Jia Tolentino A staff writer covering news and culture since 2016.

Embracing the controversial technology might help retailer Pop Mart adapt the fad before it fizzles, but the cultural ...

In a counterfeiting operation in Shanghai, approximately 5,000 fake Labubu toys, valued at around $1.7 million, were seized.

Police in Shanghai busted a gang making and selling fake Labubus this month, detaining eight people and 5,000 counterfeit ...

The Global Times reports news of seizures of fake versions of the Chjinese pop dolls that are trending worldwide. The same ...

Demon is characterised by lion or doglike face, notably bulging eyes; a cartoon depiction of it resembles Labubu.

China’s tea makers are constantly rolling out new drinks that go viral on social media. Mixue, known for its ice cream and ...

Toy surgeons’ in China say they’re making big bucks repairing Labubu dolls as the smiling critter craze dominates the market.

The Labubu phenomenon reflects broader trends in contemporary collecting—the blending of childhood aesthetics with adult ...

ALBAWABA - The hype for Pop Mart's Labubu dolls is still on the rise. However, with a product's popularity comes knockoffs ...

Claims that a popular toy collectible was actually inspired by a demon from ancient folklore circulated online in July 2025.

Pop Mart has struck it rich. The Chinese company that caters to toy connoisseurs and influencers said this week that it ...