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Looking for a pet without the real-life responsibilities? Well then, the Tamagotchi electronic pet from Bandai was for you.
Claims that a popular toy collectible was actually inspired by a demon from ancient folklore circulated online in July 2025.
Can a Labubu cost more than a diamond ring? Check out the hefty price tags of the most expensive Labubu dolls ever sold to ...
The Labubu phenomenon reflects broader trends in contemporary collecting—the blending of childhood aesthetics with adult ...
Those little troll dolls you see hanging from people’s backpacks are the result of an innovative marketing scheme.
Iconic Pop Legend Finally Confirms ‘Labubu’ Identity - and ‘Little Monsters’ Are Going Absolutely Gaga first appeared on ...
Toy surgeons’ in China say they’re making big bucks repairing Labubu dolls as the smiling critter craze dominates the market.
Known for its signature creepy-cute grin, Labubu was created by Kasing Lung, a Hong Kong-born artist, and first appeared in ...
An unattractive little plush doll from China has taken the world by storm. Labubus’ rising popularity also comes with higher price tags, sparking an underground market of counterfeits.
The rising popularity of collectible Labubu dolls has sparked a booming business for 'toy doctors' in China, catering to both ...
Inside a workshop in Shanghai, 29-year-old Ha Teman (pseudonym) delicately maneuvers a spray gun across the surface of a Labubu doll. Each sweep of paint helps conceal the scratches and dull patches ...
Portability of Hong Kong-created toys with global reach leads to plush figures suffering ‘injuries’ which need expert ...