More than a strange toy, Labubu represents a masterclass in how scarcity, emotional design, and cross-platform marketing can ...

The Labubu lunacy has taken over Canal Street. Knockoffs of the viral, little monster dolls have flooded the infamous Chinatown market — with New Yorkers eagerly snatching them up despite the ...

Most companies would love to have their product become a viral sensation, but in the age of viral media and “internet dupes,” ...

Labubus are near impossible to get hold of – but you can find them in this new shop - The collectibles can sell out in ...

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Among them, Labubu quickly stood out. In 2019, Kasing Lung teamed up with collectible art toy giant Pop Mart, and the Labubu universe expanded. From bookshelves to global toy drops, what started as a ...

Labubu was designed in 1972 as part of Kasing Lung's story, The Monsters, but it was Pop Mart that made the figurines a hit among collectors in 2019, and with the growing market, it became a must-have ...

And yes, Labubu deserves a lot of credit here. While the toy was introduced in 2015 in artist Kasing Lung ’s The Monsters book, the key ring didn’t actually hit Pop Mart shelves until 2023.

Labubu dolls, created by Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung, have recently gotten hugely popular in the U.S.