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As a Labubu movie looms, concerned Christians point out the dolls’ likeness to demon-god Pazuzu, and urge parents to protect ...

You know those small, gremlin-like plushies called Labubus that have taken over the globe by storm, launching a Beanie Baby-esque secondary market with soaring prices? While “blind boxes” — where ...

So your child asked for a Labubu for the holidays. It’s not particularly surprising, as these little plush dolls have been all the rage this year, but the main reason they’re so coveted is that ...

The year 2025 has been filled with cultural absurdities. Toothy plush dolls became one of the hottest and most elusive collectibles. A fiery feud between two rappers boiled over at the Super Bowl. And ...

Ok so I caved. I told myself I wouldn’t, that I was above it, that I didn’t need another overpriced tchotchke to “spark joy.” But then I saw one in person — a Labubu, wide-eyed and deranged-looking, ...

Labubus went from niche collectible to full-blown internet obsession in what feels like minutes. One day they were popping up sporadically on our FYP, and the next they were hanging from everyone's ...

Brace yourself, trinket lovers — you may not be ready for the latest collaboration coming from Pop Mart, the official retailer for Labubu products. International toy company Pop Mart announced on ...