Ph.D. student Xiong Yuelei bought her first plush cotton toy while investigating the growing trend of “cyber doll parenting” in China for an academic paper. After that, she “kind of disappeared down a ...

Fluffy, toothy and bright, Labubu dolls have taken the U.S. by storm. But what actually are they? This is what you need to know about the Chinese product sweeping the internet. Newsweek has reached ...

Forget Labubu, there’s a new collectible in town. The Chinese Hirono Doll has taken over the internet, and the credit goes to none other than BTS’ V, also known as Kim Taehyung. The Celine ambassador ...

The Chinese-made toys have become the latest must-have accessory, with some Boston stores sold out for months and the resale market booming. I’m Ava Berger, guest-writing Starting Point to explain the ...

LaBubu, a doll that’s both adorable and creepy, is taking the world by storm. While some find it cute, others are unsettled by its odd appearance—especially if the colors aren’t quite right. Despite ...

If you’ve paused mid-scroll on Instagram or TikTok at a bizarre little figure with fangs, furry ears, and a mischievous grin, then congrats, you’ve just met Labubu! the creepy-cute collectible that's ...