Yes, this is yet another Labubu-themed post, but in our defense, it’s the alternative version you never thought you needed. Be honest: if you’re reading this, it’s because you still have one foot in the Labubu door, with the other foot outstretched and searching for a better landing. Well, here we are. Meet LAVOODOO, the creeping, post-apocalyptic-styled cousin of your cute, fury friend Labubu. These steampunk critters are the brainchild of artist .XENON, who is crafting something far more subversive than the aforementioned consumer-driven collectible. LAVOODOOS are, instead, hand-made cyber-goth dolls built from actual trash.

While similar in structure and coming in an array of variations like Labubu, LAVOODOOs aren’t just another collectible series—they’re an environmental statement wrapped in a dystopian aesthetic that makes Chucky look like a Cabbage Patch Kid.

“Each LAVOODOO is assembled from discarded machine parts and waste materials,” explains .XENON, through their Instagram page, where images of these haunting creations have captivated a growing cult following. “There are no factory reproductions. Every single one has its own story and identity.”

Unlike the mass-produced designer toys flooding the collectibles market, LAVOODOO dolls arrive in handcrafted boxes with personalized letters and a “magic pen” that invites owners to contribute to an expanding universe. It’s part toy, part participatory art project, and part environmental protest.

What’s truly revolutionary is how the artist has transformed the concept of value in collectibles. While traditional brands rely on pristine condition and factory precision, LAVOODOO celebrates imperfection and repurposing—qualities that resonate deeply in our age of climate anxiety and digital uniformity.

All set in the same bleak universe where today’s junk becomes tomorrow’s treasure. In the world of LAVOODOO, “even broken things can find new purpose”—a message from the artist that hits differently in 2023.

For collectors tired of mass-produced sameness or anyone looking for art with actual environmental ethics, these recycled nightmare dolls might just be the most honest toys on the market.

All images via Instagram/@xenon.earth.