Good Morning America, Jul 10, 2025
While Labubus have taken the world by storm, fans are also
flocking to stores to buy their next favorite thing: Lafufus, monsters that
look like Labubus. From facial characteristics to QR codes and tags, we are
breaking down how to spot the real deal and why there's nothing wrong with
getting your own Lafufu.
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Edited by Azizi Powell
This is Part II of a pancocojams series on Labubu dolls.
This post presents information about Labubu dolls and Lafufu dolls and showcases three YouTube videos about the differences between those dolls.
Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2025/09/the-labubu-dolls-trend-videos.html for Part I of this pancocojams series. That post is entited "The Labubu Dolls Craze (Videos, Information , & Comments That Were Published Before The September 3, 2025 South Park Episode)."
Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2025/09/blog-post.html for Part III of this pancocojams series. That pancocojams post is entitled "Why Do Some People Think That Labubu Dolls Are Demonic?"
The content of this post is presented for socio-cultural and entertainment purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
Thanks to Kasing Lung, the creator of "Labubu" fictional characters and dolls. Thanks to all those who are quoted in this post and thanks to the publishers of these videos on YouTube.
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PANCOCOJAMS EDITOR'S NOTE
This post departs from the core mission of pancocojams of sharing information about and examples of music, dance, and other cultural indices that originate/d in African American culture and other Black cultures throughout the world.
Instead of that focus, this post presents information about a world wide trend or craze that Black people as citizens of the world along with all other people may be aware of or may be involved in.
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WHAT ARE LABUBU DOLLS AND LAFUFU DOLLS?
From AI Overview
[I received this write-up as a result of my September 4, 2025 Google question "What are Labubu dolls and what are Lafufu dolls?". This write-up is also given in the first Labubu doll post that I published on this pancocojams blog: https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2025/09/the-labubu-dolls-trend-videos.html .
"Labubu dolls are official designer plush toy figures by Pop Mart, featuring a mischievous, pointed-ear character with a signature grin and nine teeth, originating from artist Kasing Lung's "The Monsters" series. "Lafufu" dolls are counterfeit versions of Labubu dolls, often smaller, poorly made, and potentially hazardous due to faulty parts and materials, posing choking risks to children.
What are Labubu Dolls?
Official Product:
Labubu is a character created by Hong Kong-born artist Kasing Lung, known for "The Monsters" series of collectible toys produced by the company Pop Mart.
Character Design:
Labubu is an elf-like character with pointy ears, large eyes, and a distinctive grin that shows exactly nine teeth.
Quality & Authenticity:
Authentic Labubu dolls are characterized by high-quality finishes, official Pop Mart branding and packaging, and a holographic sticker with a scannable QR code.
Origin:
The character was inspired by Nordic fairy tales.
What are Lafufu Dolls?
Counterfeit:
"Lafufu" is a term used to describe fake or knockoff Labubu dolls.
Safety Hazard:
Lafufu dolls pose a serious risk because they are often small enough for children to put in their mouths and can block their airway.
Poor Quality:
These fakes are noted for their poor quality, including breaking apart easily and releasing small pieces."...
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SELECTED COMMENTS FROM THE DISCUSSION THREADS OF THESESHOWCASE VIDEOS
This post doesn't include any information about previous trends that are mentioned in some of these comments.
The dates that are given for these comments refer to when these comments were published on YouTube i.e. "one month means "August 2025 - prior to September 4, 2025 and "two weeks ago" means "around mid August 2025."
Numbers are added for referencing purposes only.
SHOWCASE VIDEO #1 [at the top of this pancocojams post]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxJfuopesAU
1 month ago [retrieved September 5, 2025]
1. @ACATrends
"Love my Labubus!! 😍"
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2. @I3atosai
"Why are the labubus so expensive on a
continental level??"
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3. @SE7VIIEN
"These gotta be the biggest waste of
money I have ever seen"
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Reply
4. @trudymcewen9801
"Only to you because you are not a
collector. I am. I have both."
