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BIZARRE: Labubu person - You Need To See This

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…

The Mary Sue

Labubus to burkinis: V&A unveils updated 21st-century design galleries

Museum’s revitalised galleries bring together 250 objects to show how design shapes modern life

The Guardian - UK

Starmer faces backlash over trip to China amid claims Government was ‘tricked’

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch accused Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer of adopting a ‘supine and short-termist approach’ to China.

Evening Standard

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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 Guardian - AU

14 pop culture moments that sent the internet into meltdown in 2025

LET’S UNPACK THAT: The past calendar year has seen Katy Perry shooting off to space, the ubiquity of a fluffy gremlin doll and a mind-boggling set of interviews from the unending ‘Wicked’ press tour. Ellie Muir takes a look back at the memes and pop culture moments that defined the…

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

The Independent UK

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: Start time, how to watch and new balloons to look for

Four new featured character balloons will debut this year along with several new floats

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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 Guardian - US

15 Spooky, Sexy And Slightly Batshit Halloween Costume Ideas For 2025

No costume? No problem. We've rounded up the best costumes for 2025. From viral moments to cult classics, this is what to wear on Halloween.

Pedestrian.tv

Apple CEO Tim Cook Boosts Pop Mart Shares with Labubu Exhibition Visit Before iPhone Air Release

On 13 Oct 2025, Cook scores custom doll at Shanghai bash, igniting £25 surge & iPhone Air hype for 17 Oct pre-orders.

International Business Times UK

10 pop culture costume ideas to ace Halloween — and 10 to avoid

From Labubus and Louvre heists to Dubai Chocolate and Chat GPT, here are the dos and don’ts of pop culture Halloween costumes for 2025

Evening Standard

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

South Park season 27 episode 4’s takedown of Trump’s tariffs isn’t even the craziest thing to happen on the show this week

South Park season 27 episode 4's main target was Trump's tariffs, but that didn't stop a ridiculous trend from sneaking in too.

TechRadar

Have we reached peak Labubu? The celebrity-fuelled craze for collectables faces backlash

Madonna had a Labubu birthday cake, and Blackpink’s Lisa dressed as one. But their ubiquity has made them (sorry), rather uncool, India Block reports

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TV Newsance 306: Labubu, Love Jihad & Bihar’s lost voter list

This week on TV Newsance, Anjana was back on primetime, tackling the nation’s most urgent crisis – Labubu, a sharp-toothed Chinese toy, apparently more terrifying than inflation or unemployment. But fear not, because Labubu wasn’t alone. Her evil cousin Annabelle also made a cameo, and just to keep things educational,…

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If Labubus Weren’t Horrible And Creepy Enough, These 88 Fakes Might Actually Give You Nightmares

Remember the labubu dolls? Here are their knock-off version called Lafufus.

Bored Panda

65 Memes About The Horrid New Trend That Is Labubu

Are you falling for the Labubu propaganda?

Pedestrian.tv

TikToker Clocks The Moment Katy Perry Smacks Labubu Out Of A Fan’s Hand In Perth

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The Independent UK

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

Pedestrian.tv

Labubu Theft Is On The Rise So Aussies Are Taking Out Insurance On Their Beloved Trinkets

One in three Millennials or Gen Zers reckon they'll take out travel insurance to protect their Labubu ahead of their next trip.

Pedestrian.tv

The Labubu Micro-Trend Needs To Chill

TikTok and Lisa from Blackpink can't convince me otherwise!!!

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…

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