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‘Too good to be true’: parents warned to check before they buy amid flood of counterfeit toys

Border Force warns knock-off Labubu dolls and similar items can be dangerous, and sales fund criminal networks

The Guardian - UK

Fake Labubus make up 90% of 260,000 knock-off toys seized at border

Fake versions of the viral Labubu figures accounted for 90% of the more than 260,000 counterfeit toys intercepted in 2025.

Evening Standard

'6-7,' Dubai chocolate, Labubu: You took 2025, now scat!

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The Independent UK

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Paddington director set to make a film about one of 2025’s biggest trends

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The Independent UK

Paul King to direct Labubu film

Paul King - the director of Paddington and Wonka - will helm a film about the popular collectible plush Labubu toys.

BANG Premier

Paddington and Wonka director to helm first Labubu movie

Chinese-made furry monster collectibles are a viral sensation

The Independent UK

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The year of the Labubu revealed the 'new consumption' trend among China's Gen Z—and now it's spreading overseas

Labubu has powered monster growth for Chinese toymaker Pop Mart and tapped into China's newfound branding power that could outlast the toy's phenomenon.

Fortune

Move Over Barbie! Sony's New Film Will Bring Cult Toy Labubu and His Monster Friends to Life

Sony Pictures is developing a film based on cult toy Labubu, breathing new life into the monster doll phenomenon that swept Asia and beyond. Here is how a quirky vinyl figure turned into a global sensation and a multi million dollar business story.

International Business Times UK

A Labubu Movie Is Apparently Heading To The Big Screen Because Of Course It Is

Hollywood’s latest money move? A Labubu movie. Sony’s reportedly picked up rights to the viral plush toy so expect those gremlins on screens.

Pedestrian.tv

The inevitable has happened as a Labubu movie is reportedly in the works

Sony has reportedly inked a deal to bring worldwide craze Labubu to the big screen

Total Film

Sorry, we’re making a movie about those demon toys now?!

Say it with me, friends: Not everything needs to be a movie! In fact, many things could stand not being a movie. High on that list is, in my humble opinion, the Labubu, those horrifying little monsters you see swinging on the bag of every other hip person on the…

The Mary Sue

Labubu movie reportedly in the works at Sony Pictures

The plush line of toy dolls has become a viral sensation in the last year

The Independent UK

Australian parents warned counterfeit Labubu dolls may contain lead and pose choking risk

Regulator says Lafufus sold online come with parts small enough for children to swallow

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The Guardian - AU

Spot the difference: parents warned that fake Labubu dolls could contain lead and pose choking risk

Australian consumer watchdog’s safety warning says counterfeit dolls – called Lafufus – can have wrong number of teeth and ears that are too wide

TechRadar

South Park season 28 episode 3 has been delayed again – here’s when to stream it on Paramount+

South Park season 28 episode 3 is taking another break after cryptic Halloween episode, but we shouldn’t be surprised.

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Original Labubu Dolls Have Become A Hot Property Amid The Wave Of Counterfeits

Original price Labubu dolls are highly sought after, with limited edition figures selling fast. But amid the viral craze, counterfeits flood the toy resale market.

Evening Standard

From Wednesday Addams to Labubus: The top ten Halloween looks of 2025

Wednesday Addams from the popular Netflix show ranked number one amongst Brits dressing up for Halloween this year

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Fortune

HKEX CEO: Stock exchanges must band together to stay relevant

“We’re entering a stage where exchanges are not really competing with one another, but working together,” HKEX CEO Bonnie Chan said.

The Independent UK

Australian charged with stealing Labubu dolls worth more than £4,000

At least 43 Labubu dolls worth £4390 were seized in police search operation

AAP

Labubu, Pokemon crazes fuel surge in thefts

Retailers say highly sought after pop culture items are flying off the shelves with a rise in thefts targeting both Labubu dolls and Pokemon merchandise.

Benzinga

Rare Labubu Dolls Are Now Liquid Assets — Here's What That Means for Alternative Investors

The Labubu craze sweeping across Asia, Europe and North America has shown few signs of slowing, with sales of the quirky plush dolls from Chinese toy maker Pop Mart International Group skyrocketing in 2025.

The Independent UK

Pop Mart looks to turn Labubu’s viral fame into Disney-style theme park empire

Chinese toy maker planning for animation, theme parks, content collaborations, and merchandise expansion

International Business Times UK

Labubu Doll Original: How To Spot Fakes As Pop Mart Counterfeit Tops UK Toy Seizures

According to new Home Office data, fake Labubu dolls made up 90% of the £3.5 million worth of counterfeit toys seized at the UK border this year.

The Independent UK

Over 230,000 fake Labubu dolls seized as counterfeit toys flood UK market

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