Ugly might be the new cute: Just look at Labubu, a “kind of ugly” plush toy that has sparked a buying frenzy across the world, especially in Asia, reported CNN. People from Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur ...

It's 2025, and Labubus seem omnipresent. For those living under a rock, Labubus are little plush toys of bunny/elf monsters with disturbingly sharp teeth, created by Hong Kong illustrator Kasing Lung.

A small toy monster with a toothy grin, known as a Labubu doll, has taken the world by storm, adorning the bags of millions of consumers — including popstar Rihanna and tennis champion Naomi Osaka.

They’re scary, but cute – and taking the internet by storm as customers race to get their hands on Labubus. Distributed exclusively by Chinese-based retailer Pop Mart, it’s become near impossible to ...