Despite the uproar, Labubu was created as a playful fantasy character. First appearing in 2018 as part of Pop Mart's 'The Monsters' series by artist Kasing Lung, the doll's wide eyes, exaggerated ears ...

The Labubu, designed by the Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung (who explained that he based its creation on characters from Norse mythology), is also sold in surprise boxes. In China's second-hand market, ...

He didn’t invent a new app or build a tech empire, he sold a weird little doll in a sealed box, and the world couldn’t get ...

Labubu, first a mystical book creature and creation of Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung, recently took the world by storm as a ...

In April, a man stole a package from 2801 Kelvin quicker than a “Buy Now” click on Amazon. He may have been delivering other ...

Labubu monster dolls have taken over TikTok and Instagram, but where did the fuzzy fashion accessories come from, and why are ...

Hong Kong-born artist Kasing Lung created a series of stories influenced by the Nordic folklore he enjoyed growing up in the ...

The doll was created by Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung more than a decade ago as part of the Monsters series of plush toys and ...

Labubu dolls are a little creepy with their sharp teeth and devilish grins. Here's why Labubu is so famous and how K-Pop and ...

Have you heard of the Labubu dolls created from the Nordic folklore-inspired series ‘The Monsters’ by Kasing Lung? Why are they suddenly popular? June 16, 2025 e-Paper ...

Who Created the Labubu? Kasing Lung grew up in the Netherlands after being born in Hong Kong, and his multicultural upbringing is clearly reflected in his work.

A human-sized Labubu doll, designed by Kasing Lung and produced by Pop Mart, fetched a record-breaking $150,324 at a Beijing auction, highlighting the growing value of designer toys.