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Time of India
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Imagine saying 'no' and losing over Rs 50 lakh: When a rare Labubu toy unleashed child's destructive side in influencer's home
A family visit in South China turned disastrous for influencer Little Azheng when a young relative, denied a rare Labubu doll, unleashed a destructive tantrum. The child's rampage resulted in a shattered mirror-glass ceiling and a demolished Italian crystal chandelier, racking up $56,000 in damages. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads It started as an ordinary family visit in South China, and ended with smashed glass, a shattered chandelier, and a $56,000 bill.A popular South China influencer , known online as Little Azheng or Tail Brother, shared his nightmare on social media after a young relative's child came over. The boy spotted a rare Labubu doll in his home, beautifully decorated with jewellery, and demanded it. When told 'no', the child burst into tears, threw a tantrum, and then went into full destruction to the South China Morning Post, the boy grabbed a remote control and hurled it upwards, smashing a mirror-glass ceiling worth 100,000 yuan ($14,000). Not stopping there, he also damaged an Italian crystal chandelier worth a jaw-dropping 300,000 yuan ($42,000).Photos posted online showed the living room floor covered in glass shards, with the once-grand chandelier lying in pieces. 'The ceiling alone needs all glass panels removed and replaced,' the influencer explained. Shockingly, the child showed no hint of boy's parents reportedly pleaded with the influencer to 'let it go' to protect the child's feelings. Claiming they were too poor to cover the damage, they offered just 20,000 yuan ($2,800) in two instalments. 'Even if we sell everything, that's all we can pay,' they Little Azheng accepted the offer, later commenting, 'Elders love using family ties as emotional blackmail. It's incredibly over the line.'Labubu dolls have taken China, and the world, by storm. Collectors are willing to pay huge sums for rare pieces, with one figure selling for over one million yuan ($140,000) at a Beijing auction in June. Owning one is a status symbol; losing one (or smashing the room it's in) comes at a hefty from agencies
Economic Times
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Imagine saying 'no' and losing over Rs 50 lakh: When a rare Labubu toy unleashed child's destructive side in influencer's home
It started as an ordinary family visit in South China, and ended with smashed glass, a shattered chandelier, and a $56,000 bill. A popular South China influencer, known online as Little Azheng or Tail Brother, shared his nightmare on social media after a young relative's child came over. The boy spotted a rare Labubu doll in his home, beautifully decorated with jewellery, and demanded it. When told 'no', the child burst into tears, threw a tantrum, and then went into full destruction mode. According to the South China Morning Post, the boy grabbed a remote control and hurled it upwards, smashing a mirror-glass ceiling worth 100,000 yuan ($14,000). Not stopping there, he also damaged an Italian crystal chandelier worth a jaw-dropping 300,000 yuan ($42,000).Photos posted online showed the living room floor covered in glass shards, with the once-grand chandelier lying in pieces. 'The ceiling alone needs all glass panels removed and replaced,' the influencer explained. Shockingly, the child showed no hint of boy's parents reportedly pleaded with the influencer to 'let it go' to protect the child's feelings. Claiming they were too poor to cover the damage, they offered just 20,000 yuan ($2,800) in two instalments. 'Even if we sell everything, that's all we can pay,' they said. Reluctantly, Little Azheng accepted the offer, later commenting, 'Elders love using family ties as emotional blackmail. It's incredibly over the line.'Labubu dolls have taken China, and the world, by storm. Collectors are willing to pay huge sums for rare pieces, with one figure selling for over one million yuan ($140,000) at a Beijing auction in June. Owning one is a status symbol; losing one (or smashing the room it's in) comes at a hefty price. Inputs from agencies
Mint
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Labubu craze: Child goes on ₹48 lakh destructive rampage after parents deny plush toy request — here's what happened
Labubu craze, which has taken the internet by storm, dug a deep hole in parents' pockets after they refused to buy the creepy doll for their child. In a recent incident, a child was upset and enraged after his parents refused to give in to his demands, vent out his anger by damaging a glass ceiling and smashed a crystal chandelier, worth over ₹ 4 lakh, according to South China Morning post, Documenting the shocking incident, a Chinese influencer known as 'Little Azheng' or 'Tail Brother' on social media said that a 'petulant' child caused more than ₹ 48.72 lakh (400,000 yuan) in damage. The embarrassed parents took responsibility of their child's unruly actions and offered to pay almost half the expenses of the damage, almost ₹ 24.36 lakh (20,000 yuan). Describing the happenings, the influencer said that a relative had visited his home with a young boy who wanted to get his hands over a Labubu doll adorned with expensive jewellery. When the child's request was turned down, he 'made a big fuss' and began throwing tantrums. Resentful and fuming, he grabbed a remote-control device and tossed it into the air causing the massive damage. The influencer shared pictures of damaged chandelier and pieces of glass scattered across the floor as he noted, 'The repair work for the ceiling alone requires removing and replacing all the remaining glass panels.' A few days ago, a rare Labubu x Vans plush doll was sold for a whopping $10,585 on eBay, making it one of the most expensive dolls sold so far.
