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Bloody jellycat teabag

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Teasforfears · 18/10/2025 18:22

AIBU to be completely done with the Jellycat teabag madness? Honestly, who knew a small stuffed teabag could cause such chaos. The minute they come out, they’re gone – poof – straight into the hands of people who don’t even like them, just want to flog them on Vinted for triple the price.

I wouldn’t even care normally, but my daughter has been utterly brainwashed by this Jellycat cult and now apparently her collection will be incomplete without a pretend teabag. Meanwhile, I’m sat ringing around and scanning social media like a mug while Janice from Kent is selling 5 of them for 65 quid a pop.

And don’t even get me started on the Aldi wooden toys. Blink and you’ve missed them – unless, of course, you want to buy them off someone online who’s decided they’re now luxury limited editions.

Can we not just let kids have toys without turning it into a side hustle? It’s a cuddly teabag, not gold bullion.

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tragichero · 19/10/2025 18:54

Justwrong68 · 19/10/2025 09:00

14?! What happened to drinking cider in a park?

Believe me, it's possible to collect plushies AND drink cider. The two are not mutually exclusive....

SemiRetiredLoveGoddeess · 19/10/2025 18:52

Santasbigredbobblehat · 18/10/2025 18:34

I imagine if she waits a few weeks/months they will be easily available.

Yeah and the hen nto the next kids money making gimmick.

This nonsense has been going for years. Remember the Cabbage Patch stuff.

Manufacturers do this to increase Christmas and other sales.

Gov should put a stop to it. Anti Competitive or whatever.

Calliopespa · 19/10/2025 18:52

ChillBarrog · 19/10/2025 18:44

It's called being a joysucking fun sponge.

Let people be happy in their own ways, FFS. It's hard to be a 14 year old girl

And if her biggest obsession is a fabric teabag with eyes, that's soooo much better than a boyfriend with herpes.

I'd embrace the wholesome while you still can op - though I still think Steepy ought to have been plush.

Skybluepinky · 19/10/2025 18:49

Aldi wooden toys are terrible quality always loads of moans on the local groups asking if anyone’s else’s broke nothing the first week better to buy less of decent quality products.
People will always over buy the latest trends to sell at a profit, you are the parent so lower your child’s expectations, they will never have the whole set but instead she is emotionally blackmailing you.

rainbowunicorn22 · 19/10/2025 18:47

They are all cute them but so damn expensive bit of a cult rip off
I did like the festive ones, especially the tree
Look at Beanie Babies, mega priced when new, but now worth very little

ChillBarrog · 19/10/2025 18:44

IridiumSky · 19/10/2025 01:37

Never heard of it/them.
Sounds like some stupid marketing gimmick. Tell your daughter that’s what it is and that only idiots fall for such nonsense.
This is called education.

It's called being a joysucking fun sponge.

Let people be happy in their own ways, FFS. It's hard to be a 14 year old girl

BearPear · 19/10/2025 18:39

I saw these yesterday in my local authorised stockists, I think it was nearer £30.

DisabledDemon · 19/10/2025 18:33

I just can't see the appeal of them. It's a knitted bag, for heaven's sake!

Calliopespa · 19/10/2025 18:31

It sounded really cute so I googled and, while I like the idea, it's weird that he is all canvas-y.

I don't think he will look good in a collection of plush items. I do like the millefeuille ...

ETA the idea of the dangly string and tab is cute though.

Sparklebelle1024 · 19/10/2025 18:28

I was luckily able to get two one for me and one for my daughter. Have also just got the new Space Nk bag charm. Trying to get another one for my daughter. We both have our own collections going but some of them she wants the same as mine. The peach was the other one!! I go on holiday this week then I’m buying us some Christmas jellies! We love their little cute faces and legs. I was a 90s kid and they do remind me of the beanie babies hype but bigger for some reason! I hope you get it for your girl xx

