Published 2 days ago • loading... • Updated 3 hours ago

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

Pop Mart suspended all in-store and robotic vending sales of Labubu plush toys across the UK on May 19 due to safety concerns at its flagship locations and robotic stores.
The suspension followed escalating crowd issues, including long queues, staff threats, fights, and tensions driven by limited availability and viral online hype.
Labubu, a rabbit-like monster toy endorsed by celebrities Rihanna and Dua Lipa, has sparked global demand causing chaotic scenes and reports of thefts and assaults internationally.
Pop Mart confirmed customers queued for hours with some engaging in shouting and fighting, stating online sales will continue while developing a fairer distribution model.
The pause aims to protect customers and staff safety, though experts warn it could increase resale prices and online demand when the toys return to stores in June.

Insights by Ground AI

Does this summary seem wrong?

46 Articles

All

Left

Center

Right

Le Point.fr

Lean Right

Why Labubu Plushs Trigger Real Riots in the Shop

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

3 hours ago·Paris, France

Read Full Article

CTV News

Center

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.

15 hours ago·Canada

Read Full Article

TF1 INFO

Center

After Scenes of Chaos in Store, the Sale of Labubu Viral Plushs Suspended in the United Kingdom

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).

16 hours ago

Read Full Article

Daily Journal

+28 Reposted by 28 other sources

Center

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.

18 hours ago·Cherokee County, United States

Read Full Article

Protothema

Right

Labubu Are Being Pulled From Store Shelves in Britain

The dolls resemble a cross between a rabbit and a monster and within a few weeks became an essential fashion accessory, with even stars like Rihanna and Dua Lipa wearing them.

19 hours ago

Read Full Article