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UNBELIEVABLE: Pop mart org - The Untold Story

As violence breaks out over design drops, who's taking responsibility?

People are coming to blows over brands, and it needs to stop.

Creative Bloq

Labubu boo-boo? US sales plunge for toy maker as it struggles to diversify beyond popular plushie

Pop Mart went viral for its creepy and cute monster plushies but it remains to be seen whether it can hold on to its fan base

The Independent UK

Digested week: NeeDohs, Knox and news from the far side of the moon

The hottest day of the year so far was this week, obliging everyone to lose their minds

The Guardian - UK

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Woman finds $8 Labubu at Goodwill. Then she opens the box and realizes she’s been bamboozled: ‘I even checked the QR code’

A woman thought she bought a Labubu at Goodwill for $8. Then she opened the box and realized she got another item entirely.

The Mary Sue

Bambu Lab Settles with Pop Mart over Labubu IP Theft, publicly apologizes — 'problematic content' fully removed from MakerWorld 3D printing platform

Bambu Lab struck a deal with toymaker Pop Mart over the intellectual property dispute of Labubu fan art on its file-sharing site MakerWorld.

Tom’s Hardware

Business Brief (March 26): State Media Call to End Food Delivery Price War Sparks Tech Stock Rally

Shenzhen plans core chip industry support; Pop Mart shares plunge despite revenue doubling

Caixin Global

A nearly $40 billion toy empire is betting big on this popular gremlin-faced doll for its next cinematic gamble

Get ready for a new cinematic adventure because the incredibly popular gremlin-faced Labubu dolls are officially getting a feature film adaptation! Chinese toy giant Pop Mart and Sony Pictures made the big announcement in a joint statement on March 19, confirming that their wildly popular character will be headlining a…

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Sony Pictures and Pop Mart confirm Labubu film in ‘early development’

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The Independent UK

Labubu furry monster film directed by Paddington’s Paul King ‘in early development’

Film will be a mix of live‑action and CGI

The Independent UK

Labubu sues 3D printer maker Bambu Lab for items made by its users — MakerWorld design repository in hot water over IP theft by its users

While Bambu Lab builds tools to protect creators, a Chinese court case over 3D-printed Labubu fakes turns the tables on the 3DP giant.

Tom’s Hardware

Tech Brief (March 4): Alibaba Launches Small AI Models Focused on Efficiency

XPeng predicts fully autonomous driving within three years, Huawei says 5G-Advanced now commercialized in over 300 cities

Caixin Global

Workers at Chinese factory that produces Labubu toys are being exploited, says NGO

Exclusive: China Labor Watch says people aged 16-18 employed without required special protections

The Guardian - UK

Paul King to direct Labubu film

Paul King - the director of Paddington and Wonka - will helm a film about the popular collectible plush Labubu toys.

BANG Premier

Paddington and Wonka director to helm first Labubu movie

Chinese-made furry monster collectibles are a viral sensation

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The Guardian - AU

Paddington and Wonka director Paul King to direct Labubu movie

Film based on popular plush toys is in early development after Sony Pictures acquired screen rights

The Independent UK

Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade viewers divided over Labubu float: ‘What has the world come to?’

The six-inch keyring doll has been blown up to 16 feet tall for Pop Mart’s debut float

Fortune

The year of the Labubu revealed the 'new consumption' trend among China's Gen Z—and now it's spreading overseas

Labubu has powered monster growth for Chinese toymaker Pop Mart and tapped into China's newfound branding power that could outlast the toy's phenomenon.

Benzinga

Thanksgiving Day Parade Becomes Big Bet By Netflix: How To Watch, What Floats & Balloons You'll See

Millions of people around the world will kick off their holiday morning by watching the 99th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade — on a day when the stock market is closed. The parade's massive audience could also boost awareness of brands and new media releases, potentially drawing more viewers to…

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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.

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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.

The Guardian - US

Labubu toy movie with potential to anchor franchise in the works at Sony

Viral plush toy is heading to big screen after a deal was signed with details still unclear over whether it would be live-action or animated

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - AU

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

Bored Panda

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.

The Independent UK

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

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

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