BEWARE the G7 LPS Advent Calendar Scam

[@cobalt.studios]

It’s wild to see the packaging made using an AI image instead of a low quality jpeg of the actual packaging

[@LPS_Izzy_2k6]

@@cobalt.studios Yeah it’s crazy

[@Amythiz]

I don’t know much about LPS, are there any high (or descent) quality images available? Because it looks like they just couldn’t find any and used AI to upscale a really low res one

[@cobalt.studios]

@@Amythiz ya they could’ve found them from the original website pretty easily

[@Amythiz]

@@cobalt.studiosI just don’t believe they did it for copyright reasons, they could’ve just changed the logo if that’s the case. And they still used official images on the sides. I’ve just checked official website to try to recreate their work. The images on there are only 768x768 pixels, and if you crop only the box art, it’s only 400p image. After upscaling it text looks better than theirs, but overall AI weirdness is similar, so I think that is what they did. Amazon pictures are actually a lot higher resolution, but maybe they had done it before Amazon listing appeared or something.

[@Emi_Lore]

Because of copyright issues

[@LPSZinniaStudio]

Ah yes, the 'Littiest Pet Shup Atrert Cetapat', my favorite g7 set.

[@floppyfish666]

OMG THATS YOUR FAVORITE TWO TWINS! 😍 (joke obviously)

[@MysticflourCookle]

Omgg my fav 🥰🥰 so preppyy

[@h4t5un3-m1ku]

Frrr it’s so good

[@Lpsskyla]

Fr it’s my fav like it’s 4k

[@Uhilovejazminandmelto]

Omg same

[@puppylover863]

“The worst chocolate box set possible” 🤢 Feel like the topic of fake G7 LPS isn’t being talked about as much as it should (esp with AI being around and highly unregulated as it is). Thank you for spreading the word on this important issue, hopefully this helps more of our community not fall for these scams! ❤️

[@Lps_pumpkinspice712]

Fr, I also hope basic fun fixes the misprints and the squishy heads.

[@leahross3902]

Omg I'm a big fan of you!!

[@Emmalovesherfamily]

luv ya

[@PuppetPAWS984]

TYSM HONEY! I am a 12 year old collector! My parents were going to buy this for me but then I saw this video. And the one we were about to get was fake! We made sure everything was perfect and we finally ordered the real one!

[@TatertotsTV]

I would go on the lps website to buy stuff so you don't have to worry

[@Nyaifyz]

Uzi pfp!!!! I wish you much fun on your collection and that you can find all your dreamies

[@Basik_Bistander3132]

FELLO 12 YR MD FAN SPOTTED!!!

[@Soda-paws]

Love your murder drones pfp!

[@XxMorningDove]

HELLO FELLOW MURDER DRONES FAN, ALSO 12

[@kiyawopa9689]

The fact that it’s ai generated is disgusting 😭

[@DonutGirlTV]

Got 66 like likes but only one comment😂

[@Applesouce]

It’s like cherry on top but both the cake and cherry is moldy

[@zingkoinko1231]

@@DonutGirlTVi wood get this you can always dress them up .

[@zingkoinko1231]

heya at least 1 good thing no dulpicates this time 😂

[@zingkoinko1231]

@@DonutGirlTVwhat if we get a fusion toy?

[@ZeepAtomic]

This is absolutely warped. The fact that they're using AI art for bootleg toys now is absolutely insane.

[@LPS_Izzy_2k6]

@@ZeepAtomic I am worried about AI being used for fake versions other popular toys.

[@TheAutisticTeen2009]

Me too. AI is slowly taking over everything we love and it can't be stopped.

[@LPS_Izzy_2k6]

I’ve been seeing people get this too! AI is ruining everything! And just almost one year after the G7 LPS were released and MONTHS after the LPS advent calendar was released, there is that fake advent calendar being sold! Sucks that they even advertise it with the real products photos. Basic Fun needs to put up release dates on when each international amazon site will be released to the official LPS store!

