Disney Trading Night @ WDW May 11, 2012

[JTChief82]

Per the Blog Events page:


MAY 11, 2012
EVENT
Disney's Contemporary Resort - Fantasia G Ballroom
Join us for Disney Trading Night on Friday, May 11 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Disney's Contemporary Resort - Fantasia G Ballroom.


Why couldn't they have made it 2 weeks later? :cry:

Hope everyone who can attend has a great time.

[crazybones27]

Seriously Disney is missing an excellent opportunity for a trade event on Memorial Day weekend :cry:

[Allotes]

Seriously Disney is missing an excellent opportunity for a trade event on Memorial Day weekend :cry:

Maybe they're trying to avoid conflicting with SWW? Poor excuse, I know. Think of all the potential extra people that will be in!

[elemenopy]

Seriously Disney is missing an excellent opportunity for a trade event on Memorial Day weekend

:pout: I won't be able to make it to this one either... but these ballrooms are often booked for weddings, etc.. so I can only imagine trade nights have to avoid all US holidays...

Maybe I can just find a way to move to FL for like 6 weeks... :idea:

[crazybones27]

Maybe they're trying to avoid conflicting with SWW? Poor excuse, I know. Think of all the potential extra people that will be in!

I'm mad, depressed, sad, upset, I'M NOT HAPPY :cry:. Ok... I'm better :cry:

[JTChief82]

Maybe they're trying to avoid conflicting with SWW? Poor excuse, I know. Think of all the potential extra people that will be in!


I'm mad, depressed, sad, upset, I'M NOT HAPPY :cry:. Ok... I'm better :cry:

I think that we got our hopes up too much for this :pout::cry:

[MickeyMaxwell]

dang I'm so jealous.LOL Seems like there's more trading events at WDW (every other month) than at DLR

[disneyobsessed808]

That's my birthday. Too bad I live on the other side if the country and will have to work that day :lol:

[VinylRobB]

May 11th is tough - but would be great. I have a ton to trade and lots of fill ins needed. Pack an extra suitcase!!

[Disneyclaire]

HOORAY!!! We are there on May 11th, trading here we come, hope to see some of you there?

[garylane07]

Wish I could take a trip and go to one of these. I live in va so it's kind of far! One day though!! Everyone that goes, have double the fun for those of us that can't make it!!

[shelly1]

i missed the last one but not this one.

[twinkie]

Ugh! I will be in WDW until the 10th. So close!

[DizVinyl]

Awe Crazybones & JT... It would have been great to see you guys again! Are you guys coming in for Star Wars Weekends?

We should be there as usual :) looking forward to seeing everyone!

[crazybones27]

Awe Crazybones & JT... It would have been great to see you guys again! Are you guys coming in for Star Wars Weekends?

We should be there as usual :) looking forward to seeing everyone!

We will be down for the end of the first weekend(barely), and all of the second weekend leaving the Friday of the third :). Dang that's a lot of weekends lol.

[smurf22]

Hi I have family who would like to go to the event... Don'y know anything about how these events work, like what kind of time i need to turn up etc. Also can you buy stuff or is it just trade? I really like the idea of getting things signed by the artist, are the lines usually big? Sorry for so many questions

[Deus]

Why could't this be ONE DAY LATER!! :doh:
:cry::cry::cry:

[Phylers]

Hi I have family who would like to go to the event... Don'y know anything about how these events work, like what kind of time i need to turn up etc. Also can you buy stuff or is it just trade? I really like the idea of getting things signed by the artist, are the lines usually big? Sorry for so many questions

Timing depends on whether or not you want table space. I generally don't, so I tend to show up at the official start time (sometimes drastically later). If you want guaranteed table space, be prepared to queue for as much an hour to several hours in advance.

As far as buying, there will be a small section where Disney will sell current vinyls and pins, but no selling is permitted by guests. The events are trade-only in that respect, and Disney strictly polices the room.

Artist signing lines are usually pretty quick, and even when they're long, you can pass the time watching all the action around you. The benefit of trade night signings is that a lot of people won't want to walk away from their trading, so you should be able to clear the line quicker than if it were a dedicated signing event. :)

[Maverick]

but no selling is permitted by guests. The events are trade-only in that respect, and Disney strictly polices the room

Hi, this may sound daft but I've never been to a trading event, or in fact actually traded vinyls full stop, I've only ever bought them.

So if no money is exchanged in full or in part how do you trade with someone when the figure you want is pretty rare? do you just show which figures you have and they decide if they want to trade? do people trade several figures for one? or do people only trade like for like, so tin for another tin, chaser for chaser etc..?

