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Is your Labubu real? We spot differences between Pop Mart dolls and 'Lafufus'
AOL ^ | August 04, 2025 | Julia Gomez, USA TODAY

Posted on 08/04/2025 8:09:51 AM PDT by Red Badger

Labubus took the internet by storm in 2025. But as the trending toy continues to sell out, fans are turning to their fake counterparts, dubbed “Lafufus,” to fill in the gap.

Pop Mart sells the plush monster-like dolls that are so ugly they’re cute and have grown in popularity this summer among kids and adults alike, making it feel impossible to get your hands on one.

The lucky folks who have scored a genuine Labubu likely spent hours refreshing the Pop Mart app and TikTok shop for the chance to purchase one.

Due to limited stock, fans have chosen to purchase a knock-off version of Labubu, called “Lafufu.”

Here’s what to know about the sought-after toys − and how to, possibly, spot a fake.

What is a Labubu?

Labubu is a doll that resembles a monster, featuring a large head, sharp teeth, and prominent eyes. The Labubu keychains everyone is obsessed with are furry and come in different colors, shapes and sizes.

Pop Mart has sold small Labubus, some shaped like shrimp tempura, carrying Coke products, dressed as pumpkins and more.

Some people might say the doll looks a bit scary, while others think it’s downright adorable.

The doll was designed by Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung around 10 years ago, according to Business Insider.

But today, Labubus are sold worldwide by the Beijing-based toy maker Pop Mart, as part of their “The Monsters” line.

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1 posted on 08/04/2025 8:09:51 AM PDT by Red Badger
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Labubus! Lafufus! Let’s call the whole thing off…


2 posted on 08/04/2025 8:12:38 AM PDT by SteveH
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To: Red Badger

Is this the latest Beanie Baby craze?


3 posted on 08/04/2025 8:17:09 AM PDT by FamiliarFace (I got my own way of livin' But everything gets done With a southern accent Where I come from. TPetty)
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To: FamiliarFace

Yes, sort of................


4 posted on 08/04/2025 8:18:05 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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5 posted on 08/04/2025 8:21:53 AM PDT by Tom Tetroxide (Psalm 146:3 "Do not trust in princes, in the Son of Man, who has no salvation.")
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To: Red Badger

People are the dumbest humans.


6 posted on 08/04/2025 8:27:55 AM PDT by TangoLimaSierra (⭐⭐To the Left, The Truth is Right Wing Violence⭐⭐)
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To: Red Badger

huh?


7 posted on 08/04/2025 8:40:21 AM PDT by smokingfrog ( sleep with one eye open (<o> --- )
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To: smokingfrog

Is your Labubu real?................Or do you have a fake Labubu?....................


8 posted on 08/04/2025 8:43:19 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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9 posted on 08/04/2025 8:47:08 AM PDT by smokingfrog ( sleep with one eye open (<o> --- )
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To: Red Badger

It’s as real as my Rollex.


10 posted on 08/04/2025 8:48:13 AM PDT by smokingfrog ( sleep with one eye open (<o> --- )
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ReaLLy?..................


11 posted on 08/04/2025 8:50:54 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: Red Badger

The new beanie baby / funko pop

For now


12 posted on 08/04/2025 8:51:08 AM PDT by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; not averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: Tom Tetroxide

“SIt, Ubu. Sit.”

Nice one!


13 posted on 08/04/2025 8:55:37 AM PDT by FoxInSocks ("Hope is not a course of action." — M. O'Neal, USMC)
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14 posted on 08/04/2025 8:56:11 AM PDT by Joe 6-pack
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To: Red Badger

It’s a tragedy.

Most people don’t even know they have a labubu before it becomes diseased and has to be amputated.


15 posted on 08/04/2025 8:58:21 AM PDT by x
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If you let it alone long enough, your Labubu will simply fall off...................Don’t pick at it. it will get infected............


16 posted on 08/04/2025 8:59:18 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: smokingfrog
Is that for real? That looks like a total ripoff of the Tokidoki dolls that were created by an Italian graphic designer with a jones for Japanese anime. My favorite was always Adios:


17 posted on 08/04/2025 9:04:16 AM PDT by ponygirl (Stay gold.)
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Labubus took the internet by storm in 2025

This is the first I ever heard of the creature.

With any luck, it will be the last.

18 posted on 08/04/2025 9:07:29 AM PDT by NorthMountain (... the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed)
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Well, hell, something had to replace the pet rock.


19 posted on 08/04/2025 9:30:15 AM PDT by DPMD (u)
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To: FamiliarFace
Is this the latest Beanie Baby craze?

Yes.

My 8-y/o daughter and her friends are crazy about these things.

I took her to one of the Asian-themed collectable shops at the mall to find something and the place was packed to the rafters with grown adults buying everything in sight.

20 posted on 08/04/2025 9:41:28 AM PDT by Drew68 (I haven’t seen the Democrats this mad since yesterday. Save some tears for tomorrow.)
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