Labubu

Labubu (Chinese: 拉布布) is a series of collectable stuffed toys made by Hong Kong designer Kasing Lung. They take in the form of monster elves. They are only marketed by the Chinese retailer Pop Mart.

History
Labubu were a part of a storybook series made by Kasing Lung. It was influenced by Norse mythology, which he enjoyed in his childhood.

In 2015, Labubus were first introduced. The monster toys were originally produced by the company How2Work. When the toys collaborated with PopMart in 2019, they gained more recognition.

The toy gained even more popularity in 2024. This is because in April 2024, Lisa, a member of the K-pop group Blackpink had a Labubu keychain on her bag.

Appearance and design
The Labubu are shown as cute but still fierce-looking creatures. They have furry and round bodies, ears that are pointy, and big eyes.

A few notable Labubu keychain lines include Exciting Macaron, Big Into Energy, and Have A Seat.

Category:Toys