Vinylmation Collectors Unite!!

[Princess_Nikki]

I'm hoping we could use this thread as a place to post all of our questions, pictures, or announcements of Vinylmation here?

Moderators, could we possibly get a sticky thread for Vinylmation collectors?

That would be great! :thumbsup2

I started collecting them only recently. I saw them at the parks when Park 1 series came out. Wish I had bought a few then!!! I'm going to take a pic of the ones I just got at WDW and post here.

Collectors, post your pics! Would love to see what else everyone has. ;)

[mickin]

I remember when i first saw these that I thought they were so weird. Then my fiance got me one and ive been hooked. Only wish I had a park or urban 1 now.

[wdwgirl03]

Ugh, I wish I had bought some of Park 1 when we were in NYC last year! They had them at the World of Disney store. If only I had known they would become quite the collectible. haha

I have a few myself...bought some on our trip in August then got one for Christmas and my family just brought me one back from their trip. Can't wait for April to get one in the new park set. They are all awesome! :thumbsup2

[lilosurf11]

I've known about them for awhile but I didn't decide to start a collection until a few days ago! :rolleyes1 I decided that my first two will be one from the Epcot F&GF and the large plain white one. If I go on DCL again, I want to have some cast members sign it! I saw a couple of people doing that when I was there in December and I thought it was so cool!

I really wanted the vinylmations from DCL but sadly they don't make them anymore:scared1: (ebay!)

Does anyone know when the DVC vinylmations will come out?

[wdwgirl03]

Not sure about the DVC ones but I'm hoping by April when we're there! I have to get one!

[flyinglizard]

Saw the perspective artwork today, I think you'll be very pleased!

One has blue sky with white picket fencing with "mm" cutouts in the top of the boards...

One is the basic DVC logo with the mountains and palm trees- very cool...

And one is purple with a yellow gold "head" that becomes the top of a key with the blade part drifting down the body. The back of the head has the DVC logo.
All art by Lisa Badeen.

Yeah, we'll need those in our collection.

[lilosurf11]

I saw the artwork too and I really want the one that has the mountain and the blue sky, like the original DVC artwork. I wonder if those will be for DVC members first. :banana:

[wdwgirl03]

I saw the artwork too and I really want the one that has the mountain and the blue sky, like the original DVC artwork. I wonder if those will be for DVC members first. :banana:

I hope so! I think it would be pretty lame if they make DVC vinylmations and non-members snatch them all up. :mad:

[lilosurf11]

I hope so! I think it would be pretty lame if they make DVC vinylmations and non-members snatch them all up. :mad:

I agree! But nevertheless, I'm really excited to start collecting them. I wish there was a way to see which one you were buying, since I know that when you buy them it's random. :confused3

[Princess_Nikki]

I'm looking forward to seeing the DVC Vinylmations! Who knows how they will be released, as Disney is well know for forever breaking their own rules. (Like issuing the Candy Corn Vinylmation early that was meant for MNSSHP!)

I would LOVE to be a Disney artist, I was researching it the other day.

It would be nice to see what you are getting, but I guess Disney wanted to make it mysterious. :confused3

I got a bunch in the mail today!!! :yay:

[wdwgirl03]

Yeah, it does kind of stink you can't see which one you are getting. That's why I bought a couple I wanted off ebay. I was so excited though when I got the Jungle Cruise one in a blindbox! :banana:

[JessRabbit]

Sounds like Disney is going to do some vinylmations with a window.
The Sports series is supposed to be packaged with a window and so is the Big Eyes series.
I hope DVC members have 1st shot at the DVC vinylmations. Hopefully the release will be better than the Cindy 60th and the Wall E limited edtions.
Can't wait until we can start trading in the Parks!:goodvibes

[Princess_Nikki]

Yeah, it does kind of stink you can't see which one you are getting. That's why I bought a couple I wanted off ebay. I was so excited though when I got the Jungle Cruise one in a blindbox! :banana:

Very cool!!!!! I would love Jungle Cruise! I got Carousel the other day in a blindbox and jumped up and down for joy. Now, if only I can get that lucky with a Chaser!! :rotfl:

[Princess_Nikki]

Sounds like Disney is going to do some vinylmations with a window.
The Sports series is supposed to be packaged with a window and so is the Big Eyes series.
I hope DVC members have 1st shot at the DVC vinylmations. Hopefully the release will be better than the Cindy 60th and the Wall E limited edtions.
Can't wait until we can start trading in the Parks!:goodvibes

Oh Wow, windows would be awesome, and I'll be looking forward to the sports ones!

[Stitch's O'hana]

Well add me to the list for a big fan of the Disney Vinylmation's!!!!! I just love them!!!

I have about 29 of them so far!!!

I was lucky enough to have someone get me the Cinderella one and I payed almost an arm and a leg for the Wall-E & EVE, but I just had to have them!

[wdwgirl03]

I just saw on facebook they are going to be having a Vinylmation store at Downtown Disney! It's supposed to open this spring!

Nikki, that is awesome you got the carousel...I love that one too! I wish I could get a chaser but I'm not that lucky. :mad: That's why I can't wait for park 4 because I love every single one of the designs and will be happy no matter which one I get (I plan on getting atleast 2 of them when we go in April!).

[That'sNotVeryMagical]

I'm amassing quite the Vinyl collection as well, but it's not really picture-worthy, they just sit on my desk or random places at my sister's house. I wanted them before they even came out (because I think they are adorable), but being so far from Disney and only making a few trips a year, it's harder to get them, especially since I'm more of a 'get the ones I want' type as opposed to buying blindly. So I do a lot of eBay purchasing. :P

I have:
4 from Park 1
9 from Park 2 (wow, didn't realize I had that many!)
2 from Park 3 and the 9 inch Rizzo.

2 from Urban 1
2 from Urban 2
1 from Urban 3

2 Muppets on the way from eBay

The Jack-o-Lantern from the Holiday series, the Candy Corn holiday special and the Christmas tree holiday special.

So, 25 3-inchers and 1 9-incher. And of all of those, I only bought 3 in person; the 2 holiday specials and the Rizzo. :)

I love the Cutesters; since I want most of them I'm probably gonna end up buying a case, but haven't gotten around to it yet. :)

[That'sNotVeryMagical]

Oh! I meant to add...

One cute thing that my sister and I do is that I have some kind of random ones; so we leave them different strange places around her house and call them 'hidden Mickeys'. She also has a couple of rooms in her house with a 'theme,' so if I see a vinyl that fits her theme, I buy it for her house.

[Princess_Nikki]

I just saw on facebook they are going to be having a Vinylmation store at Downtown Disney! It's supposed to open this spring!

Nikki, that is awesome you got the carousel...I love that one too! I wish I could get a chaser but I'm not that lucky. :mad: That's why I can't wait for park 4 because I love every single one of the designs and will be happy no matter which one I get (I plan on getting atleast 2 of them when we go in April!).

:scared1: A vinylmation store?! That's awesome!!! Bahaha, yeah, don't worry you're not alone with missing out on getting a Chaser blindly. I'm sure I won't either! :rotfl:

Nice collection ThatsNotVeryMagical! :thumbsup2
I need to take a pic of mine today sometime........

[Lan]

My collection so far

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p171/Elantrice/100_1807.jpg


Special releases with Mickey presenting them LOL
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p171/Elantrice/100_1809.jpg

Cutesters set
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p171/Elantrice/100_1810.jpg

Holiday set
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p171/Elantrice/100_1812.jpg

If I don't really want to purchase a case of an entire set, I just do one blind box or get it off of Ebay
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p171/Elantrice/100_1811.jpg

[That'sNotVeryMagical]

Nice collection!

Crap... I just realized they no longer have cases of Cutesters on Disneystore.com. I'm gonna have to call the mail order place tomorrow and see if they'll sell me one that way. Has anyone ever bought a case through mail order? What do they charge to ship it? I'm guessing it may be the $30 it costs to ship through the website...

[MickeyMouseCD524]

where did u get the cases??

[MickeyMouseCD524]

i just got my first 2 vinylmation the other day i have the the clear black one from clear 1 and the toon hole one from park 2

[wdwgirl03]

My collection so far

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p171/Elantrice/100_1807.jpg


Special releases with Mickey presenting them LOL
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p171/Elantrice/100_1809.jpg

Cutesters set
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p171/Elantrice/100_1810.jpg

Holiday set
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p171/Elantrice/100_1812.jpg

If I don't really want to purchase a case of an entire set, I just do one blind box or get it off of Ebay
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p171/Elantrice/100_1811.jpg

Nice collection! I love those holiday ones.

[Princess_Nikki]

Wow, Lan! That is a great collection!!! :thumbsup2 I love the way you have them displayed. Where did you get those great cases?

I'm still fiddling with the settings on my camera and I've got to figure out how to display them to take a decent picture.

Thank you, Lan, for posting those awesome pics!!

Awe, Cutesters cases are sold out on the disney website?? Yeah, shipping with Disney Merchandising mail order seems really high, and I would imagine it would be more than disneyshopping.com.

[TinkerKat]

Hey kids! Had to jump on here and share a link with you all. This is the Vinylmation creations of a remarkable young man I had the pleasure of working with. You will truly be awed and inspired by his Vinyl creations!

http://www.mametchi.com/ink_vinylmation.shtml

Enjoy!

[mickin]

heres my collection so far...i really need a park/urban 1..wish i started to collect them back then.
http://i794.photobucket.com/albums/yy221/sokz/103_9214.jpg
This is my create your own one...its inspired by the tv show How I met Your Mother and I call it Mickey Suit Up!
http://i794.photobucket.com/albums/yy221/sokz/103_9217.jpg
I also have some pins
http://i794.photobucket.com/albums/yy221/sokz/103_9218.jpg

[Princess_Nikki]

Hey kids! Had to jump on here and share a link with you all. This is the Vinylmation creations of a remarkable young man I had the pleasure of working with. You will truly be awed and inspired by his Vinyl creations!

http://www.mametchi.com/ink_vinylmation.shtml

Enjoy!

Great link, Kathy, thanks! :thumbsup2
Where do you work? Are you an artist too?

[TinkerKat]

Nikki, glad you enjoyed it! Keith & I worked together at the World of Disney in NYC. Sadly we closed our doors in December :( But we are all so proud of him! He even had a 9" Vinyl featured at the D23 Convention in Sept.
I wish a had a fraction of his artist skills! LOL.

[wdwgirl03]

Hey kids! Had to jump on here and share a link with you all. This is the Vinylmation creations of a remarkable young man I had the pleasure of working with. You will truly be awed and inspired by his Vinyl creations!

http://www.mametchi.com/ink_vinylmation.shtml

Enjoy!

Wow, those are awesome! I LOVE that Tinkerbell one! Thanks for sharing. :thumbsup2

[Princess_Nikki]

:banana:

[Stitch's O'hana]

I just got my Balloon Chaser and my clear lite Blue Vinylmation!!!!!:cloud9::cloud9::cloud9::cloud9::c loud9::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

[Lan]

Thank you guys!!! Sorry for the delay...I got the cases at The Container Store. If you register online, you can get coupons for like 20% off your order.

I am going to order a case of the Muppets.

[rotary2808]

Hi everyone, another vinylmation crazed collector here.

I mostly focus on the 9" figures, but also have several 3" as well. To date, I have all of the 9" figures except for Safari Mickey and the new Urban 3 releases. And as far as 3" goes I've got 2 from Park 1, 1 from Urban 1, 7 from Park 2, 6 from Urban 2, all of Park 3, all of Holiday 1 and all of the Special Releases.

