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Charlie sees a reported sales slump as a way back to affordable toys, rather than the end of the hobby.
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RIP Labubu
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- 0:00Charlie opens with an article reporting a sharp decline in Labubu sales in the Americas.
- 1:32He corrects his earlier toy comparison, acknowledging that Fugglers predate Labubu.
- 4:20He argues that increased supply and reduced scalping could restore reasonable prices for collectors.
- 5:22The article outlines Pop Mart's plans for other toy lines and a large New York flagship store.
- 8:28Charlie predicts a sustainable niche hobby rather than continued mass-market hype.
- 9:30His proposed next product combines monster dolls with squishy toys.
Labubu losing its status-symbol appeal doesn't sound like a happy ending, unless you wanted the toy rather than the resale opportunity. That's the distinction penguinz0 makes in "RIP Labubu," which has drawn roughly 1.2 million views since yesterday.
Charlie opens with an article reporting a sharp drop in Labubu sales in the Americas. He reads its account of celebrity-driven demand, then separates the people collecting Pop Mart's monster dolls from those buying stock to sell at inflated prices. His sympathy lies firmly with the former.
At the heart of the video is a surprisingly cheerful interpretation of the downturn: more available toys and less resale demand could mean collectors get their hobby back at reasonable prices. He predicts a smaller, steadier audience for Pop Mart rather than permanent mass-market frenzy. That's his forecast, not an announcement that Labubu is disappearing.
There's also an apology to another toy fandom. Revisiting his earlier discussion of knockoffs, Charlie acknowledges that Fugglers existed long before Labubu, with a photo of the colorful, toothy plush toys supplying the visual comparison.
Viewers pick up on both sides of the argument. Some question why anyone expected the craze to last; others point out that easier access would suit people who genuinely want the dolls. One describes finding a Labubu at a thrift store and giving it a home without paying a collector's premium.
Charlie finishes by inventing another potential craze: squishy monster dolls. He calls the idea an "infinite money glitch," then gives that supposed infinity a rather shorter lifespan: "Infinite money glitch for at least eight months. Hands down."
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Which toy line does Charlie acknowledge existed long before Labubu?
Charlie revisits his earlier comparison and acknowledges Fugglers' longer history.