brand or IP.
Just my 2 cents: Collecting should also have an emotional connection & historical relevance to you.
Don't wonder 2 years later, looking at your collection, and wonder where your money went.
The Labubu Craze exploded thanks to Filipino celebrities, but the "hype" created madness on the blind box interest just hoping Popmart and Filbar's control customer availability and not create scalping just like what the McDonald's Happy Meal and Die-cast hobby has become.
Unfortunately to some, this is just about "hype" and the "resale" value with no connection to the characters. It's just "showing off" to be noticed on social media nothing more, unlike the OG collector/fans who grew up with the brand or IP.
Mga resellers ang sumisira sa hobby. Please filbars, bring in more stocks para mamatay na yung business ng mga yan.