[JTChief82]

Hi, this may sound daft but I've never been to a trading event, or in fact actually traded vinyls full stop, I've only ever bought them.

So if no money is exchanged in full or in part how do you trade with someone when the figure you want is pretty rare? do you just show which figures you have and they decide if they want to trade? do people trade several figures for one? or do people only trade like for like, so tin for another tin, chaser for chaser etc..?

It's all up to you and the person you are trying to trade with. Making deals for things you want is all a part of the experience. The examples you listed are many of the potential senarios. :)

[crazybones27]

Hi, this may sound daft but I've never been to a trading event, or in fact actually traded vinyls full stop, I've only ever bought them.

So if no money is exchanged in full or in part how do you trade with someone when the figure you want is pretty rare? do you just show which figures you have and they decide if they want to trade? do people trade several figures for one? or do people only trade like for like, so tin for another tin, chaser for chaser etc..?

Usually if you see something someone has that is rare they may ask for multiples of things you have. You are under no obligation to trade with that person, nor are they with you. Since you cannot add money to your trades while at a trade night the only way to make the trade equal would technically be giving multiples. Unless the other trader is willing to be generous which will also happen too :).

When going to a trade night always know the value of the vinyls you have in hand for you own safety. There are people out there who will try and trade you less desirables for your more valuable ones. This is definitely rare cases, but always make sure you know the value of the vinyl you are trading with someone :).

[Maverick]

Thanks Crazybones, that explains it well, I will brush up on my vinyl's values before I attend a trading night, perhaps i'll stand back and observe a little first lol

[Maverick]

Sorry another question, I feel like such a noob lol, can you trade other items for vinyls? I have a couple of exclusive DisneyParis items, do you think traders would be interested? or is it frowned upon?

[Allotes]

Sorry another question, I feel like such a noob lol, can you trade other items for vinyls? I have a couple of exclusive DisneyParis items, do you think traders would be interested? or is it frowned upon?

It all depends on the person you're trying to trade with. Some will, some won't.

[crazybones27]

Sorry another question, I feel like such a noob lol, can you trade other items for vinyls? I have a couple of exclusive DisneyParis items, do you think traders would be interested? or is it frowned upon?


It all depends on the person you're trying to trade with. Some will, some won't.

Adding to what what Allotes said. Yes, some people will trade some won't. Some people will also trade pins for vinyls and visa versa :). So there is a chance someone will trade you a vinyl for what you mentioned :). Basically just go in to it with an open mind and have fun :).

[Maverick]

Adding to what what Allotes said. Yes, some people will trade some won't. Some people will also trade pins for vinyls and visa versa . So there is a chance someone will trade you a vinyl for what you mentioned . Basically just go in to it with an open mind and have fun .

Thanks Allotes & Crazybones, i'll make sure I take a few things with me and like you say have fun

[K.P.]

Are D-Street and the trade boxes in the parks mobbed on the day-of and day-after a trade night?

[Silvered]

Are D-Street and the trade boxes in the parks mobbed on the day-of and day-after a trade night?

A lot of collectors, myself included as it's on my way home, will often go to D-Street after the event, so more trading usually does happen. But I can't really say you'll see increased crowd in the parks. Trade nights are more of a local draw then for out of town tourists.

[Disneyclaire]

Just wondered if anyone is off to the WDW Contemporary Hotel trade meet tonight 6pm-9pm in the Fantasia ballroom, so we can come over and say hello :wave:

[DizVinyl]

Several of us are here waiting and trading already so come on over. :)

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[Wallcott]

I am here in a Yankees cap and a star wars shirt. I didn't bring that many with me though.

[elemenopy]

Our Roving Pony Reporter is hard at work!

Here are the first images from tonight's trade event!

Park Starz Haunted Mansion Bride Variant
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7082/7178779242_8eccc5819a_b.jpg

Park Starz Variants
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7239/7178785422_63ca042fbd_z.jpg

Duffy Vinyls, in their packaging
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7244/7178807954_3b78a76df3_z.jpg

Nerds Stitch and Figment, Phineas and Ferb series, and some Park 9 love!
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5469/7178806176_e0cf467fa4_z.jpg

Mascot Series!
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8003/7178802124_c0191b8c87_b.jpg

Brave Set, in packaging
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7212/7178819524_3154e6c85b_z.jpg

Star Wars!!
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7080/7178850848_5ceeec3dc7_z.jpg

Check out this awesome Star Wars Weekends merch! (and that rockstar model pose! :lol:)
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7091/7178875992_d5c0790c66_b.jpg

[90lbgirl]

Wow! Good previews at the trade night. I'm really loving all the Park Starz variants. Glad to see the Nerds additions are still around. Mascot Goofy's foam finger is great!

