Labubu is a character created by artist Kasing Lung, first appearing in his illustrated book The Monsters in 2015. It later became a collectible figure through Pop Mart in 2019, quickly rising to icon status in designer toy culture. • The design is inspired by folklore and creative storytelling (similar to The Smurfs or Where the Wild Things Are), featuring pointed ears, large eyes, and a wide grin with nine sharp teeth. • Despite the somewhat odd look, Labubu is portrayed in its stories as a “friendly girl who tries to help—but often ends up causing chaos in unexpected ways.”