How to distinguish a LOL doll from a fake

How to distinguish a fake LOL Doll from the Original Toys
Hello dear consumer. In our article, you will learn how to give your child the joy of a correctly made purchase. After all, every little princess dreams of a beautiful and bright doll LOL

Now you can buy any goods for the child, including toys, through online stores. Not so long ago, LOL dolls appeared - on sale since December 2016 in America. MGA Entertainment released balloons with toys as a gift for children for the Christmas holidays. At first they were only sold in the US. Since 2017, they have been on sale in the UK and Russia.

LOL toys how to distinguish a fake

Soon fakes began to appear. At first, the copy was significantly different from the original, but then they learned how to fake them correctly. Still, there are signs by which you can identify a fake.

Who are LOLs and what are their features

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All dolls or pets are packed in capsules. They are spherical in shape. The balls themselves are 3 inches in size. Capsules are made according to the type of surprise - they are multilayered.

The appearance of the original capsule in the form of a multilayer ball

The packaging consists of several layers. To dress up the doll, you need to open the capsule in layers, and look for tips, accessories, stickers on each.

Unpacking the ball by layers
Unpacking the ball by layers

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There are several types of balls:

  1. Surprise Series 1 and 2, Lil Sisters, Glitter and Pets capsules consist of 7 layers.
  2. The Surprise Confetti Pop collection has a capsule with 9 layers.
  3. Big Surprise dolls come in a large ball capsule with 50 layers.
LOL Surprise Series 1, Series 2, Lil Sisters, Pets, Glitter, consisting of 7 layers
LOL Surprise Series 1, Series 2, Lil Sisters, Pets, Glitter, consisting of 7 layers

 

Ball with handle Big Surprise 50 layers
Ball with handle Big Surprise 50 layers

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How to spot a fake

You can buy an original LOL doll here

There are a number of distinguishing features by which you can identify a fake.

Pay attention to:

  1. Cost of goods.
  2. Packaging - design, inscriptions on it.
  3. The quality of the doll and its accessories.

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Cost of originals

On Aliexpress, Avito, EBay you can find cheap LOL balloons even from 300 rubles. Originals cannot be so cheap, even in online stores.

The average market price for 1 seven-layer LOL ball is at least 10$. Prices are rising, so now such a ball can cost from 900 to 1600 rubles.

Capsules of 50 layers are even more expensive than standard ones. The price tag for the suitcase "Decoder" from 89.99$.

If you see a sale, then there is a chance to buy a fake. Original dolls do not linger on the shelves, they are quickly sold out, they are even in short supply.

It is worth knowing that fakes can also be sold at the price of the original or slightly lower!

How to distinguish a fake from the original by packaging

You can buy an original LOL doll here

LOL dolls have high-quality packaging in the form of balls. On the original packaging there is an inscription "LOL Surprise charm", and on fakes lql or LQL The name can be written on the ball of the copy in the same way as on the original. But, usually in the abbreviated name on fakes, the letter “Q” is used instead of “O”.

The inscription LQL on a fake and LOL on the original

It is important to know that it is the letters LOL that are printed on the original packaging - an abbreviation for the full name "Liltle Outrageous Littles", therefore, there can be no "Q" here.

Differences between fake packaging and real

The color of Chinese packaging usually has a cool shade of turquoise, blue and pink. Real balloons have calm tones and warm, closer to pastel colors, except for three variations of balloons - confetti pop, pets, little sisters. Their packaging is bright, but not poisonous colors.

Fake packaging has a brighter and colder tint than the original.

The ball with a surprise weighs 30-40 grams less than the original one.

Real LOL toys are produced by mga entertainment. Therefore, this manufacturer must be indicated on the top layer of the ball.

Manufacturer's indication on the original packaging
Manufacturer's indication on the original packaging

On the original capsule, the letters TM are indicated next to the name, that is, with LOL. They are small, but there. There is no such sign on fakes.

The original has the inscription TM but not on the copy
The original has the inscription TM but not on the copy

There is a zipper on the package. For real products, it is wider than for fake. In addition, the zipper is made neatly and without visible defects.

The barcode is printed on the topmost layer with code numbers. On the original balloons, it is placed inside a printed baby bottle. On fakes, it is printed simply on the packaging, and not inside the bottle.

