A mint-green, sharp-toothed Labubu doll recently sold for over $150,000 at a dedicated auction in Beijing, setting a world record for the quirky monster collectible created by Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung. Thanks to celebrity fans like Rihanna, Dua Lipa, and Blackpink’s Lisa, the Pop Mart toy line has exploded in popularity, causing viral trends and even chaotic in-store scenes. CNN reports that Pop Mart had to halt UK in-store sales after crowd surges and fights, as the company’s revenue more than doubled in 2024 amid global expansion.
Online theories have fueled even more buzz, with some speculating that Labubu is rooted in Nordic folklore and might be... demonic. Originally introduced in 2015 as part of The Monsters series, Labubu is actually described by Pop Mart as a mischievous but kind-hearted creature who just tends to make a mess while trying to help. While fans fall deeper into the lore, many are simply trying to score a restock—though recent online crashes are making that nearly impossible.
00:00In a viral auction that has the internet asking some serious questions,
00:03a mint green sharp-toothed doll just sold for over $150,000 in Beijing.
00:09And while collectors are calling it art, others are hinting that they may be demonic.
00:14According to recent reports, the sale, which totaled $150,324 American dollars,
00:21set a world record for the quirky monster collectible created by Hong Kong artist K-Sing Lung.
00:27The toys sold by Chinese brand Popmart have surged in popularity thanks to celebrity fans like Rihanna,
00:33Dua Lipa, and Blackpink's Lisa, sparking viral trends and in-store chaos.
00:39And according to CNN, Popmart had to suspend all in-store Lububu sales across the UK
00:45after reports of chaotic crowds, long lines, and fights.
00:50And Popmart's success has reportedly skyrocketed alongside Lububu's fame,
00:54with the company more than doubling its revenue in 2024 and expanding into multiple new countries.
01:00So basically, these odd little monsters have taken the world by storm,
01:04but not everyone is rushing out to get one.
01:07Actually, it has a dark side, though, that's really popular right now.
01:09What?
01:10Lububu's.
01:10Oh, I heard.
01:11They're demonic?
01:12Yes, that they're kind of demonic.
01:14In a recent Jumpers Jump podcast, host Carlos and Gavin discussed a crazy Lububu theory going around,
01:21stating the dolls originated from Nordic folklore about little monsters that are known for doing bad things.
01:27And according to reports, Lububu was introduced in 2015 as part of Casing Lungs' The Monsters series,
01:34inspired by Nordic mythology, featuring the tribe of quirky, elf-like characters.
01:39And with its mischievous grin, pointed ears, and serrated teeth, Lububu quickly became the breakout favorite,
01:46especially after Blackpink's Lisa was spotted with Lububu charms pushing the toy into pop culture stardom.
01:53And while online rumors suggest something darker, there's no evidence the dolls are actually demonic.
01:59In fact, Popmart describes Lububu as a well-meaning, if chaotic, creature who often causes trouble while trying to help.
02:07And while some online are diving deep into the Lububu rabbit hole,
02:11others are just wondering when these sold-out creatures will be back.
02:15According to the official Popmart Instagram, you can see restocks of their collectibles online drops take place at 10 p.m. Eastern every Thursday.
02:24Although fans do warn there was a recent crash, which prevented many from being able to place an order.
02:30But what do you think?
02:31Are these quirky creatures just fun collectibles, or is there something more mysterious lurking beneath those mischievous smiles?
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