POUNDLAND shoppers are going wild for adorable Jellycat dupes that cost much less than the originals.
The cute toys are attracting legions of fans and they’re set to be even cheaper from next week.
Poundland has launched a range of Jellycat dupes[/caption]
The toys come in a range of designs, similarly to the originals[/caption]
Shoppers have been raving about the designs, which include a mushroom and broccoli[/caption]
The soft toys are available in Poundland stores nationwide for £3 each.
But, from next week shoppers will be able to pick up two up for £5.
The toys come in a number of cute designs similarly to their original Jellycat counterparts.
These include popcorn buckets, mustard pots, mushrooms, sweetcorn ears and broccoli florets.
And, they all have names including Colin, Stan, Blake, Jenny, Heidi, Olsen, Erin, Gail and Bobby.
Shoppers have been going wild for the toys since pictures were posted to the Extreme Couponing and Bargains Facebook Group.
One said: “So cute!”
Another added: “I NEED THEM ALL.”
A third said: “I need every single one of these.”
Another said: “I want them all.”
The toys come in far cheaper than the originals. For example Jellycat’s broccoli toy is priced at £18 and its popcorn toy at £28.
Poundland is not the first retailer to stock a range of Jellycat dupes – Aldi, Lidl and Tesco have all unveiled their own collections in recent weeks.
Aldi’s set of six soft toys have been available in stores from January 30 for £3.99.
Meanwhile Lidl has launched a £2.99 Jellycat dupe in popular designs including a croissant.
And Tesco launched a special Valentine’s Day range with prices starting from £4 each.
The dupes come after British toy company, Jellycats, swept the internet by storm with people paying hundreds of pounds for just one.
Multiple social media creators have posted hauls from the store with thousands of posts under the relevant hashtag on TikTok and Instagram.
Its line of “vivacious” vegetable toys were even endorsed by Kylie Jenner back in 2020.
What to watch out for when buying toys online
HERE are the British Toy and Hobby Association’s top tips for buying toys online:
- Shop early. Don’t leave purchases to the last minute rush which might leave you fewer options of where to buy from.
- Check out third-party sellers. Look for sellers you recognise and trust. Be cautious of retailers you don’t know and do your research checking reviews and where they’re based.
- Go for branded toys. Try and choose a branded toy as then you can compare it to the manufacturer’s own website to check it’s legit.
- Be careful of going for the cheapest price. If something looks too good to be true, it probably is.
- Check if there are any age restrictions. Make sure you give suitable toys to children based on their age.
- Check reviews carefully. Some reviews are fake so look carefully at the comments.
- Stay with children at first. When your child opens a toy for the first time, stay with them and check for faults, detachable small parts, access to stuffing and loose or accessible batteries or magnets.
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