A Shanghai-based maker of “blind box” figurines made $1.8 billion last year—and continues to grow across the world.

Sales from the Monsters toy line, which Labubu is part of, accounted for 23% of Pop Mart's $1.8 billion annual sales in 2024.

In an era where digital avatars dominate and virtual goods fetch eye-watering prices... Meet Labubu—a wide-eyed, ...

Some 100 customers who won the raffle for a limited-edition Labubu black-and-pink figurine also formed a long line outside ...

Grace Lee remembers the first time she saw a Labubu. It had rabbit-like ears and spikey teeth — and her immediate thought was ...

Cutecore is the latest bag charm craze focused on plushies (e.g. Labubu dolls) co-signed by Rihanna, Dua Lipa, and ...

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. But, today, Labubu blind boxes are sold worldwide by the Beijing-based toy-maker Pop Mart, as a part of their "The Monsters" line.

Collectibles have long reigned champion in toy stores across the country ... Unlike traditional toys, Labubu figures are considered art toys, designed for display rather than play.

Labubu was designed by Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung about a decade ago, according to Business Insider. The doll is part of "The Monsters" line, produced by the Beijing-based toy company Pop Mart.

But a fellow adult. If that someone comes to mind, might I guess that their toy of choice is a Jellycat or perhaps Labubu doll? Jellycat toys were an early contender to the adults-loving-kid's ...

and they rose to major popularity when Blackpink's Lisa was seen with Labubu charms, making the character a sought-after collectable in both the toy and fashion spheres. In addition to the rise in ...

After seeing countless social media posts about the Labubu plush toys, popularised by K-pop singer Lisa of Blackpink, my curiosity was piqued. The brightly lit store was stacked with blind boxes ...