WALMART has started stocking shelves which a dupe of the fiercely popular Labubu toy after the latter went viral on social media.
The retail giant now boasts an inexpensive version of the figures.
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The Cute & Fashion Monster Plush Doll Keychain comes in a variety of colours including Chestnut Cocoa, Green Grape, and Toffee.
The compact and functional accessory is lightweight and easily clips to keys, backpacks, or purses – adding a pop of cuteness to your everyday carry.
Better still, shoppers can get their hands on one for a relatively cheap $16.89 (£12.50).
With their bunny ears and creepy smiles, Labubu dolls have surged in popularity since being spotted on the bags of celebrities including Rihanna, Kim Kardashian, Olivia Attwood and Gemma Collins.
Created by Hong Kong-born artist Kasing Lung, the vinyl figures are sold in £17.50 “blind boxes” — so fans do not know which version they are getting.
The brand made its debut in 2015, but skyrocketed in global popularity after hitting Pop Mart shelves in 2019.
Pop Mart is a Chinese toy retailer, known for its collectible designer models that are often sold in a blind box format, meaning you don’t know what you’ve got until you’ve opened it.
After mammoth success overseas, the Labubu craze has now made its way to the UK.
The first three months of 2025 were wildly successful for the brand, with Brits searching high and low to nab one of the quirky figurines.
Since opening stores in London and Manchester over the last 12 months, Labubu dolls have become cult collectibles among grown British women.
Labubus come in an array of vibrant colours, unique shapes and various sizes, spanning from plush toys to striking vinyl figures.
They come as little toys you can hook on your handbag, as well as mega-sized figures and quirky home decorations.
Who created the Labubu toy?
Labubu is the brainchild of artist Kasing Lung, who was raised in the Netherlands.
He is now worth an estimated £12.8billion after writing three picture books in 2015, featuring magical creatures named The Monsters.
Chinese retailer Pop Mart’s site reads: “The most prominent was Labubu, a small monster with high, pointed ears and serrated teeth.”
Pop Mart saw sales more than double last year. A spokesman said: “This isn’t just about ‘toys’, but a collectible pop culture movement.”
Buyers are only allowed to purchase limited amounts. There are also “secret edition” dolls – with rarer characters re-sold on third-party websites for up to £1,000.
Last week Pop Mart – which has 16 stores across the UK – paused in-store sales to ensure the “safety and comfort” of shoppers following chaotic long queues outside shops.
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