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πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί RT
National & Local

Labubu-inspired effigy burned at spring festival in Russia (VIDEOS)

A large effigy inspired by the Labubu dolls was burned during the Maslenitsa festival in Lipetsk Region, Russia, signifying the end of winter and the start of spring.

Feb 21 β€’ 21:12 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
World

NGO denounces Labubu factory for exploiting workers in China and regulating bathroom breaks

A labor rights NGO has accused a factory producing Labubu toys in China of severe worker exploitation and violation of labor rights.

Feb 16 β€’ 14:27 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ South China Morning Post
National & Local

Labubu toymaker Pop Mart picks London as European headquarters, rolls out new stores

Pop Mart, a toymaker known for its Labubu characters, has chosen London as its European headquarters and plans to open seven new stores in the UK as part of its expansion.

Jan 31 β€’ 11:30 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
World

The dark side of Labubu: Overtime and pressures in a Chinese factory

Evidence of employee exploitation has been found in a Chinese factory producing the popular Labubu dolls, with claims that workers are forced to work excessive overtime and sign blank or incomplete documents.

Jan 15 β€’ 16:40 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

A Labubu Doll Factory in China, Accused of Labor Exploitation

A Labubu doll factory in China is accused of labor exploitation by the New York-based NGO China Labor Watch, which claims to have found evidence in the supply chain of these popular toys.

Jan 14 β€’ 10:59 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
Crime & Justice

Workers at Chinese factory that produces Labubu toys are being exploited, says NGO

A labor rights NGO has reported evidence of worker exploitation in the supply chain of Labubu toys produced by Pop Mart, which have seen significant sales growth.

Jan 13 β€’ 09:55 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Mirumi: The new craze after the Labubu in the large plush toy market

The article discusses the innovative interactive robot Mirumi, which responds to sound and touch, capturing the attention of consumers following the popularity of Labubu plush toys.

Jan 9 β€’ 07:21 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Labubu: The man behind the idea that became global pop culture in 2025

Kasing Lung created not just a game, but an entire universe that transformed into a global pop culture phenomenon by 2025.

Jan 1 β€’ 09:52 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Life & Tech

Most mispronounced words of 2025 – from labubu dolls to iconic footballers

A list of the most mispronounced words and names of 2025 highlights rising political stars, famous footballers, and popular collectibles such as labubu dolls.

Dec 28 β€’ 09:00 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ elDiario.es
Life & Tech

The Labubu Phenomenon Will Have Its Own Movie and Here’s Everything We Know So Far

The Chinese company PopMart has reached a market value of $40 billion propelled by the popularity of Labubu figures, which blend cuteness with a touch of the macabre, partly due to celebrity endorsements.

Dec 26 β€’ 18:25 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Telegraph
Life & Tech

Your guide to this year’s must-have Christmas toys, from Lego to Labubu

Labubu, a highly sought-after Christmas toy for 2025, is facing scarcity due to its immense popularity, prompting the manufacturer to sell them through raffles to combat reselling at inflated prices.

Dec 15 β€’ 12:50 UTC

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