How to Buy a Labubu from Forbidden Planet Dublin

Julia Labedz
Aug 11
2 min read

The Labubu craze has taken Ireland by storm, which means the cute and chaotic plushies are hard to come by - this is your straightforward guide to getting one from Forbidden Planet, the only authentic Labubu seller in Ireland.

First, know your target (and the real prices)

Forbidden Planet Dublin has publicly listed blind-box Labubu at €19.99 - that’s the standard entry point for most POP MART Labubu minis when they land. When the larger plush versions arrive (the 37 cm “Time to Chill” style, for example), FP has listed them at €77.99. Pricing varies by series and size, but those two figures are your reliable pricepoints - minis around €20, big plush in the high-€70s.

Two more bits that matter:

Availability fluctuates. Drops sell out quickly, and the store often posts when they’re out. Expect waves of “sold out” updates followed by brief restock windows.
Limits apply. When allocations are tight, Forbidden Planet flags “first-come, first-served,” and sometimes enforces one-per-customer with no phone/DM hold-overs to keep it fair.

Buying in Dublin - How it actually works

Go in person when you can. Forbidden Planet Dublin (5–7 Crampton Quay, Dublin 2) is the Republic’s hub for POP MART, and Labubu drops happen unpredictably. If you see a post that new stock is “available now in store,” the safest path is to walk in the same day, ideally early.

Watch their social updates. The shop announces new Labubu arrivals (and sell-outs) on Instagram and Facebook; that’s where you’ll first see the specific series, price, and any purchase limits. When they have stock, they sometimes note home delivery is available and invite orders by DM or email.

Expect price differences by format. As above, standard blind-box Labubu minis have been posted at €19.99; larger plush pieces have been listed at €77.99. If a premium collaboration, seasonal drop, or mega-size arrives, expect higher pricing, Forbidden Planet will spell it out in the post.

A few tips from the queue

Know the series names. Dublin’s posts will name exactly what’s landed (e.g., Exciting Macaron, Big Into Energy, Time to Chill). If you’re after a particular look, learn the series titles so you can react fast when that exact drop appears.

Blind box = surprise. Unless a post specifies otherwise, standard Labubu minis are blind-boxed - no peeking, no swaps. That’s part of the culture!

Plan for limits. Be prepared for “one per customer” rules on hot drops, staff will say so at the counter if it’s in effect that day, and the social caption may mention it too.

Where to follow & how to order

Forbidden Planet Dublin (Crampton Quay) regularly posts Labubu arrivals and clearly lists prices (e.g., €19.99 for minis) and whether home delivery is available with instructions to DM or email to order. Keep alerts on and act quickly.
For larger plush, look for specific call-outs (e.g., the 37 cm “Time to Chill” plush listed at €77.99). These go even faster than minis.