South African Woman Shares Budget-Friendly Labubu Dupe That Has Mzansi Going Wild

• A South African woman shared a budget-friendly alternative to the popular Labubu figurine, sparking excitement online among fans of the collectable toy
• The dupe's name, price, and location of the store were unveiled in a TikTok video and have been praised for capturing the same cute and mischievous spirit as the original Labubu
• The discovery has resonated with many South Africans who are looking for affordable alternatives to trendy products, highlighting the appeal of finding budget-friendly options that don't compromise on style or charm

A savvy South African woman has sparked excitement online after sharing a budget-friendly plug for a Labubu dupe.

Labubu, a quirky and beloved character from the popular Ziqi figurine range, has become a cult favourite among toy collectors and pop culture fans worldwide. However, with original figures fetching high prices online, especially for rare or limited editions, many South Africans have been priced out of the trend.

Hong Kong-Dutch designer Kasing Lung produced the collectable designer plush toy monster elves under the Labubu brand, which is only available at Pop Mart, a store in China. Additionally, the series' protagonist is named Labubu.

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Woman shares plug for local Labubu dupe

This woman’s discovery of a local dupe has hit all the right notes. The viral post quickly gained traction, with South Africans thrilled to find an affordable alternative to the popular and often pricey designer collectable.

Under her TikTok account @badgal.kiki, she posted a video on 20 July 2025 where she unveiled the Labubu dupe, which was LaBokBok, that is priced at R99 at Checkers. @badgal.kiki showcased the budget-friendly figure she purchased, comparing it to the original in terms of size and style.

Although it isn’t an exact replica, many viewers commented that it captures the same cute and mischievous spirit that made Labubu a global sensation.

With the cost of living continuously rising, many South Africans have turned to dupes and local alternatives for everything from fashion to collectables. This Labubu find proves that you don’t need to spend a fortune to be part of a trend.

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SA reacts to the Labubu hook-up

Mzansi peeps quickly flooded the comment section with excitement, tagging friends and asking for more information. Some joked that it’s now a race to the shelves before the affordable dupe sells out.

Linda said:

"Someone send me one to the UK. "

Bernice Roman cried out, saying:

"Sold out."

Jenna Maree-Kipling expressed:

"Just two divas out on the town."

Thabi gushed over the LaBokBok, adding:

"So cute!!"

Shakiiraharris🇵🇸 commented:

"No, but you have such a good point!!! At least Labokbok is adorable!"

More plugs on factory clothing for less in SA

• Briefly News reported that South Africans were going wild over a store selling top trendy items from popular brands like Zara, Shein, and Bershka.
• One lady in South Africa set Mzansi ablaze with her impressive plug that had peeps going gaga in the comments.
• Sonja Stander, who uses the handle @sonjizzie on TikTok, took to the popular social media platform to plug South African shoppers with affordable items one might find at Zara on Shein's website.
• Meet a savvy Johannesburg fashionista who recently took TikTok by storm with her wallet-friendly fashion haul.

Source: Briefly News