General Clear Series #1 Discussion

[Sledge]

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Clear Series #1 was released on July 16, 2009.

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[Qsk50]

July is approaching fast and I think the clear series is next....

Who's getting these and does anybody know if they will be
blind boxed also? :shrug:

That would make me crazy, I only want the pink one.
My guess is that they won't be :look:

[Sledge]

I can't seem to get a straight answer about the blindboxing. I was told by the previous product developer and several of the artists that they would NOT be blind boxed. However, I have heard from the new product developer that they would be blind boxed. I'm not exactly sure which to go by here. I don't understand why they would blind box a series like this, especially when it is going to be open ended. I also don't think this series has enough interest/demand to warrant blindboxing. I think that could be the worst thing they could do actually.

[paaron46]

I'm going to DL on July 3rd and 4th. Does that mean Park #2 will be retired and all that will be there is the Clear Series? If so I will cry.

[disneyfan168]

I'm going to DL on July 3rd and 4th. Does that mean Park #2 will be retired and all that will be there is the Clear Series? If so I will cry.

I doubt that they will sell out before them but if they do then yes. But I dont think there is a set date in July for the release so the clear series might not even be there by then. I agree with Sledge that it would be really stupid if they were blindboxed.

[paaron46]

I doubt that they will sell out before them but if they do then yes. But I dont think there is a set date in July for the release so the clear series might not even be there by then. I agree with Sledge that it would be really stupid if they were blindboxed.

I think they are stupid anyway. I just want to get back and get a bunch more Park #2's. I would be really mad if it were the Clear Series when I got there because I have no interest in them at all.

[Qsk50]

Have any of the parks run out of Park #2 yet?
Hopefully there will be plenty for you to buy.
Clear series is scheduled for July but who knows when :shrug:

Im really looking forward to Holiday and Cutesters but I do
want a pink clear one :clap:

[wvugrrrl]

I kind of like the clear series - although they're plain and simple (kind of like some of Randy Noble's latest designs! :rolleyes:), I think they're fun...and the concept of being able to swap around body parts is what makes them redeemable in my book.

I agree with Sledge, though - blind boxing would be about the worst thing they could do for them. In fact, possibly dropping the price point down to say, $6.95 might give these Vinyls the boost they need to sell.

[paaron46]

I like Vinyls because of the artwork and the Disney references. These have none of that. No artistic representation here at all.

[HT_NSU]

I like Vinyls because of the artwork and the Disney references. These have none of that. No artistic representation here at all.

I agree. These seem like they're more geared for kids to play with as toys rather than a "collectable."

Like wvugrrrl said, make them cheaper and don't blindbox them...that would suck. :nono:

[Sledge]

I agree. These seem like they're more geared for kids to play with as toys rather than a "collectable."
This was actually what I was told originally. I guess the plan changed.

[disneyfan168]

This was actually what I was told originally. I guess the plan changed.

Will you be getting them?:shrug:

[Qsk50]

I agree. These seem like they're more geared for kids to play with as toys rather than a "collectable."


I still want a pink one :tap: :wave:

[Buzzedlightyear]

Unless the chaser in this set is ridiculously cool. I have no reason to buy any.

[Qsk50]

Unless the chaser in this set is ridiculously cool. I have no reason to buy any.

Will there be a chaser in this series as well, I wonder :look:

Rainbow chaser? Mickey ears all over its body in
all the colors of the clear ones? :shrug:

[Sledge]

Will you be getting them?:shrug:
Probably not. Maybe one just so I can take pictures of it, then alter the pictures of it into different colors to post on the site. :lol:

[disneyfan168]

Probably not. Maybe one just so I can take pictures of it, then alter the pictures of it into different colors to post on the site. :lol:

haha, I dont want them either! So atleast we get a month off of spending money on vinylmations.:lol:

[walldogkl]

So that's what this set was for... to give everyone a break from spending even more money! :yikes: lol. jk

I think as an open-ended set, it can't possibly be blind boxed, but you never know. Personally, I might look for a couple colors here and there, but just for fun.

[EnchantedTikiGal]

I agree that this set really isn't that desirable, but I'll still get a few. I do wish they would lower the price point, even more so if there's no box. I hated having to pay the 9.95 for the blanks. Seriously, no art on the, no work put into printing them, no card and no nice box. Doesn't at all justify the same price point.

[Qsk50]

I wasn't crazy about them at first but
after the second set of pictures were posted, they
look a bit better and they sort of grew on me :bonk:

[downwithgnomes]

As a collector of Japanese designer vinyl toys, I actually have come to prefer clear vinyl releases. It really brings more attention to the figure itself.

I will catch flack here, I am sure, but 75% of these designs are awful IMO, and do not hold water to what's being released in Japan (non disney). The 25% I do like, I really like seeing as I grew up on Disneyland.

[vinylg]

downwithgnomes I completely agree, 100%.

I've gone on rants about the lack of detail and over all design quality of the current vinylmation series. Fortunately the future releases look like positive improvements, but Disney could learn a thing or two from what they are doing with the designs overseas or even at Kidrobot.

[Buzzedlightyear]

As a collector of Japanese designer vinyl toys, I actually have come to prefer clear vinyl releases. It really brings more attention to the figure itself.

I will catch flack here, I am sure, but 75% of these designs are awful IMO, and do not hold water to what's being released in Japan (non disney). The 25% I do like, I really like seeing as I grew up on Disneyland.

I tend to agree...what are your favorite pieces thus far?

[JEP]

I only want the red one.

[Qsk50]

Andy, are you planning on getting any of the clear ones?

[Sledge]

Anyone plan on getting these to use for Customs? I got some plans to put some of the Clear body parts onto the Blank figures and paint them up. That's all I'll say for now. Should be fun. :)

[Scarletwebslingr]

I actually really want the Orange one. I hope these are cheaper. They should be considering they don't have artists to pay off.

[Qsk50]

It certainly would be nice if they do have a lower price point.
Sledge's comments just reminded me of Sid from Toy Story,
taking his toys apart :lol:

[MouseMasters]

I think the idea for the Clear Series is actually a good one. As far as the price, I also hope they will be cheaper than the other Vinyls.

[Sledge]

Neither do the blanks and they are still $10. :(

If these are in fact blindboxed I'll probably buy 1 and hope for the best. If they aren't I'll buy probably the three colors I want for my collection and then a few other colors to turn into customs. Definitely not buying a case if they offer them. Does anyone plan on buying a case of these though? Especially with a new series every single month for the rest of the year (except for possibly December)? :lol:

[Qsk50]

Not getting a case of the clear ones.
Saving my $ for Holiday and Cutesters.

[JEP]

You could make a Kool-aid Man out of the red one. OH YEAH! :D

[Qsk50]

You could make a Kool-aid Man out of the red one. OH YEAH! :D

Now that would be something to see :lol:
Funny idea!

[downwithgnomes]

downwithgnomes I completely agree, 100%.

I've gone on rants about the lack of detail and over all design quality of the current vinylmation series. Fortunately the future releases look like positive improvements, but Disney could learn a thing or two from what they are doing with the designs overseas or even at Kidrobot.

