

And I know what you’re thinking: Fingerlings are sold out practically everywhere, so should I just get my kid a knockoff? So yes, Fingerlings by WowWee are the original primates of the toy jungle, but clearly have a large extended family of fake evil cousins. Why You Should Buy An Authentic Fingerling These counterfeit Fingerlings are of a lower caliber, and your local corner store is probably well aware that these are impostures, which is why they won’t refund you.

Signs that say things like “final sale (no exception) on all monkey toys” should be your first clue that these monkeys are not the real thing. Always make sure you see “Fingerlings” on the package, and also keep a close eye out for the white WowWee name, trademark, and logo on the back of the package. Look closely: The above package looks a lot like Fingerlings packaging, but these actually read “Fmgeblings,” instead of “Fingerlings.” These are not the monkeys you want to hang with. and Canada, click here to see where it’s safe to buy Fingerlings! Read the Packaging

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WowWee has a full list of authorized retailers in the U.S. For example, your local convenience store is great for Slurpees, but should not be your go-to for the hottest toys of the year. If you’re trying to buy them in person, make sure to only buy from trusted retailers, such as Walmart, Target, and Toys “R” Us. If WowWee isn’t the manufacturer, get off that page! Shop at Trusted Retailers If you purchase from an unauthorized third-party reseller, you may be purchasing a counterfeit monkey, paying more than you should for the toy, and/or run into problems with returns or defective products. Do not click that “add to cart” button unless you see that the toy is listed for $14.99 and is shipped from and sold by Amazon in the Seller Information column. There are multiple third-party resellers on Amazon selling counterfeit Fingerlings, or selling legitimate Fingerlings for inflated price points. Head to their official website and it will direct you to order from Amazon - but this is where it gets tricky.

To begin, Fingerlings are manufactured by WowWee and sell for $14.99. Here are some tips to help you avoid buying a fake one! Know the Price Point and Manufacturer At first glance these sly imposters look very similar to Fingerlings, but PLEASE don’t be fooled! They’re inferior knock-offs, and NOT the monkeys your kids are begging for.Īs you can see, the fakes are eerily similar to Fingerlings, but are colored slightly different, and sometimes feature plastic hair and unblinking eyes. Unfortunately, there’s an overpopulation of these fake monkeys and unuathorized retailers are trying to trick you into buying one.We don’t want that to happen, because your kids deserve an authentic Fingerling come Christmas morning. 1 hottest toy this holiday season.īut also lurking in the jungle, just looking to bamboozle you and steal all your hard-earned bananas, are a bogus breed of Fingerlings, donning similar names such as Fmgeblings or Baby Monkey Toy. They’re called Fingerlings from WowWee, and they’re the No. Blow kisses at them and they’ll reciprocate, hear them giggle with glee when you swing them from their tails, and more - in fact, they feature more than 40 adorable monkey sounds and gestures. You’ll instantly fall in love with these whimsical pals. Out in the mighty toy jungle, you will meet two types of monkeys: Swinging from the pure vines of WowWee, you’ll encounter cute, playful, tech-enhanced monkey toys that will latch onto your fingers.
