Plush pendants take the blind-box format off the shelf and put it on a bag. They pair a small soft character with a loop or clip, giving collectors something wearable instead of another vinyl figure to display.
The logic is simple. A plush pendant is huggable, lightweight, and doubles as an accessory you actually wear. Here are the ones worth knowing, roughly what they cost, and where to buy without getting burned by fakes.
A quick note if you’re new: a blind box means you buy sealed and get a random character from the series. Most series hide one rare “secret” at long odds. If you want a specific one, buy a confirmed single from a reseller instead of gambling.
1. Crybaby Plush Pendant: the strongest of the bunch
Crybaby leads the plush-pendant wave. The teary-eyed character was already Pop Mart’s clearest Labubu challenger, and the plush versions sell hard. The Cheer Up, Baby! plush doll pendants run about $35, while the Sunset Concert series sits near $21 at retail and resells higher. Sad face, huge charm. Buy from Pop Mart or authorized resellers.
2. Labubu Plush Pendant: the one that started the clip craze
Labubu is why bags everywhere now have a fuzzy monster hanging off them. Global sales passed 100 million units in 2025, and celebrities from Lisa to Dua Lipa clipped them to designer bags. Standard plush figures retail $25 to $50 and resell higher for common designs. The Sanrio crossover launched in March 2026 at $39.99 a pendant. Still the default, still the priciest.
3. Baby Three Plush: the cute alternative
Baby Three became a face of the plush bag-charm trend alongside Crybaby, riding the same big-eyed, ultra-portable formula. It leans cuter and younger than the moodier IPs, which makes it an easy gift for a teen just getting into the hobby. Prices stay reasonable while it’s still climbing, so it’s a good one to grab early.
4. Hacipupu Plush: the get-in-early bet
Hacipupu keeps landing on every “gaining on Labubu” list for 2026. It’s plush-forward, portable, and easy to clip, and it’s earlier in its hype curve than Crybaby, which is exactly the point. Prices are still friendly. If you like being ahead of the one everyone eventually wants, this is the pick.
5. Jellycat Fuzzy Charms: the non-blind-box alternative
Not every plush pendant is a gamble. Jellycat’s fuzzy bag charms give you the same soft-clip-on-a-bag look without the blind-box uncertainty: you see exactly what you’re buying. They’re a favorite for gifting because there’s no chase involved. We covered the whole trend in our Jellycat fuzzy bag charms guide.
How to choose
- Want a current Pop Mart option: Crybaby plush pendant.
- The classic, budget no object: Labubu.
- Cute gift for a new collector: Baby Three.
- Prefer a newer character: Hacipupu.
- No gambling, just gifting: a Jellycat fuzzy charm.
A word on authenticity
Popular character lines attract fakes. Buy from the brand or a retailer the brand identifies as authorized. Packaging details can be copied, so a hologram alone is not proof. For a specific character, compare a confirmed single with the expected cost of repeated random boxes. Set a spending limit before buying and do not assume resale value will rise.
Related Guides
The collectibles-like-Labubu guide covers figures as well as plush. For non-random choices, see the Jellycat fuzzy charm guide and the broader back-to-school bag-charm guide.
The bottom line
Plush pendants work because they are both collectibles and accessories. Crybaby and Labubu have recognizable official ranges, while Baby Three and Hacipupu offer different character styles. Match the design to the person, and choose a fixed item when a surprise pull would make a poor gift.
👉 Keep reading: The Next Labubu: 7 Blind-Box Collectibles Taking Over in 2026 →
Want the full field beyond plush? The blind-box roundup covers Skullpanda, Hirono, Smiski, Sonny Angel and more.
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