Hoping to add Muppets pretty soon and Urban 3 not long after. It's so hard to keep up with all of these releases.:eek:

[TinkerKat]

Hey guys! Check out my friends latest creations! He did a whole series based on Alice in Wonderland! I am in constant awe of his talents. http://www.mametchi.com/ink_vinylmation.shtml

[Princess_Nikki]

Hey guys! Check out my friends latest creations! He did a whole series based on Alice in Wonderland! I am in constant awe of his talents. http://www.mametchi.com/ink_vinylmation.shtml

Hi Kathy, I have checked it out. Very great! He has a link on his website to email him. Could you let him know I emailed him about 3 weeks ago? Still haven't heard from him. Thanks!

[Disney On A Dime!]

Hi Everyone! My family has become huge vinylmation collectors! :goodvibes I'll have to take a photo sometime of our different collections. My question now is...We are heading down to WDW in two weeks...and I was wondering if they are actually doing any vinylmation trading yet? If so, where? My boys have a few vinylmations that they would like to trade...and I don't want to pack them unless they might be able to trade them. Any info. would be great! :thumbsup2


princess: Crystal

[JDub11]

Hi Everyone! My family has become huge vinylmation collectors! :goodvibes I'll have to take a photo sometime of our different collections. My question now is...We are heading down to WDW in two weeks...and I was wondering if they are actually doing any vinylmation trading yet? If so, where? My boys have a few vinylmations that they would like to trade...and I don't want to pack them unless they might be able to trade them. Any info. would be great! :thumbsup2


princess: Crystal

It's not advertised very well and alot of CM's didn't seem to know about it but I believe they're still doing vinylmation trading at the value resorts each day in the gift shops. Last time I was there they did them like 4:30 - 5:30 but would extend it if it was going well... check w/ the gift shop. Not sure if this has spread to any of the other resorts yet.

[Disney On A Dime!]

It's not advertised very well and alot of CM's didn't seem to know about it but I believe they're still doing vinylmation trading at the value resorts each day in the gift shops. Last time I was there they did them like 4:30 - 5:30 but would extend it if it was going well... check w/ the gift shop. Not sure if this has spread to any of the other resorts yet.



Thanks for the information! :thumbsup2 We are staying at Pop Century...so hopefully my boys can do some trading. I will check when we get there.


Next question...:confused3...since they are supposed to be opening D-Street at the beginning of April...does anyone have any knowledge about this? Also wondered about artist signings...we have a few vinylmations (like DCL park 1) that we would like to have signed. Anything coming up in the next two weeks?


All information is greatly appreciated! :goodvibes


princess: Crystal

[TinkerKat]

Hi Kathy, I have checked it out. Very great! He has a link on his website to email him. Could you let him know I emailed him about 3 weeks ago? Still haven't heard from him. Thanks!

I will definately reach out to him on your behalf!

[rotary2808]

Thanks for the information! :thumbsup2 We are staying at Pop Century...so hopefully my boys can do some trading. I will check when we get there.


Next question...:confused3...since they are supposed to be opening D-Street at the beginning of April...does anyone have any knowledge about this? Also wondered about artist signings...we have a few vinylmations (like DCL park 1) that we would like to have signed. Anything coming up in the next two weeks?


All information is greatly appreciated! :goodvibes


princess: Crystal

Check vinylmation.com to see if there will be any events at WDW while you're there. Typically the artist signings occur around the time a new series is released.

Also, check the Art of Disney's website: http://psc.disney.go.com/eventservices/artofdisneyparks/index.html

Sometimes you might catch some of the artist's doing signings for other Disney artwork.

[That'sNotVeryMagical]

Incase anyone didn't see it, the official website's blog has some new information about Park #4 (release date April 2!) and an annual passholder preview of D Street at WDW on April 3.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/vinylblog.html

[Mookie Blaylock]

We are in the world now and these little guys have become quite the addiction. My 3 year old daughter is collecting the cutesters, my 6 year old son the park series 3 and I have been partial to Urban 3, My wife has stayed away so for. We have about 12 between the 3 of us and yesterday at AK we purchased 1 box of each, I let my son choose are boxes and he pulled two chasers:banana:

We check out tomorrow so hopefully it doesn't dent the wallet to much more.
Also saw some Muppets at the DTD art store and the Contemporary gift shop had a few park series 2.

[rotary2808]

We are in the world now and these little guys have become quite the addiction. My 3 year old daughter is collecting the cutesters, my 6 year old son the park series 3 and I have been partial to Urban 3, My wife has stayed away so for. We have about 12 between the 3 of us and yesterday at AK we purchased 1 box of each, I let my son choose are boxes and he pulled two chasers:banana:

We check out tomorrow so hopefully it doesn't dent the wallet to much more.
Also saw some Muppets at the DTD art store and the Contemporary gift shop had a few park series 2.

It doesn't start denting the wallet too much until you start buying the whole case so you have a complete set plus chaser and then 12 more to trade.

[sunshine269]

I love these little guys, I just went to the new Vinylmation store last night, and I am in trouble. You can trade your duplicates in so I got 4 new ones last night. The store was packed. I don't the complete set of any series. I really want the holiday ones though.

jennifer

[That'sNotVeryMagical]

I have 2 questions...

When you trade in the parks/at Downtown Disney/with a Disney cast member, do you have to have the figure AND the artist card? I was wondering how that would work, and what I should be prepared to bring when we go this summer. :)

Also, I want to check and make sure this is not just my computer - has the official Disney Vinylmation blog not been updated since April 3? (http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/vinylblog.html) I'm just checking because it seems like they were doing so well about updating it, and then all of a sudden it just stopped. However, that seems to be what happened with the "Where Is the Vinylmation?" section, so I guess it kind of makes sense (or my computer is jacked up).

[mrshart]

If anyone is interested, I just got off the EBTA cruise and brought home 2 of the Castaway Club 3" ones with me. They were only available for purchase for a few days during the trip, and you could only purchase 2 per person. Send me a PM if you're interested.

[sunshine269]

When I traded mine they just took the figure. All you get in return is a figure also. You can make up to 2 trades per day. One from a blind box and one from a clear box. I had a friend with me so she traded 2 for me.

jennifer

[rotary2808]

I have 2 questions...

When you trade in the parks/at Downtown Disney/with a Disney cast member, do you have to have the figure AND the artist card? I was wondering how that would work, and what I should be prepared to bring when we go this summer. :)

Also, I want to check and make sure this is not just my computer - has the official Disney Vinylmation blog not been updated since April 3? (http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/vinylblog.html) I'm just checking because it seems like they were doing so well about updating it, and then all of a sudden it just stopped. However, that seems to be what happened with the "Where Is the Vinylmation?" section, so I guess it kind of makes sense (or my computer is jacked up).

I don't remember the exact date, but the blog has definitely been updated since the 3rd. The last update (might have been the 23rd) was the last preview of the upcoming Star Wars series.

[Stitch's O'hana]

If anyone is interested, I just got off the EBTA cruise and brought home 2 of the Castaway Club 3" ones with me. They were only available for purchase for a few days during the trip, and you could only purchase 2 per person. Send me a PM if you're interested.

Hi, I just sent you a pm!:goodvibes

[mrshart]

The castaway club figures are gone. Thanks for all the interest.

[Stitch's O'hana]

The castaway club figures are gone. Thanks for all the interest.

Bummer, but that was really nice of you to offer them to others!

[That'sNotVeryMagical]

I don't remember the exact date, but the blog has definitely been updated since the 3rd. The last update (might have been the 23rd) was the last preview of the upcoming Star Wars series.

Thanks, I'm glad I asked! I clicked on "home" and apparently they re-did the entire official Vinylmation site, including links, and I still had the old link bookmarked. I never would have figured that out! :)

[JessRabbit]

[COLOR="Green"]I have 2 questions...

When you trade in the parks/at Downtown Disney/with a Disney cast member, do you have to have the figure AND the artist card? I was wondering how that would work, and what I should be prepared to bring when we go this summer. :)


I have heard that some CM's are starting to trade Vinyls with cards if they have them.
We are planning on taking our cards with our vinyls this summer to trade.
The card is not necessary to trade but it sounds like there are some figures with cards for those who collect both.

[dizneyfan23]

I have 4 of the Castaway Club vinyls to trade if anyone is still looking

[JAM61]

Is that the set of 9" & 3" ?:confused:

[dizneyfan23]

Is that the set of 9" & 3" ?:confused:

Your thinking of the Castaway Cay one, I said Castaway Club. The new 3" one in the metal tin.

[JenniBB]

I've gotten several vinylmation PINS on Ebay and am hoping that the CMs in the parks have some to trade when I am there in August with my family!! Is anyone seeing these pins "on" the CMs?

[JenniBB]

Does anyone know where there is a list/photos of ALL the vinylmation PINS that are out??

[wdwgirl03]

Does anyone know where there is a list/photos of ALL the vinylmation PINS that are out??

Maybe pinpics? :confused3

[rotary2808]

I've gotten several vinylmation PINS on Ebay and am hoping that the CMs in the parks have some to trade when I am there in August with my family!! Is anyone seeing these pins "on" the CMs?

I think the only place that is doing Vinlymation pin trading is at D-Street in DTD West Side. You might luck up and see them on other lanyards, but the CM's lanyards in D-Street are supposed to be strictly Vinylmation pins.

Does anyone know where there is a list/photos of ALL the vinylmation PINS that are out??

I think you can also try searching the Official Pin Trading site as well.

[kid@heart2]

I just came back from WDW last week and am hooked already!! we bought some from all series but I must say I was reallllly looking for muppets and in particular "beaker" well I randomly selected out of the whole box and was lucky enough to find him. (along with the little rat..can't remember his name)

Hopefully Disney will have this collection around next year when we go back!!

[rotary2808]

I just came back from WDW last week and am hooked already!! we bought some from all series but I must say I was reallllly looking for muppets and in particular "beaker" well I randomly selected out of the whole box and was lucky enough to find him. (along with the little rat..can't remember his name)

Hopefully Disney will have this collection around next year when we go back!!

You don't have to worry about Vinylmation not being around next year. They've got several series planned out that will easily take them through the rest of this year and well into next year.

Now, will I be able to keep up is another question.:lmao:

[JAM61]

It's El Super Raton:worship:
along with Animation, America Sings and sealed Tins Candy Corn & Epcot F&G

They are looking to be traded :lmao:for specials, Tins, 9", 55 Kermit ...

so they can fight for your right to display them in your home!:cheer2:

[penguin77]

looking for offers. really would be interesed in park #1, cinderella, d23, castaway

[where's_my_prince]

i got my first chaser!!!

i felt so happy, its from the park series #4, the colonel!!


i havent gotten a single cutester yet, everytime ive gone to disneyland they were sold out, but that is the series i want the most:confused3

[utkscvol1]

So my husband bought me a few of these last year out of the holiday series when we were in wdw. I love them and so do my kids. I love the pins as well. Looking forward to getting more this year. I had no clue that they traded these! Is this something that is still done and if so where in wdw? Lord, one more thing to track down and trade.

[flyinglizard]

WARNING!

Recently I sent $34.00 for a Castaway Cay VM to someone here on the boards via USPS Money Order. They didn't accept PayPal because they didn't have an account... yeah right!

Long story short... I'm now out $40.00, no Vinyl, the seller stopped answering my emails, the USPS won't do anything further...

Use PayPal or nothing!

and no, I don't work for PayPal, I don't even like them, but that's the only way I'll go from here on out!

If you want more details, names, addresses etc, send me a private email!

[That'sNotVeryMagical]

So my husband bought me a few of these last year out of the holiday series when we were in wdw. I love them and so do my kids. I love the pins as well. Looking forward to getting more this year. I had no clue that they traded these! Is this something that is still done and if so where in wdw? Lord, one more thing to track down and trade.

