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Fake Labubu dolls are a choking risk, warns UK standards body

Thousands of the viral toys are poorly made while genuine dolls ‘are almost impossible to find’, CTSI says

The Guardian - UK

Once shunned, Chinese brands take off in Singapore

Chinese firms are making major inroads in the Southeast Asian city-state as ‘Made in China’ stigma fades.

Al Jazeera

Hundreds of fake Labubu toys seized over ‘serious choking hazard’

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The Independent UK

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Urgent warning over ‘dangerous’ fake Labubu dolls being sold in UK

Labubus have swept the internet in recent weeks, with the fuzzy plush toys dividing the public

The Independent UK

Angry Boy Breaks Expensive Glass Ceiling And Chandelier Over A Labubu Doll

"That’s not even a real Labubu."

Bored Panda

5 Tips To Stop Yourself From Buying Into Wasteful Trends Like Labubu Dolls

The buzz around Labubu is real -- the gremlin-elf toys with a mysterious (or somewhat threatening) grin have taken the world by storm, with consumers going so far as to break out into fights, per The...

GOBankingRates

Thieves make off with $7,000 in Labubu dolls as toy craze sparks smash-and-grab in LA

Masked thieves raided a California toy store for dozens of sought-after Labubu dolls, as demand for the quirky collectible continues to skyrocket worldwide.

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Watch brazen theives steal Labubu dolls in heist

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The Independent UK

Labubu dolls worth $7,000 stolen from Los Angeles store: ‘We are still in shock’

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is investigating an incident in which thieves stole about $7,000 worth of Labubu dolls, the agency said

The Independent UK

It’s a Laburglary! Thousands of dollars worth of Labubu dolls stolen from LA store

Burglars broke into store after hours and swiped boxes of the trendy doll popularized by Rihanna and other celebs

The Guardian - US

Labubu for life: how did a viral doll become a ‘social currency’? Just ask these diehard fans

Price hikes may frustrate some, but the mood at a California meetup shows why the trend isn’t slowing down yet

The Guardian - US

Labubu underground: Lafufu makers defy Chinese authorities to feed the world’s appetite for viral doll

The ‘ugly-cute’ elf sold by Chinese company Pop Mart has become a sensation and the authorities are aggressively cracking down on fakes – pushing production into the shadows

The Guardian - AU

Labubu craze sparks huge hunt for dolls at Comic-Con

Stores have been sold out of the viral doll

The Independent UK

Lafufu Chaos: 10 TikToks That Show Fake Labubu Dolls Are the App's Next Ironic Obsession

Fake Labubu dolls—dubbed Lafufu—are going viral on TikTok for all the wrong reasons. Here are 10 chaotic clips that expose why these knock-offs are funny, flawed and a possible hazard.

International Business Times UK

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GOBankingRates

5 Labubu Dolls That Sold for Shocking Prices

Labubu toys, once $15, now (in some instances) sell for up to $150K. Rare, life-sized and collab versions can drive collector demand and auction frenzy.

International Business Times UK

Here Are the Top 10 Most Expensive and Rare Labubus Collectors Are Fighting to Own

Labubu collectibles have taken over the market, with rare editions like the Vans collab and life-sized versions selling for up to £10k. Here's a list of the top 10 most valuable Labubus in 2025.

The Independent UK

Teen severs ties with adoptive parents after they missed her graduation over a Labubu

The Reddit user’s parents spent $350 to get a Labubu for their biological daughter

International Business Times UK

Popmart Labubu's 'Demonic' Hold On Market Projects 350% Profit: Why Is The Company Going After 7-Eleven?

Pop Mart's viral Labubu toy boosted profits by 350%, and the company is now suing 7-Eleven over alleged counterfeit sales in California stores.

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Tom’s Guide

I couldn’t find a Labubu toy anywhere — then Gemini AI made the calls and found one fast

I used Google’s new AI to call stores for a Labubu— and it actually worked. Here’s how Gemini is changing how we search and shop.

The Independent UK

Voices: I’m losing my mind over Labubu dolls – and the fake Lafufu

COMMENT: Local authorities are rightly warning against buying fake Labubu dolls, called Lafufus, due to choking hazards and toxic chemicals, says Charlotte Cripps, who unknowingly bought two that fell apart. It has since led her to journey deep into the horrors of Labubu shopping

International Business Times

China Mulls Economy-boosting Measures To Counter 'Severe Situation'

China is prepared to take measures and has a "plentiful" toolbox to avoid an economic slump in the second half of the year, its commerce minister said Friday as he admitted it faced a "very severe and complex situation".

The Independent UK

From Tamagotchis to Fidget Spinners: Why Labubus won’t be the last craze to baffle parents

Pop Mart has struck it rich

International Business Times UK

Expert Says Labubus are a 'Psychological Response' to Burnout and Disconnection—What Does That Mean?

Labubu dolls are more than just collectables—they reflect children's psychological responses to burnout and disconnection. Discover expert insights and parental concerns.

The Independent UK

The eye-watering profit Labubu maker expects to make from trend

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The Independent UK

Labubu doll maker says profits set to soar 350%

Unweaning demand for ugly elvish dolls drives Pop Mart’s soaring profits

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