[@CircusRabbitLPS]

I've been noticing more AI use in the LPS community and I'm not a fan of that. It's especially dangerous when it comes to selling products because now we have ppl using it in order to pretend to be the offical LPS products. I hope this comes to an end soon :(

[@MothCattuchini]

Yea it's so sad, it's on an entire other planet of laziness that they don't even have the draw something up themselves 😢

[@saraschmidt5612]

Bootlegs using AI “art” is a whole new level of laziness. They really couldn’t steal some images off of Google?? At the least the garbage figures included could be used for customs…

[@goGREENgirl188]

THE “HA-CHA-CHA” JAZZ HANDS TOOK ME OUT 🤣😭☠️

[@LPS_0007]

the box looks so creepy 😭

[@codeddreams]

"we've got zoey trent lookin a bit like zoey BENT" IM CRYING

[@tobbatticus]

THANK YOU for making this video, these scam listings are absolutely FLOODING Amazon to the point that they show up way before the real advent calendar, and I have no doubt that there are going to be a lot of well meaning parents getting scammed this holiday season. I'm really hoping that as the holidays approach, awareness of the kinds of scams involving fake lps become more well known among parents since we collectors have been dealing with fakes for a long time, but they haven't. Keep fighting the good fight. ❤

[@Lunastoyrestorations]

What's even worse is little ones tend to not even care if their toys are bootleg and as long as it's cheap parents will buy. As an mlp and past lps collector I have so much hate for bootleg toys. It's really unfortunate Amazon of all places can't tell the difference.

[@M3PH0N3_4]

Honestly, AI generated stuff IN GENERAL is always gonna end up so good it looks realistic, or so horrible it looks like scribbles but high quality.

[@karkatpng]

My mom bought these for me thinking they were real. I'm very glad there's a video about this now. It was very saddening recieving this instead of actual LPS.

[@LPS_Izzy_2k6]

@@karkatpng Maybe you could tell your mom about this? She also needs to know that in the US 🇺🇸 the real one is sold at the official lps store on Amazon for about $35-40

[@sqwdxx]

It gets worse when you realize there's a warning in the corner that also was altered by AI. A person might buy this and be unable to read the AI text, potentially putting their kids in danger.

[@LPSUnicornluv]

It's Ai generated?! Disgusting...I definitely hope people will see this video and can get a refund! 😢 I also hope Basic Fun does something about this horrible copyrighting!

[@funkyfeem727]

Poor Vinnie is stuck trying to do a back flip. This is the one time i'm glad Pepper didn't get included like the Minka, Penny, Zoe, Sunil, Vinnie & Russell that were included were absolutely awful. I like G3 too like but these fakes are so bad. I hope to heck that no parent has brought this for their kid, and i hope also unsuspecting collectors haven't brought them thinking there real too. The AI box absolutely makes me cringe, and looking at how they massacred the 2012 LPS series characters is absolutely unforgivable. Thanks for spreading awareness as always, Honey.

[@A_Rainworld_Fan.]

Despite the really gross weird fake lps, you could totally buy this for the sole reason of painting and customizing the pets.

[@A_Rainworld_Fan.]

@rat_in_a_bucket fair enough. (Thanks lol)

[@jas_michelle22]

i am really really really glad you made this video ! as a collector who's from the g2 series and now getting into the lps g7 series, this definitely saved a lot of people. i'm glad you made it for people to be aware of this scam because AI should NOT be taking over our beloved pets! im hoping this gets out to a lot of collectors and as you said parents because it would be really sad to see kids get this and it is what you ordered :(((. looking forward to the customs though !

[@PatchworkRose567]

If you want some tips to try and avoid this, make sure the listing has unique pictures and they actually show the item or proof of them pre ordering the item. If the only info the listing has is generic stock images and a generic description with a bunch of algorithm catching words (LPS, Basic Fun, Littlest Pet Shop, Christmas Advent Calendar, good gift for boys and girls, etc). Do not buy something unless everything about it is 100% legit.

[@Pipkiablo]

My sister is an LPS collector, and this popped up in my recommended at the same exact time she bought herself an LPS advent calendar for this year, so I had to run to our shared amazon to make sure she got the right one. Thankfully she did.

[@Luckyblackcats]

I’m so glad I purchased in person at smyth toys rather than Amazon. I nearly had a panic attack when I saw the title of this!! I can confirm for the uk lps fans that the advent calendar is safe to purchase in person, or on line at smyth toys superstores!! Thank you so much LPS honey for insuring people are aware of these, and possible saving people a lot of money! :D Edit: I went onto smyth toys superstore and for some reason the advent calendar isn’t listed online. I assure you though, the one I purchased in store was 100 % authentic

[@MisfitLPS]

OMG tysm for making this video! I'm a 16 year old collector I've been collecting lps since I was 3, I have hundreds of them and I've been trying to collect the G7 lps as they are releasing so i will make sure I don't get fakes, love from Florida! ❤

[@aaabbb-ve9po]

Awh damn! An advent calendar in 4K! They always just come in 720p!