Well...what toys do you know of from "overseas"? To be honest, the site I go to; the Japanese toy collectors tend to look down on kid robot, lol. I only own like 2 kidrobot figures, but I have a guilty pleasure/secret in my small collection of Qee's...shhh! :-X

For what I like:
Urban Series 1 3", all but the "graffiti"
Urban series 1 9", robot and the Mummy (OMG the MUMMY! I WANT)
Park 1 3" and 9" are all pretty good, but not like i NEED all of them.
the needs would be ELP, Haunted Mansion 3" single and 9" set, yeti monorail, and chaser


The clears, yes I am planning on getting them. To mix and match body parts, also, for "customs" they look promising. I wanna do some "kaiju" (japanese monster) type customs. That doesn't mean making them monsters, just the way the painting style is on kaiju.

[Qsk50]

I can't wait to see what customs you all come up with.
The clear series should make them very interesting.

[disneyfan168]

Well...what toys do you know of from "overseas"? To be honest, the site I go to; the Japanese toy collectors tend to look down on kid robot, lol. I only own like 2 kidrobot figures, but I have a guilty pleasure/secret in my small collection of Qee's...shhh! :-X

For what I like:
Urban Series 1 3", all but the "graffiti"
Urban series 1 9", robot and the Mummy (OMG the MUMMY! I WANT)
Park 1 3" and 9" are all pretty good, but not like i NEED all of them.
the needs would be ELP, Haunted Mansion 3" single and 9" set, yeti monorail, and chaser


The clears, yes I am planning on getting them. To mix and match body parts, also, for "customs" they look promising. I wanna do some "kaiju" (japanese monster) type customs. That doesn't mean making them monsters, just the way the painting style is on kaiju.

I am also going to make customs out of the clear set! Thats a great idea!:happy:

[Panzee]

As a collector of Japanese designer vinyl toys, I actually have come to prefer clear vinyl releases. It really brings more attention to the figure itself.

I will catch flack here, I am sure, but 75% of these designs are awful IMO, and do not hold water to what's being released in Japan (non disney). The 25% I do like, I really like seeing as I grew up on Disneyland.

i collect 100%, 400%, and 1000% be@rbricks as well as a couple kubricks.. but i think the purpose for myself in collecting the Vinylmations is due to it's Disney reference (although i have been hunting for the Mickey x Be@rbrick for a little bit now)

as for the clear series.. although i don't really like the series, i'll be there to burn another hole in my wallet to collect the 9" set.. haha

[downwithgnomes]

I have some bearbricks (100 and 400%) and kubricks from a Japanese punk band called Balzac.　i am actually in Japan right now for the rest of the sumer.

The 100% Mickey be@rbricks are easy to find and cheap. The 400% are around $100 or so.

[vinylmationcrazee]

.....i am actually in Japan right now for the rest of the sumer.....

Wow, how cool. If you're going to Disneyland Tokyo, could you please post some pics. Also, there's a rumor that Park 1 (yes Park 1) will be released in Disneyland Tokyo, could you confirm that with the CMs. There's has been some debate of this series being released at DLT in another thread. Some think that because this is the first time DLT is offering the product therefore they've called it Park 1, and in actuality Park 2 is being released to the Park. Someone did confirmed from DLParis that indeed Park 2 will be released in Paris. Thank you.

[downwithgnomes]

I have pics of Tokyo Disneyland on my face book. I should upload them somewhere people can see. Seeing as my friend and I spent 3 days in a row there and its a little outside of the city, I won't be going soon. If someone knows FOR SURE they will have vinylmation I will go myself buy some and see, but i need to know when they will get them. I highly doubt it would be the US park 1 versions.

[vinylg]

Well...what toys do you know of from "overseas"? To be honest, the site I go to; the Japanese toy collectors tend to look down on kid robot, lol. I only own like 2 kidrobot figures, but I have a guilty pleasure/secret in my small collection of Qee's...shhh! :-X

For what I like:
Urban Series 1 3", all but the "graffiti"
Urban series 1 9", robot and the Mummy (OMG the MUMMY! I WANT)
Park 1 3" and 9" are all pretty good, but not like i NEED all of them.
the needs would be ELP, Haunted Mansion 3" single and 9" set, yeti monorail, and chaser

The clears, yes I am planning on getting them. To mix and match body parts, also, for "customs" they look promising. I wanna do some "kaiju" (japanese monster) type customs. That doesn't mean making them monsters, just the way the painting style is on kaiju.

I do like the idea of making a kaiju from the clear vinyls.

I only dabble in the overseas market of toys as they are very expensive or extremely limited. Michael Lau/Mindstyle designs are great so too are KAWS. I do frequent Toysrevil blog.

Which is where I found out about these Mickey Brand Halo (http://toysrevil.blogspot.com/search/label/mickeyhalo)

I'm a sucker for Qee's, Dunny's, Kubricks, etc...I just don't collect them as hardcore as Vinylmations.

[hskrshawn]

I'm not fond of the Clear series either. I will probably pass on those.

[Qsk50]

I'm not fond of the Clear series either. I will probably pass on those.

Not even 1?
I cant wait to see them up close,
Is it release day yet? :tap:

[Layensid71]

No clear for me, i think they are a waste of money,they have no collectability

[Qsk50]

I just want a pink one. I even thought of getting
a 3" blank to add to my collection.

[Qsk50]

Its officially July.....
WHERE ARE THEY? :look:

[Panzee]

^^ haha.. someone get into that evening EMH and find out

[BigAl_PT]

I think the idea for the Clear Series is actually a good one. As far as the price, I also hope they will be cheaper than the other Vinyls.
I can't imagine any reason why Disney would actually charge less for these figures compared to others. Plan for the $9.95 price tag.

[Qsk50]

There probably wont be a price change but it would be nice :happy:

[disneyfan168]

There probably wont be a price change but it would be nice :happy:

Yeah, there wont be one, if they didnt give a discount on blanks why would they do it on a clear one?

[Scarletwebslingr]

Yeah, there wont be one, if they didnt give a discount on blanks why would they do it on a clear one?

Aren't they also marketing the clear ones more towards a much younger age group though? As opposed to serious collectors or artists? If they aren't aimed at the more serious collectors than they might cut the prices. They likely won't reduce the price but if they did I wouldn't be in a serious state of shock.

[Sledge]

I was told they were being marketed more towards kids and they obviously aren't putting these in the same category as the others seeing as how these will be open ended. That's what really makes me doubt that they will be blind boxed, but I've heard conflicting things.

[Mouseman74]

Ummmm, pin trading is also geared towards kids as well and the pins range from $6.95 to $14.95, so I really don't see them selling the clear ones for any lower price point then they do now. If they don't sell they will just discontinue making the clear versions.

[Scarletwebslingr]

Ummmm, pin trading is also geared towards kids as well and the pins range from $6.95 to $14.95, so I really don't see them selling the clear ones for any lower price point then they do now. If they don't sell they will just discontinue making the clear versions.

I'd beg to differ. Most kids I see in the parks are only encouraged to pin trade by their parents. The parents are the ones that typically tell the kids what to and what not to trade. Drop in at DTD and see the pin-sharks. I'd guess the vast majority of pin sales go to adults. I mean we have official pin trading auctions for some pins worth hundreds of dollars.

