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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Michelle Chapman

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

Pop Mart-Labubu - (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Labubu, the plush toy from China's Pop Mart is a social media darling, but the toothy little monsters are far from an overnight success. Having appeared a decade ago, Labubus may have finally cemented their place in the collectible toy market for years to come.

The Labubu, by artist and illustrator Kasing Lung, first appeared with pointed ears and pointy teeth, in three picture books inspired by Nordic mythology in 2015.

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