Labubu

At first glance, the Labubu doll looks like something out of a child’s fever dream – pointy ears, an unsettling grin revealing nine jagged teeth, and eyes that sit somewhere between mischief and madness. But don’t let its odd appearance fool you. This strange-looking creature has morphed into one of the world’s most coveted collectibles,…

A rare, human-sized Labubu doll has sold for an astonishing 1.08 million yuan (approximately $150,000) at an auction in Beijing, setting a new global record for the collectible toy line. Standing at 131cm (4ft 4in), the oversized figurine was the star attraction at Yongle International Auction’s dedicated Labubu event, where 48 items were put up…