Forget Labubus, these nostalgic '80s and '90s toys are worth up to $7,000 Does the latest craze have that kind of staying power? Creative Bloq · Jun 21, 2025
How to tell if a Labubu is real or fake, with telltale signs to look out for We run down every piece of advice you need to help you work out if a Labubu toy is real or fake GamesRadar · Jun 20, 2025
Monsters And Memes: Labubu Dolls Ride China Soft-power Wave Small, fuzzy and baring sharp teeth, Chinese toymaker Pop Mart's Labubu monster dolls have taken over the world, drawing excited crowds at international stores and adorning the handbags of celebrities such as Rihanna and Cher. International Business Times · Jun 20, 2025
Kathy Hilton's floral arrangement features the most unexpected addition – and you'll truly never guess what it is Hardly anyone knew about these Hong Kong-designed toys until last year – now it's a favorite among celebrities, including Kathy Hilton, who uses them as decor Homes & Gardens · Jun 18, 2025
Voices: The world has gone wild for Labubus. Why the heck is everyone obsessed with these hideous little gremlins? OPINION: The latest trend causing society to lose its collective mind is bizarre, childish and – quite frankly – hideous, writes Mike Bedigan The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2025
People are paying thousands of dollars for Labubu dolls. Inside the hottest new toy sensation Welcome to the latest national obsession. Fortune · Jun 11, 2025
The viral Labubu craze is everything that's wrong with TikTok Scarcity + virality = profit. Creative Bloq · Jun 10, 2025
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 The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2025
Labubu or Lafufu? How to Spot a Fake as Knockoff Dolls Flood Online Marketplaces With the viral bag-charm toys becoming harder and harder for collectors to get their hands on, knockoff versions have emerged on resale platforms – but some fans are purposefully buying the bootleg dolls. International Business Times UK · Jun 5, 2025
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. International Business Times UK · Jun 5, 2025
Labubu is the this year’s big trend – but its origin might surprise you IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2025
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 The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2025
Labubus are taking over — here’s what they are and how to buy one The Labubu resale market is booming but exercise caution as knockoffs (coined Lafufus) are on the rise The Independent UK · May 29, 2025
Euronews · May 29, 2025 Labubu: Has the TikTok-led obsession over these 'creepy' dolls gone too far? Fluffy, small, and a little bit scary: Labubu bag charms are the latest collecting craze on TikTok — so why are sales being paused in the UK?
The Independent UK · May 27, 2025 Chinese customs seize hundreds of Labubu toys amid worldwide resale craze The viral toys are being sold second-hand for up to £1,000 each on websites all over the world
Evening Standard · May 24, 2025 Labubu collector describes ‘battlefield’ resale market as toys pulled from shops The viral bag charms were pulled from UK stores following reports of customers fighting over them and queuing overnight outside shops.
International Business Times · May 23, 2025 UK Retailer Suspends Labubu Toy Sales Amid Safety Fears A retailer in the UK has suspended in-store sales of Labubu toys amid rising concerns over public safety and staff threats, following reports of global thefts and queue violence tied to the sought-after collectibles.
Evening Standard · May 23, 2025 How we went goo goo for Labubu dolls: 'There's something primal about collecting them' Pop Mart has promised to introduce a fairer system for buying the cult bag charms, but some fans are worried it’s gotten out of hand. India Block meets the obsessives
Evening Standard · May 23, 2025 Labubu doll fans vent anger as Pop Mart pauses sales after 'fighting' at London store One customer said: ‘It was just getting ridiculous to be in that situation where people were fighting and shouting and you felt scared’
International Business Times UK · May 21, 2025 How Is Labubu Outsmarting Trump's Tariff Mandate? Get To Know The Little Gremlin Toy Defying The Trade Wars This quirky Chinese doll is laughing off Trump's trade war, charming Gen Z and dodging tariffs with global appeal. Discover how Labubu's staying tariff-proof!
The Guardian - AU · May 14, 2025 A fluff ball with a monster face: what explains the luxury appeal of Labubu dolls? Despite their cute fluffy ears and sharp-toothed grin, these dolls are part of a conspicuously grown-up consumer conversation
The Independent UK · May 13, 2025 The internet is obsessed with these ‘ugly cute’ dolls — and they’re reselling for over $300 The toys rose to popularity when Blackpink dancer Lisa showed off her collection of them
The Independent UK · May 9, 2025 Labubus are near impossible to buy – but here’s where you can find them The collectibles can sell out in seconds
International Business Times UK · Apr 30, 2025 Blackpink's Lisa Goes Viral With A Labubu Plush, Sparks Frenzy Among Brits - But Will You Pay £600 For It? On the secondary market, especially for limited drops or rare editions, Labubu figures commonly list for £300 to £600 — and even higher.