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In recent years, the market exploded thanks to savvy marketing, social media, and celebrity endorsements. Blackpink's Lisa showcasing a labu figure effectively ignited global hype, turning art toys into must-have items not just for collectors but for fashion-forward audiences. Today, the market ranges from mass-produced blind boxes—mystery boxes designed by famous artists—to highly limited, curated sculptures commanding thousands or even hundreds of thousands of dollars.