Is the Glitter Dumpling Real? Where to Find It & Trend Overview

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Learn why TikTokers are trying to find a glittery dumpling toy

Co-authored by Eireann Kanzig and Bailey Cho

Last Updated: December 29, 2025 Fact Checked

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What’s a glitter dumpling?

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Where to Find It

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Glitter Dumpling Trend

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If you’ve been seeing TikTokers searching for a glittery, dumpling-shaped toy at Five Below, you’re not alone. The “finding the glitter dumpling trend” is taking over the app, and we’re here to clear up any confusion and break it down for you. In this article, we’ll explain everything you need to know about the viral glitter dumpling, including what it is, where to find it, and why it’s trending on TikTok.

What is the glitter dumpling trend?

The “glitter dumpling” trend involves hunting for a rare, glittery, dumpling-shaped toy from the retailer Five Below. It comes in a mystery blind bag, which prevents the buyer from seeing the toy until it’s opened. TikTok users are posting unboxing videos, with some questioning if the glitter variant is even real.

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What is a glitter dumpling?

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The glitter dumpling is a sensory toy for kids and collectors. Often called “Squishy Buns” or “My Squishy Little Dumplings,” glitter dumplings are cute and squishy sensory toys shaped like dumplings. They’re sold in blind bags, so buyers don’t know which dumpling they’re getting, and people are on the lookout for the rare glittery version because it's limited-edition and extra special.
- These viral dumpling toys are available in other specialty colors, including shimmering starlight, gold, and tie-dye, and in mini, regular, and jumbo sizes. They range from $1-5.
- According to content creator Internet Anthropology, “blind boxes introduce a gambling-like element to collecting because buyers can’t choose the exact figure they want, and they must rely on chance. Collectors continue purchasing blind boxes to find rare versions, either to complete their collections or to resell them for profit.”^{[1]
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Where to Find the Glitter Dumpling

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Purchase the glitter dumpling from Five Below. Currently, the glitter dumpling is sold out online, so your best bet is to find it at your local Five Below. To find a Five Below near you, just enter your address, city and state, or zip code on their official website. You can also purchase squishy dumpling toys from Walmart, Amazon, and other toy retailers, but they won’t be the same brand or have the same packaging as the viral ones on social media.
- Once you buy a dumpling blind bag, it’s up to fate to decide if you’ll score the rare glittery version. You may need to purchase multiple blind bags until you get the one you want.

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“Finding the Glitter Dumpling” TikTok Trend

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On TikTok, users are posting videos hunting for the glitter dumpling. People often film themselves purchasing blind bags in hopes of finding the rare glitter variant. Since the glitter dumpling is hard to find, it adds suspense and makes the content more engaging. The user then opens the blind bag on camera, expressing shock, excitement, or frustration depending on the color of the dumpling. According to toy-collecting expert Eireann Kanzig, unboxing videos get more views because they’re so exciting and immersive, especially for mystery boxes.^{[2]
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- Is the glitter dumpling real? Yes, the glitter dumpling is a real variant. Some people are skeptical because it’s so rare, but this TikTok from @holla_spangler and this TikTok from @rachelpinter17 show that it’s legit!
- Who started the glitter dumpling trend? The origins of the trend are unclear, but TikToker Vinny Thomas (@mrthomasenglish) launched a “trying to find the rare glitter dumpling” series on TikTok in July 2024.