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Pop mart aims to turn Labubu craze into Disney-style entertainment empire

Pop mart aims to turn Labubu craze into Disney-style entertainment empire

Beijing: Chinese toy giant Pop Mart is charting an ambitious course to transform its viral Labubu character into a global entertainment franchise, mirroring the success of Disney’s long-term intellectual property strategy. In a recent interview with Reuters, Pop Mart Executive Director Si De revealed that the company plans to expand well beyond toy sales. The … Read more

Labubu: a Gen Z fashion icon or a horrifying toy?

Labubu: a Gen Z fashion icon or a horrifying toy?

Nowadays, a character is rapidly gaining popularity on social media — Labubu. It is a small toy with big eyes, a mischievous smile, and an unusual face, being marketed under the name “Cute Horror.” However, the hidden truth behind it is very frightening and dangerous, especially for our new generation (Gen Z). Labubu was created … Read more