Lafufus are counterfeit versions of Labubus that have proliferated in the wake of the original's popularity, with everyone from street vendors to Facebook sellers either selling them outright as fakes or attempting to pass them off as originals in order to profit off the scarcity of the original.

Mall of America is getting in on the Labubu craze. Driving the news: The mall announced Monday that it will soon be home to Minnesota's first Pop Mart store. The Chinese retailer sells the spiky-eared dolls and other popular collectors' items with cult followings.

The store will open on Upper South John Street and will span 6,200 sq ft. It will be situated close to fellow design-led lifestyle brands, KENJI and MINISO. POP MART Liverpool wil

Counterfeit versions of Labubu dolls are proving to be a serious choking hazard for young children, trading standards officials have warned. Hull City Council said its officers had seized hundreds of the "dangerous" toys from shops around the city,