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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

The Independent 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.

International Business Times UK

Time's up, cutie: Is the mighty Labubu about to be knocked off its perch?

With the rising exclusivity of Labubus and the near impossibility of buying a genuine one, fuzzy keychain lovers are returning in their droves to vintage Japanese icon Monchhichi

Evening Standard

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Once richer than Peter Thiel, Pop Mart’s Wang Ning sees $6 billion vanish with Labubu hype

Once celebrities start posing with a toy, Gen-Z tunes out. What was scarce and cool suddenly feels commercial and inauthentic.

Fortune

‘Probably a tracker’: Man gives woman Coca-Cola Labubu at gas station as a gift. Then she takes a closer look at its eyes

For those who haven’t been on TikTok lately, Labubu fever is everywhere.

The Mary Sue

Viral Labubu Doll Craze Just Made the Pop Mart Founder $27.5 Billion Richer — A Bigger Gain Than Buffett, Bezos, and Nearly Every Billionaire Alive

Earlier this summer, a Vans Labubu collaboration sold for 16,000 Australian dollars ($10,400) on eBay (NASDAQ:EBAY). The seven-inch brown doll was decked out in classic Vans streetwear designs, including the company's iconic Sk8-Mid sneakers.

Benzinga

Why Are People Baptising Their Labubus? Quick Facts About The Demon Linked to the Viral Toy

Labubu dolls have sparked a global panic after being linked online to the demon Pazuzu, prompting mock baptisms across TikTok and intense cultural debate—here's what's really behind the trend.

International Business Times UK

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Labubu is not the only Chinese cultural icon to be making a big hit in 2025

While Beijing has been showing off its latest military hardware to an array of international leaders, Chinese cultural icons are making their mark with a very different audience.

The Conversation

How to spot a fake Labubu doll as warning issued over ‘Lafufus’

Thousands of counterfeit Labubu dolls have been seized from shops across the country amid safety concerns

The Independent UK

Thousands of counterfeit viral dolls seized over safety concerns

Labubu dolls have been promoted by celebrities across the globe.

Evening Standard

Huge search underway for ‘world’s only’ 24 carat gold Labubu

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The Independent UK

Surge in counterfeit Labubu dolls 'serious safety risk to children' after hundreds seized in south London

Trading Standards said poor quality dolls have loose parts and poor-quality stitching that are a choking hazard

Evening Standard

Seattle border agents seize $500,000 worth of fake Labubu dolls - but remain on the lookout for the 24K gold one

Over 11,000 knock-off Labubu dolls were seized at the U.S.-Canada border near Seattle.

The Independent UK

Council warns fake Labubu dolls pose choking risk to children

More than 230 'unsafe' counterfeit dolls seized by south-west London council in July and August

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Naomi Osaka is bringing Labubus to the US Open – complete with terrible pun names

One of her toys was even identified as a player guest with full access to player dining

Evening Standard

More than 100 fake Labubu dolls seized in Moray

Trading standards officers have warned that the fake toys pose safety risks.

The National (Scotland)

More than 100 fake Labubu toys seized from shops in Scottish town

More than 100 fake Labubu soft toys have been seized from shops in Elgin town centre amid fears they pose serious safety risks to children.

Evening Standard

Tennis champ Naomi Osaka stuns fans with custom bejewelled Labubus on court

Naomi Osaka’s custom bedazzled Labubus Billie Jean Bling and Arthur Flash have taken fans at the US Open by storm

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Evening Standard

New Labubu dolls released in the UK by Pop Mart

Artist Kasing Lung’s viral dolls have taken the world by storm

International Business Times

Labubu Fans Flock To Stores After Launch Of Mini Dolls

A dozen furry dolls strung together on a metal chain dangled from Labubu fan Maki Li's neck as he proudly posed for photos in front of a store selling the toys in central Beijing on Friday.

International Business Times UK

Labubu Doll Spell Remains Unstoppable: Latest Release Sparks Shopping Madness In New York, Seoul

Pop Mart's mini Labubu sparks queues in New York and Seoul as sales hit £297M in 2025. Blind boxes, celeb fans & resale frenzy

Benzinga

Labubus Equal Big Dollars For Pop Mart Founder: Wealth Up 244% In 2025, One Of Top Gainers

Labubu collectible plush toys have attracted demand from consumers around the world, alongside interest from celebrities and investors, including Kevin O'Leary.

Benzinga

Shark Tank Star Kevin O'Leary Eyes Collectibles As Promising Alternative Market

Kevin O’Leary has turned his attention to the collectibles market, showcasing a Louis Vuitton Labubu on the set of Shark Tank.

The Independent UK

New Labubu range to be released within days

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The Independent UK

Pop Mart unveils mini Labubus and long-fur version of popular toy

Pop Mart’s revenue more than doubled in 2024, thanks in part to the toothy little monster

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