Say ‘f**k you’ to rainbow capitalism with these 11 Pride pins from LGBT+ and independent sellers

There's loads of different Pride pins available from independent sellers on Etsy.

Disney recently revealed its Pride collection for 2021, however, there’s been a bit of a mixed reaction to the line to say the least.

The Rainbow Disney Collection features enamel pins, apparel and accessories with brands including Marvel, Star Wars and Pixar joining in for the first time ever.

And while some people have celebrated the visibility that brings, other LGBT+ people feel like it’s another example of “overpriced” rainbow capitalism from a company that rarely – if ever – features queer characters in its major shows and films.

The tweet that kicked off the debate featured a picture of Disney’s pride pins with the caption: “anyway, instead of spending money on overpriced corporate pride merch go ahead and support and donate to … any other LGBT+ businesses, creators and charities you see”.

One Twitter user responded to a post about the pins saying: “Disney doesn’t support us they love to market off of us in products like this and queer baiting in their films and shows that they call ‘representation’ in reality they give us nothing but an occasional bone to throw at us”.

There was some positive reaction, with a Twitter user noting that it marks the first merch from Disney featuring the trans, bi and lesbian flags as well as the inclusive Pride flag.

They added: “Merch doesn’t fix Disney’s problem w/ #LGBTQ representation. But someone made the call on these pins and that was a good call.”

Disney has confirmed it will be donating funds to organisations around the world that support LGBT+ communities in recognition of the Pride collection.

But some LGBT+ people and allies will want to ensure their money goes directly to queer people and in particular, independent businesses.

If you’re after some Pride pins that’ll rival the Disney ones, while also supporting LGBT+ sellers, then the best place to get some is Etsy.

We’ve put together a handful of Pride pins that you can get from the website at the moment.

An inclusive Pride flag pin. (ThePinPrick)

An inclusive Pride flag pin. (ThePinPrick)

If you’re after a pin featuring the progressive Pride flag to rep this year then look no further. This one is available from an Etsy seller for £7.99 and their shop also features similar pins with the various flags including lesbian, bisexual, rainbow and trans colours, so there’s plenty to choose from. Go to Etsy here to get the progressive pin.

A "No! To Rainbow Capitalism" pin. (Doodlepeople)

A “No! To Rainbow Capitalism” pin. (Doodlepeople)

This one is perfect for those who aren’t fans of Disney’s Pride collection as it says “No! To Rainbow Capitalism”. The product page says: “because for real, they don’t give a rat’s ass about us. They just want our money. Buy. From. Queer. People.” This pin is available from Etsy here.

This prounoun pin features a slider. (PUNimpressed)

This pronoun pin features a slider. (PUNimpressed)

This pronoun pin includes a slider which you can place next she/her, he/him, they/them or ask me. It’s a great way to wear your pronouns as a literal badge of honour and also let people know how you identify when you’re out and about. It’s priced at £19 and you can get it from Etsy here.

A collection of Animal Crossing themed pride pins. (teasuii)

A collection of Animal Crossing themed pride pins. (teasuii)

If you’re a fan of Animal Crossing then these pins are perfect for you! It features the game’s leafy logo but reimagined with the different Pride flag colours including trans, non binary, asexual and pansexual. This one is priced at £8 and you can get it from Etsy here.

A dinosaur Pride pin. (utterlyqueer)

A dinosaur Pride pin. (utterlyqueer)

You can get cute dinosaur themed pins to celebrate Pride. This includes the Biceratops above, with the bisexual flag colours, an Allysaurus featuring the inclusive Pride flag colours and Diplodykeus featuring the lesbian flag colours. They’re priced between £5.99-£6.99 and to shop them all head to the Etsy page here.

Another animal-themed pin collection is this one which features a lesbian sheep as well as bisexual, rainbow, asexual and trans sheep to name a few. The adorable sheep pin is priced at £3.50 and it’s a bestseller on the website. You can get it from the Etsy seller’s store here.

Another collection featuring the different flag colours. (TabKimpton)

Another collection featuring the different flag colours. (TabKimpton)

You can also get the various Pride flags in different pin shapes including triangles, hearts and spades with some featuring a glittery effect. The seller rightfully says: “here’s solid proof in metal that it’s not just a phase”, and to shop the £5 pin collection go to Etsy here.

A Terf repellent pin. (RainbowandCoUK)

A Terf repellent pin. (RainbowandCoUK)

This amazing TERF (trans-exclusionary radical feminist) repellent pin is available on Etsy for £6.99. It’s been made by the store RainbowandCoUK, which has loads of different Pride themed merch including pins. To shop this pin and more go to their page here.

A Trans Rights pin. (fairycakes)

A Trans Rights pin. (fairycakes)

This heart pin features the trans flag colours alongside the statement “Trans Rights” and it’s available for £7 from Etsy here. It’s a perfect pin to rep for trans people and allies during Pride and throughout the year.

A test tube rack featuring the Pride colours. (ProudScience)

A test tube rack featuring the Pride colours. (ProudScience)

This one is perfect for any LGBT+ people who work in science to rep on their uniform. It features the Pride colours in test tubes and is from Etsy seller ProudScience who’s page also features the other flag colours in test tubes, so there’s one for everybody. To purchase the test tube pin go to the Etsy page here.

A cassette tape featuring the Pride colours. (SacCityThreads)

A cassette tape featuring the Pride colours. (SacCityThreads)

This one is for the music lovers as it’s a cassette tape featuring the rainbow Pride colours. It’s priced from £9 and you can get it from Etsy here. You can also get the trans, lesbian and bisexual flag colours as cassette tape pins, while the seller also offers sunglasses, television and power fist symbol pins on their page here.

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