The Latest Breaking News from Labubu

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 · Aug 1, 2025

Labubu underground: Lafufu makers defy Chinese authorities to feed the world’s appetite for viral doll

The ‘ugly-cute’ elf sold by Chinese company Pop Mart has become a sensation and the authorities are aggressively cracking down on fakes – pushing production into the shadows

The Guardian - AU · Jul 29, 2025

Labubu craze sparks huge hunt for dolls at Comic-Con

Stores have been sold out of the viral doll

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2025

Popmart Labubu's 'Demonic' Hold On Market Projects 350% Profit: Why Is The Company Going After 7-Eleven?

Pop Mart's viral Labubu toy boosted profits by 350%, and the company is now suing 7-Eleven over alleged counterfeit sales in California stores.

International Business Times UK · Jul 23, 2025

I couldn’t find a Labubu toy anywhere — then Gemini AI made the calls and found one fast

I used Google’s new AI to call stores for a Labubu— and it actually worked. Here’s how Gemini is changing how we search and shop.

Tom’s Guide · Jul 21, 2025

Voices: I’m losing my mind over Labubu dolls – and the fake Lafufu

COMMENT: Local authorities are rightly warning against buying fake Labubu dolls, called Lafufus, due to choking hazards and toxic chemicals, says Charlotte Cripps, who unknowingly bought two that fell apart. It has since led her to journey deep into the horrors of Labubu shopping

The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2025

China Mulls Economy-boosting Measures To Counter 'Severe Situation'

China is prepared to take measures and has a "plentiful" toolbox to avoid an economic slump in the second half of the year, its commerce minister said Friday as he admitted it faced a "very severe and complex situation".

International Business Times · Jul 18, 2025

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 · Jul 16, 2025

Expert Says Labubus are a 'Psychological Response' to Burnout and Disconnection—What Does That Mean?

Labubu dolls are more than just collectables—they reflect children's psychological responses to burnout and disconnection. Discover expert insights and parental concerns.

International Business Times UK · Jul 16, 2025

The eye-watering profit Labubu maker expects to make from trend

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The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025