Sales of Viral Plush Toy Labubu Halted in U.K. Stores After Reports of Brawls

What are Labubu dolls, and why has buying one become a ‘battlefield’?

It’s the surprising fashion must-have for 2025 (Picture: Pop Mart) It dangles from designer handbags, has been spotted accompanying celebrities like Rihanna and Dua Lipa, and has teens queuing overnight just to get their hands on one.  To the untrained eye, Labubu dolls might seem like a creepy stuffed toy – with their demonic eyes and menacing snaggle-tooth smile. But to thousands of fans, it’s the ultimate IT-girl accessory.  In recent weeks, …

From Chanel bags to night queues, the Labubu conquered the planet. Their distribution method, based on the rare and surprise effect, nevertheless causes overflows.

Labubu collector describes ‘battlefield’ resale market as toys pulled from shops

The viral bag charms were pulled from UK stores following reports of customers fighting over them and queuing overnight outside shops.

Sales of viral plush toy Labubu halted in U.K. stores after reports of brawls

Labubu, a palm-sized plush toy with sharp teeth and a cult following, has become a toy too popular to sell.

In response, its manufacturer decided to remove these little hairy monsters from its stores in the United Kingdom, saying it was working on a more secure and fairer purchasing system. - After scenes of chaos in the shop, the sale of the virus tolerants Labubu suspended in the United Kingdom (Conso and Trends).

UK retailer suspends Labubu toy sales amid safety fears

A retailer in the UK has suspended in-store sales of Labubu toys amid rising concerns over public safety and staff threats, following reports of global thefts and queue violence tied to the sought-after collectibles.