Trading 3" Vinylmation dolls

[kristin t]

I spoke with a CM in the Art of Disney on Friday, and she said they just started a Vinylmation trading program about 5 days ago. They have little clear boxes set up at the register that you can see 3 dolls. If you want to trade one that you already have for one of those - you can. Then back behind the register they had a black box with I believe something like 24 numbers on it. You could pick a number and then you could trade for whichever vinylmation doll was in that spot. I don't know if every shop is doing it yet, but I saw it there, and also in the Space Mountain gift shop.
Sounds like a neat idea - especially if you ended up with two of the same doll.

 

[MarylandPizzaman]

If you are not a member of the forum called Vinylnation ( N not an M) you need to go there and sign up. You will learn everything there is to know as well as be able to trade with other members there.
Don't wait they are all as great as the members here on this forum.

 

[MareSINY]

Ooh I like this idea!! I started collecting Vinylmation in January for myself and my nieces. We picked up a couple more on this past trip. So far we've lucked out and haven't gotten any dupes.

We bought these really cute little Vinylmations that are actually keychains. I have it hanging from my purse, the one I got is just so me. LOL It's a pale yellow with pink and green pasley prints on it. Absolutely adorable!!!

 

[pixarmom]

I spoke with a CM in the Art of Disney on Friday, and she said they just started a Vinylmation trading program about 5 days ago. They have little clear boxes set up at the register that you can see 3 dolls. If you want to trade one that you already have for one of those - you can. Then back behind the register they had a black box with I believe something like 24 numbers on it. You could pick a number and then you could trade for whichever vinylmation doll was in that spot. I don't know if every shop is doing it yet, but I saw it there, and also in the Space Mountain gift shop.
Sounds like a neat idea - especially if you ended up with two of the same doll.

Wow - this is great news. Our boys collect Vinylmation and they will be thrilled by this choice! Thanks!

 

[Melknor]

Thanks for the info! DH and I purchased several on our recent trip. It is an addiction! Luckily we didn't get any duplicates either. We have the holiday collection which I think are adorable! In the Christmas Shoppe at MK you can buy the gingerbread one that is in a special tin (it is a little higher priced that the others).

 

[FigNewton]

Heheh. First time I've ever seen someone call Vinylmations dolls.

 

[MyMuse]

I'm kind of hoping that we can start a NYC meet up to trade Vinylmations....

 

[bradk]

they are VCDs. VCD = Vinyl Collectible Doll

 

[FigNewton]

they are VCDs. VCD = Vinyl Collectible Doll

Vinyl Collectible Dolls = This, This, or even This

Vinylmation is more akin to Dunnys and Qees, which are not generally called VCDs.

But hey, it was less criticism than observation. After all technically the argument can be made that any small toylike figure can be called a "doll", it's just not a term that's typically applied to this style of toy. I stand by my statement.

 

[jamie@dvcstore]

Hi kristin t,
Thanks SO much for sharing. I love collecting these and while I have only ended up with a few duplicates there are some I would love to be able to trade. Sounds like a great idea. Thanks again for sharing!
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Protection and indemnity insurance advice

 

[devores]

I can tell you that the new vinalmation store in DTD does this as well. My DW wanted a particular one, the DCL one, but hated the idea of buying several in hopes of getting the one she wanted. A CM walked by and told her that if she just bought one, there was one for trade at her register. So she bought one and opened it right there then swapped for the DCL one. This was a few weeks ago. If you havent been to the store yet and are into this, you have to go.

 

[Mogambi]

We were there when they started this. The kids did it a couple times at the Coronado Springs Resort gift shop. Not sure if all resort gift shops are doing it but I would assume they are.

 

[FigNewton]

The only drawback to the CM trading is they don't ask for the artist card. If you are the type who wants the card too, like me, best to give it a pass and trade with other collectors online. If you don't care about the cards though, it's a really great way to trade!

 

[JessRabbit]

Heheh. First time I've ever seen someone call Vinylmations dolls.

This was the first time I had heard that too! Guess that is why they have removed the 9" from the Art of Disney stores since they are now classified as toys and not collectables and are no longer available for mail order.

