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Voices: The world has gone wild for Labubus. Why the heck is everyone obsessed with these hideous little gremlins?

OPINION: The latest trend causing society to lose its collective mind is bizarre, childish and – quite frankly – hideous, writes Mike Bedigan

The Independent UK

People are paying thousands of dollars for Labubu dolls. Inside the hottest new toy sensation

Welcome to the latest national obsession.

Fortune

The viral Labubu craze is everything that's wrong with TikTok

Scarcity + virality = profit.

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Human-sized Labubu doll sells for staggering amount at auction

The Beijing auction house raised a total of 3.73 million yuan (£384,000) across 48 lots

The Independent UK

China bans banks from luring customers with popular Labubu dolls

Regulator asks local banks not to give non-compliant perks amid fierce competition as interest rates fall

The Guardian - UK

‘Are these real, sir?’: Woman goes to store, finds Labubu blind boxes. Then she opens up the package in front of the worker

Labubus are currently taking the world by storm. The soft plush toys have become the must-have fashion accessory of summer 2025.

The Mary Sue

Would You Buy A $7,000 Labubu? Why The Viral Toy Has Now Become A Luxury Item

Labubu toys, once simple plushies, now sell for thousands due to viral TikTok trends, celebrity endorsements, and a booming resale market.

International Business Times UK

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Labubu is the this year’s big trend – but its origin might surprise you

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The Independent UK

Part toy, part fashion, the arrival of the viral Labubu was a long time in the making

Labubu, the plush toy from China’s Pop Mart is a social media darling, but the toothy little monsters are not an overnight success

The Independent UK

Blind box toys are booming: Are they just child’s play or something more concerning?

If you’ve seen videos of people tearing into tiny toy packages online, or noticed teens obsessing over pastel-coloured figurines at the mall, you’ve probably encountered the global craze for blind box toys.

The Conversation

Labubus are taking over — here’s what they are and how to buy one

The Labubu resale market is booming but exercise caution as knockoffs (coined Lafufus) are on the rise

The Independent UK

Labubu: Has the TikTok-led obsession over these 'creepy' dolls gone too far?

Fluffy, small, and a little bit scary: Labubu bag charms are the latest collecting craze on TikTok — so why are sales being paused in the UK?

Euronews

Chinese customs seize hundreds of Labubu toys amid worldwide resale craze

The viral toys are being sold second-hand for up to £1,000 each on websites all over the world

The Independent UK

Why are adult women obsessed with Labubu dolls – and should I be, too?

LET’S UNPACK THAT: As Chinese retailer Pop Mart temporarily halts sales of its keychain gremlin doll Labubu in UK stores, Ellie Muir speaks to proud connoisseurs of the toy and luxury goods experts about why accessorising bags has taken over fashion runways and street style simultaneously – and how a…

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Evening Standard

Labubu collector describes ‘battlefield’ resale market as toys pulled from shops

The viral bag charms were pulled from UK stores following reports of customers fighting over them and queuing overnight outside shops.

International Business Times

UK Retailer Suspends Labubu Toy Sales Amid Safety Fears

A retailer in the UK has suspended in-store sales of Labubu toys amid rising concerns over public safety and staff threats, following reports of global thefts and queue violence tied to the sought-after collectibles.

Evening Standard

How we went goo goo for Labubu dolls: 'There's something primal about collecting them'

Pop Mart has promised to introduce a fairer system for buying the cult bag charms, but some fans are worried it’s gotten out of hand. India Block meets the obsessives

Evening Standard

Labubu doll fans vent anger as Pop Mart pauses sales after 'fighting' at London store

One customer said: ‘It was just getting ridiculous to be in that situation where people were fighting and shouting and you felt scared’

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International Business Times UK

How Is Labubu Outsmarting Trump's Tariff Mandate? Get To Know The Little Gremlin Toy Defying The Trade Wars

This quirky Chinese doll is laughing off Trump's trade war, charming Gen Z and dodging tariffs with global appeal. Discover how Labubu's staying tariff-proof!

The Guardian - AU

A fluff ball with a monster face: what explains the luxury appeal of Labubu dolls?

Despite their cute fluffy ears and sharp-toothed grin, these dolls are part of a conspicuously grown-up consumer conversation

The Independent UK

The internet is obsessed with these ‘ugly cute’ dolls — and they’re reselling for over $300

The toys rose to popularity when Blackpink dancer Lisa showed off her collection of them

The Independent UK

Labubus are taking over the internet – here’s where to buy (or even rent) them

Maximalism is having a moment

International Business Times UK

Blackpink's Lisa Goes Viral With A Labubu Plush, Sparks Frenzy Among Brits - But Will You Pay £600 For It?

On the secondary market, especially for limited drops or rare editions, Labubu figures commonly list for £300 to £600 — and even higher.

Evening Standard

Everything you need to know about the Labubu craze: What are they, and where can you buy them?

Why exactly are the A-List and fashion set obsessing over these freaky, fuzzy accessories?

Marie Claire

Why is everyone suddenly obsessed with Labubu dolls? The surprising story behind the fashion world's latest must-have collectible

The surprising story behind the fashion world's latest must-have collectible

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