This deep dive traces Labubu’s humble origins, the psychology behind the 2025 craze, and why some collectors are stepping back, in a cautionary tale of hobby hype. Labubu emerged as a standout ...

Credit: Ian Moore / Mashable Composite; Edward Berthelot / LILLIAN SUWANRUMPHA / AFP / Getty / Pop Mart With a round, furry body, pointy ears, and a set of sharp teeth curled into a mischievous grin, ...

Fan speculation around a Labubu x Pokémon crossover in summer 2026 blends Pikachu-style monsters with blind-box collectible hype. Collectors buzz with excitement over the Labubu Pokémon collab 2026.

I was recently scrolling through Instagram when I saw a story posted by our food editor, Kae Lani Palmisano, of fake Labubus in South Jersey. “They’re called Lafufu, show some respect,” I texted her.

Long lines, pushing, shoving, fights and stores closing. No, these aren’t protests. It’s the mayhem from people rushing to get their hands on a Labubu doll, often fetching triple its original price.