Labubu Supplier Shunjia Toys Accused of Using Underage Workers, 100+ Hours Overtime

A report released on January 15 found that Shunjia Toys, a factory in Jiangxi province that supplies figures for Pop Mart’s The Monsters line including Labubu, employed 16 to 18-year-old workers without special protections and pushed production pace so high some staff logged more than 100 hours of overtime in a month. The findings name additional problems: workers were asked to sign contracts left blank, limiting clarity on terms, and internal controls for complaints and transparency are insufficient.

These details matter to the collecting community because The Monsters and Labubu are high-profile products in blind box runs and limited drops. Pop Mart said it would open an investigation and strengthen audits across its supply chain. That response could affect future production schedules, the timing of drops, and how collectors assess the provenance of hard-to-find pieces on the secondary market.

The report links labor practices directly to the factory that handled production for the successful toy range. For collectors who track first runs, chase figures, and factory marks, new audits may prompt changes in how batches are labeled, which molds are used, and where production shifts. Retailers and resellers could see inventory delays while Pop Mart reviews suppliers and enacts corrective steps.

China Labor Watch also called for accessible complaint mechanisms and greater transparency across supply chains. Practical implications include clearer channels for workers to report violations and better documentation that collectors can use to verify ethical sourcing. For communities focused on responsible collecting, these are the leverage points that could shape manufacturer standards going forward.

Verify product origin on official Pop Mart channels and follow updates from the company about audit outcomes and supplier changes. Expect potential delays or reissues if Pop Mart shifts production to alternate factories or tightens quality control. Be cautious on the secondary market: provenance and batch information carry more weight while audits are pending.

This episode underscores how production practices behind beloved vinyl figures affect the hobby beyond price and rarity. Ethics and supply chain integrity now sit alongside sculpt and paint in the conversation about what makes a desirable piece. Watch Pop Mart’s investigation results and changes to supplier audits for the clearest signal of what collectors can expect next.