The Mirumi Journal

Labubu series: navigating the formats and collections
Labubu is not a single product, but a character available in dozens of series and formats. For those discovering this world, it can be confusing: collection names sound similar, sizes vary, and the same figure can exist in several versions. Here is how to navigate it before you buy. Read more...
Price of a Labubu: how much it really costs
"How much does a Labubu cost?" is the first question asked before making a purchase, and the honest answer is: it depends a great deal. Between the official retail price and what the secondary market demands for a sought-after piece, the difference can be tenfold. Here is what explains these differences, so you can know when a price is justified and when it is not. Read more...
Mirumi in Switzerland: where to buy, price in francs, delivery
The Mirumi, a small, shy robot plush by Yukai Engineering, is primarily sold in Japan. No physical stores in Switzerland distribute it, so buyers must go through an online retailer, with customs charges lurking in the background. Here is how to get one without any unpleasant surprises, and why ordering from Switzerland changes everything. Read more...
Firkin bag in Switzerland: where to buy it and at what price
The Firkin bag has established itself in just a few months as the must-have accessory of the season. Getting hold of one from Switzerland is another matter: most sellers ship from the United States or Asia, leading to long delays and a bill that swells at customs. Here is the state of the market, as seen from Switzerland. Read more...
Where to buy a Labubu in Switzerland (without customs fees)
Looking for a Labubu from Switzerland presents a problem that French buyers don't face: most online shops ship from the European Union or Asia, and Switzerland is not part of either. As a result, the price paid upon arrival often bears little resemblance to the one displayed at the time of ordering. Here is how to navigate it. Read more...
Where to find a Firkin bag? Models, prices, and pitfalls
The Firkin bag started as a social media joke and became a category in its own right. Today, the term refers to an entire family of structured handbags with short handles and a flap, sold for between €40 and €80—and available in materials that classic leather goods manufacturers don’t use. That leaves the real question: where can you find one that’s actually any good? Read more...
Where can I buy a Labubu in France without getting scammed?
Finding a Labubu in France has become quite an obstacle course: Pop Mart releases sell out in minutes, and the secondary market has become flooded with knockoffs. This article provides an honest comparison of the available purchasing channels—their prices, their risks, and what you can do when things go wrong. Read more...
Buying a Mirumi in France: delivery, VAT, and warranty
The charming robot Mirumi, by Yukai Engineering, is primarily sold in Japan. In France, no physical retailer distributes it officially; most buyers therefore go through an online reseller. This raises three very practical questions—where the package originates from, who pays the VAT, and what the warranty is worth. Here are the answers, straight talk, no fluff. Read more...
The Jelly Firkin bag: where does the 2026 it-bag come from
It is translucent, shiny, colorful, and it has taken over TikTok feeds this summer. The "Jelly Firkin" bag openly borrows its silhouette from the most coveted bag in the world, in a gelatinous and unapologetic version. Here is where the phenomenon comes from, what the material is really worth, and how to choose your own. Read more...
Real Labubu vs. fake "Lafufu": 6 checks
The success of Labubu figures has spawned a significant parallel market. Collectors have even coined a term for these copies: "Lafufu." The good news is that a fake can almost always be spotted with the naked eye, provided you know where to look. Here are the six checks to perform before buying—the very same ones we apply ourselves before every shipment. Read more...
Mirumi robot: price, reviews and where to buy this bag charm
Hailed in many places as "the Labubu of 2026," Mirumi is a small, fur-covered robot that clips onto a bag strap and reacts to its surroundings. Behind the viral object lies a real robotics product, a real price tag, and a real challenge: there is no official distribution yet in most French-speaking countries. Here is what you need to know before buying. Read more...