{"id":21592,"date":"2025-08-27T10:35:51","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T09:35:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ccpc.inventise.ie\/consumers\/?p=21592"},"modified":"2025-09-18T15:06:53","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T14:06:53","slug":"labubu-dolls-and-blind-boxing-why-youll-need-to-keep-your-eyes-peeled-for-product-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ccpc.inventise.ie\/consumers\/2025\/08\/27\/labubu-dolls-and-blind-boxing-why-youll-need-to-keep-your-eyes-peeled-for-product-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Labubu dolls and \u2018blind boxing\u2019: Why you\u2019ll need to keep your eyes peeled for product safety"},"content":{"rendered":"

Read on to find out more about Labubu dolls and why you need to be hyper-vigilant when buying them for yourself or for your loved ones.<\/p>\n

Also, please see a quick link to the CCPC product recall article<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What are Labubu dolls?<\/h3>\n

They\u2019re part of the\u00a0Labubu The Monsters<\/em>\u00a0vinyl figure collection made by China-based retailer Pop Mart. They are a line of cute, collectible monster plush toys that can be hung from a handbag. They\u2019re popular among children, but it\u2019s Generation Z who has taken up the craze most fervently, queueing in large numbers outside shops and buying and bidding for the dolls online.<\/p>\n

Why do I need to be careful?<\/h3>\n

The brand\u2019s extraordinary success has led to a flood of\u00a0unauthorised dolls\u00a0entering the market \u2013 online, in street stalls, and even in retail shops. A recent recall from Eason\u2019s Wexford<\/a> involved Labubu dolls that could not be verified as authentic Pop Mart products, raising concerns about safety.<\/p>\n

Unauthenticated dolls \u2013 sometimes referred to colloquially as\u00a0\u2018Lafufus\u2019\u00a0\u2013 may be poorly made, with loose parts posing a choking hazard. They may also contain unsafe paints, plastics or dyes. When in doubt, always buy from official or reputable sellers.<\/p>\n

Where can I buy one?<\/h3>\n

There isn\u2019t a dedicated Pop Mart store in Ireland but you can find them in select shops.<\/p>\n

What if I can\u2019t get a Labubu doll in a shop?<\/h3>\n

When you buy from businesses based in Ireland or the EU you have strong consumer rights. Please be aware that that if you purchase from a private seller or from a shop outside Ireland and the EU, \u00a0your consumer rights may not be protected if something goes wrong.\u00a0Read the CCPC guidance on buying outside the EU<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What is \u2018blind box\u2019 packaging?<\/h3>\n

The thrill of not knowing which figure you\u2019ll get is a key part of Labubus’ appeal. There are over twenty Labubu series, with names like Big Into Energy<\/em>,\u00a0Have a Seat<\/em>, and\u00a0Tasty Macarons<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Each series typically contains up to twelve characters, plus one secret edition that could be an ultra-rare variant. While you can choose a specific series, the exact figure inside the box remains a mystery, adding to the lucky dip effect.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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