11 h. ago Everything you need to know about the Labubu craze: What are they, and where can you buy them?

Why exactly are the A-List and fashion set obsessing over these freaky, fuzzy accessories?

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15 h. ago Labubu sparks toy craze as we look at former collectables that sparked panic buying

As Labubu maker's profits have soared by nearly 400% in six months after the ugly-cute toys became a global sensation, we take a look back at some of the other toy crazes over the years

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18 h. ago Warning issued over fake Labubu dolls brand due choking hazard

The fake version of the latest collectible trend comes with its own host of potential risks.

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44 h. ago Madonna celebrates her 67th birthday in style at luxury Italian villa with VIP dinner, fireworks and trendy Labubu doll cake with one VERY fitting detail

Madonna celebrated her 67th birthday in style at a luxury Italian villa over the weekend surrounded by her nearest and dearest.

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47 h. ago Urgent safety warning issued over fake Labubu dolls which pose ‘serious risk of choking and death’ for young kids

Labubu dolls are cute and creepy collectable plushies sold by the Chinese toy company Pop Mart

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62 h. ago ‘My buyer’s guilt is insane. It’s $1,300 on trash’: the adults addicted to blind box toys like Labubus

Grownups get thrills from opening these collectibles they buy without knowing what they’re getting – but experts warn the craze is akin to gamblingJess has never touched a slot machine, played the lottery or bought a scratch-off, but she fears she may have a gambling problem nonetheless.This July, the 28-year-old found herself spending up to $270 a week on blind boxes – that is, surprise items that are sold in sealed, opaque packaging. Activewear companies, bookshops and even candy stores all sell mystery bundles of their products, but the brands currently dominating the market produce collectible toys with cute but unusual names. If you want a complete collection of Labubu, Smiski, Dimoo, Pucky, Skullpanda or Sonny Angel figurines, then you will have to buy blind box after blind box, sighing at every duplicate and praying the next package contains the creature you need to finish the set. Continue reading...

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62 h. ago Warning to parents over 'dangerous' counterfeit Labubu dolls

Parents are being urged to look out for signs of authenticity

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65 h. ago Fake Labubu dolls could cause 'lifetime damage to child's organs'

The viral plush toys - quirky fang-toothed "monster elf" figures made popular by Chinese toymaker Pop Mart - have become a global collector's craze - but parents have been warned of the dangers of fake merchandise

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3 d. ago Young Scots risking their lives with 'rhino ket' drug craze glorified by Kneecap

Scottish health bosses have warned of the rapid emergence of the drug.

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3 d. ago ‘Skibidi’, ‘delulu’ and ‘tradwife’ among words added to Cambridge Dictionary

Lexicographers give nod to TikTok generation’s enduring influence on English language with latest additions“Skibidi”, “tradwife” and “delulu” are among the new words to have made this year’s Cambridge Dictionary in a selection that confirms the increasing influence of the TikTok generation on the English language.For those hoping such that such neologisms would be a passing internet craze, the compilers of the dictionary say they are here to stay. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Trafford Centre customers queue up for FIVE HOURS as cult toy shop known for Labubu dolls opens

The 1,400 sq ft store is now open - and is selling some exclusive items

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7 d. ago Urgent fake Labubu warning issued as THOUSANDS of dodgy dolls seized in weeks

Experts say they pose a risk to children

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7 d. ago Fake Labubu dolls are a choking risk, warns UK standards body

Thousands of the viral toys are poorly made while genuine dolls ‘are almost impossible to find’, CTSI saysGrowing numbers of counterfeit Labubu dolls being sold in the UK are poorly made and pose a choking hazard to young children, a trading standards body has warned.The toothy, fluffy monster doll figures, made exclusively by the Chinese toymaker Pop Mart, have surged in popularity among children and adults after going viral on social media. Celebrity fans include Rihanna and Lisa from the K-pop group Blackpink, while many owners like to attach the dolls to handbags or backpacks. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Major crackdown on fake Labubu dolls: Urgent warning over 'unsafe' counterfeit collectables flooding UK market with thousands of toys seized across Britain

Labubu dolls have become a global sensation amongst children, teenagers and even the like of major celebrities from Kim Kardashian to Rihanna.

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8 d. ago Labubus located: Police track down $30,000 worth of popular collectibles stolen from warehouse

Evidence suggests the suspects were planning on reselling and shipping the 14 boxes of stolen items across the country

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8 d. ago Social media craze could land drivers with huge fine and penalty points

A motoring expert has urged all drivers not to take part in a social media trend that is regularly spotted online as it could lead to getting into trouble with the law

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8 d. ago Urgent warning over ‘dangerous’ fake Labubu dolls being sold in UK

Labubus have swept the internet in recent weeks, with the fuzzy plush toys dividing the public

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8 d. ago Urgent warning issued to Brit parents over 'dangerous' viral Labubu toy copies

The highly sought-after collectables were found in Yorskshire in a crackdown on 'dangerous counterfeits' - as it's feared they're being flogged all over the UK

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1 week ago Labubu dolls worth $7,000 stolen from Los Angeles store: ‘We are still in shock’

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is investigating an incident in which thieves stole about $7,000 worth of Labubu dolls, the agency said

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1 week ago Manhunt for masked thieves as thousands of pounds worth of Labubu dolls stolen

Labubus, collectible toys from a Hong Kong artist that look like monsters with a toothy grin, have become a growing Tiktok trend across the world in recent months

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