Hate Labubu but love the hype? From Sanrio Kuromi Plush to Cry Baby, get these quirky charms & dolls instead

If Labubu looks like a fever dream you would rather not relive but you still want to flex toycore supremacy, welcome to the vault of elite absurdity. The internet may be obsessed with that slouchy plush with commitment issues, but true connoisseurs know the game is way bigger. From emotionally complex dolls to accessories that cost more than your rent, here are 18 dolls and charms that scream ¡°I collect art, not hype.¡±

Labubu is over, here¡¯s what the real collectors are hoarding

Balenciaga Energy Bar Keyring: A protein bar you cannot eat but can absolutely flex. This charm is peak performance sarcasm.

Balenciaga Energy Bar Keyring | Credit: Balenciaga

Jacquemus Le Chiquito Micro: It is not a bag, it is a feeling. This micro icon holds nothing, except your emotional baggage.

Loewe Tomato Charm: Why carry a tomato? Because it¡¯s Loewe. That¡¯s the only reason you need.

Loewe Tomato Charm | Credit: Loewe

Herm¨¨s Rodeo PM Charm: Fashion ponies stitched in lambskin. These babies are rarer than emotional stability and twice as precious.

Coach Rexy Charm: It is a dinosaur. It is from Coach. It has no right to be this cute and still serve chic.

Coach Rexy Charm | Credit: Coach

Kiko Kostadinov Leather Pouch: Feels like your childhood Tamagotchi grew up and got into conceptual fashion.

For the soft but weird crowd

Sanrio Kuromi Plush: She is chaotic, cynical, and somehow still cuter than Labubu on its best day. An icon for the dark-hearted cuties.

Sanrio Kuromi Plush | Credit: Kuromi

Tokidoki x Hello Kitty Figurine: Three inches of pure neon joy. You will either collect them all or spiral trying.

Cry Baby Dolls: Equal parts eerie and endearing, these vinyl dolls radiate misunderstood main character energy.

Cry Baby Dolls | Credit: Kuromi | Credit: Cry Baby

For the blind box royalty

Sonny Angel: He is tiny, mostly naked, and always wearing something outrageous on his head. Think Labubu¡¯s less unhinged cousin.

Sonny Angel | Credit: Sonny

Calico Critters: Miniature animal families with a wholesome cult following and a flair for chaotic TikTok content.

Jellycat Plushies: They are so soft they could fix your inner child. Bonus points if you get the food-shaped ones with faces.

Jellycat Plushies | Credit: Jellycat

Labubu madness over yet?

Labubu might have clawed its way into trending status, but the real brag is knowing what else is out there. Whether you are into ironic mini bags or blind box serotonin hits, this list is your shortcut to collectible clout¡ªminus the gremlin.