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Old 07-22-2015, 03:18 PM   #1
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Why are Tsum Tsums so pricey?

My daughter recently saw the short clips on the Disney Channel and I thought they were so cute. I went online to check into getting some for my daughter and I was surprised at how pricey they are for their size. Are they costly bc they are collector items?
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They are fairly new, so I expect that's why the pricing is so high. If people will pay the price, they will keep charging outrageous sums. Me, I'd give them maybe a dollar apiece. But I'm not a 6 year old child!
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They start at $4.95 and go up depending upon the size. I got my son the Dalmatians set (which includes Cruella) in the smallest size and he loves them. They're just right to carry around in a pocket or hand. Three or four of them would nicely stuff a stocking. Disney Tsum Tsum | Disney Store
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My kids love these as well and are always begging for one. They only have 1 mini and 1 large each -- but I am looking into getting 2 or 3 in a welcome basket for our upcoming trip.
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My kids love the Tsum Tsums.
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