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Barcelona
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Labubu craze grows in Barcelona with second store opening

Labubu collectible dolls have sparked a major consumer craze in Barcelona, drawing daily queues and prompting multiple Pop Mart stores in the city center.
E-Commerce
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Meet the teacher who wakes up at 3:30 am for his Labubu business

Pop Mart’s Labubu blind-box craze has created a global resale boom, with customized figures fetching large sums and valuations surpassing major toy companies.
Fashion & style
fromBusiness Insider
3 days ago

Seventeen's Joshua, a onetime Labubu fanboy, explains why he's done collecting the dolls

Joshua Hong has lost interest in Labubu dolls and will instead carry and promote Shuasumi, the Seventeen deer character named after him.
#counterfeit-toys
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 month ago

POP MART Rolls Out Trio of Collectibles with Punk and Playful Edge | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Leading the charge is the Lil Peach Riot Sleepover Series Figures, the latest chapter in POP MART 's fastest-rising U.S.-born IP. Created by Los Angeles illustrator and musician Libby Frame, Peach Riot is a fictional punk band made up of three high school friends: Gigi on vocals and guitar, Frankie behind the drums, and Poppy handling bass and keyboards. Together, they embody a blend of youthful energy, DIY spirit, and pop-punk authenticity.
Design
Podcast
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Our Fads, Ourselves

The Labubu toy illustrates how collectibles spark speculative fads that connect historical manias to contemporary cultural reactions and debates over value.
fromApartment Therapy
1 month ago

This $20 IKEA Decor Gem Doubles as the Cutest Display Case (It's for More Than Pictures!)

In the video, the creator removes the wood backing on a 35×35-centimeter Sannahed frame from IKEA to create a deeper space that fits up to eight Labubus. This IKEA gem comes in a variety of neutral colors like white, black, tan and brown. This ensures two things: that the frames will match whatever other decor you have in your room and that your colorful Labubus will really pop.
Design
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Fashion & style
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

South Korea's It Boy showed off his Labubu collection and his top luxury fragrances - the Seventeen pop star has over 100

Joshua Hong owns over 110 perfumes, selects a unique scent for each tour, and collects Labubu plush toys and luxury items.
Gadgets
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

IRL Brain Rot and the Lure of the Labubu

Labubu collectible plushes became a global craze after celebrity exposure, spawning hundreds of variants, widespread scarcity, and intense demand at retail and vending machines.
Social justice
fromVulture
2 months ago

Who Put a Labubu on Karl Marx's Grave?

A Labubu on Karl Marx's grave symbolizes contemporary cultural clashes between political ideologies and meme culture.
#collectibles
SF food
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Labubu plush toy craze sparks creativity, side hustles among Bay Area fans

Labubu collectibles are incredibly popular, showcasing unique designs and fostering community among fans.
Film
fromIndieWire
2 months ago

China Just Started Using AI to Animate Film Adaptations - Is Labubu Next?

Pop Mart plans to enter film production, starting with a Labubu Movie made using artificial intelligence.
fromKotaku
2 months ago

The Dolls That Have Quickly Become A Pokemon-like Collection Craze

The Labubu dolls, designed by Kasing Lung and produced since 2015, have evolved from mere toys to popular fashion accessories, significantly influenced by K-pop star Lisa.
E-Commerce
LGBT
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Chilling theory about popular Labubus sported by Kim Kardashian

Labubu dolls are claimed by some to embody demonic energy linked to Pazuzu from Mesopotamian mythology.
E-Commerce
fromwww.scmp.com
3 months ago

Opinion | Labubu's rise reflects hitmaker ability of China's digital ecosystem

Labubu exemplifies China's integrated platform economy and its effectiveness in global cultural influence.
Fashion & style
fromWWD
4 months ago

Cher Embraces Labubu Craze on the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival Red Carpet

Cher showcased a trendy biker-inspired look featuring the popular Labubu accessory at the premiere of 'My Mom Jayne'.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

K-pop's biggest stars are showing off their blind box pulls and fueling the Labubu frenzy that's taking over South Korea

Labubu, a furry doll made by the Chinese toymaker Pop Mart, has gone viral this year, with K-pop stars influencing its popularity in South Korea.
London startup
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Yes, Labubu Dolls Are Ugly. Your Tween Will Want One Anyway.

Labubu dolls symbolize the messy and complex emotions of adolescence, allowing tweens to explore their identities in a safe way.
London startup
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

A huge K-pop band is teaming up with the viral ugly toy Labubu

K-pop group Seventeen collaborates with toymaker Pop Mart to launch custom Labubus, merging collectibles with high fashion.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Why We Love Labubu

Labubu serves as a mirror for mood, identity, and emotional expression.
Owning a rare Labubu signifies social awareness, functioning as modern social currency.
Adults also find value in Labubu for emotional regulation and connection.
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