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According to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, an LED bulb was intercepted, disguised as more than 11,000 fake false masks. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) official.
According to the reason, the forged version of the popular doll (worth thousands) was discovered when an incoming air cargo was checked on August 26. NBC News.
The goods originated in Korea include 11,134 fake dolls If they were real, it would be worth about $513,937.76.
According to the CBP statement, the seizure is conducted after an officer determines a project that violates federal law Illegal imports and commodities Infringement of intellectual property rights.
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Seattle-Tacoma International Airport CBP has found thousands of fake labubu dolls. (Seattle CBP)
Officials said the cargo was wrongly marked as a “LED bulb.”
Officials also said the arrest has not been excluded.
The fake Labubus (often called Lafufus) flooded the online market as Pop Mart’s demand for real market surges.
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The real Labubu (pictured) costs between $30 and $40 – more rare dolls can be much higher. (Brooke Curto/Fox News Digital)
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns that fake plush type dolls can pose a suffocation hazard to children, as certain elements, including fuzz, may be separated.
Some have also been found to contain harmful chemicals.
Earlier this month, the London Council warned consumers about the reasons for “Lafufus”, citing risks from toxic substances to small parts.
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If 11,134 fake Labubu dolls were real, they would be worth nearly a million dollars. (U.S. Customs and Border Protection)
Collectors can often spot fakes through obvious signs, such as overly bright colors, lack of holographic pop music stickers, or the wrong number of teeth.
There are always nine authentic Rabbus.
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CBP officials praised their officials for their work through posts on X.
“Our diligent and meticulous CBPO’s outstanding work!” Brian Humphrey of CBP Seattle The Operations Director wrote before joking, “PS We are still looking for someone who has another 24k Gold Labubu.”
CBP is also inserted.
“Not popular in the United States,” CBP X’s official account released. “Thanks for your good catch!”
Fox News Digital has contacted U.S. Customs and Border Protection for comment.
