China boy smashes glass ceiling, chandelier worth total of US$56,000 in Labubu tantrum
Child demands jewellery-adorned Labubu figure then explodes in a costly fit of temper when his request is rejected
A Chinese influencer has revealed that a “petulant” child who was upset at being refused a Labubu toy shattered a glass ceiling and smashed a crystal chandelier, causing more than 400,000 yuan (US$56,000) of damage.
However, the child’s parents offered just 20,000 yuan (US$2,800) in compensation, saying they were too poor to pay.
The incident attracted public attention after a male influencer, known online as “Little Azheng”, or “Tail Brother”, told on social media how a relative had visited his home with a young boy.
During the visit, the boy noticed the influencer’s Labubu doll adorned with expensive jewellery and threw a tantrum, demanding the toy for himself.
When his request was denied, the boy “made a big fuss” and began to cry and cause a scene.
In a fit of rage, he grabbed a remote-control device and hurled it into the air, shattering the mirror-glass ceiling of the living room, which was valued at 100,000 yuan (US$14,000).
He also damaged a valuable Italian crystal chandelier, estimated to be worth 300,000 yuan.
Photos shared by the influencer showed shards of glass scattered across the floor and the shattered chandelier lying on the floor.