Feeling left out from the most viral trend of the year being completely sold out? Here are five Labubu alternatives for the 2025 bag charm trend – and yes, they are still available
Whether you’re a fan or not, Labubus cannot be missed. Seemingly everywhere, 2025’s biggest trend repeatedly sold out from not only Pop Mart, but other retailers too.
The unexpected hype for the eerie looking plush toys has reached astronomical heights, where fans can now even rent the attachable teddies. The waiting list for these love-or-hate soft toys is supposedly a mile long so, if you’re dying to participate in cute, bag charm fashion then here are five alternatives that are just as – if not more – adorable!
Jellycats
An enormous trend in its own right, its undeniable that Jellycats were the leading product that first began the soft toy phenomenon with young adults – and they’re much easier to purchase.
Launched in London, in 1999, the super soft teddies range from sweet animals like bunnies, sausage dogs and foxes, to fun sized food such as vegetables, cakes and croissants. With simple, stitched, smiley faces, the range now also includes sports-related items that feature mini caps, limbs and the attachable keyrings of course.
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Crybaby
Reportedly a close second to Labubus is Pop Mart’s other hit: the Crybaby. These sad-doll alternatives are the ‘thought-daughter’ pick, perfect for fans of the infamous Coraline.
And for those indecisive few that struggle to choose a favourite, look no further as they can only be bought as a ‘lucky dip’, arriving in a blind box, which is part of the fun. The sweet but sad dolls are in immediate need of a cheer up, almost nostalgic of the 2010’s Tamagotchi that required constant, attentive love.
Noodall
Founded in London by art student Yiyang Wang, Noodall was born from Taiwanese noodles and rice being shaped into lovable little creatures, with their keyrings including mushrooms, dumplings and dinosaurs.
The British-made brand is a coveted gift with ‘Gen Z-ers’, where the experience of taking a personality test to create your own personalised plushie based on your habits is a sure hit.
Sylvanian Families
Let’s not forget this classic! If you grew up in 2000’s, you’re sure to remember these miniature figures from their addictive adverts on our British screens. Sylvanian Families are a great alternative for new fans and collectors.
If these collectables ruled your childhood bedroom then you’ll be excited to know the company now offer key chain versions, ready to act as nostalgic but chic bag charms attached, completely mobile without the usual house.
SkullPanda
Lastly, this edgy, rosy-cheeked doll is the perfect friend for your Crybaby. Fans have shared their love for the SkullPanda’s gothic charm.
With a variety of differing looks, these unusual dolls are beautifully unique and feminine, sporting a range of hair styles, make-up and outfits. Like Crybaby’s, the Pop Mart product also come in a blind box, so its a luck of the draw. Currently out of stock online, these popular ‘attachables’ are guaranteed a re-stock.
