Border patrol agents in Seattle have seized thousands of counterfeit Labubu dolls valued at more than $500,000, officials said. (Credit: @DFOSeattle via Storyful)
SEATTLE – Border patrol agents in Seattle confiscated thousands of fake Labubu dolls worth over half a million dollars, according to the local field operations director.
Photos released on August 29 show a counterfeit Labubu doll holding a Coca-Cola bottle alongside a cardboard box filled with other dolls.
Border patrol agents in Seattle have seized thousands of counterfeit Labubu dolls valued at more than $500,000, officials said. (Credit: @DFOSeattle via Storyful)
What they’re saying:
“Fake Labubus are not welcome in America. Thanks for the good catch Seattle,” Customs and Border Protection wrote on X.
What are Labubu dolls?
Dig deeper:
Designed by a Hong Kong artist and produced by Chinese toy maker Pop Mart, the collectible plush toys have gone viral, with their popularity soaring in 2025.
The Source: Storyful contributed to this report. This story was reported from Los Angeles.