The only drawback to the CM trading is they don't ask for the artist card. If you are the type who wants the card too, like me, best to give it a pass and trade with other collectors online. If you don't care about the cards though, it's a really great way to trade!

Some very few people have reported trading a vinyl with a card and receiving a vinyl with card back. Hopefully this will happen since I am one who wants to trade at the parks but also wants the artist card!

 

[mountdew1]

This was the first time I had heard that too! Guess that is why they have removed the 9" from the Art of Disney stores since they are now classified as toys and not collectables and are no longer available for mail order.

I think it also has to do with the fact that each park now has a store that deal primarily in VM. So that one store can serve as the primary distribution point for any new releases. Also, they have been adding all new releases to the DisneyStore.com website. I lucked out and got one of the Space Mountain 9" that way, even though they sold out in hours at the parks. Most likely to cut down on eBaying the VM's and increasing the ability for people not at the parks to get them. Since most of the recent 9" releases have sold out in hours or days, forcing the CM at AoD to spend the time trying to deal with people on the phone isn't really feasible now.

Changing the classification from collectibles to toys I think also has to do with their push into open editions where you can see the VM you are getting. Those are really no longer a collectible as there is no scarcity. It would be hard to explain to every tourist why this VM in a sealed box is a collectible, but the one over there in a clear box isn't. Much easier from a logistics standpoint to call em all toys.

 

[JessRabbit]

I think it also has to do with the fact that each park now has a store that deal primarily in VM. So that one store can serve as the primary distribution point for any new releases. Also, they have been adding all new releases to the DisneyStore.com website. I lucked out and got one of the Space Mountain 9" that way, even though they sold out in hours at the parks. Most likely to cut down on eBaying the VM's and increasing the ability for people not at the parks to get them. Since most of the recent 9" releases have sold out in hours or days, forcing the CM at AoD to spend the time trying to deal with people on the phone isn't really feasible now.

D-Street should be able to do phone orders then to even the playing field. You were very lucky to get a Space Mountain as they sold out in 1 hour online. Once they hit disneyonline, it doesn't take long to sell out because they don't receive very many to sell. The Park 4's were only on for about 1/2 day before they were gone.
I really don't think it will cut down eBaying as far as vinyls go. I think it will actually increase vinyls on eBay as some people were walking out of D-Street with 10 Sully and Boo 9 inch vinyls when they were released. They are now sold out so they will not end up on Disney shopping. DisneyStore.com doesn't get enough 9 inches to sell so the people that live near WDW will be able to buy them up and put them on eBay for crazy prices.

 

[peanmunch]

We just got back and my boys were thrilled about this! the traded several times. they even do it at the disney store in MCO...which is where both boys traded for the mystery box and got the ones they were serching for ALL week!! Ds 10 was looking for kermit and ds6 wanted epcot center and pixie dust fell on them at MCO disney store!! Ok..so now the collect/trade pins..Vinalmations and disney racers....HELP!

Lori

 

[FigNewton]

This was the first time I had heard that too! Guess that is why they have removed the 9" from the Art of Disney stores since they are now classified as toys and not collectables and are no longer available for mail order.



Some very few people have reported trading a vinyl with a card and receiving a vinyl with card back. Hopefully this will happen since I am one who wants to trade at the parks but also wants the artist card!

Yes very few but unfortunately it's all too uncommon for me to even hope for. .

I still don't get the whole collectible vs toy distinction. Having collected all too many toys over the years the idea that they are somewhat mutually exclusive just doesn't compute for me, haha

 

[JessRabbit]

Yes very few but unfortunately it's all too uncommon for me to even hope for. .

I'm still hoping. I will be taking my traders and cards with me when we go this summer. If they don't have the card, I just won't trade unless I trade a clear that didn't have a card.
Maybe someone will start selling cards on eBay to help those who trade and don't receive cards...

 

[FigNewton]

One of my trades came with a card this week!

I consider that a lucky moment though after Steven Miller said it was designed to be done without the cards, and apparently CMs aren't even supposed to take them.