If anything the ration of children to adults collecting vinyls are about the same if not less extreme than pins.

[Mouseman74]

I'd beg to differ. Most kids I see in the parks are only encouraged to pin trade by their parents. The parents are the ones that typically tell the kids what to and what not to trade. Drop in at DTD and see the pin-sharks. I'd guess the vast majority of pin sales go to adults. I mean we have official pin trading auctions for some pins worth hundreds of dollars.

If anything the ration of children to adults collecting vinyls are about the same if not less extreme than pins.

I don't know, I would say it is a fair mix. Since Disney introduced the box sets with the little pins, more kids have been trading. Yes, some encouraged by their parents, but others are the kids seeing other kids doing it and getting into it that way. Those mini boxes of pins cost like $25 at least for them to start and the lanyard is another $10.

[BlakeMP]

Maybe it's the comic geek in me, but I could see some potential in using the clears for customization. Y'know -- Mickey as the Ghost of Obi-Wan Kenobi or something.

[Qsk50]

Maybe it's the comic geek in me, but I could see some potential in using the clears for customization. Y'know -- Mickey as the Ghost of Obi-Wan Kenobi or something.

:agree: The clear ones have lots of potential for customs.
Lots of talent on this forum, Im sure we will see a few good ones.
Cant' wait to see what they are.

[peaches magee]

I'd beg to differ. Most kids I see in the parks are only encouraged to pin trade by their parents. The parents are the ones that typically tell the kids what to and what not to trade. Drop in at DTD and see the pin-sharks. I'd guess the vast majority of pin sales go to adults. I mean we have official pin trading auctions for some pins worth hundreds of dollars.

If anything the ration of children to adults collecting vinyls are about the same if not less extreme than pins.

Aidan only has a few as he just got into it during our last visit, but when he did trade... that was me. "You can only trade these two, if you trade any of the Jack Skellington ones, you are in deep trouble young man!" :lol:

[Charisma]

As of yesterday July 4th I saw a bunch of Park Series 2 boxes in both Disneyland and DCA. But I think I got the last 9" blank Mickey in both parks. No clear series yet =/.

[Scarletwebslingr]

Aidan only has a few as he just got into it during our last visit, but when he did trade... that was me. "You can only trade these two, if you trade any of the Jack Skellington ones, you are in deep trouble young man!" :lol:

Exactly! Haha.

And I check MK for the Clear Series and not only did no store have them, but none of the employees had any idea what the 'clear series' even was. So we know as of today they aren't yet in stock, on stage or otherwise.

[princess_dboo]

I am definitely saving for Holiday and Cutesters as well.

I like the clear ones, although I agree they aren't very "eye popping." However I want at least one for my collection. Maybe in time, Disney will come down on the price of the custom vinyls and clear ones. That would be a relief. They should realize we're willing to pay more for the really decorated ones anyway!

[Atomic Steve]

I'm planning on picking up the Clear ones, but if they are blind boxed I might change my mind. I expect the $9.95 price tag from disney so thats not a big deal really and the completest in me won't let me just get a couple of them. lol

[Qsk50]

It's already July 6th,
WHERE ARE THEY? :tap:

[Scarletwebslingr]

It's already July 6th,
WHERE ARE THEY? :tap:

Not at MK. I checked today already :P

[MoMo]

I'm OK with the Blind Boxing concept if they (1) limit the series designs to 12 like the others, (2) retire the set when the next one comes out, and (3) have a chaser. If however its open-ended and mix and match body parts as you said, blind boxing would actually be a complete waste and do nothing but annoy me. I would not buy them.

[HT_NSU]

Maybe it's the comic geek in me, but I could see some potential in using the clears for customization. Y'know -- Mickey as the Ghost of Obi-Wan Kenobi or something.

You know, I had absolutely no intention on buying any of the clear series....until I read this. Clear really could make some good customs, I never thought of that. hmmm....

Ok, so maybe I will get one or two, but only if I can come up with a really good idea for them.

[Scarletwebslingr]

You know, I had absolutely no intention on buying any of the clear series....until I read this. Clear really could make some good customs, I never thought of that. hmmm....

Ok, so maybe I will get one or two, but only if I can come up with a really good idea for them.

I was considering getting the regular blank (Mr. Fantastic), Clear blue (Invisible Girl), Clear red or Orange (Human Torch) and a 9" for Thing. Fantastic Four customs could work out so well with this series.

[Sledge]

That would be awesome. You need to try that.

I got some ideas where I would mix and match parts. Don't want to give away my idea though until it's finished. :lol:

[Scarletwebslingr]

That would be awesome. You need to try that.

I got some ideas where I would mix and match parts. Don't want to give away my idea though until it's finished. :lol:

Nice! I may buy the clears now and wait on the blank 3 and 9 for when I get my holiday discount in a few months! :)

[BlakeMP]

You know, I had absolutely no intention on buying any of the clear series....until I read this. Clear really could make some good customs, I never thought of that. hmmm....

Ok, so maybe I will get one or two, but only if I can come up with a really good idea for them.

Just as long as you don't tell your husband whose idea it was when you start buying the clears too. :lol:

[walldogkl]

I was thinking a Pacman series would work well too:

Regular Blank: Pacman
Red: Blinky
Pink: Pinky
Blue: Inky
Orange: Clyde

[Qsk50]

How about a HM ghost from the clear ones?

[vinylg]

Great custom ideas!

But where are these clear mickey's???

No tentative date announced yet? I hope it's not during SDCC.

[Qsk50]

Maybe they are delayed :shrug:
New events were posted on the Disney Parks web site
but no mention of the clear series.

[Panzee]

what are you talking about?.. they're already out.. must be hard for everyone to see because they're clear :-P

[BlakeMP]

what are you talking about?.. they're already out.. must be hard for everyone to see because they're clear :-P

:rimshot:

[alicetwasbrillig]

I just want to get two or three clear ones to switch out body parts and maybe do some customs. I'm definitely not going to get a whole set!

[BlakeMP]

How about a HM ghost from the clear ones?

Ooooh, I just saw that. Good call.

[Aurelio]

For me the clear serie start on the 24th July or during the Mickey Pin Trading Afternoon...

[Qsk50]

:yikes: What about us?
Where are they? :tap:

[Aurelio]

it's my prediction
I hope there are blind boxes and actually we saw only 11 colors... then... there is a mystery !!!

[BlakeMP]

Just for the sake of those who want to customize these, I hope they aren't blind boxed.

[Momlc]

My aunt leaves for WDW on 7/16 -25 and from what I have been reading the clear series is still not out? I asked her to pick some up for me. Do you think I may be in luck?:shrug:

[Qsk50]

My aunt leaves for WDW on 7/16 -25 and from what I have been reading the clear series is still not out? I asked her to pick some up for me. Do you think I may be in luck?:shrug:

I certainly hope so. I don't really remember the dates of past
releases but middle to late in the month sounds about right.
Hope they are out by then.
Im ready for more vinyl :happy:

[Williams]

I was in the park ont the 3rd 4th and 5th of july and found 4 of the urban series in the world of disney store. cant wait for the clears.