The original has a bottle and it has a barcode with markings; the fake does not have a bottle and markings on the left
The original has a bottle and it has a barcode with markings; the fake does not have a bottle and markings on the left

At the bottom of the ball on the originals, information about the manufacturer is indicated. There is no such text on fake goods, or it is indicated briefly and with a dubious place of production.

You can buy an original LOL doll here

The number of surprises on the fake and the original is indicated differently. There are different sets of stickers inside, hint liner. Copies may not have them at all.

Excellent indication of the number of surprises on the original and fake
Excellent indication of the number of surprises on the original and fake

The balls come in a large pink package. The boxes are large and have a transparent window. The number of capsules in the primary package is 18 pieces. Counterfeits can be supplied without such containers, or with fewer capsules inside.

The design of the original primary packaging and the required number of balls in them - 18 pieces
The design of the original primary packaging and the required number of balls in them - 18 pieces

If the ball has an image of a mermaid - a fake. She was present only on the original of the first batch of the release. Now such a product has already been sold out, and a new one, that is, with the image of a mermaid, is not produced.

On the original, surprises are displayed in a row, but on a fake they are absent or arranged in 2 rows.

How to distinguish a LOL doll from a fakeHow to distinguish a LOL doll from a fake

Inspect the packaging carefully before opening it.

 

 

The mermaid and the inscription LQL are depicted
The mermaid and the inscription LQL are depicted

The original at the bottom of the package has full information about the supplier and manufacturer, there is no such on the fake.

How to distinguish a LOL doll from a fakeHow to distinguish a LOL doll from a fake

In addition, the fake is unstable and 30 grams lighter than the original.

Colors of original balloons and their design:

  1. LOL Surprise Series 1 products are available in two variations - pink and blue balloons. The colors are pastel shades. There is an illustration with Diva or Merbaby.

    illustration with Diva or Merbaby.
    illustration with Diva or Merbaby.

  2. There are two variations of the original Surprise Series 2 balloons. They are mint or fuchsia, not cool turquoise.. They can have a picture of a bon bon or a crumbHow to distinguish a LOL doll from a fake
  3. The Glitter collection comes in two types - a white ball and it depicts a queen bee with golden hair, a pink capsule with Sugar.How to distinguish a LOL doll from a fake
  4. The Confetti Pop series has two types of balls in color - lemon yellow and orange yellow. The colors of the capsules are calm shades, while the fakes can be very bright. On the outer layer of the ball there may be different images, depending on whether 1 or 2 is a wave of toys. Wave 1 has a VRQT image, and wave 2 has Snuggle Babe. The inscription confetti pop is indicated on the outer layer of the capsule.

    Confetti Pop Series
    Confetti Pop Series

  5. Surprise Pets is a series with pets. The balls are slightly heavier than all the others, they consist of 7 layers.

    Surprise Pets
    Surprise Pets

  6. Lil Sisters is a series consisting of capsules of different colors. They can be orange-yellow, mint, pink, blue by analogy, like the previous original capsules.

    lil sisters
    lil sisters

  7. Decoder - comes in large pink cases. They have the inscription "+60" - the number of prizes inside, which are distributed at different levels.

    LOL bigger surprise
    LOL bigger surprise

Content and quality of dolls in originals and fakes

You can buy an original LOL doll here

The first thing you need to pay attention to when unpacking the balloon is the smell and quality of the goods!

Fake toys and the packaging itself may have a chemical smell. Real LOL products do not have any specific smell of rubber, all parts smell of vanilla fragrance.

Usually, the materials from which fake accessories are made are rubber or even low-quality plastic, with defects to the touch or visually. Real products are also made of rubber, but of high quality.

Original dolls, pets, shoes, hats, dresses and more can be packed in opaque bags. They must be branded. Fake bags are transparent or mixed with colored ones.

Fake bags are partially transparent and others are opaque.
Fake bags are partially transparent and others are opaque.
For a fake, all the surprises lie just inside the ball and are not distributed under the packaging by separate surprises
For a fake, all the surprises lie just inside the ball and are not distributed under the packaging by separate surprises

Fakes may have errors in the accessories, for example, there are not enough shoes, or vice versa, there are 3 of them for one doll.

The original should have hint stickers inside so that the baby can guess what kind of doll he will have.

The original ones are painted with high quality, unlike fake ones. For example, kitty queen is rare and often counterfeited. The copy may have a skin color that is not typical of the original - bright or with an orange / brown tint.

