Labubu mania: Once a toy, now a $150,000 investment phenomenon

A. Aman
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 20:48:31 +0000
Asia This Week, Featured News, Labubu

CHINA: What began as a quirky, toothy monster toy in a blind box has now become one of the most lucrative collectibles in the world. On June 10, a human-sized Labubu figurine — standing at 131 cm (4 ft 4 in) — sold for 1.08 million yuan (US$150,275) at a Yongle International Auction in Beijing. …