[Qsk50]

One of my friends just saw these and said they look
like giant gummy bears, wanted to know if they were
scratch and sniff :crazy:

[disneyfan168]

One of my friends just saw these and said they look
like giant gummy bears, wanted to know if they were
scratch and sniff :crazy:

So, Are they in stores now?

[Qsk50]

Not yet, she was looking at the pictures.

[disneyfan168]

Not yet, she was looking at the pictures.

Ok, I thought u meant they came out yesterday or something, lol.

[HT_NSU]

One of my friends just saw these and said they look
like giant gummy bears, wanted to know if they were
scratch and sniff :crazy:

:idea: That be a pretty cool candy for the parks, giant Vinylmation gummybears. Of course, it'd probably take a couple of days to eat just one.

[Panzee]

:idea: That be a pretty cool candy for the parks, giant Vinylmation gummybears. Of course, it'd probably take a couple of days to eat just one.

hopefullly they don't come blind packaged.. i'm not a fan of yellow gummies :lol:

[Sledge]

:idea: That be a pretty cool candy for the parks, giant Vinylmation gummybears. Of course, it'd probably take a couple of days to eat just one.
Wanna bet? You know those giant Mickey shaped rice crispy treats? The huuuge ones. I ate that in two sittings. :lol:

Yet I wonder why I've gained weight since moving 10 minutes from Disney. :rolleyes: Too much good food. :look:

[Qsk50]

Anyone ever try a chocolate covered
gummi bear?
That should be an easy custom?
Now I want one :yum:

[disneyfan168]

Released TODAY!!!!! Here they are on ebay. Bad news, Come in a case, blind boxed with a chaser. :cry: I cant believe these are blind boxed anyone gonna buy a case? Link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Disney-Vinylmation-Clear-Case-Serie1-IN-HAND-Sealed_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ65Q3a10Q7c66Q3a 2Q7c39Q3a1Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec 0Q2em14QQhashZitem518b17ea00QQitemZ350225951232QQp tZLHQ5fDefaultDomainQ5f0QQsalenotsupported

[SorcererDonald16]

Released TODAY!!!!! Here they are on ebay. Bad news, Come in a case, blind boxed with a chaser. :cry: I cant believe these are blind boxed anyone gonna buy a case? Link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Disney-Vinylmation-Clear-Case-Serie1-IN-HAND-Sealed_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ65Q3a10Q7c66Q3a 2Q7c39Q3a1Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec 0Q2em14QQhashZitem518b17ea00QQitemZ350225951232QQp tZLHQ5fDefaultDomainQ5f0QQsalenotsupported

Wow... Makes no sense to make these blind boxed. How many people will really care enough to buy the case just to get the chaser? If I had the money to buy a case (which I do not), I'd wait and spend it on Park 3 or another themed series like Muppets, not this.

Sounds like I'll be forced to ebay or Vbay here to get the couple that I wanted. Can't afford to charge a case of any Vinyls, let alone these clear ones, even if I sold the second half of the case. Shame. Disney makes things as hard as they possibly can sometimes. :doh:

[disneyfan168]

Wow... Makes no sense to make these blind boxed. How many people will really care enough to buy the case just to get the chaser? If I had the money to buy a case (which I do not), I'd wait and spend it on Park 3 or another themed series like Muppets, not this.

Sounds like I'll be forced to ebay or Vbay here to get the couple that I wanted. Can't afford to charge a case of any Vinyls, let alone these clear ones, even if I sold the second half of the case. Shame. Disney makes things as hard as they possibly can sometimes. :doh:

I agree. Im saving the money for Park Series 3 and maybe the Holiday Series. I going to get some blind boxed Clear Series but if I do and get extras im gonna put them on Vbay, look out for them.:wave:

[HT_NSU]

wait a minute....there's a chaser for the clears?

[BlakeMP]

wait a minute....there's a chaser for the clears?

I'm gonna guess -- Marzipan.

[HT_NSU]

I'm gonna guess -- Marzipan.

you're a dork!


My guess is that it'll be something more related to the parks than the actual Park series #2.....:lol:

[walldogkl]

wait a minute....there's a chaser for the clears?


I'm gonna guess -- Marzipan.

Maybe... white? :doh:

[Qsk50]

Selling already with no notice?
Im confused :shrug:
Blindboxed with a chaser, who would know :doh:

Guess I will wait for somebody to buy a case and sell their
doubles. Im not buying a case of clear.
Saving my money for Cutesters and Holiday :thumbsup:

Im disappointed :cry:

[Sledge]

I'm curious how the seller got this. The items location says NY which makes it even more strange. As far as I know these aren't on shelves yet.

It is incredibly dumb for these to be blindboxed and they are going to realize it very shortly. I was going to buy a few to make customs, but not knowing if I'm getting the ones I need has just turned me off from buying any. If I do buy any I'll be getting them off eBay, which I assume will be at a reasonable price considering the appeal these have. :bonk:

[disneyfan168]

I'm curious how the seller got this. The items location says NY which makes it even more strange. As far as I know these aren't on shelves yet.

It is incredibly dumb for these to be blindboxed and they are going to realize it very shortly. I was going to buy a few to make customs, but not knowing if I'm getting the ones I need has just turned me off from buying any. If I do buy any I'll be getting them off eBay, which I assume will be at a reasonable price considering the appeal these have. :bonk:

I agree, Im very curious how the seller got these. WOD NYC doesnt have them, I called the minute I saw that.:lol: This is disappointing.

[Sledge]

Poll time. See the top of the page and vote.

The scariest thing about these is there are going to be multiple series for these. Series #2 will have different head, body and arm colors, but what comes after that. Is Series #3 going to be more mixed up colors? :lol: I would have been fine if these weren't blindboxed, but the fact that they are is pretty irritating.

[walldogkl]

I'll try to stop by Disneyland tonight and see if anything is there or if the CMs know anything about it.

[Qsk50]

I will be buying them either from fellow VN members or
from e-bay. Not planning on paying much more than retail for them
either.
I'm not happy :mad:

AND....if these are not on the shelf yet at Disney or NY store,
what does it all mean. Are there knock offs already out there :yikes:
Are the stores allowing employees pre-sales?

Today has been a disappointing day for vinyls :cry:
In my opinion anyways :rolleyes:

[BlakeMP]

I suppose they could theoretically just keep cranking these out until they run out of colors. Leaving collectors everywhere trying to figure out if they're looking at the "pink" clear or the "rose" clear figure when they arrange them on the shelves.

[Qsk50]

Maybe they are supposed to hit the stores tomorrow and
the person that listed it on e-bay is an employee and he got
to purchase the case before going home.

Too bad they didnt buy a second case to open, I want to know
what the chaser looks like.

[Sledge]

On a more positive note, which colors are you guys wanting? These will be incredibly easy to trade as long as everyone isn't wanting the same colors (I'm guessing Pink and Black will be most popular). I would really like the Black, Blue and Light Blue since they are close to VinylNation colors.

I also wanted a Pink one for a custom, but since these are blindboxed and finding a Pink one is going to be more difficult, I'm probably not going to bother.

