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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Popular Labubu-style toy urgently recalled over 'serious' health risk

The UK's Office for Product Safety and Standards has issued an urgent recall of a counterfeit Labubu-style toy due to serious health risks associated with the product.

Mar 22 โ€ข 09:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Paul King will direct a live-action film about Labubu, the Chinese plush toys that are social media stars

Director Paul King is set to create a live-action film about Labubu, popular Chinese plush toys that have gained immense popularity on social media.

Mar 20 โ€ข 08:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The Labubu will have a movie: Sony and Pop Mart confirm more details about the film

Sony Pictures and the Chinese company Pop Mart confirmed the development of a film based on Labubu, a character from The Monsters universe.

Mar 20 โ€ข 01:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Labubus, the dolls that went viral, will get a film with actors and animation

The popular Labubu plush toys will soon have their own feature film combining live-action and animated elements, as announced by their manufacturer Pop Mart and Sony Pictures.

Mar 19 โ€ข 18:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Labubu dolls take over the white tent

The article discusses how Labubu dolls are gaining popularity at an event held under a white tent.

Mar 19 โ€ข 15:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

Pop Martโ€™s Labubu headed to big screen in collaboration with Sony Pictures

Pop Mart has announced a film featuring its character Labubu, in collaboration with Sony Pictures, aimed at expanding its intellectual property.

Mar 19 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Labubu has a strong competitor. The robotic cuddle toy iMoochi bets on cuteness

The article discusses the new robotic cuddle toy iMoochi, designed to compete with the popular Labubu, highlighting its cuteness as a key feature.

Mar 5 โ€ข 11:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ 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 โ€ข 21:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 14:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ 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 โ€ข 11:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 16:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ 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 โ€ข 10:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง 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 โ€ข 09:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 07:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 09:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Most mispronounced words of 2025 โ€“ 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 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
Life & Tech

The Labubu Phenomenon Will Have Its Own Movie and Hereโ€™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 โ€ข 18:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Telegraph
Life & Tech

Your guide to this yearโ€™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 โ€ข 12:50 UTC

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