A human-sized Labubu doll fetched a whopping 1.08 million yuan ($150,000) at an auction in Beijing, in a testament to the popularity of the collectible toy flaunted by celebrities.

The frenzy about Labubu dolls is spreading worldwide. Legendary pop star Rihanna sporting them has caused the trend to surge further. However, several netizens have claimed that the Labubu doll ...