 

fake kitty queen and original
fake kitty queen and original

For example, there are cartoons with lady bug and super cat. They are often faked. Unlike the original, fakes are poorly painted, often uneven and in not very attractive colors. Ladybug boots can be deformed, poorly dressed, and the dress does not converge at all on the back. If you put them on a bug, then it’s not a fact that it will stand. In general, lady bug balls are similar to LOL, but this is a different manufacturer!

Ladybug lol
Ladybug lol

Some of the original queen alice babies have different abilities, depending on the character:

  1. Their accessories can change color in cold water.
  2. Dolls can write, drink, spit.

Fakes do not always have such abilities. They may not be at all or partially, for example, a doll pisses in a small stream.

The original has several layers of packaging material. The fake has one.

It is not uncommon, but along with a fake toy and accessories, you can find various debris when unpacking the ball - pieces of plastic, dirt, etc.

For the original doll, the clothes converge at the back, while for the fake, on the contrary.

How to distinguish a LOL doll from a fakeHow to distinguish a LOL doll from a fake

A well-made doll can also be evidence that your purchase is original. For example, when comparing the original and the fake, it is clear that the fake has flaws.

How to distinguish a LOL doll from a fakeHow to distinguish a LOL doll from a fake

Check LOL doll by barcode:

Enter 13 digits of the barcode:

Comparison table of original and fake LOL dolls

Categories Original Fake
Name No error With an error
TM There is Not
Barcode In the form of a bottle Usual
surprises Arranged in a row Arranged randomly
basic information Bottom of the package Missing
Weight More fake Smaller than original

Suitcase Decoder from LOL

You can buy an original LOL doll here

The dimensions of the original suitcase are 38*16.5*31 cm. It is pink. There is a label on the front and back. There is an inscription LOL on the front, below surprise and bigger, TM, +60, a doll and an eye are drawn. At the very bottom there are also inscriptions in small print - information about the manufacturer, etc.

The front of the suitcase is voluminous, and the back is flat. On the back there is text about the manufacturer and trademarks, including a barcode.

There are 4 levels inside the suitcase. They contain surprises, distributed and packaged for their intended purpose.

What does a suitcase look like lol
What does a suitcase look like
What's in the drawer lol
What's in the box

Suitcase toy L.O.L.

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Andrey Kozhevnikov

Blog author. 7 years of experience as a Merchandiser. Specialist in the definition of quality products. Distinguished more than 5,000 fake goods. My motto: there is no limit to perfection!

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  1. Tatyana

    The article opened my eyes to many things and I did not know that there are fake toys. This is the limit to everything on our planet, children are to blame for what. Now, when buying any toy, I will look carefully.

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  2. Konstantin

    It is always a pleasure to please a child with a new toy, but do not forget that any brand is now faked and the consequences for the child's health can be the most unpredictable. I prefer to buy in large stores with positive reviews. I ordered a LOL doll for the New Year from the link here, it seems to be a more reliable option not to be disappointed.

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  3. Anna

    My daughter ordered a LOL doll for the New Year, and after reading the article, I will now be more careful about the choice so as not to purchase a fake.

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  4. Natalia

    My daughter is crazy about these dolls. Already bought a lot. According to my personal observations, the most important difference between such dolls is in the smell. Fake toys are still not learned to be made from normal plastic. They have a sharp toxic smell, which makes it possible to distinguish them from the original immediately.

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  5. Alyona

    toys for children should be bought with extreme care; they should be made of good material so that the child does not get poisoned and there is no allergy

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  6. Christina

    I read the article and everything became clear that I bought a fake and looked at the detailed information in the video very handy and now I am sure that there can be no mistake in the future.

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  7. Nicholas

    My daughter was crazy about these dolls. At first they bought everything in a row, but then they saw how much the original differs from the fake.

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  8. Nicholas

    And here your advice was very useful, and when I bought it, I paid attention to the barcode that was right on the package and should have been in a different place, and thank you for the useful advice.

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  9. Alevtina

    Arriving at the toy department, it is impossible to figure out the right choice of doll on your own. Sellers can not give the right advice real or fake. Therefore, you have to look for advice on the Internet and these articles are just the way. Very helpful in choosing a real toy.

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  10. Olga

    Here, having come to the toy department, it is impossible to figure out the right choice of doll on your own. Sellers cannot give the necessary advice real or fake, they just need to sell. Therefore, you have to look for advice on the Internet and these articles are just the way. Very helpful in choosing a real toy.

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  11. Лиза

    Сестра мне купила lol present surprise Она Оригинал

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