It seems that almost anywhere that is selling them in the parks (and Downtown Disney) will also be trading them. There are 2 options for trading: a mystery box of like 20 or 24, and a clear box with 3 in it. I saw more of the open (clear box) trading options than the mystery box; at some locations mystery trading may only be available at certain times. If the store is selling Vinyls, look on or near every counter, and you're likely to see the trading options!

The open box trading is awesome though; we just got back and I only wish I'd brought more to trade! I'm a "I want specific ones" person, so it was great to see one in the case I wanted and get it right then! Here are places I saw traders for sure or traded myself:
Resorts:
Pop Century gift store
Fantasia (gift store) in the Contemporary
Boutiki (upstairs gift store?) in the Polynesian

Hollywood Studios:
Villains in Vogue
The large shop of Disney stuff (duh!) when you first enter Hollywood Studios, it's on the left. Don't know the name.
Tower of Terror gift shop

Magic Kingdom:
Space Mountain gift shop
Main Street Emporium
Art of Disney

EPCOT:
Art of Disney

Animal Kingdom:
Expedition Everest gift shop

Downtown Disney:
Art of Disney
D-Street
The "Collectibles and Jewelry" room at World of Disney
Once Upon A Toy

These are the only ones I can remember, off the top of my head, that I saw in person a couple of weeks ago. Like I said though, it seems like if they're selling Vinyls, they're also likely to be trading them, so just look around!

The one place I was surprised to see they weren't trading (unless I missed it) was MouseGear. However, seeing as that place is always really crowded and seems to be more compact than the Emporium, I can see why they don't.

[debranator]

You can find them at all the parks on cm lanyards..I do it all the time.
There was a woman...once..trading only vinyls at the store..but...I only saw her once..out of 20 times.
you have to have a vinyl to trade one with her.

[onnawufei]

I'm not really into the Vinylmation thing (I'm trying to resist but I have a feeling I'll be sucked in because I love cute things and blind boxes) so I apologize if this is a really dumb question. If there is a pin of a Vinylmation, does that mean there's a figure of it? I saw a pin on ebay that was called a 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea pin with a big red squid on it. I can't find anything on the actual figure though! Now I'm wondering if it even exists.

[brooklynnbaby]

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[That'sNotVeryMagical]

I'm not really into the Vinylmation thing (I'm trying to resist but I have a feeling I'll be sucked in because I love cute things and blind boxes) so I apologize if this is a really dumb question. If there is a pin of a Vinylmation, does that mean there's a figure of it? I saw a pin on ebay that was called a 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea pin with a big red squid on it. I can't find anything on the actual figure though! Now I'm wondering if it even exists.

It means there either is a figure, or there will be soon. Sometimes, the pins get ahead of the figures, so the figure may not be available yet, but it will be soon. Right now there are pins out for Park Series 5, and those figures haven't been released yet.

This fan website: http://www.vinylnation.net/upcoming.html has a ton of information and photos on current and upcoming Vinylmation figures. They've got the squid listed for the set Urban 5, which indicates it may not be linked to 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.

The only exception I know of where there is a pin and not a figure is that there is a pin of the pink monorail figure, but not a figure. I think that pin was released before the figures (Park 3), and before the monorail accident. After the accident the pink monorail was removed from service, so the color on the actual figure was changed to blue.

[debranator]

Thank you..that was a great link...does anyone know about the pin trading convention at the radisson that popped up on your link?
http://internationalpinexpo.com/

[onnawufei]

It means there either is a figure, or there will be soon. Sometimes, the pins get ahead of the figures, so the figure may not be available yet, but it will be soon. Right now there are pins out for Park Series 5, and those figures haven't been released yet.

This fan website: http://www.vinylnation.net/upcoming.html has a ton of information and photos on current and upcoming Vinylmation figures. They've got the squid listed for the set Urban 5, which indicates it may not be linked to 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.

The only exception I know of where there is a pin and not a figure is that there is a pin of the pink monorail figure, but not a figure. I think that pin was released before the figures (Park 3), and before the monorail accident. After the accident the pink monorail was removed from service, so the color on the actual figure was changed to blue.Thank you so much! It never occurred to me that it might not actually be linked to 20,000 Leagues! That's exactly the one I was thinking of too.

[jeanigor]

I'm starting to get quite hooked. I have about a half dozen 9" and 30 of the 3". With some more on the way. Can't wait to get a DVC when they are released in Sept/Oct.

[wdwgirl03]

I'm starting to get quite hooked. I have about a half dozen 9" and 30 of the 3". With some more on the way. Can't wait to get a DVC when they are released in Sept/Oct.

I can't wait for the DVC one either. Or the retro Disney World ones that are going to be released for the 40th anniversary!

[jeanigor]

I can't wait for the DVC one either. Or the retro Disney World ones that are going to be released for the 40th anniversary!

I totally geeked out when I saw the pics from Trade City, USA.....

[wdwgirl03]

I totally geeked out when I saw the pics from Trade City, USA.....

I know, me too. I don't know how I'm going to be able to choose which ones to get! I think the animation series sounds amazing too!

[jeanigor]

I know, me too. I don't know how I'm going to be able to choose which ones to get! I think the animation series sounds amazing too!

I like the looks of the 40th anniversary of WDW series (including the CM exclusive ones) as well as the Steamtrunk (especially the watch combo) and the Mouse Ears Combo set.

Also geeked about the sorcerer Mickey LE extra on the park 5 series coming out next.:goodvibes

I have an army of vinylmations guarding my DVD's and Blu-Rays.

[where's_my_prince]

I totally geeked out when I saw the pics from Trade City, USA.....
so did i! i really love the nightmare before christmas set!!! its a shame imo that its window boxed :sad2:

[wdwgirl03]

I like the looks of the 40th anniversary of WDW series (including the CM exclusive ones) as well as the Steamtrunk (especially the watch combo) and the Mouse Ears Combo set.

Also geeked about the sorcerer Mickey LE extra on the park 5 series coming out next.:goodvibes

I have an army of vinylmations guarding my DVD's and Blu-Rays.

That Sorcerer Mickey one is awesome. I have to get that one even though I am not a huge fan of the park 5 series (I think park 4 was better but park 5 is growing on me!).

I HAVE to get the retro ones. Love them.

[runningstitch]

The pics from Trade City were what finally hooked me as well. I SO want the Nerds Rock series. And the Haunted Mansion set. Sigh. As if the pins weren't enough...:rolleyes:

[where's_my_prince]

oh yes i almost forgot the "nerds rock!" one looks amazing!!! :banana:

[jeanigor]

I just got home last night from a long weekend in WDW. Bought a couple 9", a couple 3", and five Juniors. Help.

[JessRabbit]

I just got home last night from a long weekend in WDW. Bought a couple 9", a couple 3", and five Juniors. Help.

What 9" did you get?

[jeanigor]

What 9" did you get?

The Walk/Don't Walk 3" & 9" and the 10 yrs of pin trading 3" & 9" and pin set. Planning on getting the Pink Gear and the Blue Flames 9" in three weeks when I go back.

[JessRabbit]

The Walk/Don't Walk 3" & 9" and the 10 yrs of pin trading 3" & 9" and pin set. Planning on getting the Pink Gear and the Blue Flames 9" in three weeks when I go back.

Congrats! I have the 10 yrs of Pin Trading set also. I love how it turned out!
Pink Gears is on Disney Shopping.com and it looks like Memphis and Yelling were added today.
I just ordered Yelling for my collection.
I received Blue Flames over the weekend. It is a very cool vinylmation.

[Eight]

Hey! Just wanted to introduce myself to this thread. I'm Rachel and a fellow Vinylmation addict. I'm pretty excited because although I've been collecting since Park 1 was released (add me to the list of people who wish they had bought more back then!), I just bought my first 9"! It's the Day of the Dead one from Trade City, which I've wanted since they first released the preview image. It doesn't come with the 3", but I'm okay with that since it was a lot cheaper that way, and I'm not really a hardcore collector that needs everything.

I'm also super excited for the Nightmare Before Christmas series, I think I'm going to go broke getting those. As well as Muppets 2. I really hope they include Animal in that series.

[where's_my_prince]

i still need to make that big step and buy a 9"! i have over 30 3" and not a single 9". everytime im about to get one in my mind it says the i could be buying 4 3"s instead:headache:

[Stitch's O'hana]

Hello Everyone!!!!:cheer2:

I love Vinylmation too, it's great to know others love them too!

Does anyone need or want a 9" Gingerbread Man?

[utkscvol1]

How much for the gingerbread?

[jeanigor]

I had to limit myself this past trip. But I did get the 9" Blue Flame from Urban #4 and the matching Mickey ear hat and special 3". May have to figure a way to get the Screamer set too. :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

[jeanigor]

I also saw that the DVC vinyl is now available at D Street on the Westside at DTD.
The Mr. Toad AP vinyl is still available, as well as a couple from Trade City.

Hoping I can find an 'in' for a couple of special releases that are coming up--the special Sorcerer Mickey dual pack and the Steam Park watch combo.

[N.Lo]

Just got my first 2 yesterday. Our Disney Store just started selling them..WooHoo!:woohoo:
Also found out the Disney Store and Doorway to Dreams do trading!!!:cool1:
My DS, 8, was so excited to open it up and see what he got. Can't wait to get more and start trading.:cheer2:

Just a side note which is totally off topic but totally made my day....we were chit chatting with the girl at the Door way to dreams counter, thats how we found out about the trading, and she opened a drawer and pulled out a mickey rice crispy treat for my son, a chocolate dipped one with sprinkles....he was so excited!:goodvibes It's the little things that make a big impression.

[rotary2808]

Just got my first 2 yesterday. Our Disney Store just started selling them..WooHoo!:woohoo:
Also found out the Disney Store and Doorway to Dreams do trading!!!:cool1:
My DS, 8, was so excited to open it up and see what he got. Can't wait to get more and start trading.:cheer2:

Just a side note which is totally off topic but totally made my day....we were chit chatting with the girl at the Door way to dreams counter, thats how we found out about the trading, and she opened a drawer and pulled out a mickey rice crispy treat for my son, a chocolate dipped one with sprinkles....he was so excited!:goodvibes It's the little things that make a big impression.

Welcome to the addiction. Once you start you can't stop.:lmao:

[stitch34]

Me and my girls LOVE collecting Vinylmation. We were in the parks when the original Parks and Urban 1 series were out, and I thought ohhhh, how neat and said NOPE, will NOT start collecting these, have enough stuff we collect.
Well, that didn't last!
It's been a year now, started with Park and Urban 2. We went a little nuts at first with them, but then really took a break from them. But now our trip in July and trip last week - ugh - and then add in all we picked up on ebay, now have around 100+ of the 3" figures and a handful of the 9".... and MANY more soon to be released ones 3" and 9" on our wish list!

Problem is... not sure where to put them now that the collection has grown. Had them in the girls room, but moved them today, as they were taking over their space to put all their other stuff they like displayed in their room. My autistic son wants to play with them, so they are kinda best off in their room.
Today I moved them into the living room - but eh, not loving them in there. They actually look kinda tacky in there... and son kept trying to play with them (such as popping all the arms off of them)!
So now off to put them back in the girls room - but really, not sure how we'll have room to add all the new ones we want! I think we may have to really thin out the collection to make room for new?

We have had a blast trading them in the parks... though you know you have too many when you go to a mystery box, ask for a certain number... they pull it out and you say ugh, we have that already - and then get a super nice CM who takes the time to seriously pull out 10 different numbers - and yep, we have them all.... this kept happening our last trip.
they sure are addicting, though!
Can't wait for the sorcerer Mickey, the holiday 9" ones, and a bunch of Park/Urban 5! the madness never ends!!

