Where to buy blind boxes in France (without getting ripped off)
By Léna, co-founder & Art Director at swap-iit
⏱️ Reading time: ≈ 4 mins
Want to get started (or expand your collection) but don’t know where to buy your blind boxes without risking counterfeits or scams? Good news: there are reliable sources in France. Here’s the guide, from the safest to the riskiest. 💛
Contents
- Official channels (the safest ones)
- Specialist retailers and shops
- Second-hand: possible, but be careful
- The 4 anti-scam tips
- And what about your duplicates?
- FAQ: buying blind boxes in France
Official channels (the safest ones)
The easiest way to avoid any hassle: buy directly from the source.
Pop Mart France
Pop Mart has an official website dedicated to France (popmart.com/fr), where you can find Labubu, Skullpanda, Crybaby, Hirono and other blind boxes, all brand new and guaranteed authentic. This is the safest bet for Pop Mart IPs. The brand is also continuing its physical expansion across Europe: keep an eye out for any new retail outlets or stockists opening near you.
Miniso
Miniso, which operates in France (through its shops and the miniso.fr website), offers its own blind boxes and collaborative ranges at affordable prices. It’s a handy way to explore the range without breaking the bank, and to shop in-store.
Sonny Angel and Smiski (Dreams)
For Sonny Angel and Smiski (Dreams brand), buy from authorised retailers and official shops. Always check for the ‘authorised retailer’ label: this is your guarantee of authenticity.
Specialist retailers and shops
There are reputable specialist retailers who import and sell authentic blind boxes, often with genuine community content (guides, drops). For example, Suki Market (an authorised Pop Mart retailer based in Brussels) delivers to many EU countries, including France. As for high-street shops, pop culture retailers in France are stocking more and more blind boxes: find out which ones are in your town – they’re often great community hubs.
Second-hand: possible, but be careful
To find a sold-out item or a chase figure, the secondary market is sometimes unavoidable. But that is also where the risks lie.
- Vinted, Leboncoin: you can find everything on these sites, but there’s no authentication and no escrow service. Be very careful when checking the seller and the photos.
- Authentication platforms (such as StockX): they verify the items, which is reassuring, but prices are higher and the range available in Europe remains limited in certain categories.
In any case, when buying second-hand, bear in mind our Labubu genuine or fake guide: it gives you the tips you need to spot a counterfeit.
The 4 anti-scam tips
- Be wary of prices that are too low. A price well below market value is the number one warning sign.
- Check the seller. Reviews, length of time they’ve been selling, and genuine, detailed photos: a reputable seller is transparent.
- Scan the QR code where available (recent series): it should link to an official verification site.
- Steer clear of AliExpress and the grey market for ‘authentic’ new items: they’re a hotbed of counterfeits.
And what about your duplicates?
Buying is all well and good. But a large part of what collectors are looking for, you might already have… in duplicate, in someone else’s collection. That’s where we come in: swap-iit lets you swap your duplicates for the pieces you’re missing, safely, rather than having to buy everything all over again.
We’re launching in September 2026. The waitlist is open: the first 500 people to sign up will receive a lifetime Founder badge and priority access. 💛
FAQ: buying blind boxes in France
Where can I buy genuine Labubu figures in France?
The safest option is the official Pop Mart France website (popmart.com/fr) and authorised retailers. On the secondary market, check for authenticity (QR code, visual checks) before buying.
Can you buy blind boxes more cheaply?
Miniso offers blind boxes at affordable prices. On the secondary market, you can find some great bargains, but be wary of unusually low prices, which are often a sign of counterfeit goods.
Is it risky to buy blind boxes on Vinted?
It’s not prohibited, but there’s no authentication or dedicated protection: check the seller, insist on genuine photos, and apply anti-counterfeit measures before making any purchase.