My plan was to rip the head off of the pink one, put it on a Blank body, and on the body paint a girl's face with her lips puckered to look like she is blowing a bubble gum bubble.

It would also have been cool to make a Balloon (Chaser) rip off with the head as a clear balloon. I'd like to see someone try it.

[Qsk50]

I really want a pink one :clap:
but I wont be ripping her head off :lol:

[BlakeMP]

On a more positive note, which colors are you guys wanting? These will be incredibly easy to trade as long as everyone isn't wanting the same colors (I'm guessing Pink and Black will be most popular). I would really like the Black, Blue and Light Blue since they are close to VinylNation colors.

I also wanted a Pink one for a custom, but since these are blindboxed and finding a Pink one is going to be more difficult, I'm probably not going to bother.

My plan was to rip the head off of the pink one, put it on a Blank body, and on the body paint a girl's face with her lips puckered to look like she is blowing a bubble gum bubble.

It would also have been cool to make a Balloon (Chaser) rip off with the head as a clear balloon. I'd like to see someone try it.

Dude, that's a fantastic idea. I'd love to see somebody do that.

[Bamboo7]

I'm curious how the seller got this. The items location says NY which makes it even more strange. As far as I know these aren't on shelves yet.

It is incredibly dumb for these to be blindboxed and they are going to realize it very shortly. I was going to buy a few to make customs, but not knowing if I'm getting the ones I need has just turned me off from buying any. If I do buy any I'll be getting them off eBay, which I assume will be at a reasonable price considering the appeal these have. :bonk:

I like the idea of using some clear ones to make customs.

Other than that idea, I don't really feel like I must get my hands on any specific color. I will probably buy 2 or 3 just for fun, and maybe to trade for others.

Some of these from the Clear series could look cool under UV light.

[Qsk50]

I'm gonna guess -- Marzipan.

Any other guesses on the chaser?

BTW...I couldnt stop :lol: at Marzipan.
Even funnier that your sister called you a dork :rofl:
You guys are funny!

[BlakeMP]

Any other guesses on the chaser?

BTW...I couldnt stop :lol: at Marzipan.
Even funnier that your sister called you a dork :rofl:
You guys are funny!

It's an inside joke, actually. :lol:

Except for the part where she called me a dork. She does that outside aaaaaall the time.:shrug:

[alicetwasbrillig]

So, funny story, I'm colorblind (I only see blue, red, purple, pink and various shades of those, and black and white) so now that these are blind boxed I might be like "OH! YAY! I got the bright blue one!" and then whoever is next to me will be like "Erm... that's green" :lol:

Colors I want: Red, purple, black

If I get any colors other than that I will just custom them I think... And if I get yellow I will probably try to trade on here... yellow is a hideous color (to me anyways, it's like greyish pinkish ew)

[Qsk50]

Anybody have news on when they will go on sale officially?

[Atomic Steve]

I'll most likely buy a case because i'm a completest and need to have them all. I'll be more then willing to sell my dupes to whomever wants em. I'll keep everyone informed if and when I get them.

[Scarletwebslingr]

I want Orange. That's it. Just Orange... maybe Red for my girlfriend. Maybe the chaser will have something within that you can see through the figure? That's be kinda neat.

[BlakeMP]

Hmm... y'know, if there was some way to light them from the inside, you could do some cool stuff with a clear at Halloween.

[JEP]

I hope I can get 2 of the red ones.

[Qsk50]

Customs are my favorite section of VN,
I cant wait to see what you guys/girls come up with
using the clear ones.

[Bamboo7]

I want Orange. That's it. Just Orange... maybe Red for my girlfriend. Maybe the chaser will have something within that you can see through the figure? That's be kinda neat.

Ooh. Clear with an object in the middle. That would be cool.

[walldogkl]

Nothing at Disneyland World of Disney or Disney Vault 28 tonight. Maybe tomorrow?

[SorcererDonald16]

An individual "dark green" one made its way onto ebay about an hour ago. Item location says CA. Maybe they're letting cast members buy them first? That's the only explanation I can come up with. :shrug:

FWIW, the listing says the clear ones don't come with an artist card. Individual box shown is light green, but not sure if they're all that color or not.

[disneyfan168]

An individual "dark green" one made its way onto ebay about an hour ago. Item location says CA. Maybe they're letting cast members buy them first? That's the only explanation I can come up with. :shrug:

FWIW, the listing says the clear ones don't come with an artist card. Individual box shown is light green, but not sure if they're all that color or not.

I sent a message asking how she/he got this. I'll post the reply here once I get one.

[greenhpper]

Somone from NY has listed a full unopened case. I called the NY WOD store and they said they do not have any on the shelf HOWEVER they do have a shipment in transit. No delivery date was given.

[Scarletwebslingr]

An individual "dark green" one made its way onto ebay about an hour ago.

FWIW, the listing says the clear ones don't come with an artist card. Individual box shown is light green, but not sure if they're all that color or not.

I'm going to assume that, due to the apparent Chaser figure, that all boxes will be the same color or at least randomized colors.

[walldogkl]

An individual "dark green" one made its way onto ebay about an hour ago. Item location says CA. Maybe they're letting cast members buy them first? That's the only explanation I can come up with. :shrug:

FWIW, the listing says the clear ones don't come with an artist card. Individual box shown is light green, but not sure if they're all that color or not.


I'm going to assume that, due to the apparent Chaser figure, that all boxes will be the same color or at least randomized colors.

I noticed the box was shaded green as well, but it wouldn't make sense for it to match the actual color of the VM inside if there's a chaser. This is all very weird to me. Isn't there normally some sort of announcement once these are out?

[HT_NSU]

Someone has an entire case up on eBay, they're trying to sell it for $399.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Disney-Vinylmation-Clear-Case-Series-1-IN-HAND-Sealed_W0QQitemZ350225951232QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_ DefaultDomain_0?hash=item518b17ea00&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A10%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C293%3A2%7C29 4%3A50

[Qsk50]

I noticed the box was shaded green as well, but it wouldn't make sense for it to match the actual color of the VM inside if there's a chaser. This is all very weird to me. Isn't there normally some sort of announcement once these are out?

That's what I kept waiting for, an official announcement from Disney.
I didn't expect to find out with an e-bay listing :shrug:

Im hoping they start showing up individually, I'd like to see
the chaser.

[phino]

i hope they aren't blind boxed, that would be ridiculous! as much as i'm not too excited about this, i'm getting a set still just because i'm planning to collect all that i can. heh

[BlakeMP]

Four hundred bucks for a box of clears? Pass.

[Qsk50]

Four hundred bucks for a box of clears? Pass.

Even if the chaser was a marzipan? :lol:

[BlakeMP]

Even if the chaser was a marzipan? :lol:

Even then. :rofl:

[greenhpper]

That's what I kept waiting for, an official announcement from Disney.
I didn't expect to find out with an e-bay listing :shrug:

Im hoping they start showing up individually, I'd like to see
the chaser.

Bet the chaser is "white" as in clear/crystal/diamond. :)

[Qsk50]

Bet the chaser is "white" as in clear/crystal/diamond. :)

You're probably right!

