# Birthday-Edition Toy Collectibles The Labubu x Panda Twins Celebrates Hong Kong's Jia Jia & De De By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2025-07-30 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/labubu-x-panda-twins References: [community.designtaxi](https://community.designtaxi.com/topic/15110-limited-edition-labubu-is-born-to-mark-panda-twins-first-birthday/) & [oceanpark.hk](https://www.oceanpark.com.hk/en/park-experience/labubu-panda-twins-lucky-draw)  Labubus are flying off shelves as collectors snatch them up and tear into the [blind box packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-mart-1) in a frenzied hope of uncovering their most-wanted characters, and the [Labubu x Panda Twins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/labubu) is a limited-edition design that celebrates special pandas born in Hong Kong. This collaboration between Ocean Park, the [Hong Kong Tourism Board](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/labubu-panda-twins), and Kasing Lung—the artist behind the now-viral Labubu characters—wishes a happy birthday to Hong Kong's first giant panda twins, born in August 2024 and officially named Jia Jia and De De through a public contest. There are eight birthday-edition Labubu x Panda Twins vinyl toys up for grabs (four for locals and four for tourists) via a draw. Jia Jia and De De revived interest in Ocean Park, and the chance to win an exclusive Labubu cuddling the panda twins promises to drive even more traffic to the site's Explorer R in Whiskers Harbour. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 8.1/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 46% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Limited-edition Collectibles:** The surge in demand for limited-edition collectibles like Labubu x Panda Twins highlights a growing market for exclusive, scarcity-driven products. - **Collaborative Brand Experiences:** Collaborations between toy brands and local attractions create unique experiences that enhance brand visibility and consumer engagement. - **Nostalgic Toy Designs:** Brands like Labubu are capitalizing on nostalgic designs to create viral hits that appeal to both collectors and new fans. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Manufacturing:** The toy manufacturing industry sees disruptive potential in creating limited-edition collectibles that leverage current cultural phenomena. - **Tourism and Entertainment:** Partnering with tourist attractions and entertainment venues can offer innovative promotional opportunities that enhance visitor experiences. - **Art and Design:** The convergence of art and design in collectible toys presents opportunities to blend traditional art with modern consumer products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Birthday Collectible Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/labubu-panda-twins.md) - [Plush Monster Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/labubu.md) - [Collectible-Inspired Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/labubu-x-godiva.md) - [Crossover Charm Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/labubu-sanrio.md) - [Collectible-Inspired Chocolate Creations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/godiva-x-pop-mart-labubu.md) - [Designer Toy Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monsters-by-monsters-now-and-then.md) - [Playful Dessert Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/godiva-x-labubu.md) - [Viral Collectible Toy Floats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/labubu-and-friends.md) - [Monster Trading Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topps-chrome-labubu.md)