[utkscvol1]

Me and my girls LOVE collecting Vinylmation. We were in the parks when the original Parks and Urban 1 series were out, and I thought ohhhh, how neat and said NOPE, will NOT start collecting these, have enough stuff we collect.
Well, that didn't last!
It's been a year now, started with Park and Urban 2. We went a little nuts at first with them, but then really took a break from them. But now our trip in July and trip last week - ugh - and then add in all we picked up on ebay, now have around 100+ of the 3" figures and a handful of the 9".... and MANY more soon to be released ones 3" and 9" on our wish list!

Problem is... not sure where to put them now that the collection has grown. Had them in the girls room, but moved them today, as they were taking over their space to put all their other stuff they like displayed in their room. My autistic son wants to play with them, so they are kinda best off in their room.
Today I moved them into the living room - but eh, not loving them in there. They actually look kinda tacky in there... and son kept trying to play with them (such as popping all the arms off of them)!
So now off to put them back in the girls room - but really, not sure how we'll have room to add all the new ones we want! I think we may have to really thin out the collection to make room for new?

We have had a blast trading them in the parks... though you know you have too many when you go to a mystery box, ask for a certain number... they pull it out and you say ugh, we have that already - and then get a super nice CM who takes the time to seriously pull out 10 different numbers - and yep, we have them all.... this kept happening our last trip.
they sure are addicting, though!
Can't wait for the sorcerer Mickey, the holiday 9" ones, and a bunch of Park/Urban 5! the madness never ends!!

I don't know if you guys have a Michael's, but I was able to find a really nice display case for a great price to display them very nicely on our living room wall.

[stitch34]

I don't know if you guys have a Michael's, but I was able to find a really nice display case for a great price to display them very nicely on our living room wall.

Michaels... was it a black shot glass case?? Had looked at that and wondered if it would fit the vinylmations! Gotta be the same one you got! Thought it would be a great idea. May have to pick it up and try it out!

For now...decided on my favorites in the living room - have a 4 shelf with glass door unit that originally was for stereo equipment - very nice looking, so have the favs in there. Was too cluttered and junky with all of them... so now put two plastic display cases from container store in the girls room with the ones they still love, but I'm not loving!
and sad news for our Buzz vinyl today... my autistic son got to him and chewed one of his ears off! WHY couldn't he have done it to one of the gear bears that there are some many to get through trades!

[utkscvol1]

Michaels... was it a black shot glass case?? Had looked at that and wondered if it would fit the vinylmations! Gotta be the same one you got! Thought it would be a great idea. May have to pick it up and try it out!

For now...decided on my favorites in the living room - have a 4 shelf with glass door unit that originally was for stereo equipment - very nice looking, so have the favs in there. Was too cluttered and junky with all of them... so now put two plastic display cases from container store in the girls room with the ones they still love, but I'm not loving!
and sad news for our Buzz vinyl today... my autistic son got to him and chewed one of his ears off! WHY couldn't he have done it to one of the gear bears that there are some many to get through trades!


That's the one. Got it 50% off. Fits them perfect! Our living room is done in khaki and red and I have black frames, mirror, so it fits perfect! The only problem- eventually they won't all fit in it.

[JAM61]

I have the following to trade:

Sealed candy corn tin
Sealed Epcot F&G tin
9" Walk/Don't Walk
NBC Pumpkin King (chaser)
NBC Shock (girl in purple)
America Sings
Animation

Looking for:
chasers
tins
specials
9"

Let's make a deal:thumbsup2

[PrinceCharmingsMom]

JAM -- would love your Pumpkin King. I have a Cast Member Ambassador that I can trade. Just let me know.

[magsmom]

Folks,
You can get "some" of the vinylmations on disneystore.com.

It is worth ckecking every couple of days or so. Right now the 9" toy story is available.

[PhantomVirus]

Anyone know of a PinsPic for Vinyls? I ordered 10 from DS.COM and 4 were dupes....I was hoping to trade them off but cannot seem to find any boards that facilitate such things. At least with pins you nearly always know what you are getting and if you get dupes / ones you don't like you can USUALLY find someone willing to trade on PinPics.

Vinyls - not so much.


Thx
Ron

[Spiffie]

Anyone know of a PinsPic for Vinyls? I ordered 10 from DS.COM and 4 were dupes....I was hoping to trade them off but cannot seem to find any boards that facilitate such things. At least with pins you nearly always know what you are getting and if you get dupes / ones you don't like you can USUALLY find someone willing to trade on PinPics.

Vinyls - not so much.


Thx
Ron

Hey Ron! I sent you a PM!

[JessRabbit]

Just wanted to let everyone know that Disney has raised the price of Vinylmations. The new 3 inch Park 5 are being sold for $12.95 at the park now. They were released Friday. The price of the new Halloween 9 inch is $48.95 now. Some CMs at D-Street said that this is how every new series is going to be priced. I hope it is not true but we'll see. That is a 30% price increase :scared1:

[uneekstylez]

I'm so sad about the 30% price increase. This little collecting hobby is getting very expensive. I really want to get the Park 5 tray...but I'm hesitating cauze of the price. :confused3

[JessRabbit]

I'm so sad about the 30% price increase. This little collecting hobby is getting very expensive. I really want to get the Park 5 tray...but I'm hesitating cauze of the price. :confused3

I feel the same way. We have almost all of the 3" that have been released so far and quite a few 9". Our DD also likes to collect them too. I don't know what we are going to do now. There is no way we will be able to keep our sets complete now and buy for our 6 year old. I was hoping the rumor wouldn't be true. It takes the fun of blind boxing away and will drive collectors to the secondary market. I don't think many people will buy blind boxes for $13 and risk getting something that they don't want.

[wdwgirl03]

Not a fan of the price increase, but I usually buy mine off of ebay since I don't want to risk getting one I don't like. Now I definitely don't want to blind box! I'm really disappointed though because there are supposed to be a lot of cool figures coming out next year (there was a huge update after the Trade City event on vinylnation.net).

But has anyone seen the new holiday designs for the Osborne Lights and MVMCP? They look awesome!

Holiday vinylmations (http://eventservices.disney.go.com/static/vinylmation/blog.html)

Just scroll down a little bit and you'll see them. :thumbsup2

[sisiblum]

Starting my collection and wondering if any1 have some doubles to sell.
I live in Brazil so must ship to my country. I´m long time Ebayer/Paypal verified account.

Main interest Vinylmation 3" : Park series, Holidays & Toy Story

But any offer is much welcome. Let me know.

TYVM

[JAM61]

I am looking to trade for:

Cinderella Tin
Urban 5 Chaser
Park 5 Chaser
9" E-Coupon, Safari Mickey, DLR Castle, Festival Of the Lion King, Tiki Room
9" Holiday 2
Urban 5
3" Holiday 2

To Trade I Have:
America Sings
ToonTown Trolley
NBC Pumpkin King (mib)
Epcot F&G Tin
Holiday Hearts Chaser
Paint Drip Mickey
Army Man
Rex
Buttercup
Big Baby
Bullseye
Jessie
Lady Liberty Tin
9" Walk/Don't Walk
9" Graffiti

[MickeyMouseCD524]

I have a few Park 3 figures on sale on ebay if anyone wants to check them out here is my user name 69gadong check them out if your interested I only ship to the US though sorry international buyers.

[beatlesblonde]

I started Park series #4 on our trip in December and when we went back in October they were no where to be found. Anyone have any idea when/if it'll be released soon?

[MickeyMouseCD524]

I started Park series #4 on our trip in December and when we went back in October they were no where to be found. Anyone have any idea when/if it'll be released soon?

Park 4 was discontinued but park 5 is now available

[beatlesblonde]

Park 4 was discontinued but park 5 is now available

I wondered if that was the case. I saw a few clear display cases in the stored though with the series in it and a sign that said "returning soon.":confused3

[rotary2808]

I wondered if that was the case. I saw a few clear display cases in the stored though with the series in it and a sign that said "returning soon.":confused3

My DH & I were talking to a CM at D-Street about that and he said that is really deceiving to people. Once a series is sold out it's gone, they don't produce anymore.

[PhantomVirus]

And they just announced no more Artist Cards....nice 30% increase for LESS stuff - THANK YOU SO MUCH.

[PhantomVirus]

PM me if you want some ideas on displaying them - I am super active on another VM board and they have a lot of cool ideas and resources.

For 3" ones - Buy the tiered clear cases from The Container Store, if you want to hang them on a wall the Shot Glass holders from Michaels are a nice option as long as you don't have any vinyls with HATS or Elongated necks.


Displays

Clear, 3-platform display cases from The Container Store - Called the MULTI LEVEL DISPLAY BOX
http://www.containerstore.com/shop?productId=10022884&N=&Ntt=display


Risers, from The Container Store
http://www.containerstore.com/shop?productId=10019504&N=&Ntt=risers


The football display cube from The Container Store (Neebles says it's great for 9" vinyls!)
http://www.containerstore.com/shop?productId=10001592&N=&Ntt=football+display+cube


12-compartment box from The Container Store
http://www.containerstore.com/shop?productId=10009795&N=&Ntt=divider+box


Rectangular boxes from Crate and Barrel
http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family...1&SearchPage=1


12" display box, from The Container Store http://www.containerstore.com/shop?p...N=&Ntt=display


Acrylic display, found on eBay (for searching, it was listed as ACRYLIC 3 STEP DISPLAY - 2 X 15 X 6.5 - 3/16" CLEAR)


For a huge selection of acrylic risers, like the ones below, check out this link, and do a search for "acrylic riser"
http://www.achievedisplay.com/


More acrylic display cases
http://www.protechproductsinc.com/simpsons.htm


Don't forget the "official" VM display:
http://www.disneystore.com/disney/st...0002&langId=-1


9" display, found on eBay (for searching, it was listed as Vinylmation 9" Bobble Head Boxed Display Case Stackable)
Here is a link to the image, it's too big to put in the post: http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/1/0/3...92195739_o.jpg

Shelving

The Detolf glass-door cabinet, from IKEA (a popular choice)
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10119206


The Billy Bookcase, from IKEA (comes in several finishes)
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40071788


Shot glass display case from Michael's
http://www.michaels.com/art/online/d...527&channelid=

[rotary2808]

And they just announced no more Artist Cards....nice 30% increase for LESS stuff - THANK YOU SO MUCH.

I can't believe they're going to do away with the artist cards. They already did away with the buttons as well. Of course most of the time when you trade in the mystery box you don't get the card anyway, so if they don't have cards this will alleivate that.

[Marc A.]

Just started collecting a few weeks ago. Bought some 3" on ebay.
Can't wait to trade in the parks next month!

[SheStang94]

Hi There - My husband and I started collecting these little guys when we were in the World for our wedding in late Oct/Nov and are officially ADDICTED!! (And mad that I passed up on the cruise ones because I wasn't officially addicted at that point) Throughout our trip and later from ebay, we have around 50 now. Unfortunately, during a business trip to the World next week, I'm sure that number is going to climb:rolleyes1

I did want to let everyone know that as far as the Park 5 series goes, they still include the artists card. I'm not sure about Urban 5, but will definitely be checking those out while I am there so I will let you know.

[rotary2808]

Hi There - My husband and I started collecting these little guys when we were in the World for our wedding in late Oct/Nov and are officially ADDICTED!! (And mad that I passed up on the cruise ones because I wasn't officially addicted at that point) Throughout our trip and later from ebay, we have around 50 now. Unfortunately, during a business trip to the World next week, I'm sure that number is going to climb:rolleyes1

I did want to let everyone know that as far as the Park 5 series goes, they still include the artists card. I'm not sure about Urban 5, but will definitely be checking those out while I am there so I will let you know.

The only one I'm aware right now that doesn't have an artist card is a Holiday 2 3". According to the official blog, they're slowly phasing out the cards now & Holiday 2 was the first series affected by it.

[PhantomVirus]

The Sports series, the Animal Kingdom series and the CLEARS all do not have cards.

