most valuable mass produced Disney VM??

[tearawayface]

What does everyone think is the most valuable widely released Vinylmation? I am not counting any one of a kinds or auction items because those have sold for tons of $$.

Would it be the Shag exclusive?

[Scarletwebslingr]

Balloon.

[tearawayface]

Baloon is only $200 I thought, Shag sells for $300 ++

[rotary2808]

I'd say it's a toss up between Shag or any of the current DCL exclusives. I don't know if they'll hold their value, but the Magic and Wonder are the same edition size as Shag and there's only 50 more of the Castaway sets. I'm interested to see if in a few months if they're still going for the same price as this initial rush or if they'll drop off.

[Denham11]

The most I've seen Shag sell for is $411 (eBay) ... that is probably the highest of all 9"/3" sets released so far.

The balloon chaser by itself going for over $200 is extraordinary when you consider that there were so many more of those made than the LE100 Shag set.

Funny to think about it, but there are probably a number of balloon chaser owners who just bought it blind during a visit to Disney and maybe just thought, oh this is cute, and handed it to their sticky-fingered child to play with and they are clueless of the value of that little vinyl toy!

[BigAl_PT]

I wouldn't consider the Shag vinyls "widely released." So I would also go with Balloon Chaser.

[Smitty]

Balloon chaser FTW

[Sledge]

If you don't count Shag's, it's Balloon. I still think Shag's HM40th is the real "Holy Grail". I definitely don't think the DCL ones will have the same lasting power as some of the others and you'll be able to get it for much cheaper than the eBay asking prices.

[cbisson]

If you don't count Shag's, it's Balloon. I still think Shag's HM40th is the real "Holy Grail". I definitely don't think the DCL ones will have the same lasting power as some of the others and you'll be able to get it for much cheaper than the eBay asking prices.

we also need to keep in mind the ratio to which it was sold by disney to the current asking price. ie Shag sold for 75, and now goes for on average 350(about 400% increase).
but the ballon was only 10 dollars and now goes for on average 250 now(about a 2500% increase). i think its safe to say that the ballon chaser is and always be on top.

Also: shag was made into 150 figures and the balloon was made into??? well i dont know the real number but i could easily say thousands

[BigAl_PT]

The key to the answer is definitely in the question:

What does everyone think is the most valuable widely released Vinylmation?
I argue that the Shag Vinylmation set was not widely released and was not available to the general public. Therefore, it doesn't fit the criteria set forth in the initial question.

[Sledge]

What does everyone think is the most valuable widely released Vinylmation? I am not counting any one of a kinds or auction items because those have sold for tons of $$.

Would it be the Shag exclusive?


I argue that the Shag Vinylmation set was not widely released and was not available to the general public. Therefore, it doesn't fit the criteria set forth in the initial question.

The original poster asked in his question, though I agree it isn't really a wide release.

[disneyaddict]

Have to say balloon and it's one of mine top picks for cutest too.

[mt1234]

I wouldn't consider the Shag vinyls "widely released." So I would also go with Balloon Chaser.
agreed. if your production number is 150 its not considered widely released and it wasn't even available at multiple locations. you would have to say balloon chaser no doubt. unless you want to argue one of the park 1 9" figures.

[felipereina]

I would go with Balloon chaser, I don't have one but I would bet that one will always have a higher value market up then others. For good reason to it was the first one it's the God of Vinyls. lol

[wvugrrrl]

I'd vote for Balloon Chaser in the 3" category, and either the first DCL 9" or the new DCL 9"'s in that category. Maaaaayyyybe with Urban Mummy coming in a distant 3rd.

[Return_of_Phos]

If we are ranking the widely released vinyls then I say it's 1) Balloon chaser 2) Gold chaser 3) Mummy and 4) Kermit 5)Creepy Wallpaper 6) Yeti

I don't include the Shag, DL TT or any DCL vinyls since they were only sold at Disneyland or Castaway or the cruise ship, and were not widely released like the the other series.

[andybalmore86]

I vote balloon. He the reason why I decided to trade all my park 1s. Cause I know I can never live with myself spending $250-$300 for 1 3". And I like to have complete sets. :(

[vinylrocks]

Balloon is winning by a landslide... and is also my vote

[felipereina]

I vote balloon. He the reason why I decided to trade all my park 1s. Cause I know I can never live with myself spending $250-$300 for 1 3". And I like to have complete sets. :(

I did the same thing I knew I was not going to ever get the balloon chaser so I traded my kermit and yeti for a 9" park one cause I to could not live with out a whole set :cry:

[andybalmore86]

I did the same thing I knew I was not going to ever get the balloon chaser so I traded my kermit and yeti for a 9" park one cause I to could not live with out a whole set :cry:

Yeah it hurts:bonk:I had 10 park1s when i realized it and 9 urban 1:doh:and i payed all ebay prices for them:cry:

[VintageOne]

Ebay serves its place, it's all about timing...and it's Balloon all the way, nothing even close.

[whenyouimagine]

In real dollars, I think the Shag Vinylmation wins out and will continue to be strong. With three groups competing for it, Vinylmation collectors, Shag fans, Haunted Mansion collectors, it might always be that elusive presence in the Vinylmation community.

