India, July 6 -- Labubu is everywhere right now. So, when one popped up online at a tempting price, I didn't overthink it. Cute and just the right amount of chaotic, it seemed like the perfect entry point into the designer toy trend. But when it arrived, things didn't quite add up. The colours were dull, the paint was uneven, and the packaging felt flimsy. One quick comparison later, and the truth was clear: I had fallen for a fake Labubu. That's when I learned a new term: Lafufu. Originally an official character from the same POP MART universe, Lafufu has become a tongue-in-cheek nickname in collector circles for fake Labubus - the kind that almost get it right, but don't. It was Labubu vs Lafufu, except this wasn't a clever crossover. ...