Human-sized Labubu doll sells for more than $150,000

A life-sized Labubu doll by Pop Mart sells for over $150,000 at an auction in Beijing, making it the most expensive toy of its kind in the world. The quirky monster character dolls, created by artist Kasing Lung, have gained popularity in recent years with celebrity endorsements. The auction raised a total of 3.37m yuan, with Labubu items sparking a global buying frenzy after being featured on social media by celebrities like Lisa from Blackpink and David Beckham.