Blind boxes are a game of chance. Here’s how to keep kids from getting hooked Labubus, “dumpling squishies” and Lego minifigures are examples of small collectable toys sold in “blind boxes”. The Conversation · Jul 3
The hill I will die on: Yes, money can buy you happiness – if you spend it right For the super-rich with cash to burn, all those Rolexes and rare Labubus may not fill the void. But for me, a little goes a long way, says writer Eleanor Margolis The Guardian - UK · Apr 11
Labubu furry monster film directed by Paddington’s Paul King ‘in early development’ Film will be a mix of live‑action and CGI The Independent UK · Mar 19
The rise of the friendlord: What really happens when you pay your mate rent IN FOCUS: Landlords are usually the sworn enemy, not a best friend. But that’s changing. Katie Rosseinsky speaks to the renters navigating this potentially tricky dynamic that mixes mates with money The Independent UK · Mar 4
Workers at Chinese factory that produces Labubu toys are being exploited, says NGO Exclusive: China Labor Watch says people aged 16-18 employed without required special protections The Guardian - UK · Jan 13
Labubu movie reportedly in the works at Sony Pictures The plush line of toy dolls has become a viral sensation in the last year The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2025
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 · Nov 14, 2025
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. Bored Panda · Nov 5, 2025
Melbourne Man Arrested After $9k Worth Of Stolen Labubus Found In Raid “These Labubus are not for you you.” Pedestrian.tv · Oct 22, 2025
10 pop culture costume ideas to ace Halloween — and 10 to avoid From Labubus and Louvre heists to Dubai Chocolate and Chat GPT, here are the dos and don’ts of pop culture Halloween costumes for 2025 Evening Standard · Oct 11, 2025
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 · Oct 3, 2025
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 · Sep 8, 2025
New Labubu dolls released in the UK by Pop Mart Artist Kasing Lung’s viral dolls have taken the world by storm Evening Standard · Aug 29, 2025
Labubus Equal Big Dollars For Pop Mart Founder: Wealth Up 244% In 2025, One Of Top Gainers Labubu collectible plush toys have attracted demand from consumers around the world, alongside interest from celebrities and investors, including Kevin O'Leary. Benzinga · Aug 28, 2025
Fortune · Aug 22, 2025 Kevin O’Leary flaunts his Louis Vuitton Labubu while hailing the resale market for collectibles—some of which are appreciating better than the S&P 500 O’Leary said some sports cards are potentially worth millions, part of an untapped alternative market.
The Guardian - US · Aug 18, 2025 ‘My buyer’s guilt is insane. It’s $1,300 on trash’: the adults addicted to blind box toys like Labubus Grownups get thrills from opening these collectibles they buy without knowing what they’re getting – but experts warn the craze is akin to gambling
The Guardian - US · Aug 1, 2025 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 - AU · Jul 29, 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 Mary Sue · Jul 19, 2025 ‘Yall just got the Uno reverse card’: Missouri woman tries to use Venmo to scam man out of $300 of Labubus. She didn’t realize he was wearing Ray Ban Metas A Missouri woman accused of scamming a man out of $300 worth of a wildly popular collectible trinket is in for an unpleasant surprise. Thanks to his Ray Ban Metas, there’s a video of the transaction.
International Business Times 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.
Pedestrian.tv · Jul 14, 2025 What Does It Mean To Be ‘Cool’? Researchers Have Figured It Out, Based On These 6 Traits ‘Brat’, Labubus and nepo babies were just a few things on the cool/uncool scale.
Pedestrian.tv · Jul 3, 2025 NSW Fair Trade Issues Warning Over Spike In Sales Of Fake Labubus AKA Lafufus Babe wake up, a new recession indicator just dropped.
Creative Bloq · Jun 21, 2025 Forget Labubus, these nostalgic '80s and '90s toys are worth up to $7,000 Does the latest craze have that kind of staying power?
The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2025 I’m a psychotherapist. Here’s why people are so obsessed with Labubus Everyone wants to add a Labubu to the hook of their backpacks, but why exactly do normally sane women suddenly feel obsessed with little furry monsters they previously found ugly? Amber Raiken speaks to two psychotherapists about the success of the toys
The Independent UK · Jun 13, 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