The Most Expensive Disney Fantasy Pins

While there are plenty of official Disney pins out there which are beautiful and valuable, fantasy or custom pins are also something which have become popular. These are fan made pins which are often designed by artists, and manufactured by creators who just want to make their ideas come to life. Some of these pins become truly pricey on the second market, since they are hard to get and very sought after by collectors. It is important to know that these are not official and are really just made by fans who want to turn their art into something beautiful. While they might not be as valuable as the highest official pins, some of them can go for a pretty penny for those who just want to get their hands on them.

These fantasy pins usually operate through pre-sales, where buyers purchase before they are actually in hand, in order to help fund production costs. This can be useful for collectors who don’t want to spend the high market prices, if they are lucky enough to snatch them ahead of time of course. Here is a list of some of the most expensive Disney fantasy pins, and where you can try and find them.

Designer Mermaids are a line which sells privately to a specially made group of people, which is a big reason they have become so expensive and hard to snag. This means that people who want to collect can only get them from members of this group, creating a situation of supply and demand. These pins are various disney characters, but in a mermaid form, with some beautiful features like stained glass, glow in the dark and glitter. The prices often range based on the popularity of each character created, but they can be anywhere from $200-$400 on the resell market. Some of these pins are so desirable that people are willing to shell out a lot of cash just to get their hands on their grail.

Deviant Fantasy Pins are often valuable because they do sell in another private group on facebook. Most of the pins from this creator become instantly pricey, but they do have specific lines which are even more sought after on the resell market. They have a specific series which is called their Masterpiece series, and this has quickly become popular, with pricing increasing. Mostly the reason these pins have shot up in value is because of the incredible detail and the somewhat massive size of them (4-5 inches). These pins are based on beloved characters, with backgrounds filled with detail and vibrant colors. The Masterpiece designs sell once a week, and even with the lucky members of the group they sell out within seconds, another reason they become so valuable. These call sell for $200-$500 as well, depending on the popularity of the design and the characters involved in it.

Deviant Fantasy creator also has other series like their Bride’s which are various Disney females in wedding attire. These are sold in a separate group and can certainly be difficult for collectors to get their hands on. Selling for a couple hundred dollars depending on the popularity of the character.

Yensids are a series based on Harry Potter and Disney characters mashed together. Yensid is the Disney spelled backwards, and the line is meant to be based on characters in his school of magic. These crossover designs have been popular for a while, but the price definitely fluctuates. Some of these can be around $200, while it ranges all the way to $400 or even $500 depending on the pin and the desire of the buyer to purchase it. Often the fact that these pins are sold privately, does increase the hype and desire for them. When people cannot easily get their hands on something, it definitely makes them want it even more!

AOMs are a line by @Pintitonmagic (intstagram) and is done as Disney characters crossed over with various Marvel characters. The title stands for Agents of Mouse, mixing together these two popular themes. These mashups are highly sought after and can sell out in minutes, even seconds. They are details designs of various Disney characters in the form of Marvel ones, for example Flynn Rider as Iron Man. They can sell for around $200-$400 as well, depending on the popularity of the character and the details in the design.

The POP series by Yoyo the Pinstar, is one which ranges in price. While some of these are not the highest of market value, there are others which can certainly be expensive and nearly impossible to get your hands on. This often depends on the character as well, and with certain ones this price can range from $100-$400. Often it is the older designs which are highly valuable, but certainly some newer ones have become hard to get and desirable.

GOT Crossover Series by Pinchantress, is another highly sought after and expensive series. These can also sell for $250-$400, depending on how desirable the design is. They sell in a private group which makes them hard for people to get their hands on, only becoming more vulnerable to the reseller market. These are certainly hard to acquire, but also very wanted for collectors who are fans of Game of Thrones and Disney, and enjoy seeing them mashed together for these crossover pins!

Dream Series is another popular pin line, with these lovable Disney characters in a dreamy pose. They have their eyes closed, looking whimsical and just a bit sleepy. These designs are very delicate and pretty, but the price tends to range for them. Some sell for around $100 and can rage to around $250 depending on the design and how badly people want them.

Fantasy Menagerie is a series of pins which are all profiles, with various details added around a border. These are another growing series, which are becoming desirable for those who collect them. They can sell for a couple hundred dollars, depending on the character and how badly people are after them.

Untamed Dreams is a newer series but has continued to grow in popularity, mostly because of the detail in the designs. These pins are sold privately, but many collectors will shell out the cash so that they can get their hands on one of them. They feature Disney heroines in a unique and adorable drawing style. They can sell for around $80-$200 depending on the character of course, but they are certainly growing in popularity as time goes on.

While these are some of the more well-known designs, there are plenty of up and coming creators introducing themselves to the pin making scene. Only time will tell what the resale value will be on some of these pins, but even before they are in hand they are becoming highly sought after. The popularity of pins changes and their price can certainly fluctuate over time. There are many things which affect the market of pins, and sometimes it just depends on how much people are willing to spend or if they would rather wait it out for something new. There are ideas like crossovers which seem to be increasing in popularity, or other unique designs which are unlike the original Disney style. These unique approaches are certainly part of what is making these pins more and more wanted.

When collectors are excited about beautiful artwork, they will do just about anything to get their hands on them. Sometimes this means spending a pretty penny, while other times it means trading away some of their truly valuable pins. Trading can be a great way to snag some of these truly hard to get pins, and so collectors should not despair over the prices. If you see something you love, just continue to find good traders and meet the right person. This is part of what makes the community so amazing, and fun to be in. Being able to meet someone who wants to trade and who wants to help you achieve a grail, can really brighten your mood.

Often the best way to find these creators and other traders, are through instagram, also known as Pinstagram to those who collect.