India, June 10 -- You must be living under a rock if you haven't heard about the Labubus dolls. The wide-eyed toys have taken over social media. It all started after BLACKPINK's Lisa casually showed them off in her photos. And, fans, including us, can't keep their hands off the oddly cute toys.

So, don't be surprised if you spot one dangling off a Gucci or sitting on a shelf next to someone's most prized collectables. But did you know they are not new?

Created by Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung, Labubu is part of the 'Monsters' figurine universe-born out of his love for Nordic folklore and the wild imaginations of children. They first hit shelves in 2015, but 2025 seems to be their golden year.

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