Labubu collectibles experienced a massive hype peak in 2025 but have since passed their peak, with the trend cooling as they became widely available, leading to lower resale prices and a decline in intense “must-have” demand, though they remain popular with dedicated fans, and new releases still happen, like a 10th-anniversary collection in early 2026. So, while the fever pitch is over, they are still around and being produced byPop Mart.

Crying Horse is taking over. It’s like the Year of the Horse’s Warior. The symbol for 2026 in the Chinese zodiac, the Fire Horse, is all about ambition, growth, and passion, but amid wage stagnation and a grueling “996” work culture, many of the country’s young adults feel more burnt out than fiery, and therefore feel seen by a sobbing equine.