Lulu Pop Daisy dolls by Samg Entertainment are Korean fashion dolls based on an all-female K-Pop group called Daisy. Daisy consists of four members: Bella, Ella, Iliana, and Tania. The thing that makes Daisy unique from the countless other K-Pop groups out there is that they’re not real. Daisy is a virtual band (see video above). I guess they’re similar to vocaloids like Hatsune Miku. Now I love dolls and I also love K-Pop, so when I saw these dolls based on a K-Pop group, albeit fictitious, I was like “Shut up and take my money!”
I’m getting serious Blackpink vibes.
Daisy was the first virtual K-Pop band from Samg Entertainment. Samg Entertainment calls itself a digital idol fashion-doll brand. Their virtual idols exist in Lulu Pop World which, according to Samg, is an “unlimited meta-verse“ which “presents new concepts of music and music video when releasing each album to entertain our eyes and ears.” Their YouTube channel, called Lulupop_official, features a mix of music videos and commercials for the dolls based on their virtual idols.
Daisy Dolls are nine inches tall. I bought the Daisy doll Ella for $35.99 from Amazon.com. They come in a verycute box. I’m a sucker for cool doll packaging. If a doll box is bright and colorful, it makes me feel like there’s something special inside. Lulu Pop boxes are fun, and when I opened my box for Ella it felt like Christmas. Lulu Pop dolls come with cute accessories. Each accessory is tucked away in separate compartments in the box. The gatefold-style box has lyrics on the inside cover. The song is called Mystic Heart, and the lyrics are in Korean. Well, most of the lyrics are in Korean. What does Cheeky checky heart pop cheeky checky pop mean?
There’s a QR code inside the box. When you scan it, it takes you to the official YouTube channel of LuluPop World.
Behind the inner box is a packet with extra little goodies. Lulu Pop dolls come with stickers, a photo card, and a pamphlet.
The doll is nestled between two molded trays of plastic. The doll and the accessories fit into separate compartments. Unlike a Monster High or Barbie Doll, there were no plastic ties and tabs to cut. I just removed the top tray and took the doll out. Easiest doll unboxing ever!
Ella has very long light brown hair with space buns and a long braid on each side of her head. She wears a black lace choker and a red knit one-sleeved top with a red tulle bow. Her silver miniskirt is accentuated with a black belt. Black stockings and pink strappy heels complete the look.
The shoes remind me a little of Monster High shoes.
Her hair is long and full. It feels very soft and smooth. Good thing Ella comes with a hairbrush.
Lulu Pop dolls have articulation at the shoulders, elbows, wrists, and legs. They also have click-and-bend knees, but they only click once.
The doll comes with a fair amount of accessories: a stand, a hairbrush, a dress hanger, a pair of earrings, a bracelet, a pair of sunglasses, a purse, and shoes.
I know I’m stating the obvious here, but Lulu Pop dolls look very similar to LOL OMG dolls, with their large round heads and oversized eyes. However, there are some slight differences between LOL OMG dolls and Lulu Pop dolls. Lulu Pop dolls’ eyes aren’t quite as round as those of the LOL dolls, and their irises are heart-shaped. It’s very kawaii. And I love how the smiles on the Lulu Pop Dolls are crooked. They have attitude!
Lulu Pop is a damned catchy name for a K-Pop-idol-fashion-doll business. The packaging and graphics are fun, and the dolls are really cute. The idea is genius, but the execution could be better. The quality of the dolls leave room for improvement. The articulation is a little wonky. For example, it’s difficult to get the arms to hold a pose, and the click-and-bend knees are hard to bend. But the material of the clothing is not bad. It’s heftier than that papery type of fabric that some cheap doll clothing is made from. Also, the hair is full and luxurious, not skimpy or sparse. But I don’t think Lulu Pop dolls are worth the $36 price tag, especially considering that the new Monster High dolls or Barbie Extra dolls are sturdier and with better articulation for about ten dollars less. I think Lulu Pop dolls are super-cute, perhaps better for display than play, although I’m sure children could have a lot of fun playing with them.
Heart hands.
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