Labubu dolls' popularity causes fights, theft, and counterfeiting

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The viral Labubu dolls, fuzzy toys with bunny ears, have sparked controversies including brawls, counterfeiting, and theft, fueled by their immense popularity. The toys' scarcity, created by weekly restocks and "blind box" sales, leads to fights and high prices, with some limited editions reselling for thousands of dollars. Counterfeit versions and theft of the dolls are also widespread. Some people believe the dolls are demonic, adding to the controversy surrounding the toys' popularity, which has led to a thriving criminal underground and even insurance policies for the collectible items.


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