Labubu-maker Pop Mart executives are bullish on animation, theme parks and global expansion

This photograph shows Labubu elves, collectible plush toys designed by Hong Kong illustrator Kasing Lung as part of his series ″The Monsters,″ displayed at a Pop Mart shop in Paris on Aug. 17. [AFP/YONHAP]
This photograph shows Labubu elves, collectible plush toys designed by Hong Kong illustrator Kasing Lung as part of his series ″The Monsters,″ displayed at a Pop Mart shop in Paris on Aug. 17.

Pop Mart executives said on Wednesday that they are optimistic about opportunities for the firm's proprietary art toys, including the smash hit ugly-cute Labubu doll, to star in animated films and theme park attractions.

Executives, speaking at a conference with analysts following Pop Mart's record half-year results earlier, also said further geographic expansion to emerging markets such as the Middle East, central Europe and Central and South America was being explored.

Reuters