Blind boxes rely on the same mechanisms of seduction as loot boxes in video games – and so demand the same scrutiny.

Miami has gone Labubu crazy recently, with more stores stocking the popular plush monsters and some locals customizing their bounty with tattoos and tooth gems. Now, Miami is getting in on another ...

Miami’s latest obsession might be sitting inside a vending machine inside Dolphin Mall. The highly sought-after Labubu dolls are the latest craze in a wave of pop culture collectibles winning the ...

PARIS, FRANCE - MAY 23: Close-up detail view of a blue turquoise fluffy Labubu monster charm doll, next to a yellow Labubu doll, on May 23, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Edward Berthelot/Getty ...

Close-up detail view of seven Labubu monsters / charms / dolls / plus from "Big Into Energy" collection : Loyalty, Happiness, Luck, Hope, Serenity, Love an Secret, during a street style fashion photo ...

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If you already started your holiday shopping and saw "Labubu" on a loved one's wish list and thought "What the heck is a Labubu?!" you are in the right place. Labubus are one of the most popular ...

The Labubu craze proves that play can be serious business. The quirky vinyl or plush toys from Pop Mart are a worldwide phenomenon, riding a rising wave in popularity among both collectors and ...