What are Labubu dolls? Where to get the 2025's viral collectibles?
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Labubu first originated in Hong Kong and stands apart from predecessors like Hello Kitty with its distinct elvish design. The character was born from a Nordic-inspired picture book by artist Kasing Lung, capturing imaginations with its whimsical, slightly mischievous look. In 2019, toy giant Pop Mart transformed Labubu into a collectible figure, and since then, each new collection has only fueled its soaring popularity, as reported by Today.com.
Labubu is part of a tribe called 'The Monsters,' and other members of the group are Zimomo, Mokoko, Tycoco, among others. What makes these dolls different from others is their unique features like wide eyes, a 'mischievous smile', nine very visible teeth, and an exterior furry body. With each collection, their facial expressions and outfits keep changing, making them different from the previous batch.
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While these dolls are adorable and have their charm, these collectibles are very hard to get, which adds to the excitement of the hunt. Moreover, these also come in a blind box, so if you want them in a particular colour, they are even harder to get. The Labubu dolls first came into the public eye via Lisa of Blackpink in April 2024.
For fans eager to get their hands on the latest Labubu and The Monsters releases, Pop Mart is the go-to destination. The brand drops new collections online every Thursday at 9 p.m., followed by in-store releases every Friday at 10 a.m., making it the first and most reliable source for scoring these sought-after collectibles.
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