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Indianapolis Star
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
New Labubu toys releasing at Pop Mart: See the grocery store-inspired series
Labubu lovers can rejoice as they will get the opportunity to add to their collections when Pop Mart releases a new collection featuring fan-favorite characters from the story series "The Monsters." The Monsters Wacky Mart Series is dropping on Pop Mart's website on Thursday, June 12, at 10 p.m. ET, according to the toy company's website. The series features designs inspired by grocery stores and food, such as an earphone case modeled after a Labubu shrimp tempura. The "collection reimagines everyday convenience store moments through the eyes of LABUBU and friends," said Emily Brough, head of IP licensing at Pop Mart, in a statement emailed to USA TODAY. "Complete with unexpected food mashups and quirky details, there is no doubt fans will fall in love." The eight-product series includes several different blind boxes, plushes, a purse and a display case. The series will be available to buy on Pop Mart's website on Thursday, June 12, at 10 p.m. ET. The Monsters Wacky Mart Series can be purchased from Pop Mart's website. Eight products make up the series, including the following listed on Pop Mart's website: The blindboxes in the Wacky Mart series include: Blind boxes can contain toys or figurines from different properties, from well-known characters like Hello Kitty and Winnie the Pooh and their friends, to popular manga characters like Monkey D. Luffy from "One Piece." Some of the blind boxes' contents may be rarer than others, which can increase their value and the amount collectors are willing to pay for them if they're resold online. Labubu blind boxes are currently being sold worldwide by the Beijing-based toy-maker Pop Mart as a part of their "The Monsters" line. The Labubu dolls have become so popular that they've attracted the attention of resellers. To ensure you are purchasing authentic Labubu or "The Monsters" merchandise, purchase the dolls directly from Pop Mart, its Amazon store or other major retailers. Labubu is a creepy-looking doll with a big head, sharp teeth and big eyes who wears fuzzy pajamas. Although it comes with pajamas, consumers can purchase other clothes to dress their Labubu dolls in. The monsters were designed by Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung in 2015, according to Pop Mart. Lung is a Hong Kong-born artist, illustrator and toy designer, Business Insider reported.
USA Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
New Labubu toys releasing at Pop Mart: See the grocery store-inspired series
New Labubu toys releasing at Pop Mart: See the grocery store-inspired series Show Caption Hide Caption Labubu monster dolls are ugly and adorable New monster dolls are taking over the internet. Influencers shell out as much as $85 for bigger Labubu dolls. Labubu lovers can rejoice as they will get the opportunity to add to their collections when Pop Mart releases a new collection featuring fan-favorite characters from the story series "The Monsters." The Monsters Wacky Mart Series is dropping on Pop Mart's website on Thursday, June 12, at 10 p.m. ET, according to the toy company's website. The series features designs inspired by grocery stores and food, such as an earphone case modeled after a Labubu shrimp tempura. The "collection reimagines everyday convenience store moments through the eyes of LABUBU and friends," said Emily Brough, head of IP licensing at Pop Mart, in a statement emailed to USA TODAY. "Complete with unexpected food mashups and quirky details, there is no doubt fans will fall in love." The eight-product series includes several different blind boxes, plushes, a purse and a display case. When can I buy The Monsters Wacky Mart series? The series will be available to buy on Pop Mart's website on Thursday, June 12, at 10 p.m. ET. Where can I buy The Monsters Wacky Mart series? The Monsters Wacky Mart Series can be purchased from Pop Mart's website. What products make up The Monsters Wacky Mart Series? Eight products make up the series, including the following listed on Pop Mart's website: The blindboxes in the Wacky Mart series include: What are Blind Boxes? Blind boxes can contain toys or figurines from different properties, from well-known characters like Hello Kitty and Winnie the Pooh and their friends, to popular manga characters like Monkey D. Luffy from "One Piece." Some of the blind boxes' contents may be rarer than others, which can increase their value and the amount collectors are willing to pay for them if they're resold online. Labubu blind boxes are currently being sold worldwide by the Beijing-based toy-maker Pop Mart as a part of their "The Monsters" line. Be wary of knockoffs The Labubu dolls have become so popular that they've attracted the attention of resellers. To ensure you are purchasing authentic Labubu or "The Monsters" merchandise, purchase the dolls directly from Pop Mart, its Amazon store or other major retailers. What is a Labubu? Labubu is a creepy-looking doll with a big head, sharp teeth and big eyes who wears fuzzy pajamas. Although it comes with pajamas, consumers can purchase other clothes to dress their Labubu dolls in. The monsters were designed by Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung in 2015, according to Pop Mart. Lung is a Hong Kong-born artist, illustrator and toy designer, Business Insider reported. "Kasing Lung created a fairy world in three picture books inspired by Nordic mythology, and populated it with magical characters both good and evil, calling them The Monsters," Pop Mart's description for its "The Monsters" toy series reads. "Among them, the most prominent one was LABUBU, a small monster with high, pointed ears and serrated teeth. Despite a mischievous look, LABUBU is kind-hearted and always wants to help, but often accidentally achieves the opposite."
AsiaOne
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Pop Mart's new Labubu collection, inspired by convenience store food, to launch on June 13, Lifestyle News
After getting a sneak peek of Pop Mart's latest Labubu collection, fans of this devilish little creature will be excited to know they can soon get their hands on it. Pop Mart hinted on June 3 at a new food-inspired Labubu collection on their Instagram, with a carousel post featuring the beloved character styled as a tempura shrimp. This was followed up with a video trailer on Pop Mart Singapore's Instagram page last Saturday (June 7), featuring its new collection called The Monsters Wacky Mart Series, offering fans more details on what to expect. The range of items in the collection is now up on Pop Mart Singapore's website, though they will only be available for purchase from 10am this Friday. The new series will include three types of blindboxes: The Monsters Wacky Mart Series Pinch Pendant Blind Box ($13.90), The Monsters Wacky Mart Series Figures ($15.90) and The Monsters Wacky Mart Series Fridge Magnet Blind Box ($15.90). The Monsters Wacky Mart Series Figures, featured in the video trailer uploaded by Pop Mart Singapore, includes figurines inspired by convenience food items like onigiri, cup noodles, yakitori, milk and more. In addition to the randomised boxes, fans will also be able to purchase items like The Monsters Wacky Mart Series Messenger Bag, a grocery paper bag-inspired fabric bag featuring a Labubu sardine can for $29.90. For those who prefer plush keychains, there's also The Monsters Wacky Mart Series Earphone Case ($24.90) featuring a tempura shrimp Labubu that doubles up as a pouch for your earphones. The full collection can be found on Pop Mart Singapore's website. [[nid:718952]]
