Labubu dolls have taken over the world, and local shops across Southern California are getting in on the action.

Labubu, the oddball monster doll, is now a fashion must-have, collector's gem, and symbol of China's creative soft power ...

One man reaches atop the case and grabs the Labubu plush – a similar one is listed on eBay for $1,336.81 – as the other ...

Created by a Beijing-based company, manufactured in China and sold via vending machines, these collectible figurines delight ...

The dolls have almost tripled their maker's profits - and, according to some, energised Chinese soft power.

Labubu dolls have taken over the world, ... Some Robo Shop vending machines that exclusively carry Pop Mart products might have Labubu’s in stock, but they often sell out quickly.

For weeks, there have been incredibly long lines at Great Lakes Crossing and Twelve Oaks to purchase a Labubu.

Labubu, a "monster" looking doll from China featuring a squishy face with large eyes, nine sharp teeth, a furry body and ...

Larry Hellenberg, of Manhattan, buys a MetroCard at the Union Square subway station, Wednesday, March 25, 2009 in New York. The MTA will soon begin phasing out MetroCard vending machines across ...

Labubu dolls have taken over the world, and local shops across Southern California are getting in on the action. We’ve ...