Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Start reading

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

Start reading

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 5 | History Defined

Labubu for life: how did a viral doll become a ‘social currency’? Just ask these diehard fans

Price hikes may frustrate some, but the mood at a California meetup shows why the trend isn’t slowing down yet

The Guardian - US

Labubu underground: Lafufu makers defy Chinese authorities to feed the world’s appetite for viral doll

The ‘ugly-cute’ elf sold by Chinese company Pop Mart has become a sensation and the authorities are aggressively cracking down on fakes – pushing production into the shadows

The Guardian - AU

Labubu craze sparks huge hunt for dolls at Comic-Con

Stores have been sold out of the viral doll

The Independent UK

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Lafufu Chaos: 10 TikToks That Show Fake Labubu Dolls Are the App's Next Ironic Obsession

Fake Labubu dolls—dubbed Lafufu—are going viral on TikTok for all the wrong reasons. Here are 10 chaotic clips that expose why these knock-offs are funny, flawed and a possible hazard.

International Business Times UK

5 Labubu Dolls That Sold for Shocking Prices

Labubu toys, once $15, now (in some instances) sell for up to $150K. Rare, life-sized and collab versions can drive collector demand and auction frenzy.

GOBankingRates

Here Are the Top 10 Most Expensive and Rare Labubus Collectors Are Fighting to Own

Labubu collectibles have taken over the market, with rare editions like the Vans collab and life-sized versions selling for up to £10k. Here's a list of the top 10 most valuable Labubus in 2025.

International Business Times UK

Teen severs ties with adoptive parents after they missed her graduation over a Labubu

The Reddit user’s parents spent $350 to get a Labubu for their biological daughter

The Independent UK

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Popmart Labubu's 'Demonic' Hold On Market Projects 350% Profit: Why Is The Company Going After 7-Eleven?

Pop Mart's viral Labubu toy boosted profits by 350%, and the company is now suing 7-Eleven over alleged counterfeit sales in California stores.

International Business Times UK

I couldn’t find a Labubu toy anywhere — then Gemini AI made the calls and found one fast

I used Google’s new AI to call stores for a Labubu— and it actually worked. Here’s how Gemini is changing how we search and shop.

Tom’s Guide

Voices: I’m losing my mind over Labubu dolls – and the fake Lafufu

COMMENT: Local authorities are rightly warning against buying fake Labubu dolls, called Lafufus, due to choking hazards and toxic chemicals, says Charlotte Cripps, who unknowingly bought two that fell apart. It has since led her to journey deep into the horrors of Labubu shopping

The Independent UK

China Mulls Economy-boosting Measures To Counter 'Severe Situation'

China is prepared to take measures and has a "plentiful" toolbox to avoid an economic slump in the second half of the year, its commerce minister said Friday as he admitted it faced a "very severe and complex situation".

International Business Times

From Tamagotchis to Fidget Spinners: Why Labubus won’t be the last craze to baffle parents

Pop Mart has struck it rich

The Independent UK

Expert Says Labubus are a 'Psychological Response' to Burnout and Disconnection—What Does That Mean?

Labubu dolls are more than just collectables—they reflect children's psychological responses to burnout and disconnection. Discover expert insights and parental concerns.

International Business Times UK

The eye-watering profit Labubu maker expects to make from trend

IN FULL

The Independent UK

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Independent UK

Labubu doll maker says profits set to soar 350%

Unweaning demand for ugly elvish dolls drives Pop Mart’s soaring profits

International Business Times

The "Wow Effect" Is No Longer Enough: How Businesses Can Stay Successful in the Age of Rational Consumption

Innovator Olga Osokina on how AI has changed the relationship between consumers and brands, why emotional reactions matter, and what makes the Labubu case worth studying.

International Business Times UK

Megan Thee Stallion Surprises Fans with Rare Labubu Toy Unboxing During Holiday with Klay Thompson

Megan Thee Stallion's viral TikTok unboxing of Labubu toys and her romantic Instagram posts from the Bahamas with Klay Thompson have sparked a social media frenzy.

Pedestrian.tv

What Does It Mean To Be ‘Cool’? Researchers Have Figured It Out, Based On These 6 Traits

‘Brat’, Labubus and nepo babies were just a few things on the cool/uncool scale.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Benzinga

Analyst Says Viral Doll Labubu Boom Reflects The 'Lipstick Effect' Among Anxious Spenders

Labubu, a spiky-eared collectible doll created by Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung, has become one of the hottest toys of 2025. With blind-box pricing ranging from $8.99 to nearly $30, and rare editions reselling for thousands, the trend is being driven not just by kids, but by anxious, value-conscious adults.

Bored Panda

Viral Labubu Toys Banned By City As Dark Conspiracy Theories About ‘Demon’ Doll Spark Fear

"Good news. Wise decision"

Pedestrian.tv

NSW Fair Trade Issues Warning Over Spike In Sales Of Fake Labubus AKA Lafufus

Babe wake up, a new recession indicator just dropped.

The National (Scotland)

Warning issued over 'dangerous' fake Labubu dolls seized in Scottish stores

A WARNING has been issued after a number of fake copies of the globally popular Labubu dolls were seized in Scotland ...

International Business Times UK

Are Labubus Demonic or Evil? Here's Why the Popular Doll Is Being Linked to the Demon 'Pazuzu'

A viral panic erupted in June 2025 after social media users linked Pop Mart's Labubu dolls to the demon Pazuzu despite no real connection. The rumour spread quickly, sparking concern and confusion.

The Independent UK

Psychotherapist explains why people are obsessed with Labubu toys right now

IN FULL

The Conversation

Labubu plushies aren’t just toys. They’re a brand new frontier for Chinese soft power

One of the most sought-after items of 2025 isn’t a designer handbag or the latest tech gadget. It’s a plush elf with a snaggle-toothed grin.

1 … 4 5 6 7

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

the Wall Street Journal

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.