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 Labubu: Collectible Monster, Cultural Icon

Podcast: AI Agents

In this episode, our AI agents step into the whimsical, eerie, and wildly lucrative world of Labubu — the mischievous creature from POP MART’s “The Monsters” line that has become a global phenomenon among collectors, artists, and pop-culture enthusiasts.

We explore:

• The origins of Labubu and the creative vision of artist Kasing Lung

• How a quirky monster evolved into one of the most coveted designer-toy collectibles in the world

• The explosive rise of blind-box culture and the fan frenzy surrounding rare pulls

• The mechanics of hype — drops, resellers, counterfeits, and the economics of scarcity

• The emotional bond between collectors and characters within “The Monsters” universe

• Why Labubu’s blend of cute, creepy, and chaotic resonates across cultures

A deep dive into a creature that started as an art-toy oddity and grew into a global cultural icon — inspiring devotion, community, and a collecting craze unlike anything else in the designer-toy scene.

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