"Labubus may have been the fad of the summer (and, let's be real, Halloween costumes too), but the popular toys sold by Chinese company Pop Mart may be old news by the time you're wrapping gifts for the holidays this year. CNBC reported that resale prices for Labubus are plummeting, which indicates a cooling demand for the little monsters. But that doesn't mean the kids in your life are done with doll-like plushies or bag charms for good."
"In fact, tons of brands are stepping up with their own takes on smaller soft creatures, with many even sold in the "blind boxes" that made Labubus so intriguing. (ICYMI, some of the most coveted Labubus were sold in boxes that concealed the characters inside until you opened them.) These Labubu alternatives - notLafufus! - are just as small, quirky, cool, and collectable as the original viral toy (and, let's be real, probably cooler)."
Labubus popularity peaked but resale prices have dropped, signaling waning consumer demand. The original Labubus figures were sold by Chinese company Pop Mart and included coveted characters distributed in blind boxes that concealed which figure buyers would receive. Despite cooling interest in Labubus, manufacturers and brands are producing similar small, doll-like plushies and bag charms that capitalize on collectible appeal. Many new releases use the blind-box model to recreate surprise and rarity dynamics. The alternatives often emphasize quirky designs, portability, and collectability, positioning them as viable holiday gift options for children and collectors.
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