Labubu dolls are so popular that they've inspired knockoffs — dubbed Lafufus, for fake Labubus — that can endanger kids, according to federal regulatorsThe Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on Monday issued an "urgent safety warning" that said the phony Labubus "pose a serious risk of choking and death to young children.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued an “urgent” warning Monday about knockoff Labubu dolls posing a “serious risk of choking and death to young children.” The warning only applies to fake versions of the Labubu dolls — sometimes referred to as “Lafufu dolls” — which are sold as tiny plush figures on keychains.

Madonna marked the milestone of turning 67 by heading to Siena in Italy to watch the Palio horse race alongside her boyfriend and her daughters. The Queen of Pop was also treated to a huge pink Labubu

Labubus dolls are only available through online purchases and in-store pickups, if you can find one in stock. Adding to the scarcity factor is the blind-box packaging.

Pop Mart, a store known for its creation of the trending Labubu dolls, is set to open its first Massachusetts store at the Natick Mall. The store sells a variety of collective figures that are either original characters or in collaboration with popular franchises such as Disney, The Powerpuff Girls, Minions and Harry Potter.

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.

Labubus have been everywhere on social media and on shelves across the globe. Explore the origins and future of this trendy craze.

Labubu is a quirky little creature from Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung’s The Monsters series. The figures took off when POP MART began selling them in blind boxes sealed packs, where you only find out which character you got after opening it. The surprise, the odd-cute design, and limited drops turned Labubu into a collector favorite.