'Labubu' is a plush toy that is causing a frenzy. Here's its origin story

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'Labubu' is a plush toy that is causing a frenzy. Here's its origin story

npr.org/2025/06/18/g-s1-72939/what-is-labubu-pop-mart-explained

Labubus are a global sensation — sparking long lines outside toy stores, selling out online within minutes, and listing for double or triple their original price on resale markets. Here's why.
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This story appeared on npr.org, 2025-06-18 14:07:47.