From long lines wrapping around malls to fights breaking out in Pop Mart stores, the monster doll with a toothy grin has ...

For the uninitiated, Labubus are small plush creatures created by illustrator Kasing Lung back in 2015. They were turned into ...

From a maniacal following to a demonic linkage, the Chinese dolls have become the talk of town in a short time. Will the hype ...

We unpack the most popular Labubu "The Monsters" Blind Box series of all time, plus online platforms where they are still in ...

Can a Labubu cost more than a diamond ring? Check out the hefty price tags of the most expensive Labubu dolls ever sold to ...

A human-sized Labubu doll was sold this week for a record 1.08m yuan ($150,324; £110,465), according to a Chinese auction ...

The trend has been further fueled by endorsements from high-profile celebrities such as Rihanna and Dua Lipa, who have showcased their Labubu dolls on social media, amplifying the craze among ...

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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Labubu dolls are quirky monster characters created a decade ago by Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung, which have increased in popularity in recent years after a number of celebrity endorsements.

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.