Sadly the chaser for Holiday 2 has no card but I read that the others all do - go figure.

[miss-t]

I got Buttercup from Toy Story as an early Christmas present from a friend! I'm still working on getting all of the Muppet ones! I only have 3 more to go. I figure I'm just gonna have to save money and get the Kermit Chaser when it pops up under a buy it now listing on ebay. I'm having such a hard time trying to get Beaker.

[piraterunner]

My daughter and I are officially addicted. we frequent our disney store and when they first started selling the toy story series we each picked one (husband as well) Stella got Woody, I got Weezy, and my husband got the Chaser. That was it we were hooked. Once a week we go to the store and Stella picks one out. we have Big baby, Ham, another Weezy, and I went last week and got another Chaser. Stella doesn't mind duplicates she is sooo excited every time she opens the box! For me paying the $15.00 including tax it sucks! I bought the big eye Grumpy online for her stocking. Also bought the full set of cutesters from ebay. 11 of the boxes are unopened only the chaser is opened and it is sooooo cute! I am gonna put them in her bribe box for reading, they are going to blow her mind!!!!!! I think that I am gonna buy the Marathon ones from 2010 (I did the Goofy, so I deserve them) I think once we are done toy story I will have to do the Nightmare before Christmas. Less stress knowing what you are getting lol. But I do enjoy the anticipation of the unknown:confused3

[Bradsdadg]

Hi gang! I had a Vinylmation question for you:

How often would you say the little cards come with trades at Disney? I believe they aren't needed to trade, but I am hoping most of them come with them anyway. Anyone have experiences with this? Or am I the only one that cares about the cards almost as much as the figures themselves :lmao:

[debranator]

Hi gang! I had a Vinylmation question for you:

How often would you say the little cards come with trades at Disney? I believe they aren't needed to trade, but I am hoping most of them come with them anyway. Anyone have experiences with this? Or am I the only one that cares about the cards almost as much as the figures themselves :lmao:

Very rarely..as the cms do not ask for them and folks throw em out..
I have only seen them come with the cards at E street...
and..that is only..once in a while..not all the time.

[Bradsdadg]

Oh well, I can always hope that they will have a card with one my son trades for, lol. Thanks for the info! :)

[Disney On A Dime!]

We were just at Disney, and did a bunch of trading...sorry to say...but only three of my sons 12 trades had cards. We would always ask...but most did not have them. :sad2: Also...I posted this on another thread...but be aware that all locations are supposed to have the same trading rules...but they don't. So ask the CM ahead of time how the trade will go...just so that you know the rules. If you want more specifics...please ask... We had a great time trading, and picked up a couple of Chasers along the way! :thumbsup2


princess: Crystal

[UCFPixie]

There is a preview tonight at midnight on Vinylmation.com (Disney's official vinylmation site).

[Bradsdadg]

There is a preview tonight at midnight on Vinylmation.com (Disney's official vinylmation site).

Yes, I saw those :goodvibes I like the Pinocchio and Tiki ones best. My main prob with these is that I only like about half of them. The other half are duds. That would be alot of buying or trading. So we probably won't be constantly buying these, unless maybe on ebay...

[MyMuse]

*raises hand*

Yes, I am a Vinylmation addict. Well, I think they are really really cute. :goodvibes

I've been collecting from the beginning....when, one could not find them, not because of being sold out, but they didn't take off well at the very beginning. And now....well, let's say, that a rehab facility may have my name on it. :lmao:

I'm really looking forward to the Animation Series on the 7th. :thumbsup2

I also would like to complete my Holiday Series 2 set but I'm awaiting on trading days/nights either from Disney store (mine is NYC/north NJ) or the group I belong to on Facebook already had 2 trading days in the last few months.

When I was in WDW in December, I did actually do quite a few trades in the parks, so that was really exciting.

[PatMcDuck]

As I am sure you collectors already know, many Disneystores will carry the Animation Series 1. We got in 3 boxes last night, and we were all oohing and aahing over this series. Very cute. (I do not collect them myself, but I do like them)

[MyMuse]

As I am sure you collectors already know, many Disneystores will carry the Animation Series 1. We got in 3 boxes last night, and we were all oohing and aahing over this series. Very cute. (I do not collect them myself, but I do like them)


Yes! :yay:

I thought they were not released until 7th?

[jeanigor]

I like it on this thread because I can share and not get the "what are you, crazy?" questions and looks.

I just got the world showcase one from an ebay seller yesterday.

My Epcot Twins.
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j24/jeanigor/brothers.jpg

[PatMcDuck]

Yes! :yay:

I thought they were not released until 7th?


Sorry I was not clear, I am a CM and saw them backstage. They go out on the 7th, yes.

[utkscvol1]

The closest store to us is an hour away, anyone know if these new sets will be available at disney stores website?

[carebee21]

Hi All! My DH and DS are vinylmation fanatics. I've been buying them on Ebay and The Disney Store to put away for our 2 week Disney World vacation (much cheaper than spending 10-13 in the park, especially since my son also does pins! My money disappears rather quickly at Disney!!!) Anyhow, we've only done trading at Disney Land. So, where can they trade at Disney World? Do all 4 parks carry vinylmations in the gift shops, and can you trade at all 4 parks? What about any of the resorts or downtown disney?

[debranator]

Hi All! My DH and DS are vinylmation fanatics. I've been buying them on Ebay and The Disney Store to put away for our 2 week Disney World vacation (much cheaper than spending 10-13 in the park, especially since my son also does pins! My money disappears rather quickly at Disney!!!) Anyhow, we've only done trading at Disney Land. So, where can they trade at Disney World? Do all 4 parks carry vinylmations in the gift shops, and can you trade at all 4 parks? What about any of the resorts or downtown disney?

:rotfl:Where can you trade vinyls at WDW?
everywhere...:rotfl:
these is the World of disney store downtown and D street...
just 2 of the places downtown..that have the clear 3 vinyl trading boxes and the large mystery trading boxes...
you will find no shortage of places to trade.:angel:
EDIT!
the disney store now has 3 different sets of vinyls..at 6 bucks each..
perfect for trading.
http://www.disneystore.com/sale/mn/1001152/

[debranator]

The closest store to us is an hour away, anyone know if these new sets will be available at disney stores website?

I am not sure what sets are available at the stores...
but..According to my son..the fanatical Vinyl trader...
He did not want any of the vinyls that come form the Disney stores.
The only ones he would take were the store exclusives.
He said that the boxes are different.

[Aryn]

The new Animation series that came out in the store today are exactly the same as the ones in the parks.

Maybe he is thinking of the Nightmare Before Christmas, which came out in window boxes so you could see what you got.

I think the DS will be getting some exclusives so your DS might want to rethink his stance on the Store vinyls:lmao:

Its going to be the Villains series 1! I am a huge fan so I am so excited that they will be only at the Disney Stores

[utkscvol1]

When we were @ the ds last weekend the lady working them alluded that they may start tradin vinylmations in the stores. that'd be awesome!

[debranator]

The new Animation series that came out in the store today are exactly the same as the ones in the parks.

Maybe he is thinking of the Nightmare Before Christmas, which came out in window boxes so you could see what you got.

I think the DS will be getting some exclusives so your DS might want to rethink his stance on the Store vinyls:lmao:

Its going to be the Villains series 1! I am a huge fan so I am so excited that they will be only at the Disney Stores

:lmao:the exclusives..he will take...:rotfl:
but,the nightmare stuff is the same in the park as in the stores..except..
there is something about some package or perhaps it is the figure ..
some kind of marking..that my son says that he prefers the park ones.
I was at the NY store..and...I could have bought tons of the scarce jacks and pumpkins..
In fact,I was getting a bunch of em to resell...
when,my dd called my Ds ..who was home in fla...
And..told him..what I was getting...
and..did he want anything...
Not only..did he stupidly convince me not to buy so many..
but..he did not want them..
Even though..he needed a Jack..
He said he would wait till he could find one in the park..
I have no idea why..
only..that fanatical collector....feels that way..
I am going to have to pay attention..next time..and ask him.
As for him and the Jack..
he still does not have it..and haunts D street..quite often.popcorn::
So..the villains will not be at the parks at all?
I have not been paying atention..
but,I am sure..DS..has.:laundy:

[ChristyandDave]

I just got Beaker off of Ebay!! I'm looking for Kermit too. My husband got me 3 for Christmas and we are both hooked. This year we want to focus on Star Wars, Animation 1 and Villains. Hopefully I'll some I want to trade when we go to WDW in September!

[HauntedMansionDiva]

Any info on a release date? This is a must have for me! I just do not want to miss out on the release. Thanks

[Bradsdadg]

Just thought i'd let everyone know that Disney has some Vinylmations on sale @ their website. $5.99 instead of 9.95. I picked up a couple for my son :) (Don't forget to use their code for free shipping as well!)

http://www.disneystore.com/vinyl-figures-collectibles-pins-art-collectibles-vinylmation-park-3-series-figure-3/mp/1258125/1000284/

[MyMuse]

Just thought i'd let everyone know that Disney has some Vinylmations on sale @ their website. $5.99 instead of 9.95. I picked up a couple for my son :) (Don't forget to use their code for free shipping as well!)

http://www.disneystore.com/vinyl-figures-collectibles-pins-art-collectibles-vinylmation-park-3-series-figure-3/mp/1258125/1000284/


I guess it is just for the Park 3 series? I *just* finished that series the other day (got my last 2 via Ebay). I usually like trading, but when it comes down to 2 more with no trading in sight...off to Ebay I go!

I think the NYC trading group is tentatively planning a March meet. :goodvibes

[airman]

BIG fan of the vinylmation here. I was straitening up my shelves and set up all my vinyls to take some pictures of them. This is a photo album I posted on my FB page today.
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2081741&id=1166784296&l=7827eb1f62
I am looking forward to picking up some of the Star Wars figures next month.:thumbsup2

[jeanigor]

Awesome pics! I think I will do some shots of mine too. I got quiet a few more over this last trip....

[MyMuse]

I went to a local store and all Animation sold out :sad2:

Though, I guess I didn't spent any more money, but I did end up getting the Christmas robe they had for $19.99. My cousin made me!! :lmao:

I have a couple more to check but I bet they are sold out too. Argh.

The NYC trading group might be looking to mid-February date. There's a FB page under "Mousetraders NYC".

If anyone has Holiday Series 2, I only need 3 more to complete that series. I have quite few duplicates!

[delmar411]

BIG fan of the vinylmation here. I was straitening up my shelves and set up all my vinyls to take some pictures of them. This is a photo album I posted on my FB page today.
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2081741&id=1166784296&l=7827eb1f62
I am looking forward to picking up some of the Star Wars figures next month.:thumbsup2

is that a DVC one I see???? And did you get the red monorail when they were first released or did you go to Ebay for it?

Sorry for the random questions!

[airman]

is that a DVC one I see???? And did you get the red monorail when they were first released or did you go to Ebay for it?

Sorry for the random questions!

That is the DVC vinylmation and the red monorail, both were bought on Disney property. Looking forward to my next trip to pick up some more.:thumbsup2

[delmar411]

That is the DVC vinylmation and the red monorail, both were bought on Disney property. Looking forward to my next trip to pick up some more.:thumbsup2

Very cool! I had forgotten about the DVC vinyls being released. I need to pay more attention!

I just get the ones that I find interesting and the kids help me trade but we've managed to build up a rather large 'collection' of them in less than a year. They are my 'hidden mickeys' (that's what the kids call them) though since they are so pricey.

[jeanigor]

I counted mine and currently have 151 of the 3" vinyls. Sixteen more are set to arrive by the end of next week. I may have a problem....

[airman]

I counted mine and currently have 151 of the 3" vinyls. Sixteen more are set to arrive by the end of next week. I may have a problem....

