Viral “labubu” Trend Descending Soon on Danbury

The viral Labubu trend — collectible plush toys sold in mystery “blind boxes” — is gaining steam in Connecticut, with a second Pop Mart store set to open at Danbury Fair in the near future. A Labubu is a $30 toy sold sight unseen, which experts say mimics gambling by fueling excitement and resale mania. Labubus have sparked fights, inspired knockoffs called “Lafufus,” and resale prices have soared into the thousands.