Labubu

High school (ages 12+)
Everyday Life

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/labubu

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the artistic origin?Hong Kong
2. What is the creator?Kasing Lung
3. Who created Labubu?Labubu was designed by Kasing Lung, a Hong Kong illustrator who likes to mix animal and human traits in his drawings.
4. Why do people buy Labubu in blind boxes?Blind boxes hide which Labubu you get, so you feel the excitement of surprise. It makes collecting more fun and encourages trading with friends.

Zomorphic: Possessing characteristics of both animal and human forms, often used in fantasy and art.
Blind Box: A marketing strategy where consumers purchase a product without knowing its specific contents, fostering anticipation and collectibility.
Designer Toys: Artistic collectibles, often produced in limited runs, created by artists and designers, valued for their aesthetic and collectible nature.
Anthropomorphic: Attributing human characteristics or behavior to a god, animal, or object.