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Labubu: The Stealthy Rise of 'Ugly Cute' Soft Power in America

In a quiet but unmistakable wave, Labubu - the mischievous, wide-grinned character from Hong Kong-based toy studio Pop Mart - is carving out a niche for itself in the American cultural imagination.

Human-sized Labubu figure fetches record $150,000 at Beijing auction

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Human-sized Labubu figure fetches record $150,000 at Beijing auction

A human-sized Labubu toy has sold for over $150,000 at a Beijing auction, setting a new record as the blind box collectible craze shifts into the realm of high-end art.

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Labubu Mania - China’s 'Ugly-Cute' Toy Takes the World by Storm, Faces UK Setback and Middle East Expansion

Labubu, a quirky plush toy by Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung and Pop Mart, has become a global sensation. Fueled by celebrity fans and social media, it drives Pop Mart’s international growth—turning from a niche collectible into a cultural and business phenomenon worldwide.

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