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What are the viral Labubu dolls, how much are they and where can you buy them in Ireland?

LABUBU dolls are the latest craze to have taken over the internet, going viral on TikTok especially. The new viral trend has reached Ireland leaving 5 You've probably already seen these online Credit: TikTok/ Katleynnbrownn_ 5 Unboxing them online is the latest trend Credit: TikTok/ Tropicalnikki 5 The design is from a Hong Kong based artist Credit: Getty Images But what actually are Labubus and why is everyone so obsessed with them? The Labubu doll is an animated character with large eyes and several pointed teeth. The toy comes in multiple different colour options with purple, pink, blue, green, red and even a rare grey fur. They come on a keyring with people attaching them to their keys, bags and decorating their READ MORE IN MONEY The Labubu character is actually from a book called The Monsters Trilogy by artist Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung. They are inspired by Nordic folklore and are part of a collection of toys by Chinese company PopMart. The fluffy creature comes bagged in sealed packaging and you have to open them up to reveal what colour you got in your box. Celebrities have been spotted wearing them as their latest accessories and unboxing the toy on camera has become an online craze. Most read in Money Katelyn Brown, who posts under She even went back to buy more when she didn't get the colour she wanted first time around. I found Labubus at my local Centra and now I have a huge collection Posting the experience online she told followers: "We're in the Centra in Littlebridge." Revealing the desire for them around the area she explained: "I was in the Centra in Cookstown yesterday and the girls in the shop were telling me people were ringing looking to get Labubus off them." Katelyn revealed to followers she paid £8.99 for the furry friend which is around €10.50. However, prices across different stores in Ireland vary and can range from €10 up to €20 or €30. 'THEY'RE SO SOFT' In Dublin, Forbidden Planet in Temple bar are selling Labubus for €19.99. Content creator Nikki, who posts under Bursting with excitement she said: "I just want a cute little Labubu for my bags. "Let's just get into it because I actually just can't wait anymore. "I actually can't believe I just randomly walked in there and they just restocked them. Let's go." And taking her new toy out of the package she revealed a green Labubu, showcasing the excitement of the surprise reveals. Delighted Nikki said: "That's literally the one I wanted there's no way." She added: "They're so soft. That was such a success." 'MY CHILD HAS ME TORMENTED' Taking to the comments of Nikki's video viewers were equally as excited. One person said: "So jealous" Another added: "I run out almost in my pj to see if they have them" One person added: "I want please." A parent even added: "My child has me tormented." WHERE ELSE CAN YOU BUY THEM? Shops across the country have been scrambling to stock the colorful little dolls as the online craze grows. Here is a list of some places across the country who are selling Labubus: Conway's Centra, Derry Forbidden Planet, Dublin One Kick Ireland, Dublin Hugmie Liffey Valley, Dublin Greens, Belfast McNally's Centra, Monaghan Hugmie, Drogheda Lee's Centra Group, Limerick Togo Store, Wexford Dunman Centra, Tyrone Togo Store, Limerick Candy Cloud, Westmeath Togo Store, Carlow HOW TO KNOW IF THEY ARE REAL There are fake versions of the dolls retailing on the market, known as Lafufus. There are a few easy steps you can take to make sure you've snagged a real Labubu from PopMart. Real dolls will have nine teeth on the mouth and will come in matte packing with muted colours. There should also be a QR code on the care label of the accessory that you can scan. 5 They're quickly selling out across the country Credit: TikTok/ Tropicalnikki 5 They are worn as little bag charms or keyrings Credit: TikTok / Tropicalnikki