If you’re still over here wondering what Labubus are and why they’re this year’s hottest obsession, we feel you — they creep us out, too.
Thankfully, Disney Store is riding the Labubu doll wave with its own take on fluffy creature charms. And we spied a few Stitch accessories that we’d gladly drop money on in lieu of the impossible-to-find elvish monsters.
The Stitch Plush Character Essential Bag and Stitch Pom Pom Flair Bag Charm dropped in tandem with the live-action “Lilo & Stitch” release on May 23, and you can shop them for $30 and $17, respectively.
Stitch Plush Character Essential Bag – Lilo & Stitch
This plush shoulder bag pays homage to Lilo’s best friend and lets him “hitch a ride with you, which is right where you want him to be, everywhere you go.”
Shop now for $30 at Disney Store
Stitch Pom Pom Flair Bag Charm – Lilo & Stitch
If you listen really closely, you can probably hear “Stuck On You” playing somewhere on vinyl. That’s what this blue puff keychain with glitzy paws is giving without trying too hard.
Shop now for $17 at Disney Store
According to Disney Store, this essential bag is modeled after Stitch himself — complete with embroidered facial features, soft plush fabric, and those unmistakable floppy ears. At just over 15 inches tall, it’s compact enough for daily use, but roomy enough to carry your essentials, from your phone and wallet to a few snacks (or maybe a peanut butter sandwich, if you’re channeling Lilo).
The bag features a zippered main compartment, a coin purse-esque pineapple backpack pouch, and an adjustable shoulder strap. It’s a practical bag for theme park days, casual outings, or just adding a (pixie) dusting of Disney to your everyday look.
Who wouldn’t want to sling Stitch over their shoulder and feel like part of the ‘Ohana?’
If you’re not ready to commit to a full-on character plush carryall, the Stitch Pom Pom Flair Bag Charm offers a subtler (but no less legendary) way to show your love for the galaxy’s most lovable troublemaker.
Disney Store describes it as a “fluffy blue pom pom ball” with 3D Stitch ears and glittery dangling feet. Like the Labubu dolls, this alien keepsake can clip easily onto bags, backpacks, and even belt loops, and offer a playful pop of texture and color to match your fan fashion.
At just a few inches in diameter, it’s a small accessory with big personality. Sounds like Stitch himself, right? The silvertone chain and clasp give it a polished finish, while the fuzzy texture and embellished silhouette say “tell me Stitch is your favorite Disney character without telling me Stitch is your favorite.”
Labubus may be having a moment but, let’s be honest, Stitch is timeless. From his debut in Disney’s 2002 animated “Lilo & Stitch,” Stitch has become a symbol of chaotic good. He’s a creature of destruction who learns the meaning of family, love, and belonging.
This emotional arc gives these baubles meaning well beyond basic hype, and, truth be told, they’re just so much cuter.
Leave the Labubu dolls, experiment with these Stitch accessories
Stitch Pom Pom Flair Bag Charm — Lilo & Stitch for $17Stitch Plush Character Essential Bag — Lilo & Stitch for $30
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