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Shark Tank Star Kevin O'Leary Eyes Collectibles As Promising Alternative Market

Kevin O’Leary has turned his attention to the collectibles market, showcasing a Louis Vuitton Labubu on the set of Shark Tank.

Benzinga

New Labubu range to be released within days

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The Independent UK

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

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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.

Fortune

Have we reached peak Labubu? The celebrity-fuelled craze for collectables faces backlash

Madonna had a Labubu birthday cake, and Blackpink’s Lisa dressed as one. But their ubiquity has made them (sorry), rather uncool, India Block reports

Evening Standard

Pop Mart CEO Says $4.2b Target Will be 'Easy' With New Mini Labubu Craze Set to Sweep the Globe

Pop Mart CEO Wang Ning says hitting a $4.2bn target in 2025 will be 'easy' after record profits and the launch of a viral new Mini Labubu collectable.

International Business Times UK

Pop Mart shares rise 12% as Labubu maker announces stellar profits and new doll

The firm announced the launch of a new Labubu doll as the furry elf toys continue to take the world by storm.

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Mattel's Barbie Under Strain As Pop Mart's Labubu Charts Path To Billion-Dollar Toy Empire By 2025 End

Mattel Inc.‘s (NASDAQ:MAT) Barbie and Hot Wheels brace for tough competition as Pop Mart‘s Labubu toy brand, is on track to become a four billion-dollar business by the end of the year.

Benzinga

Urgent safety warning issued over fake Labubu dolls which pose ‘serious risk of choking and death’ for young kids

Labubu dolls are cute and creepy collectable plushies sold by the Chinese toy company Pop Mart

The Independent UK

‘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

Fake Labubu Dolls Flood UK Market as Experts Share Tips on How to Spot One

UK authorities are seizing thousands of fake Labubu dolls posing safety risks to children — here's how to spot counterfeits and protect your collection.

International Business Times UK

Fake Labubu dolls are a choking risk, warns UK standards body

Thousands of the viral toys are poorly made while genuine dolls ‘are almost impossible to find’, CTSI says

The Guardian - UK

Once shunned, Chinese brands take off in Singapore

Chinese firms are making major inroads in the Southeast Asian city-state as ‘Made in China’ stigma fades.

Al Jazeera

Angry Boy Breaks Expensive Glass Ceiling And Chandelier Over A Labubu Doll

"That’s not even a real Labubu."

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The Guardian - US

It’s a Laburglary! Thousands of dollars worth of Labubu dolls stolen from LA store

Burglars broke into store after hours and swiped boxes of the trendy doll popularized by Rihanna and other celebs

The Guardian - US

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

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 Independent UK

Labubu craze sparks huge hunt for dolls at Comic-Con

Stores have been sold out of the viral doll

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International Business Times UK

Lafufu Chaos: 10 TikToks That Show Fake Labubu Dolls Are the App's Next Ironic Obsession

Fake Labubu dolls—dubbed Lafufu—are going viral on TikTok for all the wrong reasons. Here are 10 chaotic clips that expose why these knock-offs are funny, flawed and a possible hazard.

International Business Times UK

Here Are the Top 10 Most Expensive and Rare Labubus Collectors Are Fighting to Own

Labubu collectibles have taken over the market, with rare editions like the Vans collab and life-sized versions selling for up to £10k. Here's a list of the top 10 most valuable Labubus in 2025.

International Business Times UK

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.

The Independent UK

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

International Business Times

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".

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

International Business Times UK

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.

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