Labubu mania gets darker: Hundreds of fake ‘demonic' dolls seized by North Ayrshire Trading Standards
But with fame comes fakes, and things just got very real in Scotland.
Planning to buy a Labubu? Here's how to spot the fake ones | Credit: Instagram/labubusobsession
The Labubu craze turns chaotic
In a dramatic twist, North Ayrshire Council's Trading Standards team has seized over 370 fake Labubu toys in Irvine. The bust, which went down at two retail premises, comes after a surge in counterfeit versions of the popular plushies began circulating across the UK.
Wang Ning becomes China's youngest top billionaire as Labubu dolls go from blind box toys to global collectibles in celebrity circles | Credit: X/labubuababy
These knockoffs are not just shady, they are downright dangerous. Lacking the proper UK Toy Safety certification, many come with loose, detachable parts that pose a major choking hazard to young children.
Safety nightmare: What parents need to know
While the authentic Labubus are collector-grade cuties, complete with exactly nine little teeth (a fun detail that helps weed out fakes), these dodgy versions are low-quality, overly vibrant, and cheaply made. Councillor Alan Hill noted that these dolls are not only likely to fall apart quickly but may also cause serious injuries.
He encouraged shoppers to avoid sketchy retailers and report any suspicious sales to the council. His warning? These counterfeits are not a good deal; they are a disaster waiting to happen.
Where can you get the viral creepy Labubu doll in India? } Credit: Instagram/lalalalisa_m
The demonic toy theory rises again
Let us not forget the wild internet conspiracy theory: that Labubus are cursed or demonic. TikTok is flooded with cautionary tales about people experiencing "bad luck" or "supernatural events" after bringing a Labubu home.
Now imagine buying a bootleg version of an allegedly cursed toy? That is horror movie behaviour.
The internet now thinks Labubu dolls are possessed | Credit: X/liliacuntry
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