Hundreds of fake Labubu dolls seized in Ayrshire
The fakes have not passed UK toy safety regulations and have small parts that could be a choking hazard.Signs of a fake include overly vibrant colours and an incorrect teeth count, with authentic Labubus having exactly nine.Cllr Alan Hill said retailers should ensure they do not sell the items.He said: ""It might look like a good deal, but these dolls are usually really poor quality and made with inferior materials and are not made to last at all."Not only that, they could also cause a serious accident to young people."The word Labubu is the name of a character in toy series the Monsters created by Hong Kong-born artist Kasing Lung.The toys gained worldwide attention in 2024 after a member of popular K-pop band Blackpink had a keychain Labubu attached to her bag.Reporting by local democracy journalist Stewart McConnell.
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