11 h. ago Labubu chaos as 'battlefield' resale market erupts after Pop Mart pulls viral dolls

A collector who has spent more than £1,000 on viral Labubu dolls says the resale market is a 'battlefield'

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15 h. ago 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.

Economics

30 h. ago 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

Politics

32 h. ago 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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55 h. ago Hit toy shop Pop Mart famed for Labubus to open at Trafford Centre

The shop has gone viral thanks to its collectable toys and the wildly successful Labubu furry monsters that see customers queuing out the door

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3 d. ago Labubu chaos as Pop Mart halts sales of viral 'monster' doll due to 'increasing demand'

'Labubu fever' is real as POP MART UK has had to temporarily stop sales due to crazy queues - leaving fans distraught and some even claiming they've booked the day off work

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4 d. ago Pop Mart stops selling popular Labubu 'monsters' after chaos seen across UK

Sales of the hugely popular Labubu monster dolls are being paused throughout the UK after Kim Kardashian caused panic with one Instagram post seeing huge queues outside every store

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5 d. ago Labubus are taking over the internet – here’s where to buy them

Maximalism is having a moment

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9 d. ago Terrifying moment Florida Uber driver pulls gun on female rapper who insulted her appearance

A video of the confrontation, which has since gone viral, shows the unidentified driver pulling a firearm and aiming it directly at the women.

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9 d. ago Labubu bag charms are everywhere – here’s where to get yours

Maximalism is having a moment

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1 week ago A fluff ball with a monster face: what explains the luxury appeal of Labubu dolls? | Van Badham

Despite their cute fluffy ears and sharp-toothed grin, these dolls are part of a conspicuously grown-up consumer conversationLabubu dolls first hit the market in 2019, but in 2025 they’re sustaining a viral moment. We should ask ourselves why.News.com.au reports that recent “drops” of the toy in Australia have seen queues form for blocks around its distributor, Pop Mart, with 3am-risers racing to meet the arrival of restocked merchandise. A Pop Mart spokesperson insists such a mania in pursuit of the highly-collectible plushies and miniatures has gripped Australia “like never before”. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Labubu bag charms are taking over the internet – here’s how to get one

The whimsical characters can be found dangling from designer bags

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3 w. ago Shoppers queue for 5 hours outside Pop Mart to spend hundreds on plastic dolls and furry toys as Chinese toy store for ADULTS takes over high street

Labubu refers to the name of Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung's elfish-looking figurines that are described as having a playful yet fierce look.

Economics