[Scarletwebslingr]

The chaser is probably Clear Tie-dye.

[Sledge]

I've made four different phone calls and received the same response; "All we know is sometime in July." There you have it, these haven't been released. I'm very interested in how the sellers got these items.

[disneyfan168]

I've made four different phone calls and received the same response; "All we know is sometime in July." There you have it, these haven't been released. I'm very interested in how the sellers got these items.

Thanks, I called 4 stores, here, in nyc, and in cali. and they all said they havnt been released.

[WDWTigger72]

I've made four different phone calls and received the same response; "All we know is sometime in July." There you have it, these haven't been released. I'm very interested in how the sellers got these items.

Since these haven't been released yet anywhere, I would venture to say that they where probably acquired before being released to the public (i.e. possible cast or someone else with a connection). Many of the stores, such as NYC WOD, receive their supplies sometime during the week but may not push them out to the shelves until Friday/Saturday. This has happened before for NYC WOD where they received a shipment on a wednesday, but didn't release the items to the public until Friday/Saturday (i.e. Inventory, Pricing, etc before releasing). I would venture that Disneyland California and NYC WOD may already have these items in hand but have not released them to the public. Therefore, These individuals may have acquired these items in a way they shouldn't have. I have been wrong before and have seen things released without many knowing, even the cast members answering the phones, but we shall see. I would probably guess the release date is going to be sometime this week if these people already have them "In-Hand" as the auction says...Disney should have a little more control and better communication regarding their releases, and this goes way outside Vinylmation...

[disneyfan168]

Since these haven't been released yet anywhere, I would venture to say that they where probably acquired before being released to the public (i.e. possible cast or someone else with a connection). Many of the stores, such as NYC WOD, receive their supplies sometime during the week but may not push them out to the shelves until Friday/Saturday. This has happened before for NYC WOD where they received a shipment on a wednesday, but didn't release the items to the public until Friday/Saturday (i.e. Inventory, Pricing, etc before releasing). I would venture that Disneyland California and NYC WOD may already have these items in hand but have not released them to the public. Therefore, These individuals may have acquired these items in a way they shouldn't have. I have been wrong before and have seen things released without many knowing, even the cast members answering the phones, but we shall see. I would probably guess the release date is going to be sometime this week if these people already have them "In-Hand" as the auction says...Disney should have a little more control and better communication regarding their releases, and this goes way outside Vinylmation...

I agree. They need to have a website like they do for pin trading. Vinylnation is great but I want them to have an official website with more details about releases and such.

[WDWTigger72]

I agree. They need to have a website like they do for pin trading. Vinylnation is great but I want them to have an official website with more details about releases and such.

Don't even get me going on pin trading LOL Greenhpper knows my feelings about that arena, and it isn't pleasant LOL I guess my first pin celebration I went to some years ago just ticked me off the wrong way, waiting in lines for like 6-8 hours (September Pin Celebration 2002)...People who attended this will remember those long lines waiting on the first day. Grrrrr to the pins!!! Seriously, I pretty much stopped pin collecting quite a few years ago and I really really really hope that Vinylmation doesn't follow the same path because I will stop collecting those too...

[disneyfan168]

Don't even get me going on pin trading LOL Greenhpper knows my feelings about that arena, and it isn't pleasant LOL I guess my first pin celebration I went to some years ago just ticked me off the wrong way, waiting in lines for like 6-8 hours (September Pin Celebration 2002)...People who attended this will remember those long lines waiting on the first day. Grrrrr to the pins!!! Seriously, I pretty much stopped pin collecting quite a few years ago and I really really really hope that Vinylmation doesn't follow the same path because I will stop collecting those too...

I hope they dont either, and with them selling them online, clear series leaking early releases, not much notice on release dates or artist parties, I think most people are a little frustrated.

[disneyfan168]

They are on sale (officially) according to the person on ebay selling the dark green one. "it was on main street , They said they had just put them out on the shelves I'm sure everywhere else will get them soon enough"

Im surprise they didnt update the AOD website.

[aspm71]

They are on sale (officially) according to the person on ebay selling the dark green one. "it was on main street , They said they had just put them out on the shelves I'm sure everywhere else will get them soon enough"

Im surprise they didnt update the AOD website.

I've seen pins put out for sale before they were supposed to be at a particular location, then pulled back off when a CM in the know found out. Nothing could be done if any were sold before they were supposed to be. Possibly what happend here, they are probably within days of being released.

[Sledge]

I'm not sure I believe that actually. I called three places in WDW and Disneyland and all of them said they would be in by the end of the month. How is it that these are on sale on Main Street but everyone I call is saying they will be available soon? I didn't call Disneyland's Main Street stores directly, but if they did have them, it seems like the other places would have known about it. The consider the fact that only two of them are on eBay. Just sounds really suspicious to me. Kind of like when I saw a Big Thunder Mountain on eBay a few days early and the response I got from the seller was "I have my ways." I'm guessing that is the case here, somehow having access to them and doing something they aren't supposed to be and claiming they are on sale, even though multiple phone calls says otherwise. :shrug:

I'll keep my eye out for them and I'll keep calling, but like most of you, I really think Disney would put something on their AoD site about them when it is getting close.

[disneyfan168]

I'm not sure I believe that actually. I called three places in WDW and Disneyland and all of them said they would be in by the end of the month. How is it that these are on sale on Main Street but everyone I call is saying they will be available soon? I didn't call Disneyland's Main Street stores directly, but if they did have them, it seems like the other places would have known about it. The consider the fact that only two of them are on eBay. Just sounds really suspicious to me. Kind of like when I saw a Big Thunder Mountain on eBay a few days early and the response I got from the seller was "I have my ways." I'm guessing that is the case here, somehow having access to them and doing something they aren't supposed to be and claiming they are on sale, even though multiple phone calls says otherwise. :shrug:

I'll keep my eye out for them and I'll keep calling, but like most of you, I really think Disney would put something on their AoD site about them when it is getting close.

I know and its obviously close since they are getting them already.

[chris5138522]

Just called Downtown disney According to the lady who answered the phone they just got the clear series in today... i may have to make this drive there soon

[walldogkl]

Looking at the second picture on the ebay listing for the case, it looks like it was taken in a store. I bet an employee took a couple quick cell phone picts of the box and listed it to get the first auction up on ebay. Then they would get the case once it releases (today, tomorrow, whenever...). :shrug:

[disneyfan168]

Looking at the second picture on the ebay listing for the case, it looks like it was taken in a store. I bet an employee took a couple quick cell phone picts of the box and listed it to get the first auction up on ebay. Then they would get the case once it releases (today, tomorrow, whenever...). :shrug:

Now that you mention it, it does look like they were taken in a store.

[chris5138522]

thats in the world of disney at downtown disney AHHA you can tell by his 2nd picture

[Denham11]

Which Downtown Disney? I was at the Florida one today, and they looked at me like I was a nut when I asked about the Clear Series. Then after "checking" they said, don't know when we're getting them.

