Move over Barbie, Cabbage Patch Kids and Beanie Babies — there’s a new doll in town, and her name is Labubu.
Labubus have a devoted and growing fan base. They are among one of the top searched items on eBay and have a pervasive presence online. Videos about Labubus that share what you need to know about the viral toys have millions of views on TikTok. Online restocks sell out in minutes.
From Phoenix, the nearest Pop Mart storefront is in Las Vegas, making it a challenge and an adventure to find them in the Valley. Here’s what you need to know about Labubus and where you can find them.
What is a Labubu?
Conceived and created by Hong Kong artist and author Kasing Lung, Labubu is a character in the picture book series “The Monsters,” which debuted in 2015 and pays tribute to Lung’s childhood in the Netherlands by drawing from Nordic folklore…