Parents have been warned to be wary of buying fake Labubus after several of the viral toys were seized from shops.

The highly sought-after collectables were found in Yorskshire in a crackdown on 'dangerous counterfeits' - as it's feared they're being flogged all over the UK.

The grinning toys have been inspired by the illustrated book series The Monsters, created by Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung, in which Labubus are a tribe of female elves.

The characters have become the must-have item for thousands of young adults, teens and children.

The fake versions of the toothy looking elves could pose a choking hazard for children, Hull City Council's Trading Standards team said.