[chris5138522]

Once upon a Toy Orlando florida

[Sledge]

I just made a special trip out to Downtown Disney and they didn't have them and didn't know when they were getting. There must be some confusion. I want my wasted hour back. :mad:

[chris5138522]

I'll be going tomorrow they have a case on hold for me when i called so ill let you guys know whats going on

[Qsk50]

"clearly" a mystery :look:

[Sledge]

You sure that they didn't put your name down for when they become available? :lol: Did they charge your credit card?

[chris5138522]

according to once upon a toy there there in the back with my name on hold for 1 case i like in Orlando So im local ill be picking them up tomorrow and if there not the clear series there will be a disney fight

[Sledge]

I'd definitely call ahead before making a trip out there. :lol: Every time I've had them "hold" something they had to charge my credit card over the phone. :shrug:

[chris5138522]

Sledge where are you located? these ppl down there know me pretty well after buying 1000's of club penguins LOL!!!!!!

[Sledge]

I'm only ten minutes up the road from Disney, so when I saw you say they had them available I ran to the stores at DTD that carry them and they all told me they didn't know when they would be available.

[chris5138522]

i'll keep everyone posted i should be going there by 3pm tomorrow

[Denham11]

Don't you just love it when you have to tell the whole Vinylmation story to the cast members who work in the stores that sell them? One day I asked the CM at the WOD information desk if any other stores had the Incredibles figure, so she checked the computer and said there were "no 9-inch figures of any type" in any of the stores. I pointed to the shelf behind her and said, I'm looking at several 9-inch Epcot figures right now. She snapped at me that if it does not show up on her computer, she does not have any way of knowing what is there then something about how the "buyer" of the merchandise had not entered into the computer .... bottom line: you really have to show up in person and look on the shelves yourself.

[disneyfan168]

From the person on ebay selling a clear dark green:


So i went to get more today, and one of the cast members told me
that someone had accidently put these out early, they come out on
Thursday officially

[phino]

how much is a tray?

[disneyfan168]

how much is a tray?

Same price as the other series.. 238.80 and 254 something with tax. IMO, Definitely not worth it for this series.

[phino]

bah! hopefully they are not blind box so i can get the set w/o purchasing tray

[disneyfan168]

bah! hopefully they are not blind box so i can get the set w/o purchasing tray

They are.:(

[BigAl_PT]

I just made a special trip out to Downtown Disney and they didn't have them and didn't know when they were getting. There must be some confusion. I want my wasted hour back. :mad:
Dude...you live 10 minutes from Disney. I feel no sympathy for you whatsoever. :nono:

[Sledge]

I hate walking through DTD. Haaate it. I live 10 minutes, but when you factor in having to walk from store to store it took an hour with nothing to show for it. Booo. :lol:

[YETI PINTRADER]

Take up pin trading. It gives you a reason to go to every store. :lol:

[walldogkl]

I'm only ten minutes up the road from Disney, so when I saw you say they had them available I ran to the stores at DTD that carry them and they all told me they didn't know when they would be available.


Dude...you live 10 minutes from Disney. I feel no sympathy for you whatsoever. :nono:


I hate walking through DTD. Haaate it. I live 10 minutes, but when you factor in having to walk from store to store it took an hour with nothing to show for it. Booo. :lol:

Sledge, I live about 30 mins from Disneyland and you don't get any sympathy from me either. :nono: lol

[Sledge]

:lol: Sorry, y'all. I am grateful to live this close, but if you guys were to run out to your closest mall only to find out they didn't have what you were looking for wouldn't you be mad you wasted the time? :lol:

[phino]

oh so wait, i didn't read this entire thread yet, but so they are blind boxing the clear ones as well? what the? sledge, can you confirm this please?

[BigAl_PT]

:lol: Sorry, y'all. I am grateful to live this close, but if you guys were to run out to your closest mall only to find out they didn't have what you were looking for wouldn't you be mad you wasted the time? :lol:
Man, I drove a half hour (one way) to the movie theater at 10:30pm a few weeks back only to find that The Hangover was sold out for the night. I was failry upset...but you went to freakin' D-I-S-N-E-Y-W-O-R-L-D! I would have been upset if they closed the Magic Kingdom unexpectedly. That's about it.

[Sledge]

oh so wait, i didn't read this entire thread yet, but so they are blind boxing the clear ones as well? what the? sledge, can you confirm this please?

They are blind boxed unfortunately and you can buy them by the case. The case is white with a transparent Mickey on the front, but the 3" boxes inside of the case are all light green for some reason. For a second there I was hoping that the boxes would be the color of the figure inside, but that's not the case.

I called AoD today. Debbie is pretty good with knowing her Vinylmation and said she they still haven't heard when they would be getting them. If they were getting them in this week she would have known about it. So at least at WDW, looks like we won't be getting them this week.

[phino]

interesting, i thought i heard that there would be a transparent portion under it or above it to show what color was inside. so don't tell me there's a chaser for this as well? *slaps head* doh!

[disneyfan168]

interesting, i thought i heard that there would be a transparent portion under it or above it to show what color was inside. so don't tell me there's a chaser for this as well? *slaps head* doh!

There is. On the case for the clear series , it has a vinylmation figure with a ? after all the other ones. :( Are you going to collect them all?

[jme]

Man, I didn't want to have to buy another full tray :doh:

I'll hold off until I see how awesome that chaser is.

[wvugrrrl]

I called AoD today. Debbie is pretty good with knowing her Vinylmation and said she they still haven't heard when they would be getting them. If they were getting them in this week she would have known about it. So at least at WDW, looks like we won't be getting them this week.

Debbie's my favorite! She knows me by voice now, and has done me a ton of favors! Every time I go to DTD, I make sure I bring her a card, or some flowers as a thank-you for her work. She's definitely one of the hardest working CM's there - she gets stuck in an office all day taking phone orders, with "very little chance to make magic for the guests," as she told me. I'm just so appreciative that AOD DTD has such an "on the ball" employee!

[rotary2808]

Somebody's got to have them somewhere because I've seen them for sell on ebay. There was an individual one and a case of them. I don't think they were presells b/c the individual was photographed out of the box.

---------- Post added at 04:44 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:39 PM ----------

I went back and looked at the boxed set and they claim to have it in hand. Also it's unopened so it doesn't mention what the chaser is, but there is a chaser b/c it shows it on the back of the box.

[Sledge]

We were talking about that earlier in the thread. It appears they got them early somehow, we just don't know how they did it.

[disneyfan168]

We were talking about that earlier in the thread. It appears they got them early somehow, we just don't know how they did it.

One claimed that the store they got it at put them out early and when they went back for more they took them off the shelves because they realized they weren't suppose to put them out yet. Seems fishy to me.

[phino]

oops on disney eh? so wait, are yo u serious about this ? box?

yes i plan to collect them all.

[monoloco23]

makes sense for the chaser to be just plain clear ... since all the other "clear" ones are color tinted. "ice mickey" for the chaser is my guess...

[SherKhan72]

Hmmmm, I really thought that this would be like a transparent type of box or something that we could see at the bottom so that we could choose what color we want. I'm not really feeling the clear ones so I wanted to just collect certain color but now that I'm hearing it's blind boxing, eh, I don't think if I'll even bother. I might actually pass on buying a case on this one. I'm just really glad that they don't have a 9" in this one.

