Labubu is everywhere — and few things stop a collector's scroll faster than seeing one dance. The best part is that you can animate your own Labubu from a single photo, no editing skills required. Here is how to go from shelf to TikTok in a few minutes.
Animate your Labubu, not a look-alike
Plenty of "AI plush" filters spit out a generic creature that vaguely resembles a Labubu. That is not what collectors want. PlushMation animates the exact figure in your photo — the specific colorway, the face, the fit — so the Labubu dancing on screen is unmistakably yours.
Collectors notice details. Animating your real figure (chase, secret, or that one colorway you finally tracked down) is far more shareable than a random AI character.
Step 1 — Photograph your Labubu
- Stand it up on a plain surface — a desk, a shelf, a sheet of paper.
- Light it softly. Window light beats flash every time.
- Get the whole figure in frame, ears included, with a little space around it.
- Shoot front-on or at a slight angle so the face is clearly visible.
Step 2 — Choose a dance
In PlushMation, pick a dance template for an instant viral-ready clip, or describe your own motion — "swaying side to side," "doing a little spin," "bouncing to the beat." Match the energy to the sound you plan to use on TikTok.
Open PlushMation and make your Labubu danceFree to download · Welcome credits included · iPhone & iPadGet the AppStep 3 — Generate, then post
Generate the clip (about two minutes), review it, and regenerate with a cleaner photo if anything looks off. Then export — PlushMation sizes the video for TikTok and Reels automatically — add a trending sound, and post with #labubu #popmart #blindbox.
New to this? Start with the general guide on how to animate a plush toy with AI for photo tips that apply to every figure.
Tips for more views
- Hook in the first second. Open on the figure already moving, not a slow intro.
- Show the real thing. A quick before/after — static figure, then dancing — proves it's your actual Labubu.
- Lean into the fandom. Tag the colorway and series; collectors search for those.
- Batch it. Animate your whole POP MART shelf and post a series.
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Collect more than Labubu? The same approach works for Squishmallows and just about any plush. Comparing apps first? See the best apps to animate your real plush toys in 2026.
