Seized at Seattle Airport: Counterfeit Labubu Dolls Worth Half a Million Dollars by CBP (Customs and Border Protection)
Seattle Seizes Counterfeit Labubus Worth Over Half a Million Dollars
In a significant bust, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Seattle have seized over 11,000 counterfeit Labubus dolls, with an estimated worth of over half a million dollars. This is not the first incident related to Labubus, as a previous incident involved the theft of around $7,000 worth of Labubus from a California store last month.
The counterfeit Labubus, also known as "Lafufus," were found inside boxes labeled as 'LED Bulb.' They were falsely manifested as such, breaching federal laws of importation. The seized counterfeit Labubus were destroyed by officers.
Brian Humphrey, the director of field operations for the CBP Seattle field office, mentioned officers are still looking for the 24K GOLD Labubu among the seized items.
Labubus, a popular collectible doll that debuted in China in 2015, can sell for hundreds to thousands of dollars on the resale market. The manufacturer suggested retail price of the seized counterfeit Labubus is $513,937.76. However, no information was provided about the quality of the materials used in the counterfeit Labubus found in Seattle.
The retail price for an authentic Labubus is approximately $30. Pop Mart, the company behind Labubus, reported revenue of $1.8 billion in 2024.
This article was contributed to by ABC News' Alondra Valle. It is important to note that the seized counterfeit Labubus were involved in copyright or trademark violations.
In a separate incident, the stolen Labubus from the California store were not counterfeit, according to the information given.
There are no available search results identifying the person or company that manufactured the counterfeit Labubus doll seized in Seattle on August 26, 2022. "Lafufus," a counterfeit alternative to Labubus, may have different features than authentic Labubus.
This bust serves as a reminder of the ongoing issue of counterfeit goods and the efforts being made by authorities to combat it. As the popularity of Labubus continues to grow, so does the demand for counterfeit versions, making it crucial for consumers to be vigilant and ensure they are purchasing authentic items.
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