The Workers Building Labubus Are Allegedly Being Horribly Exploited

The Workers Building Labubus Are Allegedly Being Horribly Exploited

You know those small, gremlin-like plushies called Labubus that have taken over the globe by storm, launching a Beanie Baby-esque secondary market with soaring prices? While “blind boxes” — where buyers aren’t clued in to which one they’re getting — can go for as little as $20, more sought-after models are selling for up to $10,000. But beyond their sky-high resale price, the viral collectibles may come with a steep humanitarian cost as well. As…