Denied a Labubu, China boy smashes glass ceiling and chandelier worth Rs 48 lakh at relative's house

Indian Express

15 hours ago

Haunted or not, Labubu dolls have taken the toy industry by storm, becoming a must-have collectable among both celebrities and influencers. From global icons like Rihanna, Dua Lipa, and BLACKPINK's LISA to social media personalities, the quirky, wide-eyed figures have become a symbol of pop culture cool.
As the Labubu fever shows no signs of slowing down, a boy in China has caught the Internet's attention as he caused damages worth over Rs 48 lakh at his relative's house after he was denied the viral doll.
According to a report in the South China Morning Post, the boy spotted a Labubu doll adorned with luxury jewellery, and demanded to have it. However, his family refused his demand, triggering a dramatic scene.
The child then reportedly grabbed a remote control, and flung it into a mirror-glass ceiling panel, smashing it completely. The panel was worth 100,000 yuan (over Rs 11 lakh). The report added that the remote also struck a luxurious Italian crystal chandelier worth 300,000 yuan (over Rs 36 lakh), sending it crashing to the floor.
The incident was shared by a Chinese influencer, who wrote, 'The repair work for the ceiling alone requires removing and replacing all the remaining glass panels.'
Despite the extensive damage, the child reportedly showed no remorse for his actions. 'They begged me not to go public with the story or involve their child,' said the influencer, explaining that the parents were worried the attention might 'affect the boy's mood.'
Claiming they were financially struggling, the family offered only 20,000 yuan (Rs 2.4 lakh) in compensation, to be paid in two instalments. 'We are poor and cannot afford compensation. There is no point in going to court; please do not involve the child. Even if we have to sell everything, we'll pay the 20,000 yuan,' the parents were quoted as saying by South China Morning Post.