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By Alice Gibbs
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Walmart has launched a selection of new glass bear-shaped cups that bear a striking resemblance to Starbucks’ viral Bearista mug, which sold out almost immediately after its release last week.
On Walmart online, multiple sellers are offering a 20-ounce "New Bear Straw Cup," available from $14, with some significantly cheaper than Starbucks’ version.
Like the Starbucks original, it features a clear glass teddy bear design with a green ridged hat lid and striped straw, marketed as a cute option for coffee, cocktails or cold drinks.
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Starbucks’ limited-edition Glass Bearista Cold Cup, released on November 6, became one of the most sought-after items in the coffee chain’s 2025 holiday collection. The cup, priced at $29.95, was available in stores only and sold out within hours in many locations.
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The rush for the collectible cup saw fans queueing outside stores before dawn, with some reporting overnight lines to secure one. The scarcity quickly fueled a booming resale market online, where the Bearista mugs have been listed for well above retail price.
As people tried to get their hands on the Starbucks cup, videos emerged of people fighting over the product in stores. One New Jersey resident captured an in-store fight on camera and told Newsweek: "I knew it was limited edition and there was hype, but I did not expect this kind of drama."
A spokesperson for Starbucks told Newsweek: "This year, we are leaning into the nostalgia of Starbucks holidays from our customers’ favorite seasonal beverages to iconic holiday cups, to shelves stocked with Christmas Blend and premium merchandise, including the popular glass Bearista cup.
"The excitement for our merchandise exceeded even our biggest expectations and, despite shipping more Bearista cups to coffeehouses than almost any other merchandise item this holiday season, the Bearista cup and some other items sold out fast.
"We know it’s disappointing to fans and we’re sorry if they missed out. We appreciate our customers’ understanding. We have more exciting merchandise coming this holiday season," the spokesperson added.
Newsweek reached out to Walmart via email for comment.
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Walmart's Bear Cup Dupe
Multiple Walmart sellers are offering alternative versions that appear to cater to fans who missed out on the Starbucks cup, offering an almost-identical alternative that can be purchased online and shipped directly to customers. There are even two-pack options listed for around $39.88.
The product listing describes it as a "cute bear glass cup with straw" suitable for a range of drinks, holding approximately 20 ounces of liquid.
Online people have rushed to get their hands on the "dupe."
"Sooo cute omg [oh my God]!!" said one TikTok user, while another posted: "Just ordered mine. lol [laugh out loud]!! And now I don’t have to give Starbucks free advertising."
Others were not as impressed with the dupe. "The whole point is the logo of Starbucks," added one commenter. Another wrote: "Y’all can probs get a cup off Amazon and buy a Starbucks sticker for it."
Update 11/12/25 05:12 a.m.: This article was updated with additional comment from Starbucks.
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