Mint
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Labubu craze: Child goes on ₹48 lakh destructive rampage after parents deny plush toy request — here's what happened
Labubu craze, which has taken the internet by storm, dug a deep hole in parents' pockets after they refused to buy the creepy doll for their child. In a recent incident, a child was upset and enraged after his parents refused to give in to his demands, vent out his anger by damaging a glass ceiling and smashed a crystal chandelier, worth over ₹ 4 lakh, according to South China Morning post, Documenting the shocking incident, a Chinese influencer known as 'Little Azheng' or 'Tail Brother' on social media said that a 'petulant' child caused more than ₹ 48.72 lakh (400,000 yuan) in damage. The embarrassed parents took responsibility of their child's unruly actions and offered to pay almost half the expenses of the damage, almost ₹ 24.36 lakh (20,000 yuan). Describing the happenings, the influencer said that a relative had visited his home with a young boy who wanted to get his hands over a Labubu doll adorned with expensive jewellery. When the child's request was turned down, he 'made a big fuss' and began throwing tantrums. Resentful and fuming, he grabbed a remote-control device and tossed it into the air causing the massive damage. The influencer shared pictures of damaged chandelier and pieces of glass scattered across the floor as he noted, 'The repair work for the ceiling alone requires removing and replacing all the remaining glass panels.' A few days ago, a rare Labubu x Vans plush doll was sold for a whopping $10,585 on eBay, making it one of the most expensive dolls sold so far. Originally released in 2023, the Labubu doll in focus is a part of a blind-box collaboration between Chinese toy giant Pop Mart and skatewear brand Vans, New York Post reported. In less than two years, the value of the doll featuring Sk8-Mid sneakers multiplied 125 times. The limited stock doll dons a matching sweatshirt and a blue-orange cap emblazoned with 'The Monsters'
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Hindustan Times
Chinese kid wrecks $56,000 of property in Labubu toy tantrum, shatters ceiling and chandelier
A Chinese influencer's home suffered significant damage after a visiting child, upset at being denied a rare Labubu toy, shattered a glass ceiling and broke an Italian crystal chandelier worth a combined 400,000 yuan (US$56,000). A boy caused massive damage to a home after a tantrum over a Labubu toy.(Representational image/Unsplash) (Also read: 'You can't do that in America or Europe': Foreigner stunned to see Porsche left unattended in China) Tantrum leads to destruction According to a report by the South China Morning Post (SCMP), the incident was shared online by male influencer 'Little Azheng', also known as 'Tail Brother'. He said a relative visited his home with a young boy who became fixated on his Labubu doll, which was decorated with expensive jewellery. When the child's request to have the toy was refused, he threw a tantrum, crying loudly and making a scene. In a fit of anger, the boy allegedly hurled a remote-control device into the air, smashing the living room's mirror-glass ceiling valued at 100,000 yuan (US$14,000). SCMP reported that the child also damaged an Italian crystal chandelier worth an estimated 300,000 yuan (US$42,000). Extent of the damage Photographs posted by the influencer showed shards of glass scattered across the floor and the chandelier smashed on the ground. 'The repair work for the ceiling alone requires removing and replacing all the remaining glass panels,' the influencer said. Despite the destruction, the boy reportedly showed no remorse. Parents plead poverty SCMP reported that the boy's parents asked the influencer not to publicise the matter or involve the child, claiming it could 'affect the boy's mood'. They insisted they were too poor to pay the full cost of the damage. 'We are poor and cannot afford compensation. There is no point in going to court, please do not involve the child,' they said, offering only 20,000 yuan (US$2,800) in two instalments. 'Even if we have to sell everything, we can only pay this much,' they added. The influencer reluctantly agreed to the arrangement, stating, 'Elders always love using kinship as emotional blackmail. It is incredibly boundary-crossing.' The labubu craze Labubu dolls, originally popular in China, have gained a global following. Some individual figures have sold for extraordinary amounts. SCMP reported that one Labubu figure fetched over one million yuan (US$140,000) at an auction in Beijing in June.
