Duffy, the Disney Bear, has existed at the Walt Disney World and Disneyland theme parks for just over a year now. There has been an abundance of Duffy themed merchandise, a children's book written about the bear, and even a meet-and-greet with the real-life Duffy. But, a lot of people don't understand the idea behind the little guy. He isn't a classic Disney character, and a lot of times he gets a lot of flack for being "another one of Disney's marketing schemes."
I'm not gonna lie. In a lot of ways, those people are completely right. Yes, the 20+ outfits available for Duffy at $15-20 an outfit can seem like a bit much, especially since the bear himself costs $30. However, when one looks at the background of Duffy the Disney Bear, one really begins to see why he isn't such a horrible idea.....
