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Long before Labubu became one of the world’s most recognizable designer toys, it lived quietly in the imagination of Kasing Lung — the Hong Kong-born illustrator behind The Monsters Trilogy. What began as a hauntingly beautiful storybook soon evolved into one of the most emotional art toy universes ever created. The Story That Started It All lThe Monsters Trilogy was not […]

The Curtain Rises on Emotion The 2025 Labubu “Why So Serious” series by Kasing Lung is more than a new collectible release — it’s an invitation into the artist’s mind. Lung, known for blending childlike innocence and eerie humor, transforms the simple figure of Labubu into a symbol of emotional duality. Each piece feels like it’s stepping out of a […]

The figure that turned fear into tenderness Not every monster is born to frighten. Some are created to heal. Labubu, the strange little creature imagined by Kasing Lung, is one of those rare figures that bridge the gap between darkness and affection — a handmade piece of emotional design that has quietly shaped the world of […]

When the moon rises over the world of Pokemon TCG, few cards capture the spirit of Halloween quite like Gengar from the Fossil Set (1999). Illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi, this card isn’t just a collectible — it’s a portal to the eerie, playful darkness that defined an era of art in trading cards. It’s not just about […]

How Atsuko Nishida gave shape to electricity itself. Pikachu isn’t just the face of Pokemon, it’s the face of collectible art. The Pikachu TCG original art created by Atsuko Nishida in 1996, became the foundation for how we perceive not just Pokemon, but cuteness, nostalgia, and simplicity in card art. From soft pastel outlines to modern […]