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
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? Euronews · May 29, 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 The Independent UK · May 27, 2025
Why are adult women obsessed with Labubu dolls – and should I be, too? LET’S UNPACK THAT: As Chinese retailer Pop Mart temporarily halts sales of its keychain gremlin doll Labubu in UK stores, Ellie Muir speaks to proud connoisseurs of the toy and luxury goods experts about why accessorising bags has taken over fashion runways and street style simultaneously – and how a… The Independent UK · May 27, 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. Evening Standard · May 24, 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. International Business Times · 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’ Evening Standard · May 23, 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! International Business Times UK · May 21, 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 Guardian - AU · May 14, 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 13, 2025
Labubus are near impossible to buy – but here’s where you can find them The collectibles can sell out in seconds The Independent UK · May 9, 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. International Business Times UK · Apr 30, 2025
Everything you need to know about the Labubu craze: What are they, and where can you buy them? Why exactly are the A-List and fashion set obsessing over these freaky, fuzzy accessories? Evening Standard · Apr 29, 2025
Marie Claire · Apr 29, 2025 Why is everyone suddenly obsessed with Labubu dolls? The surprising story behind the fashion world's latest must-have collectible The surprising story behind the fashion world's latest must-have collectible
The Guardian - UK · Feb 2, 2025 Collectibles are taking over the toy box – but now the grown-ups are playing too Manga and anime brands are now revealed as some of the biggest sellers in the £510m sector
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The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2024 ‘America was futuristic once. Now all the crazy things are from Asia’: why the British are going wild for kawaii culture From bubble tea and corn dogs to K-pop and plushies, Korean, Japanese, Taiwanese and Chinese brands have captured the pocket-money market
Fortune · May 18, 2024 This millennial-founded Chinese company scored a $6 billion valuation selling mystery toys. Now it wants to cash in on America’s cuteness craze Pop Mart, founded in 2010 by now 37-year-old Wang Ning, has kickstarted a mystery-toy boom in China.
Benzinga · Oct 31, 2022 Collectible Toy Maker Pop Mart Falls Out of Favor Key Takeaways: Pop Mart said its third-quarter revenue fell between 5% and 10% year-over-year, deteriorating from an already-weak first half of 2022 The company has launched a series of initiatives to jumpstart its growth, including a ramp-up in overseas development, though none have reaped significant success yet By Trevor…