When it comes to Disney merchandise and collectibles, there are a few items and brands that stand out among the rest!

If you’re new to all things Disney and Disney vacations, one of those beloved merchandise brands is Loungefly, a premier accessory brand that specializes in licensed products and accessories, featuring many beloved household franchises like Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and more!

If you’ve been in the Disney parks, you’ve probably seen a Loungefly accessory — whether it be a mini backpack, wallet, crossbody bag, or even an enamel pin! You can also purchase Loungefly accessories at many places throughout the parks, such as World of Disney, Uptown Jewelers, Creations Shop, and more! One thing you may have noticed about Loungefly accessories, though, is the price tag.

We’ll be honest, Loungefly accessories can be really expensive! Most of the bags range from $60 to $90, and even the wallets can be as expensive as $60! Your initial reaction might be, “WOAH. Why are these bags so expensive?” Well, we’re here to tell ya! A LOT goes into the production of these bags, and it explains a lot when it comes to pricing.

Why Are Loungefly Accessories So Expensive?

Hey, it can be pricy for a brand to produce quality collectable items! Let’s talk about why.

Intellectual Property License

Remember how we mentioned that Loungefly creates accessories for huge brands like Disney, Marvel, and Pixar? Well, they have to attain permission from those brands to do so! These big brands (like Disney) have registered their characters and ideas as intellectual property. By licensing this intellectual property, they can then sell it to brands like Loungefly to create some pretty cool merchandise!

So, to avoid copyright infringement, brands like Loungefly do have to purchase the right to produce items with another brand’s ideas, and this can be costly. Loungefly and many other brands combat this with an up-charge!

Exclusivity of Collectables

That economics lecture on supply and demand is about to come in handy!

Ultimately, these accessories are collectable items that Loungefly releases in limited quantity as part of a themed collection. This may include several bags that consist of the same theming with a different design, or it may include a consistent design among multiple accessories! Whatever it may be, this limited quantity drives up demand as well as increases resale value.

Additionally, you might notice this small detail next time you’re in the parks and taking a look at the Loungefly display. For the bags and wallets that feature an all-over print like the ones shown below, you can see that no two bags look exactly the same! This exclusivity is yet another aspect that increases the value of a Loungefly product.

Just like snowflakes, there are no two alike when it comes to certain styles of bags!

Limited Availability

Limited availibility kind of goes hand-in-hand with limited supply and the exclusivity of the accessory design. Similar to that, Loungefly is also exclusive when it comes to vending. In order to maintain their status as a premier producer of collectables, Loungefly is exclusive when it comes to choosing the vendors that will sell their product.

For example, some Loungefly designs can ONLY be purchased at Disney. Others can only be purchased from brands like BoxLunch or Amazon. Sort of like the limited collections and designs, the limited availability of vending locations also drives up the value of the accessory and therefore product demand.

Overall, Loungefly accessories are fan-favorite collectables for a reason! Not only can they make an awesome addition to an outfit, but they’re actually pretty useful in the parks! We definitely recommend their products if you’re looking for a trendy and on-theme way to keep up with your many park necessities. Click the link below to check out some of the best Loungefly bags we’ve spotted recently!

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