Todd: WOW! that's a lot of vinylmation, let's see them.
How does everyone display there vinylmations? Mine are on 2 shelves in my downstairs bathroom (DW has a strict policy on how much Disney stuff I can display and where:lmao:).

Here are how mine are displayed:

Close up view




http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j438/jreyno65/vinylmationcomplete.jpg

and how it looks in the room
http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j438/jreyno65/vinylmationcomplete2.jpg

Joe

[delmar411]

great pics Joe! I just have mine on top of short bookcases in my room. The kids like to arrange them all constantly so I don't have a 'display' setup. I'm thinking I should get shelves and get my actual knickknacks up off the bookcases and then there would be plenty of room for the vinyls.

Thankfully my DH is just as much a Disney nut as me. Our room is 'decorated' in Disney and Star Wars. :laughing:

[wdwgirl03]

Todd: WOW! that's a lot of vinylmation, let's see them.
How does everyone display there vinylmations? Mine are on 2 shelves in my downstairs bathroom (DW has a strict policy on how much Disney stuff I can display and where:lmao:).

Here are how mine are displayed:

Close up view




http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j438/jreyno65/vinylmationcomplete.jpg

and how it looks in the room
http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j438/jreyno65/vinylmationcomplete2.jpg

Joe

I'm so jealous of some of your park 1s (ok, mainly Figment and the Sorcerer Hat one..the more I see that one the more I think it's really cool!)!!! When vinylmation first came out we were in NYC and stopped at the World of Disney store. I vaguely remember seeing signs all over the store/in the windows for it but I had no clue at the time what it was. Still kind of bummed I didn't get any of them. :headache::headache::headache:

[airman]

I'm so jealous of some of your park 1s (ok, mainly Figment and the Sorcerer Hat one..the more I see that one the more I think it's really cool!)!!! When vinylmation first came out we were in NYC and stopped at the World of Disney store. I vaguely remember seeing signs all over the store/in the windows for it but I had no clue at the time what it was. Still kind of bummed I didn't get any of them. :headache::headache::headache:

Figment is one of my favorites. I am only missing the Bad Apple and Disneyland Mystery from the Parks 1 group. Usually I have the urge to have a complete set, but I don't want to pay what people are asking on Ebay, so I just get them from the Disney parks and the Disney shopping site.

[utkscvol1]

Todd: WOW! that's a lot of vinylmation, let's see them.
How does everyone display there vinylmations? Mine are on 2 shelves in my downstairs bathroom (DW has a strict policy on how much Disney stuff I can display and where:lmao:).

Here are how mine are displayed:

Close up view




http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j438/jreyno65/vinylmationcomplete.jpg

and how it looks in the room
http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j438/jreyno65/vinylmationcomplete2.jpg

Joe

If you don't care me asking where did you find your shelves at?

[dizbubbles]

Mine are displayed at work and on a bookshelf. They make me so happy! Especially my Mr. Incredible Mickey--- he's my favorite! My kids have a bunch scattered about their rooms as well. My youngest son started collecting with Park 1 so he used to PLAY with them. EEK! His monorail has scuffs from when he was throwing it around waiting in line at WDW. He still loves it-- and I won't think about the depreciation! :rotfl:

[airman]

If you don't care me asking where did you find your shelves at?

I had the shelves for a while. I think I got them at Target, I believe Michaels has shelves like this also.

[utkscvol1]

I had the shelves for a while. I think I got them at Target, I believe Michaels has shelves like this also.


thx. i actually bought a couple of the shot glass display cases. they are perfect for the vinylmations. I thought that the shelves might work better in my daughters room .

[jeanigor]

Does anyone know if the Flag series is blind or open boxed? And do you suppose they are also available (or will be) at the pavilions around World Showcase?

[debranator]

Does anyone know if the Flag series is blind or open boxed? And do you suppose they are also available (or will be) at the pavilions around World Showcase?

ok..I could be wrong..
but...I am pretty sure my son[who knows these things..somehow]..
told me..open box.

[rotary2808]

I counted mine and currently have 151 of the 3" vinyls. Sixteen more are set to arrive by the end of next week. I may have a problem....

I too have a problem. I made the mistake of counting mine a few weeks ago and I'm up to 200 3" & 9", more technically because I was counting sets as 1 unit.

[jeanigor]

I too have a problem. I made the mistake of counting mine a few weeks ago and I'm up to 200 3" & 9", more technically because I was counting sets as 1 unit.

:worship::worship::worship: I am glad I am not the 'worst' as my partner describes me.

Thanks, debranator for your response! Now it will be easier to get a complete set. :rolleyes1:rolleyes1

[rotary2808]

:worship::worship::worship: I am glad I am not the 'worst' as my partner describes me.

Thanks, debranator for your response! Now it will be easier to get a complete set. :rolleyes1:rolleyes1

I'm not as complusive as I used to be, still bad though. I had to scale back, not only for the wallet, but for space as well. That and it's just impossible to keep up with what seems like weekly releases.

[debranator]

I'm not as complusive as I used to be, still bad though. I had to scale back, not only for the wallet, but for space as well. That and it's just impossible to keep up with what seems like weekly releases.

I find..that I have to choose..what I like...
I do not like star wars...
so..i am not keeping any...
and of the animation...I like santa ,fairy godmother and Pinocchio.
so,I only keep those.
It makes it easier...for me..
not to have complete sets...
as...my mantle..is overloaded already.;)

[rotary2808]

I find..that I have to choose..what I like...
I do not like star wars...
so..i am not keeping any...
and of the animation...I like santa ,fairy godmother and Pinocchio.
so,I only keep those.
It makes it easier...for me..
not to have complete sets...
as...my mantle..is overloaded already.;)

I definitely want to get Star Wars at some point, just not sure when since our next trip to the World isn't until Sept., but we've got a cruise in May. Maybe they'll have it onboard.

I probably won't bother with Animation or Villains, although I do want the 9" Dancing Hippo when it comes out. The Park series is my addiction. I keep saying I'm not going to get all of them and then somehow I end up with all of them in my quest to get the chaser.:lmao:

[PatMcDuck]

We have been selling the 9" Dancing Hippo in the Disneystores.

[jeanigor]

My 'army' has migrated to the Disney room and is awaiting relocation.
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j24/jeanigor/P1030329.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j24/jeanigor/P1030331.jpg

[rotary2808]

We have been selling the 9" Dancing Hippo in the Disneystores.

I thought the blog said those wouldn't be out until spring.:confused3 I wonder where the closest DS is?:lmao:

My 'army' has migrated to the Disney room and is awaiting relocation.
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j24/jeanigor/P1030329.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j24/jeanigor/P1030331.jpg

Impressive army!!!! I added to my army on our PC cruise. I managed to complete Holiday 2 except for Valentine. And I said I wasn't going to do complete sets anymore.:rolleyes1 My name is Emily and I am a vinyl addict.:lmao:

[delmar411]

does anyone know what the all white with the black 'eye' one is from Holiday 2? I can't figure it out at all.

[PatMcDuck]

[QUOTE=rotary2808;39686354]I thought the blog said those wouldn't be out until spring.:confused3 I wonder where the closest DS is?:lmao:


Pretty sure it is the hippo, it has a little tutu on it. We are selling vinylmation like crazy lately. People call and have them out on hold, too.

For the first day of release, we sometimes only get 3 cases...... then we get more, of course, in the following weeks. Animation Series 1 is popular. The kids have so much fun getting them, they get so excited.

[rotary2808]

[QUOTE=rotary2808;39686354]I thought the blog said those wouldn't be out until spring.:confused3 I wonder where the closest DS is?:lmao:


Pretty sure it is the hippo, it has a little tutu on it. We are selling vinylmation like crazy lately. People call and have them out on hold, too.

For the first day of release, we sometimes only get 3 cases...... then we get more, of course, in the following weeks. Animation Series 1 is popular. The kids have so much fun getting them, they get so excited.

That's the one!

[8bit]

are vinylmation the same as bearbricks? just disney's version?

[jeanigor]

Went and visited with the cast members at my local Disney Store. The lovely lady we spoke with let me know that she had three cases of the Villains series #1 ready to go on sale tomorrow. Going to have to decide whether or not to go get some tomorrow or wait it out.

My store does not trade at this time.

[Belle Ella]

I just started getting into Vinylmation this week. I wasn't really loving them when my sister gave me one of the Cutesters ages ago. But it's catching on. I really love the Animation series myself, and the Villains that came out today. Now to decide what to do with my duplicate from the Villains series.

[jeanigor]

I just started getting into Vinylmation this week. I wasn't really loving them when my sister gave me one of the Cutesters ages ago. But it's catching on. I really love the Animation series myself, and the Villains that came out today. Now to decide what to do with my duplicate from the Villains series.

Sell them? Trade them? I assume that they will be trade-able in the parks and Downtown Disney.

[MyMuse]

Hi guys,

Just to let you know there is a date for a NYC vinylmation trading meet on Feb 19th. :goodvibes

It is also under the FB page called "Mousetraders NYC". I think there will also be pin trading for those into that and general Disney chatting - you don't have to trade anything...just hang. :wizard:

With all this weather, I still have to get to my local stores to see how Animation Series is going, I don't think I'll get the Villans though.

I'm very much want the 40th Anniversary series though. :thumbsup2

[ChristyandDave]

I just started getting into Vinylmation this week. I wasn't really loving them when my sister gave me one of the Cutesters ages ago. But it's catching on. I really love the Animation series myself, and the Villains that came out today. Now to decide what to do with my duplicate from the Villains series.

Belle,

Which Villain are you willing to trade? I have a Marie from the Animation series that I'm willing to trade.

[tzuhouse]

Do ya'll do trading through this thread? I have two Phils. Was looking for Peter Pan and Fairy Godmother.

Mary

[Belle Ella]

Sell them? Trade them? I assume that they will be trade-able in the parks and Downtown Disney.

Trading is what I'm probably leaning towards. I'm looking into the trading they do at the Parks so that will be an option for me in March. I also know a couple people who collect Vinylmation so that may work out as well.

[jeanigor]

Trading is what I'm probably leaning towards. I'm looking into the trading they do at the Parks so that will be an option for me in March. I also know a couple people who collect Vinylmation so that may work out as well.

Last month, I chaperoned a trip to Disney and it was great fun for my students to trade. By the end of the week, they knew which ones were keepers and which would just be traded away at the next location.

[Stitch's O'hana]

Anyone looking for Wall & Eve set or a 9" Gingerbread Man Vinylmation.

If so, send me a pm.:goodvibes

[Belle Ella]

:woohoo: I got my first Chaser last night!! Talk about exciting. I blind boxed Jafar from the Villains series.

[debranator]

:woohoo: I got my first Chaser last night!! Talk about exciting. I blind boxed Jafar from the Villains series.

Congrats!!!!!party:
It is always wonderful to find a chaser.

[Tigger6987]

Wow this awesome! A vinylmation thread! I've been a collector for about 2 years now, and this is the first thread I've seen on here about them. Lets keep it up! :)

[Belle Ella]

Wow this awesome! A vinylmation thread! I've been a collector for about 2 years now, and this is the first thread I've seen on here about them. Lets keep it up! :)

Welcome to the thread! I've only just started myself. But loving them so far. I can't wait for the Nerds Rock! series. So, so cute.

[Belle Ella]

Congrats!!!!!party:
It is always wonderful to find a chaser.

Thanks! I wasn't even thinking I had a chance at getting it. I went to open it and just about freaked out. Yay!

[jeanigor]

Just got the Villains Box set tonight. Rather pleased!! And now we also have a dozen to trade while we are there in three weeks! Woo Hoo!!!!

Oh, and a friend picked me up some from the Dream's Maiden voyage. Quite excited about those too!!!!!