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5. @melodyparra2960
"Why is this even a thing? What’s the
point of a tiny plastic vinyl doll? It’s just another toy that be phased out
when the next one comes in"
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Reply
6. @gildedlillian6259
"What's the point of Disney or sports
merchandise."
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7. @ReenoMoon
"It's a special kind of lost childhood
that is needed for an adult to spend a month salary on a cheap toy that cost 3
dollars to make"
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Reply
8. @gildedlillian6259
"They're under $30..if that's your
monthly salary....your job sucks"
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3 weeks ago [retrieved September 5, 2025]
9. @marwatson7408
"They both look creepy looking I don’t understand the hype
over these dolls. 😱"
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2 weeks ago [retrieved September 5, 2025]
10. @vertitis
"Labubu's are such a scam. I think that
the Lafufu's are priced too high too, but atleast you're not getting as much
scammed."
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August 31, 2025
11. @fanofmany71
"If you want it, buy it... but it's not a
"designer" anything LOL It's a toy that celebrities liked so everyone
had to get one. Nothing wrong with that but "designer" NOTHING LOL"
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August 30, 2025
12. @infinity.1111
"Beanie babies.. adults buying stuffed toys is mind blowing to me"
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SHOWCASE VIDEO #2 - comparing an authentic #labubu vs fake #lafufu !
@thepapergardenn, June 5, 2025
-snip-
Here are selected comments from the discussion thread for this YouTube video short.
2 months ago [retrieved September 5, 2025]
1. @aliciahigdon12
"Does anyone else
think that popmart could have released a bunch of defective labubu to
create a buying frenzy,also marking up their prices saying
"authentic", cause I know I'm buying lafufu,cause their still
adorable,but I have noticed alot of similarities to real labubus and alot of it
seems like more like a manufacturing error,like paint is a little off on
teeth,things that typically would put a toy at collector/ prices,we saw it with
beanie babies,the different stiches,pellets used,color schemes. Like if the
monchichi make a come back as big,most people are going to fake vs real video's
but the reality is if the tag doesnt say it was made in the 70s then you dont
have an actual original"
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Reply
2. @pengwee7644, 1 month ago
"U have purchased a top Grade A fake ! 🤭"
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3. @jeanetteguluarte1246
"my labubu is real🥳"
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Reply
4. @thepapergardenn
"keep it safe!!"
5.
"Creepy doll"
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Reply
6. @thepapergardenn
"creepy but cute 🥰"
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9. @Nebula_is_artist
"Mines real but its feet spin? I got it from popmart"
Reply
10.
"All 3 of my real ones don’t spin 😭"
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1 month ago [retrieved September 5, 2025]
11. @BarbaritaMelendez
"My real one’s feet spin.. hands are a little tight to and
head is stiff as well"
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Reply
12. @thepapergardenn
"If the head spins too easily I’d question it!"
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13. @roygbiv90
"The fake one looks so much cuter."
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Reply
14. @frenchconnection7570
"Definitely not 😂😂😂😂😂😂"
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SHOWCASE VIDEO #3-Pop Mart Labubu vs Lafufu
@tanjastoysreview, Jun 24, 2025
Check for all these details to make sure you have a real
Labubu The Monster😜 since i have both Real
and Fake Loyalty from Big into Energy, swipe to see the difference! Happy
Hunting 🤞 Don't get scammed!
music- Labubu (Summer) by Coke Duck
-snip-
Here are selected comments from the discussion thread for this YouTube video short:
ttps://youtube.com/shorts/ldaH-NTi7vM?si=6YoYc5e7gXCnk3XM
August 2025 [retrieved September 5, 2025]
1. @Jiffzzyzz
"I got a fake like that (bought it know it was fake for 5
bucks) and honestly I adore it.
I can dress it and costumise it like a labubu,
so who cares ❤"
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2. @Randomperson-f1g
"If it looks realstic then for me its ok"
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3. @mcbatetens
"I love Lafufu❤❤❤❤❤"
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4. @Lifewbrookieandmadi
"Why is the fake so tall"
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6. @aksharakamal-s1r, September 2, 2025
"I still care about my labubu even though mine is fake ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤"
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