Human-sized Labubu doll sells for more than $150,000

Jun 12, 2025 Khushi Kumari

A life-size Labubu doll sold for 1.08 million yuan (≈ $150,324) at the Yongle International Auction in Beijing—the highest price ever for this toy line

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Standing 131 cm (4 ft 4 in) tall, this human-sized Labubu is now the fourth most expensive doll ever sold at auction

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Created a decade ago by Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung, Labubu dolls are quirky monster figures sold by Pop Mart, usually retailing for about 50 yuan

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The dedicated Labubu auction featured 48 items, drew 200 bidders, and raised a total of 3.37 million yuan

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The Labubu craze was fueled by posts from Blackpink’s Lisa, Rihanna, Dua Lipa, and David Beckham, sparking a global buying frenzy

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L’Oiseleur (The Bird Trainer), a 4-ft automaton by Swiss artist Christian Bailly, sold for $6.25 million with singing birds and moving gears

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