[Phylers]

Check out this awesome Star Wars Weekends merch! (and that rockstar model pose! :lol:)
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7091/7178875992_d5c0790c66_b.jpg

I sincerely hope Quynh Kimball signs an upcoming design as "Rockstar Model" to commemorate that new title. :lol:

[FireMickey216]

That mascot series looks really cool, I'm curios to know if goofies foam finger is removable.

[Phylers]

That mascot series looks really cool, I'm curios to know if goofies foam finger is removable.

Given that it represents a new arm sculpt, it wouldn't surprise me if the foam finger was molded right on. I'm not there tonight on account of timing and illness, but check the angle - you can't put a normal Vinylmation arm up like that. ;-)

[kayleejade]

We got 3 chasers. Both Cast Chasers and a Pink Elephant.

Working on uploading pics.

[MsDisneyFan]

Nerd Figment and Figment variant!!!! :love: Thank you roving pony reporter & ele for sharing :O

[rogpalmeruk]

Looks like it was a fun night, especially seeing those preview pics.... thanks pony reporter

[Disneyclaire]

It really was a great night! :thumbsup: We did 20+ trades and met some really lovely and generous people including the forums mutt7000, lotsoVinyl and our roving pony reporter Silvered, thanks to everyone for making us feel so welcome :clap:

[LotsoVinyls]

We did really well last night! I finally got my pink hedgehog!! :) we also loved seeing everyone, it was great meeting disneyclaire! Can't wait for the next one. Also, the haunted mansion bride variant looks so great in person. What makes it even better? It is limited to 999 lol! Loved that! :)

[kayleejade]

Our haul from last night. They had signed vinyls mixed in the trade box and we managed three of them.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5470/7182603930_8d60926054_b.jpg

[JTChief82]

Keep the trade night haul pics coming everyone :)

[disneyobsessed808]

We did really well last night! I finally got my pink hedgehog!! :) we also loved seeing everyone, it was great meeting disneyclaire! Can't wait for the next one. Also, the haunted mansion bride variant looks so great in person. What makes it even better? It is limited to 999 lol! Loved that! :)

oh. i hope i can get my hands on one of those brides :pray:

glad y'all were able to make some trades. i hope that i can make one of the trade nights on the west coast (even though i wish they would have a trading box at the dlr events).

[LotsoVinyls]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7220/7182641228_5844be584d_z.jpg

My haul! :)

[disneyobsessed808]

wow. nice work lotsovinyls!

[mickeyfan1999]

Hey Guys did anyone mention the correct day for the Park Starz,s variants to come out?

[Gillyweed]

I had so much fun last night!

I happened to be on vacation at Bay Lake during this trade night, so I just had to stop by. I was really amazed with how big it was! It was the first one I ever attended.

I made a few trades for some things my brother and sister-in-law wanted, and I was able to pick up the little French exclusive I've been looking for! Yay! We also pulled two cast chasers out of the mystery box, and we saw someone in front of us pull a ghost obi!

It was also really fun to see some of the things yet to be released like the Duffy vinyls, circus pins, etc!

All around great time, thanks to everyone there!

[jeffztt]

The Ghost HM Bride and Figment look great.

[DragonMaster]

I keep missing these evens by days.. I need to do a better job with my work scheduling ...

[Oooooo]

Decent night of trading!

Looking forward to the Duffys and the Contemporary/Monorail combo.

[LotsoVinyls]

wow. nice work lotsovinyls!

Thanks! :) I am thrilled with the pink hedgehog!

[DizVinyl]

http://img.tapatalk.com/aefca257-8e5d-df2f.jpg

My haul! :)

Jealous of your Pink Hedgehog! Lol ;) Awesome haul!
We did really great too but not that one. You must have snagged the only one in the house. Co.grats!

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[infantry556]

was there and can i say awesome first one lol

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dizvinyl did you have the cards with the choclate and all the starwars vinyls, if so they were nice and the choclate was good lol

[DizVinyl]

was there and can i say awesome first one lol

dizvinyl did you have the cards with the choclate and all the starwars vinyls, if so they were nice and the choclate was good lol


Yup.... That was me ;) Glad you enjoyed the chocolate!