Laura95167 · 19/10/2025 18:24

Im an adult and i collect some jellycats (just for me) try temptation gifts, maia gifts, bigwicks, white company, plush paws. You can register on some of those to be notified if they get stock in and maybe youll get it there

godmum56 · 19/10/2025 18:18

Pumpkin71 · 19/10/2025 18:13

Just found one on eBay for £12.99 if that helps?

it'll be a fake

AngeloMysterioso · 19/10/2025 18:13

Senparentingwoes · 19/10/2025 18:09

@Teasforfears lots of them in the South bank shop at Waterloo for £26! I can pop back if you’re unable to find them anywhere else. Just drop me a message 🙂

Did they have the blue teapot and teacup? That’s what I’m after

Pumpkin71 · 19/10/2025 18:13

Teasforfears · 18/10/2025 18:22

AIBU to be completely done with the Jellycat teabag madness? Honestly, who knew a small stuffed teabag could cause such chaos. The minute they come out, they’re gone – poof – straight into the hands of people who don’t even like them, just want to flog them on Vinted for triple the price.

I wouldn’t even care normally, but my daughter has been utterly brainwashed by this Jellycat cult and now apparently her collection will be incomplete without a pretend teabag. Meanwhile, I’m sat ringing around and scanning social media like a mug while Janice from Kent is selling 5 of them for 65 quid a pop.

And don’t even get me started on the Aldi wooden toys. Blink and you’ve missed them – unless, of course, you want to buy them off someone online who’s decided they’re now luxury limited editions.

Can we not just let kids have toys without turning it into a side hustle? It’s a cuddly teabag, not gold bullion.

Just found one on eBay for £12.99 if that helps?

godmum56 · 19/10/2025 18:11

I saw an item about fake collectible toys on the TV recently. Apparently the fakes are not just a rip off, some of them are actually dangerous.

godmum56 · 19/10/2025 18:10

JamesWebbSpaceTelescope · 18/10/2025 18:42

I was in Lidl today and they had lots of wooden toys in stock, don’t know if there is much difference to the Aldi one. All looked very nice.

I want the Lidl kitchen.

Senparentingwoes · 19/10/2025 18:09

@Teasforfears lots of them in the South bank shop at Waterloo for £26! I can pop back if you’re unable to find them anywhere else. Just drop me a message 🙂

MMUmum · 19/10/2025 17:55

It's the pink and white toastie marshmallows for my Dd this year, thank goodness they were easy to order, last year it was Batholomew bear in his dressing gown - she's 22 btw 🙄😅

Teasforfears · 19/10/2025 16:58

AngeloMysterioso · 19/10/2025 11:49

I have the teabag but I’m desperately in search of the blue teapot and teacup to complete the set!

I have private messaged you!

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AhBiscuits · 19/10/2025 15:21

AngeloMysterioso · 19/10/2025 13:24

@Teasforfears hiya OP, I went into the shop in town where I got my Steepy and they had one left 😊 so I grabbed it for you, if you PM me I can get it in the post tomorrow

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Excellent! Well done 👏

TheShadowOfTheWizard · 19/10/2025 15:20

AngeloMysterioso · 19/10/2025 13:24

@Teasforfears hiya OP, I went into the shop in town where I got my Steepy and they had one left 😊 so I grabbed it for you, if you PM me I can get it in the post tomorrow

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😭 That's lovely ☕

AngeloMysterioso · 19/10/2025 15:19

Sproufortheelf · 19/10/2025 15:04

If you can get to SW London I can dm you the name of a department store that had loads yesterday?

Did they have the blue teapot/teacup?

lilyboleyn · 19/10/2025 15:08

Rosesfornoses · 18/10/2025 18:39

These are fake

Sproufortheelf · 19/10/2025 15:04

If you can get to SW London I can dm you the name of a department store that had loads yesterday?

DoinFineIThink · 19/10/2025 15:01

Sideorderofchips · 19/10/2025 14:18

I really can't see the issue with kids and adults having plushies. I have several on my bed or desk as does my nearly 19 year old, my 14 year old a d ten year old

The state of the world just let people have something that makes them happy!

Love this, and couldn't agree more ♥️

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