You may have seen Labubu by now: those ugly bags are decorated with playful smiles that swept Tiktok and Instagram. Sloating from celebrity bags like Rihanna and Dua Lipa, these quirky little monster statues are everywhere. But good luck; they are rarely in stock even on sites like Pop Mart.
But we found another good (or even better), Crybabies' choice: an appropriate (I think lovely) alternative that creates its own splash in the world of collection accessories.
Founded in 2016 by artist Molly Yllom, Crybabies is known for its tearful cheeks, oversized water-based eyes and colorful plush clothing. Using a softer, more accessible design than Labubu, with no sharp teeth or creepy smiles here, Crybabies offers a comfortable loveliness. They also won fans in Hollywood, including Lisa of Black Gold Link and actress Marian Rivera.
"Sometimes everyone can cry sometimes," Yllom shared in an interview with Pop Mart. "I think a simple but powerful message we can all agree on.
You can find Crybabies at Walmart, Amazon and Pop Halls, which are typically under $20. With over 20 different designs to choose from, you can even work with the iconic franchise purchase Crybaby Powerpuff Girl,,,,, Skull Pandaand Disney. However, the Blind Box is a mysterious package with surprise characters, especially popular with unboxing influencers and ASMR creators (see here).
Each Crybaby keychain comes with a loop clip that easily connects to your wallet, key or backpack. With the charm trend of designer bags (from Gucci to Coach) now it’s time to jump on the trend with an affordable, collectible and candidly cute trend.
Scroll down to shop our favorite Crybabies, don't be surprised if you've shed a few (happy) tears when you arrive.