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During the Ten Thousand Years Festival event in Zuoying, Kaohsiung, a limited edition of 2,700 "Fire Lion Dolls" was launched as a promotional gift for free stamp redemption.
Kaohsiung City's Zuoying Wannianji launched limited edition "Fire Lion Dolls" this year, and the event ended successfully. The Internet is still busy, with messages such as reselling a set of 3 at a high price of NT$9,999, stolen pictures to lure remittances, and even rumors that "the dolls will be sold after the official event." The Civil Affairs Bureau clarified that there is no official commercial sales plan, and reminds the public to be aware of online resale at high prices and stolen pictures scams.
Zuoying Wannianji launched 3 types of "Fire Lion Dolls" this year. Their cute shapes are very eye-catching, and they can also be used as keychains. They are limited to 2,700 pieces. Free stamp redemption is very popular. The event has already concluded successfully, and the Internet craze is still going strong.
Information such as Zuoying Wannianji's "Fire Lion Dolls" being resold at a high price of NT$9,999 for a set of 3, stolen pictures to lure remittances, and rumors that "the dolls will be sold after official events" have appeared on the Internet, causing discussions among netizens about buying them, and the city government also received reports from the public.
The Civil Affairs Bureau solemnly clarified that the "Fire Lion Doll" is an exclusive limited edition promotional gift for the Ten Thousand Years Season event. With the end of the event, there will be no subsequent commercial sales. Internet rumors that "official follow-up sales" are purely false.
The Civil Affairs Bureau calls on the public to be more vigilant and not to believe false rumors in online communities and high-priced resale messages on websites that may involve fraud risks to avoid being deceived.

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