It comes amid a wild conspiracy theory linking the popular trinkets to a mythical demon (Bloomberg / Getty Images)
The ban also comes amid some pretty wild theories and scaremongering that’s been circulating the internet surrounding Labubus.
People online are comparing the dolls to a demon from ancient Mesopotamian mythology known as ‘Pazuzu’.
The mythological figure is often depicted as having a lion-like face, bird talons and wings and it even featured in 1973 horror movie The Exorcist.
As the dark theory gains traction, social media users are even going as far as confirming the dolls carry ‘demonic energy,’ as well as filming themselves burning the dolls.
However, others have joked that ‘satanic’ theories like this one are a ‘tale as old as time’ and have previously been applied to the likes of furbys and cabbage patch dolls.
And of course, the Hong-Kong born artist behind the dolls, Kasing Lung, has never likened the toys to anything of the sort.
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The creator instead cites his inspirations as the whimsical folklore and Nordic fairy tales that he grew up with – which is a much more wholesome explanation.
