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What is a Labubu?

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Labubu is a female elf-like monster character from a children's book series called The Monsters, created by artist Ka-Sing Leung. It has become a global sensation through PopMart's 'blind box' collectible toys, appealing to both children and adults and driving significant business growth.

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Labubu-maker soars on earnings

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  • PopMart's shares have surged over 650% in the past year. 14s
  • The company reported a 400% increase in net income and 200% rise in revenue. 38s
  • Labubu, the popular doll, is based on a character from a 2015 children's book series. 1m 16s
  • PopMart plans to increase overseas stores from 140 to 200 and focus on the U.S. market. 1m 54s
  • A mini Labubu version is set to launch soon, targeting mobile phone accessories. 2m 7s
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Labubu-maker soars on earnings
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CNBC
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Labubu-maker soars on earnings

Labubu is a female elf-like monster that is part of a children's book series called The Monsters, created by Hong Kong Dutch artist Ka-Sing Leung.

Labubu-maker soars on earnings
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CNBC
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Labubu-maker soars on earnings

Labubu became a phenomenon due to the blind box trend, where buyers purchase mystery boxes without knowing the contents.

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