Labubu dolls may be weird, but your child’s obsession is pretty normal. Here’s why creepy toys and social fads help teens ...

I Love It”: Mastery Through the Uncanny The appeal of Labubu isn’t about aesthetics ... it reflects the chaotic inner world of a tween just trying to figure out who they are.

Labubu’s appeal cuts across several demographics ... Just like Stanley tumblers — which spread like wildfire first through tween TikTok, then through the accounts of their mothers — the ...

Labubu is an elflike vinyl and plush figure that’s sold in limited-edition blind boxes and regularly sells out within seconds ...

Paris Hilton: The socialite and entrepreneur, known for her love of all things cute and collectible, has also reportedly embraced the Labubu trend, adding another layer of mainstream appeal to the ...

Labubu has taken the world by storm. The cheeky character from blind box giant Pop Mart went viral after K-pop star Lisa from Blackpink posted photos of a Labubu charm on her bag in April.

Labubu, a palm-sized plush toy with sharp teeth and a cult following, has become a toy too popular to sell. After chaotic scenes of queueing, crowd surges and reported fights, distributor Pop Mart ...

the appeal also lies in the “blind box” experience, Lakshmi explained. Now, what is a blind box? As the name suggests, it’s all about surprise. When you buy a Labubu doll, the box doesn’t ...

UK fans of Labubu won't be able to snag the toy in stores for a bit. The toy's producer, Pop Mart, said it would temporarily pause physical Labubu sales in the UK. It said this was to "ensure the ...

Fans of viral Labubu dolls have reacted angrily online ... "Out-of-control crowds could affect ultimately the brand's playful and fun appeal which is likely to be why sales have been paused ...