Kid Hook
LuLu the Piggy was created by felt artist Cici and is produced by Hong Kong art-toy studio TOYZEROPLUS. In the Joyful Time series she dresses up as Teddy LuLu or Bunny LuLu: a vinyl face on a plush body, about 5.5 inches tall, with a clip for a backpack or purse. It's the top-ranked LuLu listing on Amazon: 4.7 stars from 363 ratings, with "100+ bought in past month" (Amazon, Oct. 18). Several reviewers call it a cheaper, easier-to-find Labubu stand-in.
Parent Reality Check
- It's a blind box. There are 6 regular designs, plus a special edition (3 in 96 boxes) and a secret (1 in 96). Buy singles and you may get twins. One parent bought the 6-box "Whole Set" "to avoid getting a bunch of duplicates."
- Ages 15+. That's the manufacturer's recommended age on Amazon. EU listings for LuLu also warn of small parts for kids under 3. Treat it as a tween, teen or grown-up bag charm, not a toddler plush.
- Check the seal. In reviews we read across the LuLu line on Amazon, the most common complaint was boxes arriving opened or resealed. One Vintage Teddy Shop buyer described a box hot-glued back shut. The cause isn't known, and it isn't specific to this series. Buy from the TOYZERO+ store listing and inspect the box on arrival.
Pros
- Soft and well-made, per reviewers
- 4.7 stars from 363 ratings
- Easy stocking stuffer, or a whole-set gift
Cons
- Duplicates are likely with singles
- Amazon's review summary calls value "mixed"
- 15+ age grade rules out little kids
Also mentioned: the 6-box "Whole Set"
Pros
- One purchase instead of buying singles one by one
- No premium for the set: $113.94 is exactly 6 × $18.99 (Amazon, Oct. 18, 2026)
Cons
- No bulk discount either
- The listing says styles are packed at random and doesn't promise one of each of the 6 designs, so duplicates are still possible
- $113.94 is a lot of money for bag charms
Also mentioned: Labubu (POP MART), the charm LuLu gets compared to
Pros
- The original character, created by Hong Kong-born artist Kasing Lung and popularized by POP MART (BBC)
- Genuine dolls carry authenticity markers: a holographic POP MART sticker, a QR code and, on newer editions, a UV-detectable foot stamp (BBC)
Cons
- Fakes ("Lafufus") are common, and CPSC warned in August 2025 that they can be choking hazards
- Also sold blind (CCPC Ireland), so duplicates are a risk
- Some boxes are labeled 15+, and POP MART has sold some releases through an online lottery (BBC)
Labubu sources: CPSC safety alert (Aug. 18, 2025) · BBC · CCPC Ireland
Price
$18.99 for a single box, or $113.94 for the 6-box set (Amazon, as of Oct. 18, 2026; prices change).
Amazon ratings, ranks and prices checked Oct. 18, 2026 and may have changed. Sources: Amazon listing · LuLu the Piggy official store · TOYZEROPLUS