Why Everyone Is Copying Labubu Right Now

Buckle up — because this week the watch world tried to do what the toy world has been doing for years. The AP x Swatch Royal Pop launch caused overnight queues, reseller chaos, and “is this the new Labubu?” headlines across the internet. And honestly? The comparison itself says a lot about where collecting culture sits right now. This week on Calmly Caught Up: • AP x Swatch Royal Pop launch chaos • Why everyone is suddenly comparing things to Labubu • Pop Mart’s huge Friday UK release day • Dear Birds arriving in stores • MCM London Comic Con exclusives • Hirono Behind Time • LABUBU on a PSG football kit • LEGO Minas Tirith + Disney Main Street • Pop Mart US expansion • ComplexCon LA confirmed • Dimoo, Molly, Nommi, Pokémon, Zara and more Plus — thank you for 2,000 subscribers 🤍 This channel started as a tiny corner of the internet to talk about collecting culture thoughtfully, and I genuinely don’t take any of this for granted. Comment below: Do you think the wider world is actually copying Pop Mart’s drop mechanics now — or are collectors just more visible than ever? And which story this week genuinely made you stop scrolling? #popmart #labubu #blindbox #designertoys #collecting #skullpanda #hirono #dimoo #lego #pokemon #streetwear #hypeculture #swatch #audemarspiguet #dralexunboxed