Thousands of Dollars Worth of Labubus Stolen From California Store

Demand for the trendy dolls, elf-like creatures with nine-tooth grins, has people lining up for hours to buy them.

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A New Barbie Wears Blue Polka-Dots, and a Glucose Monitor

The doll pairs a blue polka-dot outfit with an insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor.

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Extremely Lifelike Dolls Cause a Frenzy in Brazil

To some, the dolls, known as reborn dolls, provide comfort, escape or just plain fun. But politicians across Brazil have tried to pass bills banning the dolls from public spaces.

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Research Study Shows Barbie’s Feet Have Gotten Flatter Over Time

Researchers in Australia found that the doll’s feet have, over time, gone from arched to flat — a shift that correlates with each Barbie’s designated career or hobby.

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How Labubus Turned Into a Global Sensation

Online and in person, people are clamoring to get their hands on Labubus, which are dolls that are “well-intentioned” but somewhat mischievous.

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Ms. Rachel, YouTube Star, Is Creating a Holiday Toy Frenzy

Rachel Accurso might be this era’s Mister Rogers, if he had been on YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. Toy companies and publishers all want a piece of the action.

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