Considering Labubus are so hard to get your hands on, though, fake Labubus are an entire industry in their own right. So here ...

Authentic Labubu boxes have a matte finish and a smooth, muted color palette. Fake versions are typically glossy, textured and overly vibrant. Each box should also include a QR code inside — real ones ...

Labubu, the viral sensation from Popmart's The Monsters series, has spawned a wave of knockoffs called Lafufus, creating ...

Labubu dolls are the latest collectible craze, but spotting a real one can be tricky. From packaging texture to UV foot ...

Labubu is an elflike vinyl and plush figure that’s sold in limited-edition blind boxes and regularly sells out within seconds ...

In the hunt for PopMart's elusive star collectible, some fans are spending thousands of dollars on rare editions and hiked-up ...

The real game-changer came in 2019 when Lung teamed up with Chinese toy powerhouse Pop Mart. Since then, Labubu's reach has ...

The spike in scams follows a huge rise in Labubu’s popularity since April 2024, especially after celebrities began showing ...

While some people may buy Lafufus as a Labubu replacement, others are going out of their way to secure the fake version. Joey Khong, a trends manager at London-based market research agency Mintel ...

She may look small and scary, but she means well. If you spot a creature that looks like Labubu but has a spiked tail, that’s not her. That is Zimomo, the leader of The Monsters. And no ...

The Labubu was introduced in the 2015 children’s picture book, The Monsters Trilogy, which was created by Hong Kong-born ...