Fanmade goods are made by fans, for fans.
The advantage is that you can support small and independent artists across the globe, who love and enjoy magical girls just like you, and who have unique merchandise to suit your tastes. It can also be easier to find lesser known characters, with many artists offering custom services.
However, the original creators do not receive any of the money, and many 'fan made' services also have sellers of fakes and dropshipping, so shop carefully!
However, the original creators do not receive any of the money, and many 'fan made' services also have sellers of fakes and dropshipping, so shop carefully!
Etsy.com
Etsy is a great place for artists and fans to buy and sell goods with their favourite characters on them. Decoden cases are popular, along with keychains and prints. Less common are clothes and other wearables, but there are still some out there.
The banner image is a Keychain made by Etsy User Litchling and features Cure Star of Star Twinkle Precure.
The banner image is a Keychain made by Etsy User Litchling and features Cure Star of Star Twinkle Precure.
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Redbubble.com
Redbubble is used to put prints on existing items. Items are made-to-order, with less waste than other forms of manufaturing, and are made in North America, Europe, and Australia making them more ethical than similar services. Many artists sell their prints on a variety of different items.
KiraKira Pretty Cure A La Mode - Sleeveless Top by Shirobuns seen left.
KiraKira Pretty Cure A La Mode - Sleeveless Top by Shirobuns seen left.
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Society6
Similar to Redbubble, society 6 lets artists upload their prints for order by customers onto a variety of existing items. Their products are manufactured in the USA and Australia.
'Cute Sailor Moon Print' by shaynemaster5000 on Society6 seen to the right.
'Cute Sailor Moon Print' by shaynemaster5000 on Society6 seen to the right.
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