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Labubu: The viral monster toy taking over Canada
- Pop Mart's Labubu, a mischievous, pointy-toothed monster created by Kasing Lung in 2015, has become a viral collectible toy popular worldwide, including Canada.
- The toy's surge in demand stems from its blind-box format, celebrity endorsements like David Beckham and Lisa, and a fast-growing fanbase leading to supply shortages and long lines.
- Labubu items fetch high resale prices, and auctions like Yongle's on June 10 raised millions, with a human-sized figure selling for over 1 million yuan, highlighting its collectible status.
- Collector Zaid Motala equated Labubu's black market demand to Pokemon's, while distributors report restocks sell out instantly and waiting lists exceed 300 people in Canada.
- Pop Mart experienced a dramatic increase in revenue in 2024, surpassing 13 billion yuan, largely fueled by the booming popularity of Labubu, which has evolved from a viral sensation into a lasting cultural and financial success.
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