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EventsTamashii Nations TAMASHII NATION 2025 to Open in Akihabara Nov 14‑16

Bandai Spirits will host the TAMASHII NATION 2025 exhibition in Akihabara from Nov 14‑16, 2025 across four venues, debuting new items such as Super Alloy LABUBU and Super Alloy Jagariko King, plus a dual‑spider controller from Astro Bot. Reservations for the METAL BUILD Kamen Rider Zero‑One begin at 16:00 on Nov 13, while commemorative items are sold via a lottery starting at 10:00 on Nov 14 through the Tamashii web store.

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CapitalPOP MART stock plunges 8.08% to hit largest single-day drop in six months

Dragged down by the broader HK new consumption sector, POP MART fell 8.08% to HK$250.4 on Oct 21. Despite Q3 earnings surging and JPMorgan raising the target price, the stock is down ~15% from its August peak. Meanwhile, new releases like LABUBU show high resale premiums, with the WHY SO SERIOUS hidden figure trading at 13.4x the retail price.

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EventsPOP MART Japan to Open “Why So Serious” Halloween Pop‑Up Shop in Shibuya’s Cat Street

POP MART Japan announced that its “Why So Serious” Halloween pop‑up shop will run from October 24 to October 31, 2025 at Cat Street in Shibuya, Tokyo. Entry is by a fully pre‑sale lottery, with the application page opening on October 17 and closing on October 19 23:59. The shop will feature characters such as LABUBU, Twinkle Twinkle, DIMOO, HACIPUPU and MOLLY, and will sell blind‑box plushies, accessories and limited SKULLPANDA items released on October 10, 2025.

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OpinionWhy LABUBU is the world's most coveted bag charm: Celebrity and resale market drive hype

LABUBU is a blind box figure from POP MART that has gone viral due to celebrity endorsements from Lisa, Rihanna, and others. With over 300 variants, the official retail price is around US$32 per box, but limited editions can reach US$7,000 on the resale market. Some UK stores temporarily halted sales due to fighting, and the manufacturer is adjusting the release mechanism.

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OpinionLABUBU: From Hong Kong Designer Toy to Global Phenomenon

Co-created by Hong Kong studio How2Work and Dutch designer Kasing Lung, LABUBU became a global Gen-Z cultural trend in 2025. POP MART combined this with China's manufacturing strength to turn niche designer toys into mass-market cultural products, following a path similar to China's tech industry upgrade from OEM to brand.

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ReleasesPop Mart Wacky Mart Series Blind Boxes Restock at Kicks Crew

Kicks Crew will restock the sold-out Wacky Mart series on June 13, featuring 10 common designs and 1 secret edition. Shoppers can save $5 on orders over $60 using code THR5 and spin a lucky wheel for coupons or prizes.

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OpinionWhy LABUBU is the globally obsessed weird fuzzy doll

LABUBU, a quirky monster doll by Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung, has sparked global demand. Despite its eerie appearance, its kind-hearted backstory has fueled a craze, leading to counterfeit flooding and advice to buy directly from POP MART.

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OpinionKasing Lung: The Artist Behind Labubu and His Rise to Fame

Kasing Lung, born in 1972 and raised in the Netherlands, was influenced by Nordic folklore. He transitioned from a children's book illustrator to a toy designer in 2010 and created LABUBU in 2015. In 2019, he signed an exclusive license with Pop Mart, leading to the character's rapid popularity. In March 2024, his work 'Mon' sold for HK$330,200 at auction.

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