LABUBU, an elf-like plush toy with pointy ears and nine serrated teeth, has become a global sensation, worn by celebrities including Rihanna and Dua Lipa. These dolls are sold out in stores from ...

China’s collectible toys market, as exemplified by the success of Pop Mart's Labubu, is a rapidly growing lifestyle and ...

By June 2025, the burgeoning demand lifted Pop Mart’s valuation to US$44.43bn, overshadowing the aggregate valuations of famed industry giants like Hasbro, Sanrio, and Mattel. Founded on designs by ...

Created by artist Kasing Lung and popularized by Pop Mart, Labubu emerged from 'The Monsters' universe in 2015. The character's explosive growth culminated in 2024 when the Monsters series generated 3 ...

The brokerage sharply hiked its 2025 overseas revenue forecast for Pop Mart, by 34% to 14.33 billion yuan ($2 billion). The ...

For the first time, an IP created in China has become a global consumer craze. And it happened entirely without central ...

Columnist Kenny Schachter reports from Art Basel about Lady Gaga's dogs, the Labubu craze, and a whole lot more.

The name Labubu has no specific meaning, only referring to a fictional elf character. Its creator is Mr. Kasing Lung, a Hong ...

Labubu Doll hits $170,000 at auction! Learn why this creepy-cute toy is trending worldwide among collectors and celebrities.

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The Labubu craze has sent Pop Mart’s shares up by 170% since the start of the year. It is one of a growing cohort of Chinese ...

Labubu has been carving its niche in a very interesting way since going viral all over the world. You’d think the plush ...