Hundreds of fake Labubu toys seized

WARNING OVER COUNTERFEITS

- By KIRSTIE MCCRUM

A NUMBER of fake Labubu toys have been seized from shops across Hull in a crackdown on "dangerous counterfeits".

Parents and carers have been told to look out for fake versions of the collectibles which Hull City Council's Trading Standards team said could pose a choking hazard for children.

Genuine Labubus are toothy-grinned plush toys which have become a global sensation, sparking queues at toy shops and sold-out stock.

Rogue traders are now cashing in on the popularity of the toothy elves, selling poorly-made fakes with small parts which can easily detach.

Hull City Council's Trading Standards team has seized hundreds of the toys from a number of shops around the city, and warned many more will likely still be on sale.