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Labubu Pop Mart Opens U.S. HQ Amid Celebrity Craze

3/9/2026

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  • Labubu Pop Mart is opening U.S. headquarters in Culver City, California to support demand for its 'ugly-cute' plush monsters created by Kasing Lung.
  • The 22,000-square-foot office will support demand for these collectible toys, often sold in blind boxes.
  • The Labubu craze intensified after celebrities Lisa from Blackpink and Kim Kardashian were seen with the toys.
  • Sony Pictures has acquired the film rights to Labubu, marking its shift to mainstream entertainment.