Looking for a pet without the real-life responsibilities? Well then, the Tamagotchi electronic pet from Bandai was for you. Consumers were hooked on the egg-shaped plastic toy that first launched in ...

Claims that a popular toy collectible was actually inspired by a demon from ancient folklore circulated online in July 2025. Some users claimed that Labubu, a cute, fuzzy monster ...

Sales of Labubus have risen by 350% for the first six months of 2025 - but how can you ensure you’re getting your hands on ...

In a counterfeiting operation in Shanghai, approximately 5,000 fake Labubu toys, valued at around $1.7 million, were seized.

Jia Tolentino A staff writer covering news and culture since 2016.

AN XXL Labubu doll worth more than £100,000 was uncovered by Hong Kong police during a major raid on Tuesday morning. The ...

Known for its signature creepy-cute grin, Labubu was created by Kasing Lung, a Hong Kong-born artist, and first appeared in ...

The Labubu phenomenon reflects broader trends in contemporary collecting—the blending of childhood aesthetics with adult ...

But what makes the Labubu a must-have, or any toy for that matter, is a decades-old question that toy makers have yet to figure out. Here’s a look at some of the most popular toys over the years.

Toy surgeons’ in China say they’re making big bucks repairing Labubu dolls as the smiling critter craze dominates the market.

The rising popularity of collectible Labubu dolls has sparked a booming business for 'toy doctors' in China, catering to both ...

A range of Hong Kongese, fanged, elf-like toys has become the latest fashion craze - we tell you what they are, how they got ...