And Here Comes Wakukus

You might know Labubus, the popular toy and fashion accessory sold by PopMart – but have you heard of one of their rivals? 

Wakukus are a similar collectible blind box toy made by the company Letsvan that have begun getting attention as an alternative to Labubus. In case you don't know, Wakukus are monsters in various animal-themed outfits, such as foxes and rabbits. They come in different colours and styles. Some come with accessories like hats.

In fact, you may have seen some TikTok users post Wakuku unboxing videos online. 

FYI, Wakukus are sold by Chinese retailer Miniso and have become one of the company’s popular products. 

However, make no mistake, Labubus are still the hot, trendy toy. In the first half of 2025, Labubu sales reportedly rose globally by more than 660 percent year over year to 4.81 billion yuan.

And of course, that represents a downside because it means everyone wants one – and so, they can be really hard to find. 

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