What began as a storybook monster became 2024's $430 million phenomenon via TikTok and celebrity flexes, but counterfeit ...

Hong Kong-listed collectible toy powerhouse Pop Mart is strategically diversifying its operations, embracing entertainment and global expansion—and reshaping how fans experience its beloved “ugly-cute ...

PARIS, FRANCE - MAY 23: Close-up detail view of a blue turquoise fluffy Labubu monster charm doll, next to a yellow Labubu doll, on May 23, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Edward Berthelot/Getty ...

Labubus — the fluffy, sharp-toothed figurines adorning belt loops and bags across the globe — aren’t just toys. They’ve become a cultural and commercial phenomenon. The creepy-cute collectibles, ...

Ms. Silcoff is a cultural critic. My 10-year-old daughter’s entry into the universe of Labubu was innocent enough: She was a kid who wanted a doll. So how did my usually thoughtful and steady ...

In the booming landscape of designer toys and collectibles, an unlikely hero has emerged: Labubu, the mischievous plush elf from Pop Mart. In the booming landscape of designer toys and collectibles, ...

The Labubu craze proves that play can be serious business. The quirky vinyl or plush toys from Pop Mart are a worldwide phenomenon, riding a rising wave in popularity among both collectors and ...

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