Okay so today I got totally hooked on finding real Raya and the Last Dragon 2 merch, right? Cuz apparently everyone’s suddenly talking about it but I can’t even find legit listings anywhere. So here’s exactly what I did step by step:
First Try: Just Googled Like Crazy
Sat down with my coffee, slapped “Raya 2 Merchandise” into Google. Boom – tons of random sites popped up. Clicked on like four top links that looked flashy. Added some “exclusive” sword necklace to cart… then saw shipping costs higher than the actual product price. Nope. Closed tab.
Then Checked Mainstream Stores
Went straight to the big guys:
- Entertainment Store website: All old first movie stuff, even dusty Kumandra flags.
- Amazon: Swear I saw the same bootleg shirt design sold by ten different “brands” using obvious stolen art. One seller straight up reused Raya 1 images!
- Target app: Typed “Raya.” Got socks, kids backpacks, zero “2” anything.
Felt like I was hunting for Bigfoot merch. Seriously frustrating.
Deep Dive into Nerd Forums
Dug into some collector forums I follow. Scrolled forever until someone mentioned: “Try specialty collectible groups. Avoid retail. Trust me.” Saw three people complaining about fake resin Sisu figures. Finally! Got a lead. Checked the recommended shops mentioned:
- Small anime collectible place (in-person only? Nah)
- Online artisan hub – legit but required membership I didn’t have
Actually Scored:
My buddy messaged me a screenshot from some obscure Discord – niche collectibles seller dropped limited Raya 2 pins last week. Joined the channel, paid via PayPal just in case. Took two days to ship tracking. Package arrived today: Authentic metal enamel pin, official tags, zero glitter falling off like those cheap ones. Fist-bumped the mailman.
Real talk? Skip the general searches entirely. Either waste money on garbage or wait forever for proper licensed merch. For now, check actual fandom communities – no shortcuts. Saved me time and god damn shipping fees.
