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Paddington and Wonka director to helm first Labubu movie

Chinese-made furry monster collectibles are a viral sensation

The Independent UK

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

The year of the Labubu revealed the 'new consumption' trend among China's Gen Z—and now it's spreading overseas

Labubu has powered monster growth for Chinese toymaker Pop Mart and tapped into China's newfound branding power that could outlast the toy's phenomenon.

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Move Over Barbie! Sony's New Film Will Bring Cult Toy Labubu and His Monster Friends to Life

Sony Pictures is developing a film based on cult toy Labubu, breathing new life into the monster doll phenomenon that swept Asia and beyond. Here is how a quirky vinyl figure turned into a global sensation and a multi million dollar business story.

International Business Times UK

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

Original Labubu Dolls Have Become A Hot Property Amid The Wave Of Counterfeits

Original price Labubu dolls are highly sought after, with limited edition figures selling fast. But amid the viral craze, counterfeits flood the toy resale market.

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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

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Rare Labubu Dolls Are Now Liquid Assets — Here's What That Means for Alternative Investors

The Labubu craze sweeping across Asia, Europe and North America has shown few signs of slowing, with sales of the quirky plush dolls from Chinese toy maker Pop Mart International Group skyrocketing in 2025.

Benzinga

Viral Labubu Doll Craze Just Made the Pop Mart Founder $27.5 Billion Richer — A Bigger Gain Than Buffett, Bezos, and Nearly Every Billionaire Alive

Earlier this summer, a Vans Labubu collaboration sold for 16,000 Australian dollars ($10,400) on eBay (NASDAQ:EBAY). The seven-inch brown doll was decked out in classic Vans streetwear designs, including the company's iconic Sk8-Mid sneakers.

Benzinga

Naomi Osaka is bringing Labubus to the US Open – complete with terrible pun names

One of her toys was even identified as a player guest with full access to player dining

The Independent UK

New Labubu dolls released in the UK by Pop Mart

Artist Kasing Lung’s viral dolls have taken the world by storm

Evening Standard

Pop Mart unveils mini Labubus and long-fur version of popular toy

Pop Mart’s revenue more than doubled in 2024, thanks in part to the toothy little monster

The Independent UK

Labubu for life: how did a viral doll become a ‘social currency’? Just ask these diehard fans

Price hikes may frustrate some, but the mood at a California meetup shows why the trend isn’t slowing down yet

The Guardian - US

Labubu craze sparks huge hunt for dolls at Comic-Con

Stores have been sold out of the viral doll

The Independent UK

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The Mary Sue

Okay fine let’s talk about Labubus

They're taking over.

The Independent UK

From Tamagotchis to Fidget Spinners: Why Labubus won’t be the last craze to baffle parents

Pop Mart has struck it rich

The Independent UK

Labubu doll maker says profits set to soar 350%

Unweaning demand for ugly elvish dolls drives Pop Mart’s soaring profits

Benzinga

Analyst Says Viral Doll Labubu Boom Reflects The 'Lipstick Effect' Among Anxious Spenders

Labubu, a spiky-eared collectible doll created by Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung, has become one of the hottest toys of 2025. With blind-box pricing ranging from $8.99 to nearly $30, and rare editions reselling for thousands, the trend is being driven not just by kids, but by anxious, value-conscious adults.

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Viral Labubu Toys Banned By City As Dark Conspiracy Theories About ‘Demon’ Doll Spark Fear

"Good news. Wise decision"

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65 Memes About The Horrid New Trend That Is Labubu

Are you falling for the Labubu propaganda?

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

The Guardian - UK

China bans banks from luring customers with popular Labubu dolls

Regulator asks local banks not to give non-compliant perks amid fierce competition as interest rates fall

International Business Times UK

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

Labubu toys, once simple plushies, now sell for thousands due to viral TikTok trends, celebrity endorsements, and a booming resale market.

The Independent UK

Labubu is the this year’s big trend – but its origin might surprise you

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The Independent UK

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

Labubu, the plush toy from China’s Pop Mart is a social media darling, but the toothy little monsters are not an overnight success

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