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When I say cheap merchandise, I don’t technically mean that it’s made cheap and that it’ll break easily. Instead, I thought I’d list some ideas for anime merchandise that are in a more reasonable price range for the vast majority of people. Sometimes having a hobby like anime can get expensive, so here are 10 cheap anime merchandise ideas.
Lanyards and Keychains
Lanyards and keychains are usually within $10, and there are plenty that are as cheap as $5. Despite their low price though, many of them are still well made and hold up even through use.
They can also be used for more than just what they are intended for. You can hang them on backpacks or purses, around your room as decoration, or anywhere else you’d like them.
Bookmarks
Not everyone uses bookmarks, but if you’re a fan of reading or have to read for school, then a bookmark might be a great choice for you. They are small items, so most of them are under $10.
There are all sorts of different kinds of bookmarks out there for various anime. And honestly, even if you don’t use bookmarks for reading, you can still use them for decoration by just placing them somewhere for display.
Socks
Most people wear socks, so this is a very useful piece of merchandise. Not only are they at a reasonable price, but you’ll probably feel better about getting them too because you might need some new socks.
There are some socks, particularly longer ones, that can get more expensive. But most of the time, you’ll get multiple pairs of socks, so being around $15 or so is reasonable. I have some Pokémon and Sailor Moon socks, and I love them.
Jewelry
We all know that some jewelry can get pricey, but I’m not talking about jewelry with fancy, expensive stones in them. Most anime jewelry is a lot cheaper than fancy jewelry. There are a few that can be a bit more expensive than most of the stuff on this list, but I don’t really see anything over $20.
There’s plenty to choose from. You can buy a necklace, bracelet, or earrings, or sometimes they have sets for all three types. I have a Fairy Tail necklace of the guild symbol and Soul Eater’s Death the Kid’s rings.
Stickers
Anime stickers are not that much money, and most of the time you’ll get a lot of them. Of course, you can use them as regular stickers and place them wherever you want, but sometimes you can get creative and adapt them for other things.
Instead of using the sticky part of the sticker, you can use some scotch tape to tape them temporarily in places like a bedroom or dorm room walls. But you can also just use the adhesive on them and stick them on notebooks, laptops, skateboards, cell phone cases, and more.
Car Decals
You can also place stickers on vehicles, but there is also the option to buy car decals that are specific for putting onto your car somewhere. They can be placed in windows, on your bumper, or on trucks.
These tend to be more specific to cars because they are made with the weather in mind. They’re usually waterproof, so they’ll be safe when it’s raining. Most of them are under $10. There are some really great ones on Amazon, like character decals, cute ones, and funny ones.
Pop Figures
I know there can be some expensive Pop! Funko figures. However, most of the time the average pricing for many anime pop figures is around $10, give or take a few bucks. The fancier the pop figure, the more money it’s going to be. And there are some that are harder to get that have gotten expensive.
But I’ve gotten most of my anime pop figures for under $15, and a quick Amazon search shows plenty within that range too. Since most regular anime figures can get expensive, even cheaper ones can be around $30-$50, a pop figure might be the best way for someone on a tighter budget to get a figure of their favorite anime character.
Pins
Pins are another cheap anime merchandise you can get. A lot of them are around $10, and you’ll get more than one too. You can place them on bags or backpacks, but just like with stickers, you don’t have to be tied down by traditional use.
You can do anything you want with them. They can be placed on a lanyard or display them however you’d like as well. Sometimes it just takes a bit of creativity to find a new way of using something.
Coin Purses and Cosmetic Bags
Coin purses and makeup bags can also be within the $10 range and are useful. Most makeup bags are just simply a picture of your preferred anime on it, but there are some more interesting coin purses. For example, you can get Naruto’s frog coin purse to use yourself.
Although I didn’t mention it in the heading above, the same thing can be said for a wallet. The wallets are a bit more expensive than most coin purses or cosmetic bags, but sometimes you can find good deals. Also, the prices still aren’t too bad given how expensive hobbies can get. I got my My Hero Academia Deku wallet for around $30 at the time, and it’s a good quality wallet.
Check out my blog post on 10 merchandise to bring your hobbies into your everyday life for more ideas.
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