What are Labubus? 3 Boston area stores you can buy one at

Remember when Furbies just came out, those super popular sort-of ugly, sort-of cute furry little guys?

Well, now Gen Z has their Furby-esque creature: Labubu dolls.

These toothy stuffed animals have even caught the attention of major celebrities and musicians like rapper Lizzo, Simone Biles and Lisa from BLACKPINK.

Rihanna and Dua Lipa have also been seen with Labubus, which helped give the toy a boost in popularity, Emily Brough, POP MART North America’s head of licensing, previously told USA TODAY in a statement.

Almost every piece of merchandise inspired by Labubu and “The Monsters” line is sold out on Pop Mart’s website, and people are going crazy over the toy. Its popularity also led retailers online and in brick-and-mortar stores to sell knockoffs.

Here’s what you need to know about these dolls and how you can get one if you live in Massachusetts.

What is a Labubu

Labubu is a doll that looks like a creepy child with a big head, sharp teeth, and big eyes, wearing fuzzy pajamas. Although it comes with pjs, fans can buy other clothes to dress their Labubu in.

Some people might say the doll looks a bit demonic, while others think it looks so ugly it’s cute, and still others believe it’s downright adorable.

The doll was designed by Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung around 10 years ago, according to Business Insider.

But, today, Labubu blind boxes are sold worldwide by the Beijing-based toy-maker Pop Mart, as a part of their “The Monsters” line.

How to buy Labubu in Massachusetts

We found three stores in the Commonwealth that do have Labubu dolls in stock:

However, there are places to get Labubu dolls in New England. In Connecticut, there is an official Pop Mart store, located inside the SONO Collection mall at 100 N Water St., Unit 1185, in Norwalk.

You can also try your luck on the Pop Mart website, although they do tend to sell out of the popular toys quite fast. eBay is an adequate, if not expensive last resort if all other options have been exhausted. A Labubu blind box costs about $40 on average.

Rin Velasco is a trending reporter. She can be reached at rvelasco@gannett.com.