Overview

• A rare Vans-clad Labubu sold on eBay for ₹9.15 lakh, a 125-fold increase over its original ₹7,400 release price.
• Pop Mart filed a July lawsuit in California against 7-Eleven, alleging the convenience chain sold counterfeit “Lafufu” blind boxes.
• Korea Customs Service seized more than 7,000 suspected fake Labubu items in two months as authorities intensify enforcement.
• Arnott Capital has advised investors to short Pop Mart shares, warning that peak resale prices signal a possible bubble.
• Blind-box releases continue to sell out worldwide, driven by celebrity endorsements and a booming secondary market.