Labubu Craze: Cute Collectibles, Viral Chaos & Why AVAY’s the Place for Your E-Gadget Graveyard

Sonia Martinez de Simon
Jul 17
2 min read

It’s official: Labubu has taken over the world — and yes, we’re talking about that quirky, snaggle-toothed creature from Pop Mart blind boxes.

From Cincinnati to Singapore, people are waiting in long lines, spending big money, and totally losing their chill for these tiny toys.

A person gestures towards a collection of colorful, labubus and figurines on a table, with a shelf of more toys in the background.

The Cincinnati Labubu Takeover 💥

Just a few weeks ago, fans flooded the Kenwood Towne Centre in Cincinnati, OH, eager to get inside the new Pop Mart store. People lined up for hours hoping to pull a rare Labubu from a blind box. Here’s the full scoop.

And it’s not just teens — full-grown adults are deep in the Labubu rabbit hole.Take Kevin Duong, for example. He told ABC News he’s spent over $1,000 on Labubu collectibles, admitting:

“I went from thinking this was the most stupid thing I've ever seen to thinking this is the most brilliant thing…”(Read more here)

Honestly? We get it. Labubu is kind of adorable.

😬 Our Favorite Labubu Story Yet: The Braces Incident

One Singaporean collector loved Labubu so much, she decided to get… braces that matched his teeth.That’s right — custom fangs. For herself. To match a toy. 😱

Her orthodontist was understandably confused, but hey — she committed to the look.Check out the full story and her "Labubu smile" if you need a giggle today.

A labubu with large eyes has braces added in two images. One shows tools applying the braces, with a note "Choose Your Preferred Colour." The text reads "Put Braces On Your Labubu."

So, why does AVAY care about tiny collectible monsters?

Because we see the aftermath.

The unboxing thrill fades, and the pile of unused electronics (and accessories and charging docks and packaging) grows.

From mini ring lights for your phone to vintage Tamagotchis you “had to have”, we’re here when people ask:

“Wait… can I recycle this?”

Yes. You can.

Be part of the smart collector club

At AVAY, we believe in loving your tech — then letting it go responsibly. If your TikTok hauls include small gadgets, used-up batteries, or electronics past their prime, don’t toss them — recycle them.

We sort, clean, refurbish, and properly recycle everything we can — and we’re based right here in Ohio.

So go ahead and embrace your Labubu love 💖But when the next big craze hits, and your tech pile grows, know AVAY has your back (and your charging cables).