A POPULAR Rangers bar has launched their own line of Ibrox-themed Labubu dolls.
The grinning creatures have become a must-have item after soaring in popularity with celebrities and influencers.
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A-listers like Rihanna, Dua Lipa and Cher have all jumped on the trend and purchased one of the popular plushies.
The toys are part of the Pop Mart monster series and are based on fictional forest creatures.
While people across the world are racing to get their hands on one of the cuddly collectables, fans of the Light Blues will be able to get one with a twist.
Ibrox Bar Marmaris – a well-known haunt for Gers fans in the Turkish holiday hotspot – launched the team-themed toys earlier this week.
The plushies come with their own Rangers top with the number nine and “Labubu Broxi” written on the back – named after the Ibrox side’s mascot, Broxi Bear.
On the front, they have a mini Umbro-style top with the club’s crest and “Ibrox Bar Marmaris” emblazoned across it.
Punters are able to buy them in the pub or even order them online.
A post promoting Broxi ‘Bubus was posted on their social media pages.
They said: “Our exclusive IBROX LABUBU HAS ARRIVED!
“Order now in-person at the bar or contact us to buy online!! Selling fast!”
The Labubu trend has been sweeping Scotland with people wanting to own one of the collectable toys.
Some shops selling them have been inundated with orders and even running out of stock.
But the demand has seen scammers flood the market with cheaply made fakes which left buyers disappointed.
Consumer charity Advice Direct Scotland issued a warning after kids were left devastated by the poor-quality counterfeits that parents had forked out their hard-earned cash for.
Their project lead said: “We are concerned by the surge in fake Labubu toys flooding the Scottish market.
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“These counterfeits are not only deceiving collectors and draining hard-earned money from families, but they’re also leaving children heartbroken.
“We urge consumers to be vigilant, buy only from trusted retailers and report suspected fakes.
“No child should be disappointed by a counterfeit toy made with inferior materials.
“We’ve had reports that the counterfeit goods are of very poor quality and are not made to last at all.”
And Trading Standards in South Lanarkshire swooped on 42 shops as part of a Labubu crackdown.
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They managed to seize nearly 600 of the dodgy plushies over two weeks.
Councillor Robert Brown, the chair of the council’s community and enterprise resources committee, said of the Labubus they took off the streets: “We understand these dolls are a much sought after item. However, they pose a potential safety risk to young children.
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