It’s small, toothy and often described as slightly creepy. But this plush doll, called Labubu, has quickly become an unlikely status symbol. In recent weeks, social media has been filled with videos ...

Caitlin Sackett never imagined a small monster elf toy would change her life — or cost her $300. But six months ago, Labubus, a designer plush toy, leapt into Sackett’s heart. The New York City–based ...

"Blind boxes" from Labubu's latest Big Into Energy series pictured at a mall in Bangkok, Thailand on April 25, 2025. - Kochakorn Jaroensap-olarn/CNN People across Asia flocked to shopping malls and ...