Is a Labubu and Kobe Bryant Collaboration Coming Soon?
The internet is buzzing after Vanessa Bryant shared her custom Kobe Labubu doll.
Summary
- Speculation is rife about an upcoming Kobe Bryant x Labubu doll release in 2025
- The rumors gained significant traction after Vanessa Bryant posted an image on Instagram showing a pink Labubu doll featuring Kobe’s iconic sheath logo
- This potential collaboration highlights a growing trend of high-value collectibles blending fashion
The collectible toy world is abuzz with speculation as the immense popularity of Labubu dolls, created by Hong Kong-born artist Kasing Lung, appears to be intersecting with the enduring legacy of NBA legend Kobe Bryant. Reports and circulating images suggest that a Kobe Bryant x Labubu collaboration could be hitting the market sometime soon.
The frenzy surrounding Labubu, part of Pop Mart’s “The Monsters” series, has skyrocketed, particularly in Asia and globally, fueled by celebrity endorsements like BLACKPINK‘s Lisa. The dolls are known for their distinct appearance: furry elf characters with rabbit-like ears and a mischievous, saw-toothed grin, often sold in blind boxes.
The rumors of a Kobe collaboration gained significant traction when Vanessa Bryant shared a photo on Instagram of a pink Labubu doll wearing a black hoodie adorned with Kobe’s iconic sheath logo. Given Kobe Bryant’s immense idolatry, especially in China, where Pop Mart has a massive presence, an official crossover seems increasingly plausible. No word on the collaboration has been announced just yet.
