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Move Over Barbie! Sony's New Film Will Bring Cult Toy Labubu and His Monster Friends to Life

Sony Pictures is developing a film based on cult toy Labubu, breathing new life into the monster doll phenomenon that swept Asia and beyond. Here is how a quirky vinyl figure turned into a global sensation and a multi million dollar business story.

International Business Times UK

A Labubu Movie Is Apparently Heading To The Big Screen Because Of Course It Is

Hollywood’s latest money move? A Labubu movie. Sony’s reportedly picked up rights to the viral plush toy so expect those gremlins on screens.

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The inevitable has happened as a Labubu movie is reportedly in the works

Sony has reportedly inked a deal to bring worldwide craze Labubu to the big screen

Total Film

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Sorry, we’re making a movie about those demon toys now?!

Say it with me, friends: Not everything needs to be a movie! In fact, many things could stand not being a movie. High on that list is, in my humble opinion, the Labubu, those horrifying little monsters you see swinging on the bag of every other hip person on the…

The Mary Sue

Labubu movie reportedly in the works at Sony Pictures

The plush line of toy dolls has become a viral sensation in the last year

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Australian parents warned counterfeit Labubu dolls may contain lead and pose choking risk

Regulator says Lafufus sold online come with parts small enough for children to swallow

The Independent UK

Spot the difference: parents warned that fake Labubu dolls could contain lead and pose choking risk

Australian consumer watchdog’s safety warning says counterfeit dolls – called Lafufus – can have wrong number of teeth and ears that are too wide

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South Park season 28 episode 3 has been delayed again – here’s when to stream it on Paramount+

South Park season 28 episode 3 is taking another break after cryptic Halloween episode, but we shouldn’t be surprised.

TechRadar

Original Labubu Dolls Have Become A Hot Property Amid The Wave Of Counterfeits

Original price Labubu dolls are highly sought after, with limited edition figures selling fast. But amid the viral craze, counterfeits flood the toy resale market.

Bored Panda

From Wednesday Addams to Labubus: The top ten Halloween looks of 2025

Wednesday Addams from the popular Netflix show ranked number one amongst Brits dressing up for Halloween this year

Evening Standard

HKEX CEO: Stock exchanges must band together to stay relevant

“We’re entering a stage where exchanges are not really competing with one another, but working together,” HKEX CEO Bonnie Chan said.

Fortune

Australian charged with stealing Labubu dolls worth more than £4,000

At least 43 Labubu dolls worth £4390 were seized in police search operation

The Independent UK

Labubu, Pokemon crazes fuel surge in thefts

Retailers say highly sought after pop culture items are flying off the shelves with a rise in thefts targeting both Labubu dolls and Pokemon merchandise.

AAP

Rare Labubu Dolls Are Now Liquid Assets — Here's What That Means for Alternative Investors

The Labubu craze sweeping across Asia, Europe and North America has shown few signs of slowing, with sales of the quirky plush dolls from Chinese toy maker Pop Mart International Group skyrocketing in 2025.

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The Independent UK

Pop Mart looks to turn Labubu’s viral fame into Disney-style theme park empire

Chinese toy maker planning for animation, theme parks, content collaborations, and merchandise expansion

International Business Times UK

Labubu Doll Original: How To Spot Fakes As Pop Mart Counterfeit Tops UK Toy Seizures

According to new Home Office data, fake Labubu dolls made up 90% of the £3.5 million worth of counterfeit toys seized at the UK border this year.

The Independent UK

Over 230,000 fake Labubu dolls seized as counterfeit toys flood UK market

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Fake Labubu dolls account for 90% of counterfeit toys seized at UK border

Many of the 236,000 imitations of the fluffy figures found this year contain banned chemicals or pose choking risk

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The Independent UK

Fake Labubus make up 90 per cent of toys seized at UK border

Around 236,000 knock-off versions of the viral dolls have been seized at the UK border so far this year

The Independent UK

Fake toys worth more than £3.5m seized at UK border so far this year

Of the 259,000 fake toys seized at the border, 90% of them were counterfeit Labubu dolls, the Intellectual Property Office said.

The Independent UK

Toxic chemical warning after 236,000 fake Labubus seized at border

Expert testing of seized fake goods has found banned chemicals linked to cancer and dangerous choking hazards

Evening Standard

Over 100 fake Labubu dolls seized by Kensington and Chelsea Council

The fakes were seized from seven local shops, including supermarkets and souvenir stores in Earl’s Court

Evening Standard

30 of the best Christmas gifts for tricky teens to buy in 2025

Teenagers may be impossible to read, but the right present can still earn you seasonal hero status

Evening Standard

Dozens of dangerous fake Labubus seized in London raids

The counterfeit dolls were found to be death traps for toddlers – with eyes that pop out and feet that fall off, posing a serious choking hazard

Euronews

#RecessionIndicators: Is there truth behind the TikToks?

Makeup sales, marketing shifts, Labubu dolls. Gen Z has a lot of thoughts on what signals a recession.

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