Bootlegs
We are only counting mold copies as bootlegs, not toys that copy the concept, such as Micro Mascots or Q-Pets. However, we may include images of them if bootlegs use their designs. Credit to furby-junkie for discovering some of these listings.
It's unknown how these MicroPets bootlegs differ from the real thing as far as functionality goes. Most bootlegs are based on the original Series 1 MicroPets, but some have been seen based on MicroPets-i.
It's unknown how these MicroPets bootlegs differ from the real thing as far as functionality goes. Most bootlegs are based on the original Series 1 MicroPets, but some have been seen based on MicroPets-i.
Little Pals
All the Series 1 MicroPets except Kuda and Bob have been seen under the name Little Pals. Their casing's shade of blue seems to vary a lot, and Siren does not have spots. Unlike real MicroPets, these contain the words 'Hello! [NAME]' on the packaging. They all use Sumo's background. The stock art shows them all except Moshi having green eyes, though this is not reflected in the promo video.
Here is an archive of the Little Pals website. There may be some relation between the Little Pals and Electronic Micro Mascots, as they have very similar websites and promo videos. |
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Minipets
Tumblr user Thylacines-toybox posted a picture of of Yummy the Cat, a cat missing Coco's brown patches, with longer whiskers, green eyes, and programmed to sing Star Spangled Banner. At the same time, what was thought to be an unrelated Dalmatian bootleg appeared on Ebay.
After some digging, Yummy turned out to be from a set called Minipets by Funtasy, which also contained the previously unknown Dalmatian, now named Sammi. Other Minpets include a brown dog, Andy, a gray cat, Tony, and two birds, Byron and Lily. It's currently unknown if Byron and Lily's molds are also bootlegged from something, or are original. |
Puppet in Dog & Cat Shape
These bootlegs copy the Japanese boxart style with a simple dotted background. A cat based on Coco but with Chumsley's colors has been seen, and another bootleg of Siren. This one has spots but still has red eyes unlike the real Siren. The video creator seems to call it "Dorbi". If anyone can translate the video, please let us know!
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Electronic Mascot
Electric Animal
Bootlegs based on Series 1 MicroPets-i. There are only six in the set compared to genuine Series 1's nine. The set contains bootlegs based on Rose Hip, Oleo, Custard, Chocolate, Sesame and Mocha. They are all called Pudding, even though neither of the bears in the set are Pudding. They are either in smaller boxes than the real thing, or are considerably larger, as they take up much more of their box space.
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