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Labubu, the art toy craze and why grown-ups can’t get enough
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Marinel Mamac

Labubu, the art toy craze and why grown-ups can’t get enough

From Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City, collectible art toys like Labubu are charming Southeast Asia’s adults with a mix of nostalgia, creativity, and exclusivity. Vero’s Marinel Mamac explores what’s driving this playful obsession.

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