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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Entertainment
J. Alas

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

Rosé of BlackPink is only one of many celebrities enamoured with the viral Labubu dolls.

The latest internet sensation has taken a bizarre turn, with some of the most coveted Labubu dolls fetching staggering prices online.

Once simple plush monsters, these toys have transformed into high-priced collectibles, sparking a debate about the real value of viral hype. Some pre-opened blind boxes are being sold for as much as £5,100 ($7,000), and are being considered 'new luxuries'.

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