[luvboatcapn]

Agree with many of you...SHAG was a low enough edition number that i don't consider it mass produced...balloon is the most valuable...wish I had some more of them...then maybe I could flip 'em and afford the next couple of months...Disney you're killing me...:yikes: Hurts so good

[Nimini]

I think its def. the Balloon Chaser, I'm still begging my sister to give me her extra one... everytime I go to the parks I pick up a vinylmation for her, but she just won't let it go... lol If it was the other way around I'd give it to her, really I would!

[mt1234]

I think its def. the Balloon Chaser, I'm still begging my sister to give me her extra one... everytime I go to the parks I pick up a vinylmation for her, but she just won't let it go... lol If it was the other way around I'd give it to her, really I would!
wow she has an extra one nd wont give it to you lol. thats sad. hopefully she'll give in.

[BigAl_PT]

The original poster asked in his question, though I agree it isn't really a wide release.
I know...but what I'm arguing is that the Shag doesn't fit the original criteria he set forth in his initial question.

[tearawayface]

I argue that the Shag Vinylmation set was not widely released and was not available to the general public. Therefore, it doesn't fit the criteria set forth in the initial question.

I think if they made and sold 150 of them it is widely released, the event was announced to the general public, if you wanted the figure you had to go to the event.

By sttaing widely released I was just trying to exclude the one of a kinds and auctioned figures.

I think the Shag is still the most valuable and I think it will hold its value because of its cross collectible appeal, Shag, Haunted Mansion, and Vinylmation colletors are looking for it.

Proof that the Shag is the most valuable would be if any of you own the Shag would you trade it even up for a Baloon? I doubt it...

[mt1234]

I know...but what I'm arguing is that the Shag doesn't fit the original criteria he set forth in his initial question.
yeah completely agree.

[Traveler626]

I would say the balloon. As a collector you not need every vinyl, but if you do not have the balloon, then your Park 1 collection is incomplete.

[jeffztt]

Depending on one's definition of mass-produced, it would be Shag and Balloon Chaser. I think LE150 is mass produced and would be the top dog. Castaway Cay may overtake Balloon Chaser--time will tell.

[bran9bran]

I think its def. the Balloon Chaser, I'm still begging my sister to give me her extra one... everytime I go to the parks I pick up a vinylmation for her, but she just won't let it go... lol If it was the other way around I'd give it to her, really I would!


Maybe your sister can join this site and see how you would give you one if you had one and then she will give it to you :)

[JaredtheQuad]

I wouldn't say Shag was "widely released" ha it was only available at an exclusive party! So Balloon Chaser definitely.

[tearawayface]

Well I started this question so I think the Shag is the most valuable. And here is proof, I have a Balloon Chaser with the card, is anyone willing to trade me the Shag Vinylmation for the Balloon? I doubt it...

150 of something qualifies for mass produced, technically the lowest edition size now is the LE 100 Test Track Disneyland version...would you all also claim that is not mass produced??

[Scarletwebslingr]

And here is proof, I have a Balloon Chaser with the card, is anyone willing to trade me the Shag Vinylmation for the Balloon? I doubt it...


What you're making is a prediction, not a proof. Put your balloon chaser to trade for Shag on this site if you want to make an end-all fact of it ;)

[gyotaku]

I was looking for an icon that showed a glove being thrown down, but we don't have one of those! LOL

[HT_NSU]

Well I started this question so I think the Shag is the most valuable. And here is proof, I have a Balloon Chaser with the card, is anyone willing to trade me the Shag Vinylmation for the Balloon? I doubt it...

150 of something qualifies for mass produced, technically the lowest edition size now is the LE 100 Test Track Disneyland version...would you all also claim that is not mass produced??

yes.

100/150 is a relatively small number in comparison with the amount of people in this world, in the states and even when it's compared exclusively to the amount of people who visit the parks. I believe that if Disney considered 100/150 to be "mass produced," they wouldn't use the term "LE" when describing these figures.

[lilbocktell]

I think that the DLR test track is mass produced because it was available to everyone. Was Shag sold in stores just like DLR test track??

I do still think it is shag, but I think that DLR test track is up there!! (and I can't believe that I have him and didn't have to kill anyone to get it haha or sell an arm either!!)

[HT_NSU]

I think that the DLR test track is mass produced because it was available to everyone. Was Shag sold in stores just like DLR test track??

I do still think it is shag, but I think that DLR test track is up there!! (and I can't believe that I have him and didn't have to kill anyone to get it haha or sell an arm either!!)

I think people are getting confused betweeen production number and availablility. Just because it is available, doen't mean it's mass produced, IMO.

[gyotaku]

I think the problem lies in the interpretation of "mass produced" as many before me have already stated. Let's define mass produced- The manufacture of goods in large quantities, often using standardized designs and assembly-line techniques.
I would say that any 9" less than 300 would not qualify for this definition, but then again, that is just my interpretation

[lilbocktell]

I think people are getting confused betweeen production number and availablility. Just because it is available, doen't mean it's mass produced, IMO.


I think the problem lies in the interpretation of "mass produced" as many before me have already stated. Let's define mass produced- The manufacture of goods in large quantities, often using standardized designs and assembly-line techniques.
I would say that any 9" less than 300 would not qualify for this definition, but then again, that is just my interpretation

Yes what you are both saying does make sense and there for, I would have to go with balloon chaser! I think it is safe to say that everyone will say this because there is not other vinyl I have ever seen sell for more than $250 and is holding a place close to $200 (even with the drop in the vinyl market right now)