[@PrincessToyNerd]

I'll wait for the real G7 calendar.

[@thylascene]

seeing LPS media using AI was not on my to-do list of 2024, but yet here we are lmao, this AI thing is lowkey ruining everything nowadays...

[@kayllenstarships9009]

Welcome to digital era

[@thylascene]

@@kayllenstarships9009 "digital era" more like art theft era....

[@Nathaniettedraws]

​@@thylasceneyeah

[@mmddubstepcanbefree6277]

😂😂😂 scamming has been always around these years. They simply stole the original images, with AI, at least, they use new ones.

[@Zuzik468]

for any uk folks: smyths toys have the official calendar in stock now :-)

[@Catharsis770]

My second comment here lol, but these fakes could also make for great zombie customs for horror films or maybe u could make a monster creature thing by combining a few to make one? But definitely be careful when dealing with them, wear gloves or wash hands and keep them away from heat. Just stay safe!

[@suzdab0mb]

when I was little, I always used to turn my G3 pets into zombies and i still have them😭😭🤣 I cut their ears, colored all over them, blood everywhere:3

[@goldenflowerrs]

i was victim to this and luckily got a refund by threatening to report the store 😭

[@NeurozombieX]

I can tell as images but I have poor vision when it comes to writing and the fact that even the words are ai disgusts me ☹

[@v3sterp0nk]

I would recommend being incredibly careful with these since a lot of bootlegs have been discovered to have lead and other incredibly harmful metals/chemicals in them

[@marylps500]

My mom said that the calendar is in stores here in Ireland so I will be getting it this year because I get a discount calendar every year

[@lilacbarnes6381]

IM CRYING AT THE PHOTO ON THE CALENDER 😭

[@Kinga_BlueLavender]

Sameee

[@TheKikiTV]

Another way to tell is by the reviews and how many have sold. I tend to look at reviews a lot and if something does turn have reviews, I dont buy it. I dont take that chance.

[@massproducedeva_]

Y'all remember when they were like, fully painted and everything?

[@WAVEPOOLSUN]

Idk why.. but I want the white cat…a lot..

[@huwawej]

idk why would you even buy that low effort scam, even if just for content

[@twocatsinatrenchcoat2103]

Man that's so disappointing :( I pre-ordered mine from the official lps amazon shop so I'm pretty sure I'm okay, but yeah I feel bad for all the kids and parents that might be fooled by these.

[@craftbox_lps]

Oh boy, I saw this on Facebook, but I didn’t think much of it. Just triple checked my order and it looks legit. I get it on Tuesday, if I open and see this, I’m gonna be upset.

[@craftbox_lps]

I also went directly through their store and it led me to the one I bought.

[@Ohmystarclan]

Man I feel bad bro

[@coral_puff]

Thank you sooo much for bringing this to our attention! My mom almost bought a scam listing because it was a "good deal." Luckily I knew to look at the listing before she ordered it and picked up on it quickly.

[@olivcia1808]

No bc i was so excited for this calender I found it for super cheap recently n was so close to buying it. Probably another scam. Good on you for looking after the community and making us aware!!

[@EulaBNerdin]

Hi, me again. The thing about the fake locations, they do that so you can't return them and get a refund. Sometimes, they can send mail and packages without putting their information and address on it.

[@Wroar2020s]

Im not even into this type of content. But the fact that ai almost 100% replicated to the real thing concerns for a future major scam coming.

[@Two-adorable-cats]

Why is the white cat kinda cute!?💜

[@Feezee223]

This good to know my parents are thinking of getting me this advent calendar this year so ill have to make sure they know to avoid this one

[@plecollect]

I've been seeing some of these fake calendars pop up here and there and wondered what it would actually be like. those "LPS" are... certainly interesting lol

[@LpsHoneyOfficial]

Definitely didn't expect this stinker quality, but alas now we know 😅

[@RickyJohnson-cb5xx]

They did the horses dirty 😭and the colors are…ouch like whyyyyy

[@findus6528]

my other methods this is my go to for avoiding buying fakes: to avoid anything that says anything other than “Littlest Pet Shop” no “littlest petshops” “littlest pets” “my little petshop” “littlest pets shop” “littlest pet shops” ANYTHING other than straight “Littlest pet shop”. and checking who the seller is And if they sell literally anything else lps or toy related helps too. also, if this is an option for you, i just waited untill it hit local stores (/their websites) and bought it from there. (:

[@btsrosaline3559]

For the ages 4K are made for vampires😂 I was actually looking at getting a older advent calendar for littlest pet shop considering they have them on Amazon still available and they have amazing reviews. I don’t really care if they’re fake but I just like how the designs are so simple but so creative at the same time. 😅 but if you do get this, it’s perfect for customs.

