BEIJING – Chinese customs authorities recently intercepted over 40,000 counterfeit Labubu, a top seller in Pop Mart products that has seen growing global demand. The Gongbei Customs in Guangdong ...

According to Chinese state-owned media outlet Cover News, a blind box from the latest Labubu 3.0 series, originally priced at 584 yuan ($81), has been selling for between 1,000 ($139) and 2,000 ...

Unveiling their latest seizure in front of news cameras last month, two Chinese customs agents revealed not drugs or weapons – but suitcases full of plush toys. The stash on display included dozens of ...

Chinese customs authorities have intensified efforts to prevent smuggling of Labubu dolls, as the worldwide craze for the gremlin-like toys most often seen dangling from bags shows no sign of ...

In Hong Kong, a couple was filmed stealing Labubu toys worth HK$5,000 (£471) from a claw machine, while another group made off with 13 toys valued at HK$10,000 (£942) after damaging the machine.

Even within China itself, the resale market for Labubus is booming. Limited-edition figures, like the “hidden edition” of Labubu 3.0, originally priced at 99 yuan (£10), now command prices exceeding 2 ...

Chinese customs authorities have intensified efforts to prevent smuggling of Labubu dolls, as the worldwide craze for the gremlin-like toys most often seen dangling from bags shows no sign of slowing ...