But Labubu’s popularity has spiked over the past year, thanks to celebrity endorsements. Lisa, from K-pop mega group Blackpink, has frequently professed her love of the creature on social media.

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Labubus have captivated the world under a spell of mischievous fantasy that is making the plush purse baubles a must-have collector’s toy. And if you’re a Jim Henson creature fan (think ...

Labubu are made by Pop Mart, a Chinese retailer known for its “blind boxes”, selling them randomized so the color and design you pull are always a surprise. This has definitely helped ...

I even went to a wedding last week where the bouquet toss was replaced with a Labubu toss. So, I’ve done my research on exactly what they are and how they became so popular — and whether or ...

Pop Mart’s Labubu bag charms have officially taken over the internet, and they’re working their way through Hollywood, too. Between Lisa, Dua Lipa and Rihanna, the furry collectibles have ...

Disappointed Labubu fans took to the company’s social media account to share their frustration at being unable to purchase one of the new figurines. A spokesperson for Pop Mart Canada shared in ...

Dozens of shoppers queued outside a Bullring shop today to get their hands on the latest Labubu dolls. The TikTok-famous collectables have become a huge craze in 2025 despite first launching ten years ...