Brand behind viral sensation Labubu opens first South Yorkshire store at Sheffield's Meadowhall
You don’t know what character you’ve bought until you open the box!
The brand behind viral collectibles like Labubus and SKULLPANDA has opened its first South Yorkshire store at Meadowhall.
Pop Mart's has arrived at the Sheffield shopping centre with a full range of collectible art figurines and limited-edition blind box figures - where shoppers only discover which character they've collected once they’ve opened the box.
It includes some of the brand's most sought-after characters, from viral sensation Labubu to international names like Hirono, Dimoo and SKULLPANDA.
In the last two years, the blind box concept has racked up millions of social media posts and attracting queues around the block at store openings across the globe.
Darren Pearce, centre director at Meadowhall, said: "Pop Mart has built a genuinely incredible following, it’s taken the world by storm and there's real excitement about its arrival here. For fans across South Yorkshire who've been tracking the brand online, having a store right here at Meadowhall is a big moment.
"It's another brilliant addition to what's already been a fantastic year of new openings, and we're looking forward to welcoming collectors of all ages through the doors."
Ian Ashton, UK Head of Retail at Pop Mart, said: “From the iconic Labubu to much-loved favourites SKULLPANDA and Hirono, POP MART's ever-growing portfolio of collectible figurines continues to captivate fans around the world through innovative launches and exciting collaborations.
“We're proud to be opening at Meadowhall, bringing the POP MART experience to one of the UK's premier shopping destinations. Whether you're a long-time collector or discovering the brand for the first time, we look forward to welcoming customers into an immersive retail environment that celebrates creativity, collectability, and the joy of discovery.”
The opening follows a string of new arrivals at Meadowhall this year, including fashion brands Pull&Bear and Stradivarius making their Yorkshire debuts, Crew Clothing joining The Avenue, and the much-loved LEGO store relocating into a bigger home on the Lower Level.