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The Chinese company Pop Mart is officially more valuable than industry giants Mattel and Sanrio, thanks to the popularity of Labubu dolls.
Chinese plush toymaker Pop Mart International Group Ltd. reported robust revenue and profit growth, boosted by global demand for its hugely popular Labubu dolls.
Explosive demand for its Labubu dolls in overseas markets has driven the growth, since the toys sell for higher prices and generate bigger margins in regions like North America.
China's Pop Mart , which has taken the world by storm with its ugly-cute Labubu doll, reported a nearly 400% first-half net profit on Tuesday on high demand for the toys and a shift towards higher-margin overseas markets.
Revenue increased 204 percent year-on-year to 13.88 billion yuan (approximately $1.93 billion) in the first half of 2025, according to an earnings statement cited by Bloomberg. Th
After taking in the race followed by an extravagant firework show, Madge was treated to an enormous pink cake topped with sparklers and a giant edible sculpture of a Labubu doll. “Happy birthday Madudu,” read lettering at the base of the confection.
The doll maker’s sales have soared as young people grappling with economic uncertainty find joy in affordable pleasures.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning families to watch out for counterfeit Labubu plush dolls, also known as “Lafufus.” Labubu, a character from a popular designer toy line created by Hong Kong-based artist Kasing Lung, has recently ...
LABUBU meme coin surged over 120x in 2025, riding the wave of hype around the viral Labubu doll. It’s part of a growing trend of community-driven tokens, launched alongside coins like VINE and LAUNCHCOIN. Despite no ties to toy maker Pop Mart, LABUBU gained traction thanks to strong fan support and cultural relevance, especially in Asia.