Labubu fever: The plush toy invasion you didn't see coming

The rise of Labubu dolls has taken over the world — and more specifically, people's handbags. These toothy, elf-like plushies have drawn huge crowds, with people waiting for hours to get their hands on the viral figurine. So, how did this Labubu craze start? Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today Hong Kong illustrator Kasing Lung is the artist behind Labubu. He was inspired by Nordic mythology after moving to the Netherlands. Labubu first appeared in 2015 as part of Lung's story series The Monsters. Then in 2019, Lung partnered with leading global toy company Pop Mart, known…