All You Need to Know: Labubu 'hottest collectible' right nowIn 2023, the Philippines went wild for the cheeky charm of Sonny Angels. Fast forward to 2024, and the obsession has shifted to something a little less naked, yet just as mischievous — Labubu, a plush toy with sharp teeth. Labubu’s fame, especially in Southeast Asia, is no joke.
In Singapore last August, things got out of hand at a toy show where fans scrambled for limited-edition Labubu toys, shouting, pushing and causing enough chaos for the police to intervene. Talk about a toy craze! So, what’s behind this spiky-toothed sensation? Here’s what you need to know: Design Labubu is a plush toy with a playful but slightly fierce look. It has a round, furry body and a pair of sharp teeth that give it a mischievous smile.
Its wide eyes add to its quirky expression, making it stand out among other toys. Labubu comes in various sizes, from small keychain versions to larger plush dolls, and is available in different colors. Nordic-inspired Labubu isn’t your average plush toy — it’s an elvish, furry creature born from Nordic mythology.
According to Lifestyle Asia (2024), Labubu’s creator was inspired by European fairy tales and originally designed the little monster for a children’s book series. Who knew fairy tales could get this wild? Monster with history Labubu, part of a bigger family known as the Monsters, has been around since 2015. But it wasn’t until 2019 that the toy really took off, thanks to a .