Tourists purchase souvenirs with Spring Festival elements at Shanghai Disneyland on February 8, 2023 in Shanghai, China.
Disney's Duffy and Friends line is massively popular in Asia.
  • Duffy and Friends is Disney's top-selling franchise in Asia, having generated $500 million in revenue this year.
  • Duffy, a fluffy bear, was introduced in 2002 with a back story linked to Mickey and Minnie.
  • Duffy's pink fox friend, LinaBell, is also massively popular in China.

Disney character Duffy bear and his friends may not be the most high-profile characters in the US, but they are hot merchandise magnetic in Asia.