Labubu Pop-Up Craze Ignites Designer Toy Fever Across the Chinese Mainland
Pop Mart’s Labubu pop-up stores in Beijing and Guangzhou sell out fast, fueling a nationwide designer toy craze and showcasing Chinese mainland brands’ creative clout.
June 2025
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