As a Labubu movie looms, concerned Christians point out the dolls’ likeness to demon-god Pazuzu, and urge parents to protect their children ...

The Cult of Labubu | Why an “Ugly” Toy Became Luxury Why would anyone pay $13,000 for a scruffy little plush with sharp teeth and wild eyes? This is the story of Labubu—the “ugly-cute” art toy that ...

It's a plush doll. It's a bag charm. It's a collectible that recently sold for six figures. But no, this wildly popular creature isn't a Gremlin or one of the monsters in Maurice Sendak's children's ...

Ms. Silcoff is a cultural critic. My 10-year-old daughter’s entry into the universe of Labubu was innocent enough: She was a kid who wanted a doll. So how did my usually thoughtful and steady ...

People across Asia flocked to shopping malls and online stores Friday as they scrambled to get their hands on the latest edition of Labubu, a collectible toy that has sparked buying frenzies the world ...

Labubus — the fluffy, sharp-toothed figurines adorning belt loops and bags across the globe — aren’t just toys. They’ve become a cultural and commercial phenomenon. The creepy-cute collectibles, ...

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MAY 24: Pop Mart's Labubu vinyl plush figures are on display at a Pop Mart store on May 24, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty Images) (VCG, 2025 VCG) If you’ve ...

This is, without question, one of the biggest mistakes that I have made of my career.” That's what Jared Bleznick, co-founder ...