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On June 30, 2025, the POP MART character was officially awarded the title during a ceremony hosted by Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Chinese Embassy.
Leading blind box toy company POP MART just opened their largest store in Malaysia to date at The Exchange TRX in Kuala Lumpur! Following their debut in the country in 2023, POP MART now has seven branches all over Malaysia, with three outlets in Kuala Lumpur.
The blind box pop culture phenomenon continues! Following the end of POP MART Philippines’ first-ever pop-up store run at SM Mall of Asia last January 2025, the toy company will be opening their second pop-up store real soon.
Created by Hong Kong-born artist Kasing Lung, Labubu is an elf-like character that first captured attention in 2015. Learn more about its origins and our faves!