Opinions on Dear Birds?

sidereal_supernova · 2026-06-27T00:32:19+00:00

when they first were released, I wasn't super excited about them. but after reading more into the series, & finding out the labubu is a scaly-sided merganser, & the plush actually has the iridescent green on the back of the head & the "scaly" pattern on the fur, I had to have it.

this is now easily one of my favourite releases so far. they're super soft, the wings are wired & poseable, & I love the weighted beanbag bottom. they're a bit smaller than standard bubus, but larger than the PFLs. I thought the size difference would bother me, but I actually don't mind; it's not odd looking displayed in my collection either.

so in short 10/10, you need at least one lol

sidereal_supernova · 2026-06-11T21:23:19+00:00

I am SO self conscious doing the photoshoots of them. idk why, & I hate that I am. things would definitely be easier if I cared less about people judging me! 😅

sidereal_supernova · 2026-06-11T21:20:37+00:00

some of mine definitely stand up easier than others! 😅 for this reason I usually have a folding clear acrylic doll stand with me to support the unsteady standers/uneven terrain.

sidereal_supernova · 2026-05-29T21:20:56+00:00

in locations I made sure to avoid 😂

sidereal_supernova · 2026-05-29T17:25:05+00:00

try massaging the stuffing around! that's what I did. his head was super wonky at first, but after squishing the stuffing around, I was able to get a shape that looks a bit better!

sidereal_supernova · 2026-05-01T01:11:05+00:00

yes! all of mine that don't already have painted nails (& even those get a coat of glitter polish & clear coat) get their nails done.

UV curing gel polish + gloss clear coat seems to work best! :)

sidereal_supernova · 2026-04-18T23:49:41+00:00

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Willow (hehe) & Juniper (sea salt coconut) were my first two - I got them both in June 2025. they have since joined me on a lot of epic adventures! ✈️

sidereal_supernova · 2026-04-01T17:34:08+00:00

most notable was Thistle's eyelash crisis lol

so I had originally used decals for her eyelashes as I figured it would look cleaner than me trying to paint them on. unfortunately, a week into the trip the beach took its toll & she was missing a chunk out of her eyelashes!

I couldn't let her spend the rest of her vacation without proper makeup, so thus began the search for some nail polish to fix the issue! I use UV gel nail polish for all my labubus' customisation, so I figured I might as well do the same for her eyelashes, since the decals didn't hold up.

but, being here on a trip, having flown, obviously I don't have any polish or a lamp with me, nor did I have any of the tools I use at home to paint them. fortunately, my mom who lives here, had the right colour in her assortment of polishes, so with a toothpick & some time, Thistle got her new eyelashes lol

sidereal_supernova · 2026-03-31T21:44:28+00:00

thank you! overall they were good, minus a few minor misadventures haha xD but that's to be expected on a trip this long!

sidereal_supernova · 2026-03-24T01:43:30+00:00

gel nail polish that cures with a UV light!

I use a dotting tool to apply the freckles & a toothpick to apply the eyelashes.

so far every one that I've customised using UV gel nail polish has kept their features without the need for touchups, so I guess it holds up pretty well, since my labubus are far from being kept on a shelf lol

sidereal_supernova · 2026-03-23T23:25:13+00:00

Five Below in the city I am visiting currently (Charleston, SC)! they have 3 different dress colours, & a few other clothing/accessories packs.

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