[@amber5888]

i was so disappointed getting this in the mail right after a breakup bruh.... i was like yippee something to be excited about!.....no.

[@dulaux7828]

"ZOE BENT" AND THE HORSES BAHAHAHAHAAHHHHHHH 😂🤣😭 I'll absolutely make sure I don't get scammed, thanks for letting us know! Scams suck 11:11 *Scooby Dooby Doo, where are you* 11:08 ah, yes, its Orange the Hedgehog from that fake LPS lot ccrtelevison did- 😂

[@Girsmybestie]

Eughhh that's horrible! ☹️

[@rocker_starss]

Another trick is to check the seller's account with their listings and reviews

[@Catharsis770]

I’m so sorry this happened to you, I was really hoping that you’d get the calendar since you’ve been looking forward to it. I hope you are able to get the real thing soon because I feel super sad for you ❤ Edit: I just looked up the calendar on amazon and I can’t even find the authentic, but I see a few fake listings as we speak with all different calendar pictures

[@lilsquadofficial]

Wdym she purposely bought the fake one to show us?? And she pre ordered the real one…did u not even watch the vid when she said

[@Catharsis770]

@@lilsquadofficial I have watched the video, no need to be rude, at first it seemed like she was scammed but ordered a second

[@Cheesybreadlover]

@@Catharsis770 nah, you're good. don't sweat it! at least you cared enough to leave the supportive comment!

[@witchyoctober2452]

It’s a bit funny. I remember feeling pretty irritated over another lps content creator pushing AI usage a while back (for designs specifically, I think). I wonder if they’ve changed their tune.

[@_Nxmi]

Ngl I really like the white cat,only cuz I know how to save it and even make it look/move like a real one,she would be so cute

[@MelodicMelodiez]

I got so scared thinking that it was official 😨

[@simona.789]

I saw this 2 weeks ago on Amazon, advertised with real LPS pets for a really cheap price. I almost bought it 😆 but something felt off, and a day later, the listings were either reported and removed or the photos were changed, now showing fake LPS. 😆

[@bookworm4738]

Okay, the ai copyed cover ruins it for me, but overall, I would actually like to own this, just because the goofyness of it 😂. It's a really bad thing, that they sell it for people who thinks it is official g7, but if they'd change the cover, even if it's ai generated, I would probably buy it. Ofc this is my personal opinion, you don't have to agree w/ anything I wrote ^^'.

[@Nyaifyz]

I would love to have this ai package in my collection its obviously bad (and I am MASSIVE AI HATER) but I think this would be a very funny conversation starter piece glad Im not the only one, currently looking for a listing of it but unknown if ill get the ai one or not

[@DarayaVahu]

I knew immediately it's scam when I saw the listing on amazon

[@loquita-lostwave]

why would they even put it through an ai filter if they wanted people to think it was the real deal. because that's clearly the original box art but put through an ai filter. it immediately looks fake to someone looking at it for 2 seconds. i mean i guess by then they already have your money but still

[@hannahlamagna]

For me as a Lps new and old fan this the the first ai fake LPS stuff they massicured G2 G3 G5 G4 LPS

[@funkyfeem727]

I know right I love all the gens and have a soft spot for the 2012 cartoon so seeing what this calendar has done to the pets is. 🤮🤢

[@VanessaKoehn-k4s]

I absolutely love ur intro so it's so adorable omg

[@crowmoth_coast7938]

That panda in the bottom right corner of the box is terrifying

[@Lpsbunzo]

I got the same scam a few weeks ago (uk) , ongoing refund … the seller is being super shady and everything was super legit . Worst waste of £30 . So disappointed, I can’t believe the fakes are already rolling out . Especially this well done .

[@lucii_tan]

WHAT THE HELL AI GAVE THE BOOTLEGGERS EVEN MORE POWER Btw, I don't have a LPS, not even a bootleg one. I do hope I can have one soon since I like them!

[@dollyvore]

Really great video, thank you for making this warning video so parents who are not LSP collectors hopefully will do research!

