From Labubu to MOLLY Anniversaries, here's the insider's guide to Pop Mart's hottest collectibles and rare chase editions of 2026.
Pop Mart 2026: Master the Blind Box Hunt and Discover Chase Figure Goldmines
Pop Mart has exploded into a collector phenomenon in 2026, and if you're not deep into blind boxes yet, you're missing out on some of the most rewarding hunts in the collectible space. Between new releases, chase figures that hit 1-in-144 odds, and exclusive drops tied to SDCC and POP LAND events, Pop Mart is the gift that keeps giving to savvy collectors.
The 2026 Pop Mart Lineup: What's Worth Your Collection
This year, Pop Mart has launched a stacked roster of series that appeal to every collector taste. MOLLY Anniversary Statues (Classical Retro 2) are commanding premium attention — celebrating the iconic IP's legacy with museum-quality figures. Meanwhile, Labubu continues to dominate the secondary market, but collectors are diversifying into Crybaby, Skullpanda, Hacipupu, and Hirono as alternatives with equally strong resale potential. July 5, 2026 marked a major release window; check Mystery Collective Radar for upcoming drops and launch dates.
Cracking the Code: How to Hunt Chase Figures
Here's where blind boxes get serious. Every Pop Mart series hides "secret" or "chase" figures — rare variants that appear at odds ranging from 1-in-72 to 1-in-144 depending on the series. A standard blind box set might include 12 common figures, but 1–3 of those slots are chase editions worth 3–10× the retail price on the secondary market. Pro hunters buy full cases (usually 144 boxes) to guarantee hitting chases. Retail per box runs $12–$18; chase figures flip for $150–$400 depending on hype. Explore Mystery Collective's Pop Mart collection to see graded and verified chase figures in real time.
Secondary Market Intelligence: Prices & Investment Angles
The Pop Mart resale market is liquid and growing. Labubu chase figures have seen 200–300% markups; less-hyped series like Dimoo and Nommi still fetch 150–200% over retail. Amazon Prime Day 2026 brought serious discounts on standard boxes, signaling market maturation — a good time for collectors to build base sets cheap, then hunt rare variants. Look for series retiring from production (check the launch calendar) — vaulted Pop Mart figures appreciate fastest. MOLLY's 20th-anniversary celebration (Singapore POP TOY SHOW August 21–23) will likely drive demand and secondary prices upward heading into Q4.
Pop Mart's Global Expansion & Collector Culture
Pop Mart isn't just selling figures anymore — it's building a lifestyle. POP LAND Beijing (a 40,000-square-meter immersive experience), the new US headquarters in California, and pop-up events at SDCC prove the brand is betting big on collector culture. When brands invest this heavily in community infrastructure, values follow. Limited exclusives tied to these events (like SDCC 2026 Pop Mart drops) become instant grails. If you're serious about Pop Mart, follow the event calendar — exclusive releases at physical locations drive the rarest chase variants.
