Ph.D. student Xiong Yuelei bought her first plush cotton toy while investigating the growing trend of “cyber doll parenting” in China for an academic paper. After that, she “kind of disappeared down a ...

The Chinese-made toys have become the latest must-have accessory, with some Boston stores sold out for months and the resale market booming. I’m Ava Berger, guest-writing Starting Point to explain the ...

If you’ve paused mid-scroll on Instagram or TikTok at a bizarre little figure with fangs, furry ears, and a mischievous grin, then congrats, you’ve just met Labubu! the creepy-cute collectible that's ...