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[hunterbunterboo]

I was there yesterday and I got 3 CHASERS! PARK 3 SMALL WORLD CHASER, PARK 8 FORT WILDERNESS, AND HOLIDAY 3 GREEN ORNAMENT CHASER VARIANT!!! :mickey1: :sulley1: :mickeybar: :madhatter:

[LotsoVinyls]

Jealous of your Pink Hedgehog! Lol ;) Awesome haul!
We did really great too but not that one. You must have snagged the only one in the house. Co.grats!

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Still can't believe I got a pink hedgehog! I've been buying soooo many blind boxes and have had zero luck so when the girl got to my table I pretty much told her she wasn't leaving with it lol

[elemenopy]

Did anyone happen to catch if they announced when the next trade night will be? I have my fingers crossed for a certain date!

[mickeyfan1999]

I am very happy to know a lot of you guys had a great time and plent of great trades look's like. Congrat's everyone!!!!

[MsDisneyFan]

Love seeing the pictures of the hauls! I would love to attend one :)

[xlostinwonderland]

We always have a fantastic time at these trading events. This was our third one! We pulled a pretty good haul and managed to complete some of our sets! We went to the mystery trading box right away and pulled an Urban 8 Gnome Chaser and the Urban 2 Green Tea Chaser!! We were very excited! Then, over the course of the night, traded for the Dinah Chaser as well as the Park 8 chaser, along with a lot of other vinyls to complete some of our sets. Overall, amazing time! Awesome trading and even better company!

[Carol]

I was there yesterday and I got 3 CHASERS! PARK 3 SMALL WORLD CHASER, PARK 8 FORT WILDERNESS, AND HOLIDAY 3 GREEN ORNAMENT CHASER VARIANT!!! :mickey1: :sulley1: :mickeybar: :madhatter:

I am extremely jealous of everyone who was able to go to this trading event - timing was just plain bad luck for me - was in Orlando for 6 weeks but left on May 2nd!

Well done on all your hauls.

BTW, the green ornament from Holiday 3 is a variant but isn't the chaser - chaser is Chinese New Year Dragon.

[Disneyclaire]

Keep the trade night haul pics coming everyone :)

Once we are back in England I will post mine.

[kayleejade]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7220/7182641228_5844be584d_z.jpg

My haul! :)

How many of those were trade box and how many were crowd trades?

[LotsoVinyls]

How many of those were trade box and how many were crowd trades?

2 cast chasers came out of the box, a signed robot, and park 3 chaser. Everything else was from crowd trades :)

[kayleejade]

2 cast chasers came out of the box, a signed robot, and park 3 chaser. Everything else was from crowd trades :)
We spent so much time in line we did not trade the crowd much. Wish everyone would trade faster, seemed like some people buzzed through and other would stand and gab a while. We managed 4 trips through.

[LotsoVinyls]

We spent so much time in line we did not trade the crowd much. Wish everyone would trade faster, seemed like some people buzzed through and other would stand and gab a while. We managed 4 trips through.

I know! I stood in line twice, so did my boyfriend. We waited about 30 minutes each time! I gave up and just traded with people lol

[JungleCruse]

I'm surprised that there wasn't any Mickey Circus Vinyls! I saw pics with Mickey Circus pin previews.


Did anyone happen to catch if they announced when the next trade night will be? I have my fingers crossed for a certain date!

July 13th was the date under the next PTN pin.

[Boggerbret]

We always have a fantastic time at these trading events. This was our third one! We pulled a pretty good haul and managed to complete some of our sets! We went to the mystery trading box right away and pulled an Urban 8 Gnome Chaser and the Urban 2 Green Tea Chaser!! We were very excited! Then, over the course of the night, traded for the Dinah Chaser as well as the Park 8 chaser, along with a lot of other vinyls to complete some of our sets. Overall, amazing time! Awesome trading and even better company!

There were sooo many chasers in that box!!! 2 ghost obi's came out, i was very jealous!

[Caiter]

Ok so I saw the disneyland trade night and that reminded me that WDW had some too, but is there going to be any trade nights anytime soon here? I know on the main vinylmation page on the Disney site they usually post it but they havent shown any recent ones..

[Allotes]

Ok so I saw the disneyland trade night and that reminded me that WDW had some too, but is there going to be any trade nights anytime soon here? I know on the main vinylmation page on the Disney site they usually post it but they havent shown any recent ones..

November 2nd :thumbsup:

[JTChief82]

November 2nd :thumbsup:

That reminds me, we need a new thread!!! :idea:

[crazybones27]

And since we are way past this one I'm going to close the thread now ;-) :lock: