LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — If you’ve seen the popular collectible toy Labubu showing up at gas stations or convenience stores across the Las Vegas Valley, you might want to think twice before buying.
Experts say many of these furry figures are counterfeits, and spotting the difference could save you from wasting your money.
Shakeria Hawkins spoke to local toy experts to learn what to look out for: Toy expert warns of fake Labubu figures popping up in Las Vegas stores
Toy expert and owner of Pandemonium Cards and Comics, Steve Johnston, says fake Labubus are becoming more common in the valley.
“We are seeing people selling them around the valley — the answer is yes,” Johnston said.
Labubus have become one of the hottest collectible toys in the U.S., generating more than $670 million in sales