[Belle Ella]

Aw, exciting that your friends picked you up a few!

I'm trading one of my duplicates but still have 2 others to take with me to the Park to trade. Kind of caving on one I really want that I found on an eBay batch I'm willing to go for. Keeping my fingers crossed.

[MyMuse]

Just to throw it out there again...

I'm also heading to one of my malls to check out the Disney store tonight. I'm mulling over collecting the Villans/Animation, though I love I can collect when I'm home.

I saw the DS.com has so many vinlys there too but half of me really wants to pick them up while I'm at WDW! lol (is that silly??)



Hi guys,

Just to let you know there is a date for a NYC vinylmation trading meet on Feb 19th. :goodvibes

It is also under the FB page called "Mousetraders NYC". I think there will also be pin trading for those into that and general Disney chatting - you don't have to trade anything...just hang. :wizard:

With all this weather, I still have to get to my local stores to see how Animation Series is going, I don't think I'll get the Villans though.

I'm very much want the 40th Anniversary series though. :thumbsup2

[jeanigor]

Just to throw it out there again...

I'm also heading to one of my malls to check out the Disney store tonight. I'm mulling over collecting the Villans/Animation, though I love I can collect when I'm home.

I saw the DS.com has so many vinlys there too but half of me really wants to pick them up while I'm at WDW! lol (is that silly??)

I felt the same way when I saw the 40th anniversary ones up on DS.com. I understand not everyone can get down to buy them, but it still makes it a little less magical that I can buy them from my desk.

[MyMuse]

I felt the same way when I saw the 40th anniversary ones up on DS.com. I understand not everyone can get down to buy them, but it still makes it a little less magical that I can buy them from my desk.

Exactly! I definitely want the 40th annivesary ones (and mayhaps even some of the flg series...) and since I'm going in May....I'm doing a serious internal debate on whether to order them from DS.com or not. :rolleyes: :upsidedow

[Belle Ella]

Aw, has anyone seen the 9" Fantasmic that comes out this month? That is as close to a must have as I can get. Here's to hoping I can get my hands on it somehow.

[Tigger6987]

Had a great day, went to my local mall and picked up some vinyls! That definitley made my day! Got 3 villians (2 Gov Ratcliffe and a Cruelella) and 2 Animation (pinocho and Aladin). It always makes me happy when I can get some vinyls! :)

[Belle Ella]

Had a great day, went to my local mall and picked up some vinyls! That definitley made my day! Got 3 villians (2 Gov Ratcliffe and a Cruelella) and 2 Animation (pinocho and Aladin). It always makes me happy when I can get some vinyls! :)

:thumbsup2 Are you going to go for the entire sets of each or are you hoping for certain ones?

[MyMuse]

..and bought me some vinyls!

I couldn't resist, so I got the rest of the box of animation vinyls - there were 5 missing, so not quite as costly as a whole box plus I got a Disney Visa card discount.

AND I'm still missing 2! LOL!

I got the Pinocchio variant (without the ears) and the pink elephant chaser/variant.

Whew! What a night!

[Belle Ella]

..and bought me some vinyls!

I couldn't resist, so I got the rest of the box of animation vinyls - there were 5 missing, so not quite as costly as a whole box plus I got a Disney Visa card discount.

AND I'm still missing 2! LOL!

I got the Pinocchio variant (without the ears) and the pink elephant chaser/variant.

Whew! What a night!

SWEET. Now that is a jackpot to bring home if you ask me, lol. Who are you missing now?

[ironlou]

Here is a great story.

So I go to my Disney store located at the mall in Oklahoma city. I'm still new to this collection and I was working on my Nightmare collection as well as my villian collection. I just got my state income tax so what better way to celebrate than go buy a few vinyl's. I went to find and buy the 9 remaining Nightmare ones I needed (boogie, zero, santa, dr finklestein, sally and I went looking but not expecting to find lock, jock barrel and corpse kid) to my surprise the cast member went to the back and found the 4 kids! I was so excited.

As I was paying she asked me if I was colecting anythign else and I said I am also working on the villians and I just needed Prince John because 5 otehrs were on their way in the mail. She asks "so all you need is Prince John and your set in complete?" She turns around and pulled him out of a drawer. She had bought him looking for a specific one. She said "today is your lucky day" and gave it to me. She said as a gift for sharing a passion!

So I went ahead and started working on Toy Story. LOL I was so happy she gave me Prince John!

[MyMuse]

SWEET. Now that is a jackpot to bring home if you ask me, lol. Who are you missing now?

I bought the nearly full box (only 5 missing), but not enouh to give me a whole set. I'm going to try to post some pics later. :goodvibes

I'm missing Peter Pan and Dragon(?) and regular Pinocchio (with the ears). There are 4 chasers and I only got one.

Now, I have quite a bit to trade on our trading day on Feb 19th in NYC!

http://twitpic.com/3xkdtq - almost full box!

http://twitpic.com/3xkmsx - the results!

http://img.twitpic.com/3xkq24 - pink elephant chaser


As I was paying she asked me if I was colecting anythign else and I said I am also working on the villians and I just needed Prince John because 5 otehrs were on their way in the mail. She asks "so all you need is Prince John and your set in complete?" She turns around and pulled him out of a drawer. She had bought him looking for a specific one. She said "today is your lucky day" and gave it to me. She said as a gift for sharing a passion!

So I went ahead and started working on Toy Story. LOL I was so happy she gave me Prince John!

That's awesome!!! :goodvibes

[Belle Ella]

As I was paying she asked me if I was colecting anythign else and I said I am also working on the villians and I just needed Prince John because 5 otehrs were on their way in the mail. She asks "so all you need is Prince John and your set in complete?" She turns around and pulled him out of a drawer. She had bought him looking for a specific one. She said "today is your lucky day" and gave it to me. She said as a gift for sharing a passion!

So I went ahead and started working on Toy Story. LOL I was so happy she gave me Prince John!

How awesome is that? I don't think I'll get so lucky, lol. I still need 4 to complete my set but shouldn't spend any more money for a while. I'm hoping that I can at least get 2 of them with my duplicates to trade later on but I'm also trying to get Magic Mirror from Park 5. I must have anything Snow White related, lol.

I bought the nearly full box (only 5 missing), but not enouh to give me a whole set. I'm going to try to post some pics later. :goodvibes

I'm missing Peter Pan and Dragon(?) and regular Pinocchio (with the ears). There are 4 chasers and I only got one.

Now, I have quite a bit to trade on our trading day on Feb 19th in NYC!

http://twitpic.com/3xkdtq - almost full box!

http://twitpic.com/3xkmsx - the results!

http://img.twitpic.com/3xkq24 - pink elephant chaser

I am just in love with that chaser! But I think my best bet for it is eBay sadly. But maybe I will get lucky. I did blind box Jafar. Are you going to go for all of the chaser variants?

Outside of the Pinocchio variant and the chasers, I'm still missing Marie, Mushu (Dragon from Mulan), Peter Pan, Marie, and Quasimodo. I am going to get the Simba combo pack that comes out on Friday though.

[DisneyDispatch]

I run a site called DisneyDispatch and would like to add a new column about ... Disney Vinylmation! It would join the many other columns on the site and appear weekly.

If anyone is interested in writing that column, I'd love to hear from you.

[jeanigor]

Outside of the Pinocchio variant and the chasers, I'm still missing Marie, Mushu (Dragon from Mulan), Peter Pan, Marie, and Quasimodo. I am going to get the Simba combo pack that comes out on Friday though.

Simba combo pack???

(And I got about 10 Quasi's last month, my picks were like magnets for him.)

[Belle Ella]

Simba combo pack???

(And I got about 10 Quasi's last month, my picks were like magnets for him.)

I guess some series have combo packs with a special 3" (in this case Simba, from Lion King) paired with a blind box from that series. It gets released on the 11th but at DLR and WDW locations only. I'm still new to all of this I have no idea. I hope they still have some in a week and a half when my friend is there to pick some stuff up for me.

[Belle Ella]

Ugh, OK. SO I was very, very bad today. I now have doubles of almost the entire Animation series minus any chasers/variants and still no Marie or Mushu. I need to get my trade on like ... right now but I wont be at DLR for another few weeks. Le sigh.

Hehe, if anyone needs any of the following:

- Aladdin
- Alice
- Dodger
- Phil
- Peter Pan
- Fairy Godmother
- Pinocchio (donkey)

ETA: In hindsight? I should have just purchased a full tray. Then at least I would have everyone and a chaser.

[MyMuse]

I guess some series have combo packs with a special 3" (in this case Simba, from Lion King) paired with a blind box from that series. It gets released on the 11th but at DLR and WDW locations only. I'm still new to all of this I have no idea. I hope they still have some in a week and a half when my friend is there to pick some stuff up for me.

In the past, there were combo packs for Scoerer Mickey for Park Series...5, I think and also for Steampunk.

Since I'm nowhere near either places, I'll have to wait until my May visit to WDW. :)

[Belle Ella]

Have they ever offered the combo packs on DS.com?

[jeanigor]

Have they ever offered the combo packs on DS.com?

Yes, there are at least 3 combo packs that I know of, each with the extra revealed character being Mickey.

The Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey, Plane Crazy Mickey, and a Black and Brown Mickey. I believe I heard somewhere that there would be a total of 5 of these combo packs.

The Brown and Black Mickey combo is for sale on DS.com now.

Brown and Black Mickey Combo Pack on DisneyStore.com (http://www.disneystore.com/vinyl-figures-collectibles-pins-art-collectibles-vinylmation-urban-5-series-combo-pack-3/mp/1276863/1000284/)

[jeanigor]

Here's what the folks behind vinylmation posted on their facebook:

http://fb.disneyparks.com/media/046800/94557e1a-3458-11e0-78a4-333663663362.share.jpg?ref=nf

Adorable if I do say so myself. Suppose they will be able to keep them in stock for 2 weeks?

[tzuhouse]

Is that a new series coming out? I thought Animation 1 had already been done, but we are very new to this and I'm probably wrong.

Mary

[jeanigor]

Is that a new series coming out? I thought Animation 1 had already been done, but we are very new to this and I'm probably wrong.

Mary

You are correct, Animation #1 has already been released. They are just releasing a special combo pack with Simba as a revealed vinyl on the top. The cost will most likely be the cost of 2 vinyls from the Animation #1 series, $19.90.

[Belle Ella]

Well, I'll kep my fingers crossed that Simba will either be online or stick around until March. Then again, I know someone who will be at DLR 1 week after he's released so I may have them pick him up for me.

[Marc A.]

You are correct, Animation #1 has already been released. They are just releasing a special combo pack with Simba as a revealed vinyl on the top. The cost will most likely be the cost of 2 vinyls from the Animation #1 series, $19.90.

This will just be available in WDW and DL?
How about at a disney store in malls????

I have become addicted!!
:surfweb:

[jeanigor]

This will just be available in WDW and DL?
How about at a disney store in malls????

I have become addicted!!
:surfweb:

They said D-Street locations at DTD at DL & WDW.

No mention of Disney Stores in the malls. Might need to go chat up the manager and see what she knows...or if there is a DS CM here.....:rolleyes1:rolleyes1:rolleyes1:rolleyes1

[SorcererDonald16]

The Simba Combo will probably be $24.95. That's what the combos cost for Park 4, Park 5, and Urban 5. All three of those made it to DS.com, so I am assuming Simba will as well.

No earthly idea about the actual Disney Store locations, though. I haven't heard of them getting the Tonal Mickey U5 one in, but who knows what they will do about Animation 1.

[Belle Ella]

I need to stop buying them at DS and DS.com!! I can get my discount if I get them at DLR and D-Street, lol.

Simba is so adorable though. He looks a little sad though. Makes me want to give him a hug.

