As a Russell Group uni this Labubu is basically the Newcastle student anthem wrapped in plush form — rocking the comfiest dungarees, a laid back grin, and zero stress about tomorrow’s deadlines.

Today, Labubu has transcended its niche status as a collector's item in Asia, and gained a devoted global fan base. It is not ...

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Labubu has taken the world by storm. The cheeky character from blind box giant Pop Mart went viral after K-pop star Lisa from Blackpink posted photos of a Labubu charm on her bag in April.