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MYSTERIOUS: 4 - What They Never Told You

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

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The Independent UK

Labubu doll maker says profits set to soar 350%

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

The Independent UK

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.

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

"Good news. Wise decision"

Bored Panda

65 Memes About The Horrid New Trend That Is Labubu

Are you falling for the Labubu propaganda?

Bored Panda

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.

International Business Times UK

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.

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How to tell if a Labubu is real or fake, with telltale signs to look out for

We run down every piece of advice you need to help you work out if a Labubu toy is real or fake

GamesRadar

Monsters And Memes: Labubu Dolls Ride China Soft-power Wave

Small, fuzzy and baring sharp teeth, Chinese toymaker Pop Mart's Labubu monster dolls have taken over the world, drawing excited crowds at international stores and adorning the handbags of celebrities such as Rihanna and Cher.

International Business Times

Kathy Hilton's floral arrangement features the most unexpected addition – and you'll truly never guess what it is

Hardly anyone knew about these Hong Kong-designed toys until last year – now it's a favorite among celebrities, including Kathy Hilton, who uses them as decor

Homes & Gardens

Voices: The world has gone wild for Labubus. Why the heck is everyone obsessed with these hideous little gremlins?

OPINION: The latest trend causing society to lose its collective mind is bizarre, childish and – quite frankly – hideous, writes Mike Bedigan

The Independent UK

People are paying thousands of dollars for Labubu dolls. Inside the hottest new toy sensation

Welcome to the latest national obsession.

Fortune

The viral Labubu craze is everything that's wrong with TikTok

Scarcity + virality = profit.

Creative Bloq

Human-sized Labubu doll sells for staggering amount at auction

The Beijing auction house raised a total of 3.73 million yuan (£384,000) across 48 lots

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China bans banks from luring customers with popular Labubu dolls

Regulator asks local banks not to give non-compliant perks amid fierce competition as interest rates fall

The Mary Sue

‘Are these real, sir?’: Woman goes to store, finds Labubu blind boxes. Then she opens up the package in front of the worker

Labubus are currently taking the world by storm. The soft plush toys have become the must-have fashion accessory of summer 2025.

International Business Times UK

Would You Buy A $7,000 Labubu? Why The Viral Toy Has Now Become A Luxury Item

Labubu toys, once simple plushies, now sell for thousands due to viral TikTok trends, celebrity endorsements, and a booming resale market.

The Independent UK

Labubu is the this year’s big trend – but its origin might surprise you

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The Independent UK

Part toy, part fashion, the arrival of the viral Labubu was a long time in the making

Labubu, the plush toy from China’s Pop Mart is a social media darling, but the toothy little monsters are not an overnight success

The Conversation

Blind box toys are booming: Are they just child’s play or something more concerning?

If you’ve seen videos of people tearing into tiny toy packages online, or noticed teens obsessing over pastel-coloured figurines at the mall, you’ve probably encountered the global craze for blind box toys.

The Independent UK

Labubus are taking over — here’s what they are and how to buy one

The Labubu resale market is booming but exercise caution as knockoffs (coined Lafufus) are on the rise

Euronews

Labubu: Has the TikTok-led obsession over these 'creepy' dolls gone too far?

Fluffy, small, and a little bit scary: Labubu bag charms are the latest collecting craze on TikTok — so why are sales being paused in the UK?

The Independent UK

Chinese customs seize hundreds of Labubu toys amid worldwide resale craze

The viral toys are being sold second-hand for up to £1,000 each on websites all over the world

The Independent UK

Why are adult women obsessed with Labubu dolls – and should I be, too?

LET’S UNPACK THAT: As Chinese retailer Pop Mart temporarily halts sales of its keychain gremlin doll Labubu in UK stores, Ellie Muir speaks to proud connoisseurs of the toy and luxury goods experts about why accessorising bags has taken over fashion runways and street style simultaneously – and how a…

Evening Standard

Labubu collector describes ‘battlefield’ resale market as toys pulled from shops

The viral bag charms were pulled from UK stores following reports of customers fighting over them and queuing overnight outside shops.

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