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Is this the next Labubu?

LOVOT · Dec 2025

Japan’s LOVOT just opened a flagship experience store at Shanghai IFC (Dec 2025) ...just in time for Christmas

The store has less of a typical tech retail vibe, more of a warm, plush, collectible feeling to it. Think less “robot demo,” more emotional collectible: outfits, cuddle zones, synchronized movements, and serious “fufu” energy.

In a China market already obsessed with plush, IP characters, and emotional comfort objects... could a companion robot become the next cult trend?

Not saying it is the next Labubu.

Its more like a Tamagotchi 3.0 offering. But it’s clearly playing in the same emotional sandbox.

Curious to see where this goes.

Originally shared by Chris Baker on LinkedIn. See the original post →
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