Can a Real Labubu’s Head Turn? Everything You Need to Know

Labubu and Pop Mart collector Scott Frenzel explains whether a rotatable head means your Labubu is real or fake

Co-authored by Scott Frenzel and Amy Bobinger, BA

Last Updated: February 20, 2026 Fact Checked

Do Labubu heads spin?

|

What if it doesn’t spin?

|

Do the hands and feet spin?

|

More Labubu Content

|

Video

You might have seen videos of people spinning their Labubu’s head completely around and wondered—are real Labubus supposed to do that? The answer actually depends on which Labubu series you have. To help you determine if your Labubu is real (or if it’s a fake Lafufu), we’re explaining which Labubu heads rotate, what it means if yours doesn’t, and whether the hands and feet should spin, too. Let’s get started!

Do real Labubu heads turn?

Labubu and Pop Mart collector Scott Frenzel says some Labubu heads spin, depending on the figure. The heads usually spin on genuine Labubu keychain plushes, like figures from the Exciting Macaron, Big Into Energy, and Have a Seat series. The heads on non-plush figures, like the Lazy Yoga series ones, usually don’t.

Section 1 of 4:

Do Labubu heads spin?

1
Most Labubu keychain plushes have 360° spinning heads. The most popular version of Labubu is the keychain plush, and most of these have rotatable heads. However, there should be some resistance when you try to turn the head.^{[1]
X
Expert Source

Scott Frenzel
Labubu and Pop Mart Collector

Expert Interview} If the head spins freely, it could be a sign of a fake Labubu, or it could mean that the head joint has become damaged (which can happen over time). Labubus with spinning heads include:
- Exciting Macaron^{[2]
  X
  Research source}
- Big Into Energy^{[3]
  X
  Research source}
- Have a Seat
- Pin for Love
2
Some Labubu figures are made with non-rotating heads. Non-plush Labubus and other specialty figures may have fixed heads that don’t spin at all. Unfortunately, the product listings don’t specify whether a figure’s head turns, but the heads of molded figures likely do not rotate.^{[4]
X
Expert Source

Scott Frenzel
Labubu and Pop Mart Collector

Expert Interview} These Labubus include:
- Lazy Yoga
- Almost Hidden
- Pin for Love
- Labubu x One Piece

Section 2 of 4:

What does it mean if my Labubu’s head doesn’t spin?

1
Authentic Labubus may not spin due to manufacturing issues. Just because the head on your Labubu doesn’t spin, it doesn’t automatically mean it’s a counterfeit. Labubus do sometimes have slight variations in coloring or construction, so you could just have a figure with a slight imperfection that prevents the head from turning.^{[5]
X
Research source}
- Be very careful when turning your Labubu’s head. If it doesn’t turn with slight resistance, don’t try to force it—you could damage the joint, causing your Labubu’s head to sag or even fall off.
2
Fake Labubus could have a non-rotating or freely spinning head. If you have a keychain plush and the head doesn’t spin at all—or if it spins easily, with little to no resistance—it could be a sign you’ve accidentally purchased a fake Labubu (called a Lafufu). But it’s not a definite sign on its own, so check for other signs that your Labubu is genuine, like:
- 9 pointed teeth
- Consistent, even paint on the face
- High-quality stitching
- Pop Mart logo on the left foot
- High-quality printing on the packaging
- Working QR code on the box

Section 3 of 4:

Do Labubu hands and feet spin?

1
Labubus may have posable arms, but the hands don’t usually spin. The keychain plush Labubus (including Exciting Macaron and Big Into Energy) often have slightly posable arms, allowing you to fold them in or out. However, the hands don’t usually spin at the ends of the arms.^{[6]
X
Research source}
2
Some Labubus have feet that can spin 360°. The keychain plushes usually do not have posable legs, but you may be able to rotate the feet all the way around in a circle. There should be some resistance, though—they shouldn’t spin easily.^{[7]
X
Research source}
- There can be some variance here. For instance, some Labubu owners have noticed that their figures’ feet can only rotate slightly, not turn 360°.^{[8]
  X
  Research source}