Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Labubu emerged as a standout character in the toy world, blending whimsy with mischief. This elf-like figure captured global ...

What began as a storybook monster became 2024's $430 million phenomenon via TikTok and celebrity flexes, but counterfeit ...

The Labubu craze proves that play can be serious business. The quirky vinyl or plush toys from Pop Mart are a worldwide phenomenon, riding a rising wave in popularity among both collectors and ...

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 ...

Labubu went viral in 2025, fueled by celebrity endorsements and viral TikTok reveals. Pop Mart releases like Big Into Energy and Wings of Fantasy saw massive global sellouts. Resale prices soared, ...

In August, the global Labubu craze made Chinese toy mogul Wang Ning richer than the country’s renowned Alibaba cofounder Jack Ma. But in recent months, the 38-year-old billionaire has seen $11.3 ...