[@sharonrizzi14]

This should be a warning sign…. 🚨 Ai generated images = lousy and low-quality product

[@scoobsydoo]

Ahhh it’s Christmas time to get a ATRERT CQTAPAT 😍😍😍😍😍

[@bobvelsebsimp1]

Yeah I’m gonna wait til this hits the shelves cuz no

[@Cheesybreadlover]

Already pre-order mine! but I hope no one else feels for this (like 29 people on ebay did!!) best of luck to all!

[@babyxbarnes148]

I came across this vid by accident and you kinda gave me nostalgia cuz I was watching lots of lps youtubers when I was a kid lol

[@RedMoon1101]

I got scammed with this one! I got excited since i saw the calander for cheap so I stupidly bought it! 🤣😅

[@christinewhoyt]

You could learn customization, if you want to. :)

[@ciarawyatt364]

My boyfriend bought it for me trying to do something nice - i immediately opened it seeing something was wrong 💔 They took off the listing so we couldn’t contact or get a return either 💔

[@galllaxyhammy]

AI is ruining he world!!!

[@_tyler32]

At the very least you could make some very stiff non bobbly customs with them!

[@LexiGuineaPigs]

NOOOO NOT THE POOR GUINEA PIG

[@riskywings]

Crazy that I almost thought to cancel my £30 calender order from American amazon for ones that I saw on England amazon (where I live) for £7. Cos I thought omg I could be getting it for £7?! But inside, I knew they would be scams.

[@CaptainCloudyNWhiskers]

4:47 She's wicked cute, it's a shame how wobbly and gross the plastic is. 12:18 NOOO what did they do to Sunil :(((

[@zofia8805]

i find it crazy how expensive the real one is in different countries. it's only £20 in the uk lol

[@PHOENIX_DA_POSSUM]

I already ordered them- CUT THE CA-

[@bonnieschicken]

i saw like 10 listing of it on a second hand site yesterday

[@Nerdyratz]

Thank you for adding the official link

[@Liseqmalegoksiecia]

I got the fake one too :(

[@Emily-ih8pu]

You “I’m will cut some to most of them up for customs “ The pink fox “😟 you just said that I got mercy “

[@Slushea]

Tbh they need to outright ban selling merch with AI art

[@griffonmender]

There’s certainly 24 and they *are* surprising. The only fake advent calendar I knew to be out there was out on Amazon before the real G7 calendar was even announced- but that one has a generic Christmas printed on it and clearly shows the fake pets as they are. Kinda figures that AI would be used for this sort of application though- it’s just another one of the many concerns artists and the general populace have raised that were dismissed only to be proven to be true later. ^ ^;

[@KKHell]

Gotta """love""" AI simlish.

[@gothicpossums]

Oh my Gosh! I'm two weeks late to this video HOWEVER I was JUST browsing ebay for some LPS advent calendars to maybe buy and came across one of those! I'm no good with prices so I thought it was legit when it was listed 25 EUR + shipping (around 27 USD + shipping), I added it to my cart but didn't purchase it yet, decided to watch some LPSTube first and came across this video! I started to check for the clues you mentioned (like where it's being sent from, etc) and it was pretty sketchy so your video saved me and my wallet big time! I will surely be more careful when purchasing LPS online or just wait til they make it in our stores in Estonia The LPS calendar I viewed was the 2010 calendar with the deer, peacock and collie, I sort of assumed since they were older calendars they'd go for more cheap than the G7 ones but errr come to think of it, it may go for even more than that XD Either way THANK YOU for this video! I hope this will save a lot of collectors and/or parents from being scammed!

[@MizukiUkitake]

Do I have any interest in LPS? No. Did I watch this entire video anyway? Absolutely. I love knock-offs though. They're so unique and I love turning them into OCs lol I'd buy one of these for the fakes on purpose if I was into LPS

[@ekozumi2208]

i bought this sh!t before people started say thats scam ;-; i contacted amazon support and they return money back to me and they told me i can keep the calendar

[@theragamuffinshow]

I bought it before seeing the video...😭😭😭

[@LpsComets]

I've wanted an lps advent calendar since I was a kid and I finally have one! (It's real)

[@Moonjii-]

I was sadly enough scammed with this too 😢

[@Wolkenflausch_20]

Is there even a legitimate LPS advent calendar right now?

[@TatertotsTV]

Only for pre order

[@kittenzforyouu]

The only one I actually liked was the white cat-

[@funkyfeem727]

Same it's still bad but it's not nearly as bad as the others at least it looks kinda cute the others did not.

[@abduciuswoodlouse]

I think that the Fans can make good LPS G7 Advent calendars themselfs. I am not a waste of time.

[@embroideredragdoll]

It’s giving creepypasta