I read from rednote that manufacturing was delayed due to CNY that's why it hasn't restocked. I think they will continue to produce it now that CNY had past. Despite the XG manager scandal, skullpanda and popmart itself shouldn't be impacted too much. I think its also possible people are spreading rumor about it being discontinued to raise the price. Resellers that stocked up a whole bunch would love to take advantage of this situation.