How to Check if a Pop Mart Figure Is Original
The more popular Pop Mart becomes, the smarter the fakes. In 2026, counterfeits no longer just copy the box — they can mimic holographic stickers, serial numbers, and even QR codes that work at first glance. That's why the thought "I scanned it and something came up" is not enough. Below is a complete, proven checklist — from digital verification to the details that give away a fake in your hand.
You recognize an original not by one thing, but by the fact that everything checks out at once: the code, the hologram, the paint, the smell of the box, the price.
QR Code Verification — Step by Step
Every Pop Mart figure produced after 2021 has an individual serial number and a QR code. This is the first and most important line of defense. Here's how to do it correctly.
Find the QR code
The code is on the packaging — often in the corner of the box, on the flap, or on the authenticity card. With plush figures and newer series, there's sometimes a second code on a fabric or paper tag. If there are two — scan both.
Scan with your camera or the Pop Mart app
Use your phone camera or the official Pop Mart app. Hold the phone about 15–20 cm from the code, without zoom — autofocus will do the rest.
Check the website address — this is key
An original code redirects to the official Pop Mart domain — usually fwsy.popmart.com or m-gss.popmart.com, followed by a string of numbers. The collector's rule is simple: if the link leads to popmart.com — it's real. If it goes to another site, a generic landing page, or asks you to download an unknown app — it's a fake.
Confirm the "first-time inquiry"
After entering the scratch-off code on the official site, you'll see a green "first-time inquiry" marker. If the code has already been verified many times before — that's a warning sign, because scammers copy real codes from authentic products.
Physical Features of an Original
The QR code isn't everything — especially with loose figures without a box. Then the craftsmanship details come to your rescue.
Bottom of the feet and brand marks
Turn the figure over. An original has a cleanly embossed "POP MART" text with a clear © symbol and the artist's name (e.g. "© Kasing"), with sharp edges. Blurry text, a missing mark, or a typo = fake.
UV mark
Many newer figures have a hidden pattern visible only under UV light (blacklight) — e.g. a silhouette on the foot. This is an extra safeguard that fakes usually don't have.
Holograms and laser stickers
Original holograms and laser stickers reflect light sharply and deeply. On fakes they're cloudy and flat.
Paint and detail quality
With Labubu, the classic check is exactly nine teeth with even spacing. In general: even paint, no drips, sharp lines. An original box has a matte texture, pastel colors, and clear, embossed print.
Tags and collector cards
Character cards are textured and richly colored; tags are made of soft fabric or quality paper. Cheap, smooth, matte cards are a clear sign of a fake.
Red Flags — When to Be Careful
- Price too low — if a rare variant costs a fraction of retail (e.g. 30 instead of 100+), it's almost certainly a fake. Pop Mart does not authorize deep discounts on fresh releases.
- "Factory surplus" or "export variant" — This is a classic excuse used by sellers of fakes.
- Seller with no history — accounts with no reviews, no photos of a sealed box.
- Refusal to show verification — an honest seller will happily record a video of the QR scan before purchase.
- QR link leads anywhere other than popmart.com — the simplest and most reliable signal.
Where to Buy Without Risk
The easiest way not to worry about authenticity is to buy from a trusted source. At Kickomi, every Pop Mart figure comes from a legitimate channel — no fakes, no "export variants," no guessing. You pay for an original and you get an original.
- Buy sealed — original blind boxes come shrink-wrapped.
- When buying secondhand — ask for photos of the unopened box, the serial number, and the QR code before paying.
- Keep the box — the QR code is on the packaging; once you throw it away, a loose figure is hard to verify officially.
And if you want to be one hundred percent sure without checking every sticker individually — just pick a figure from our Pop Mart collection. We'll worry about the rest.
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