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In a moment of honesty, I’ll admit that I am late to the Labubu party, but I’m glad I’ve finally arrived. The small, toothy, gremlin-like dolls…

We’re sure you’ll have noticed that Labubus are everywhere right now. We’re sure you’ve also noticed that they aren’t the easiest of things to get your…

If you’re clued up on your micro trends, you will be well aware of the small but mighty Labubu.And if you’re not, take a seat. The…

Labubu dolls have taken the world by storm in 2025, becoming the must-have collectible toy for fashionistas, collectors, and pop culture enthusiasts. From viral TikTok unboxing videos…

The rise of a plush powerhouseLabubu was born in 2015, when art toy circles were captivated by Lung’s doodle-like animals. But Pop Mart’s blind-box strategy —…

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Labubu, and collectible plushie keychains in general, have created a kind of subculture and meaningful communities. Peavey called them out as a conversation starter, and Viera…

You might assume bag charms are for kids, but think again! Ever since luxury fashion brands embraced the fun novelty keyring charm, their popularity has skyrocketed…

A Labubu (yes, it’s singular and plural — like mochi or squid) is a goblin-esque — and dare we say, ugly — creature dreamed up by…

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