[MyMuse]

I am just in love with that chaser! But I think my best bet for it is eBay sadly. But maybe I will get lucky. I did blind box Jafar. Are you going to go for all of the chaser variants?



Thanks :goodvibes

If you have a trading night near you (disneyland?), I bet you might find someone. Or keep buying and trading animation until you get one? You seem to be luck with Jafar!

I don't know if I want all of them, it's probably drive me crazy...but I did want Pinocchio with the donkey ears.

[Belle Ella]

I do have an double Pinocchio with donkey ears if you had anything you were interested in working something out (trade maybe). Just putting it out there.

I'm actually trying to work out a trading night with some folks while I'll be there in March. Here's to hoping it'll work out. But I have a lot to work with for the trading boxes which will be fun in itself.

I actually just did a trade with someone from another site and I got him in the mail just now! Go figure I ended up blind boxing him last night but it's all good. I'm glad I could help them get a figure they needed/wanted.

[wdwgirl03]

Here's what the folks behind vinylmation posted on their facebook:

http://fb.disneyparks.com/media/046800/94557e1a-3458-11e0-78a4-333663663362.share.jpg?ref=nf

Adorable if I do say so myself. Suppose they will be able to keep them in stock for 2 weeks?

Ahhh I really want that one! I hope they still have it when we go in March! *crosses fingers*

[jeanigor]

I had to check, and as of right now, the Simba/Animation Series 1 combo pack is available on Disney Store. com. And as SorcererDonald16 predicted, it is listed at $24.95.

[Belle Ella]

I had to check, and as of right now, the Simba/Animation Series 1 combo pack is available on Disney Store. com. And as SorcererDonald16 predicted, it is listed at $24.95.

Ugh. I am so tempted to order it from DS.com!! But then you have to pay shipping on top of tax! I think I'm just going to wait and see if my friend can pick it up for me next week so we can use an AP discount.

[jeanigor]

I had some friends on the Maiden Voyage of the Dream who know how much I adore Vinylmation (even though they don't quite understand them). Well its good to have friends that know your tastes, because I got a special package in the mail yesterday, containing these seven figures!
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j24/jeanigor/DreamVinylFamily.jpg

[Marc A.]

I have quite a bit of vinyl to trade as well people.
An extra Kaa, extra Dodger, extra Santa from Nightmare.
Other urbans that I decided not to try to finish off the series.

Let me know

[MyMuse]

Hi guys..reposting....

Just to let you know there is a date for a NYC vinylmation trading meet on Feb 19th at 2pm at Rockefeller Center Concourse...Starbucks.

It is also under the FB page called "Mouse traders NYC". I think there will also be pin trading for those into that and general Disney chatting - you don't have to trade anything...just hang.

I hope to trade my Animation doubles (and triples!), Holiday Series 2 to finish my collections and I have some singles that I'll bring along with me from various other series.

I'll be at WDW in May, so I hope to get the 40th Anniversary series and special events ones.

I'm trying very hard NOT to do to DS.com for them as well as Simba combo. I so want that one!!

[Belle Ella]

Wish I was in NYC to go! I do get to go to an unnoficial trade night in March at Disneyland! I'm so excted.

Did anybody get the Simba combo-pack yesterday? I'm pretty sad today. I tried ordering it early early yesterday morning and all seemed to be going well but I guess they over sold them :( I got an email 24 hours later saying I'm not getting in. Very bad way to start off my morning today.

[MyMuse]

Wish I was in NYC to go! I do get to go to an unnoficial trade night in March at Disneyland! I'm so excted.

Did anybody get the Simba combo-pack yesterday? I'm pretty sad today. I tried ordering it early early yesterday morning and all seemed to be going well but I guess they over sold them :( I got an email 24 hours later saying I'm not getting in. Very bad way to start off my morning today.

Yay for your trade night! :goodvibes

I *think* my friend got me one for my birthday. :cake:

I've been trying hard not to look at the DS.com site too much. :lmao: but I'm pretty certain, I'm going to break down and pick up some gems.

[Belle Ella]

I think my Simba debacle with DS.com has given me the perpesctive I need not to buy anything on their website. It'll be cheaper in the long rin if I wait a little longer and get it at the Park so I don't have to pay shipping. That raises the game a little too much for me.

Then I see this on the Vinylmation Blog:

Anyway, we have some exciting news! The first Disney Afternoon, two-figure set is coming to the Disney Parks On-Line Store (http://www.disneystore.com/vinylmation/mn/1000828/?CMP=Parks&att=DMBVINYLMATION) on Friday, February 25. The first set ... Tale Spin!

So, let's spin it. Here is a look at the packaging plus the front of Kit and Baloo from the set. Edition size is 1000 and retail is $24.95

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/static/vinylmation/images/VMBlog_20110214_TaleSpinBox01.jpg

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/static/vinylmation/images/VMBlog_20110214_TaleSpinBox02.jpg

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/static/vinylmation/images/VMBlog_20110214_TaleSpinBox03.jpg

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/static/vinylmation/images/VMBlog_20110214_TaleSpin.jpg

So far, only word is that it will be available on the website. I think I'll have to pass on them, unless the BF would like them. He loves Tail Spin.

[jeanigor]

So far, only word is that it will be available on the website. I think I'll have to pass on them, unless the BF would like them. He loves Tail Spin.

Saw those too. I grew up on Tailspin. And doesn't it figure I will be at WDW on the 25th with them only being offered on DS.com as of now?:goodvibes I LOVE irony.:goodvibes:goodvibes

[Belle Ella]

Saw those too. I grew up on Tailspin. And doesn't it figure I will be at WDW on the 25th with them only being offered on DS.com as of now?:goodvibes I LOVE irony.:goodvibes:goodvibes

Aw man, figures, right? I have until then to decide if I really want to order it. I want to, but at the rate I'm going I need some self control!

I just got my clear pink elephant in the mail today!! I'm so excited about it.

[Pumbaa7287]

Congrats on the Pink Elephant! Hopefully I can get the Tail Spin before I get "Belle'd", which is what I'm now calling it when the site tells you you bought something and then changes its mind. I'm sure it's happened to others, but I've now read your story here, on VN, and on Facebook, haha.

BTW, I think VN is down. I saw a message they were going down to change servers, so if you're looking for the site, it should be back later tonight according to the people there.

[Belle Ella]

:rotfl: I just had to make sure everyone knew of my disappointment, lol.

I saw Sledge's post there so thankfully I didn't have to freak out a few minutes ago when I tried to log in and post about my mail day! I always get stressed whenever DIS is down. I'm addicted to forums.

[Pumbaa7287]

Haha yeah I posted my mail day about 5 minutes before it went down.

[Belle Ella]

Well, I can post it here at least!

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q178/SharksGirl91086/ClearPinkElephant.jpg

Yay!

[Pumbaa7287]

I'm not a fan of the Pink Elephants in general, but it's cool to get them to complete the series. I am a completionist, lol. I can hear my wallet getting scared.

[Belle Ella]

I'm the oppoiste, I absolutely love them!! Well, I'm not as much a fan of the 2 solids, but I am completely in love with the 2 clears. It's my favorite part of Dumbo, and I love the pink elephants in Fantasmic! I have yet to decide if I'm going to go after the other 3 and if I'm going to after the Pinocchio variant.

The answer will probably be no. I'm short on cash at the moment and I have already done way more damage than I should until I can straighten that out.

[Pumbaa7287]

I am officially getting withdrawals... It doesn't help that this site always runs slow as molasses for me :(

[disney_forever]

Does anyone have the super chaser for the Star Wars set that they'd be willing to sell?

[Belle Ella]

I am officially getting withdrawals... It doesn't help that this site always runs slow as molasses for me :(

I know the feeling, I do.

Does anyone have the super chaser for the Star Wars set that they'd be willing to sell?

Sorry, but no. Try your chances on eBay, but it's going to cost a pretty penny and then some.

[Pumbaa7287]

Yeah, you'd be lucky to find Ghost Obi for under 200.

[disney_forever]

I know the feeling, I do.



Sorry, but no. Try your chances on eBay, but it's going to cost a pretty penny and then some.

Yeah, you'd be lucky to find Ghost Obi for under 200.



Ya, I've been watching eBay, and they are getting pricey!

Is anyone in here trading/selling/buying in Canada?

My boyfriend and I just started our collection yesterday... we're hooked!
So far we have:
- Animations 1: Mushu, Alice and Dodger
- Villains: Shan Yu, Ursela, and Jafar (yay!)
- Have A Laugh: Pluto's Sweater, and Mickey and the Seal
- Star Wars: Obi Wan, and a tray that has yet to be opened... (hopefully with the super chaser in it lol)

BTW, how do I post pictures? I checked out the FAQ but I don't have a "Manage Attachments" button

[Belle Ella]

I believe you'll need 10 posts before you can post pictures! That's how it was when I started. And then all you'll need is to upload it to an image host and copy/paste the URL with and tags around it.

[Pumbaa7287]

Sigh... everyone has Jafar but me... :P

[threekidsandadog]

Ya, I've been watching eBay, and they are getting pricey!

Is anyone in here trading/selling/buying in Canada?

My boyfriend and I just started our collection yesterday... we're hooked!
So far we have:
- Animations 1: Mushu, Alice and Dodger
- Villains: Shan Yu, Ursela, and Jafar (yay!)
- Have A Laugh: Pluto's Sweater, and Mickey and the Seal
- Star Wars: Obi Wan, and a tray that has yet to be opened... (hopefully with the super chaser in it lol)

BTW, how do I post pictures? I checked out the FAQ but I don't have a "Manage Attachments" button

I live close to Hamilton and I just started collecting too. Don't have any doubles yet, but when I do I would be very happy to trade with you. Did you get your vinyls at the Disney Store in Limeridge? I didn't see any Star Wars when I was there on Saturday. My kids really want me to collect those.

[disneyobsessed808]

came here because the other boards are down. congrats on your pink elephant belle ella

[MyMuse]

Well, I can post it here at least!

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q178/SharksGirl91086/ClearPinkElephant.jpg

Yay!


Oh, now we match!!! :goodvibes

I'm not going to try and get all 4 chasers either. I'm good with the pink elephant I have.

I'm hoping our trading day on Saturday will help me get Peter & Dragon to complete my Animation series as well as Easter Chick & St Patty Day & maybe Summer Santa to complete my Holiday 2 series. :thumbsup2

Then I'm going to turn my attention to 40th Anniversary & maybe the Oh Mickey series. :dance3: Until Haunted Mansion comes out. That series is going to by NUTS.

[MyMuse]

came here because the other boards are down. congrats on your pink elephant belle ella

I don't think they are up yet??

[castlegazer]

I had some friends on the Maiden Voyage of the Dream who know how much I adore Vinylmation (even though they don't quite understand them). Well its good to have friends that know your tastes, because I got a special package in the mail yesterday, containing these seven figures!
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j24/jeanigor/DreamVinylFamily.jpg

You are VERY VERY Lucky! I am being a nutbag on ebay right now trying to get Night and Day and I am not even a collector! My son and I want this set so badly! It started selling for $50 approximately and is now waay over $100, just for that set - let alone all the others you have been sent here! That is oner very special friend! :cutie:

[SorcererDonald16]

If anyone is after the Park 5 9" Fantasmic! and Tree of Life and is not near WDW or DLR, they were just listed on disneystore .com at around 3:30am EST. Do not wait to get these if you really want them; the Park and the character 9" usually sell out by early in the morning, since most of the 9" vinyls are sent to the two D-Street stores in the first place.

Also, if you enter FREESHIP in the promo field at checkout, you'll get free shipping. Believe that code works through the weekend. :wizard:

Urban 3 and Park 3 cases are up too, discounted to $139.95; blind boxes for both are on there for $5.99. Good for trading, or collecting if you haven't tackled those series yet.