Simply put, a Labubu is a toy inspired by the story series "The Monsters" created by artist Kasing Lung, who was born in Hong Kong and later moved to The Netherlands.

In the booming landscape of designer toys and collectibles, an unlikely hero has emerged: Labubu, the mischievous plush elf from Pop Mart. In the booming landscape of designer toys and collectibles, ...

Credit: Ian Moore / Mashable Composite; Edward Berthelot / LILLIAN SUWANRUMPHA / AFP / Getty / Pop Mart With a round, furry body, pointy ears, and a set of sharp teeth curled into a mischievous grin, ...

The newest pop-culture icon that's taken the world by storm isn't a celebrity. It's not even a person. Meet: the Labubu. The popular collectible doll, created by Hong Kong-born Belgian artist Kasing ...