Good luck finding Labubu dolls in Des Moines

What it is: Labubu is an elf-like character created by Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung. It gained a following through a 2019 collaboration with Chinese toy giant Pop Mart.

• It's sold in "blind boxes," meaning buyers don't know which figure they'll get, fueling a thrill-of-the-hunt resale culture.
• Each series includes rare "secret" editions, some of which now resell for thousands of dollars.
• Rihanna, Kim Kardashian and David Beckham are among the celebrities helping drive the trend by displaying the dolls on their bags.

Yes, but: Pop Mart is the official retailer of Labubu dolls, but their closest locations to Des Moines are two vending machines in Rosedale Center Mall in Minnesota.

• Some people wait hours in line outside the mall for a chance to buy them, the Star Tribune reports.

Zoom in: If you're looking for official Labubus, be aware of counterfeit sellers in the area.

• Jay's CD and Hobby sells the real deal, but only when they have them in stock.