LABUBU

🌟 General Description

• Labubu is a fictional character designed by the art toy brand The Monsters.

• Created by artist Kasing Lung, a well-known Hong Kong-based illustrator.

• It belongs to the designer toy or art toy genre, popular among collectors.

👀 Appearance

• Has a mischievous or cheeky expression.

• Usually depicted with large, pointy ears and sharp teeth.

• Often shown with expressive, wide eyes.

• Features a small, humanoid body with animal-like characteristics.

• Comes in various costumes, colors, and special editions.

🎨 Design Style

• Mixes cute (kawaii) and creepy elements — a “cute monster.”

• Often reflects a hand-drawn, storybook-inspired aesthetic.

• Available in both painted and blank (DIY) forms.

🧸 Collectability

• Highly collectible and released in limited editions.

• Popular in blind box formats (random character inside).

• Frequently released in collaborations with other brands or artists.

• Sought after by art toy collectors worldwide, especially in Asia.

🌍 Cultural Impact

• A staple in designer toy conventions like Taipei Toy Festival and Thailand Toy Expo.

• Represents a blend of Asian pop culture and Western fairy-tale influences.

• Part of a larger universe created by Kasing Lung, including other characters like Zimomo and Spooky.