[rotary2808]

Hmmmm, I really thought that this would be like a transparent type of box or something that we could see at the bottom so that we could choose what color we want. I'm not really feeling the clear ones so I wanted to just collect certain color but now that I'm hearing it's blind boxing, eh, I don't think if I'll even bother. I might actually pass on buying a case on this one. I'm just really glad that they don't have a 9" in this one.

I'm glad there aren't any 9" ones either. One less that I have to try to collect.

[Denham11]

It would be cool if the chaser had a strobe light that blinks when you hit the Mickey. That would make it special. In the description of the one on eBay, they say there are no artist cards ... maybe because there is no "art" to putting out clear colored figures? And is the material they are made of still considered "vinylish" ???? My 2 cents.

[phino]

i can see where this is going to head, ledlight shelving for them :) i know i'll be experimenting... bLah! so now i gotta look for the colored one's, :( boo to that!

[amye]

I saw that one on ebay too. Then looked a little later and it was gone. Was it a Green one you saw? Then a case as well? I am a little skeptical of these clear ones... but I suppose like Jme I'm holding off till I see the chaser.

[Scarletwebslingr]

I still think the chaser is tie-dye.

[Kevin_Graham]

I am at Hollywood studios Florida today and just a case of clear figures. If anyone wants some send me a message and I'll get back to you Friday night. Going to go open now they were in store at left of entrance

[HT_NSU]

It would be cool if the chaser had a strobe light that blinks when you hit the Mickey. That would make it special. In the description of the one on eBay, they say there are no artist cards ... maybe because there is no "art" to putting out clear colored figures? And is the material they are made of still considered "vinylish" ???? My 2 cents.

I saw that too and started laughing. Why on Earth would anyone expect there to be artist card for something that is a plain clear-colored piece of plastic? There'd be no point in having cards for this series. :bonk:


I still think the chaser is tie-dye.

Mix all the colors and see what you get? :lol: I can see them doing that also.

[walldogkl]

Mix all the colors and see what you get? :lol: I can see them doing that also.

Wouldn't it be black then? Or white? :look:

[HT_NSU]

Wouldn't it be black then? Or white? :look:

Only if you mix them completely, I was think more along the lines of swirling them together. Or, since it's clear, having that blood-in-water look to it. (If that makes sense...it does in my head. :crazy:)

[Vinylmaster]

The vinylmation clear is not being sold yet, but there is a full unopened case on eBay. So how did that person get it. There is also a dark green clear on ebay, but they all are overly priced. So if users only want a specific color wait till they come out and but one on eBay. I love buying them on eBay because you know what you are going to get.

[Kevin_Graham]

I found full clear cases at Animal Kingdom
and Hollywood Studios. I will have extras from case if anyone interested

[greenhpper]

I found full clear cases at Animal Kingdom
and Hollywood Studios. I will have extras from case if anyone interested

So, we all want to know....what color (or lack of color) is the chaser?

[Kevin_Graham]

sOrry to leave ya hanging. I opened the whole case but 2 for my kids. Might open later. Will let ya know

[Atomic Steve]

I'm guessing that because there are no artists on this series they are not listing them on the Art of Disney website. Just a thought.

[disneyfan168]

sOrry to leave ya hanging. I opened the whole case but 2 for my kids. Might open later. Will let ya know

Please reply to my Private Message, I am interested in buying one of your extras. Thanks for the info.

[duckmanad]

am currently at the world of Disney in Fl! Clear is here!

[Denham11]

Just opened my case of Clears ... the mystery is solved! The chaser is just plain clear. Will take photos asap.

[greenhpper]

Woot I was right! Think I would have preferred another color for a chaser as the "white/cystal" clear has the most potential for customs (at least to me).

[walldogkl]

Plain clear. Hmm... I don't think I'll be rushing out for that. :lol:

[Allie]

The chaser is plain clear? Couldn't they have been a bit more creative? XD

[HT_NSU]

Wow. That's.....anti-climatic. Definitely saving my money for the next series.

[duckmanad]

Scored the chaser without buying a case! Woo hoo! So excited.

[BlakeMP]

By "plain clear," we mean colorless, right?

Eh. Nothing to write home about.

[Sledge]

Very, very weird. I called AoD this morning and they said they should be getting them in on the 20th. Then I called Outfitters and put my name on a waiting list just for kicks since she offered. I'm heading out to WoD to pick some up. Will post them up later tonight.

[BigAl_PT]

Plain clear. Hmm... I don't think I'll be rushing out for that. :lol:
Yep, plain clear....so clear that you can't even see it in the box...and it's super light too! Almost like you were buying an empyt box...it could work right?

[walldogkl]

The chaser is plain clear? Couldn't they have been a bit more creative? XD

Don't know if you are being facetious or not, but to be fair, it's hard to be creative when there is no design to the Vinylmation at all. :lol:

Although someone mentioned putting an LED in one of these. I think that might be a nice custom. Just don't burn down the house. :doh:

[Atomic Steve]

Does anyone know if these have hit the shelves at Disneyland or DCA yet?

[Layensid71]

I was at DTD today and picked up a couple at world of disney, and what a waste of money,why would you collect clear vinyls they have no artistic value, i think they were made for kids to play with them so if you are a parent who collects you can get these for your kids to play with as they see fit,the only scary thing is the box said clear 1 which means there will be a clear 2, how many colors are they going to do

[jme]

I was at DTD today and picked up a couple at world of disney, and what a waste of money,why would you collect clear vinyls they have no artistic value, i think they were made for kids to play with them so if you are a parent who collects you can get these for your kids to play with as they see fit,the only scary thing is the box said clear 1 which means there will be a clear 2, how many colors are they going to do

Not to sound rude, but didn't you know going into the purchase that they were clear? Were you expecting some artistic value to them? I dont see how you can be disappointed by them being clear when they are clearly advertised as such.

[Denham11]

Scored the chaser without buying a case! Woo hoo! So excited.

Did you pay attention to what location in the case it was? It seems like the chasers are always in the same spot in the tray. I got several Pongos by snarfing up singles from the back row of newly opened trays!

[BeachGurl]

Just got a call from Sledge out at the parks right now:

DTD does not have any clear yet and Art of Disney at DHS doesn't, but Mickey's of Hollywood at DHS does.

[Qsk50]

I wonder why they are telling people on the phone that they dont have them
when they do :shrug:

[Layensid71]

I didnt know what to expect, thats why i only bought a couple to see if i would like them,and i dont and i wont buy anymore clear which means there will be more for everyone else, but dont get me wrong i LOVE the other series i just dont understand this one, and i agree with others why blind box them, let people buy the colors they want

---------- Post added at 06:12 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:09 PM ----------

World of Disney at DTD has Clear

[walldogkl]

Hmm... wonder about Disneyland...

[Qsk50]

Im saving my money for Cutesters and Holiday.
I will pick up a pink one on e-bay or from v-bay.

[Sledge]

World of Disney at DTD has Clear
Where in World of Disney are they located? I looked all over for them and couldn't find them. I even asked 3 Cast Members and they were all equally clueless as to when they would be getting them.

I then went to AoD in DTD and they didn't have them either.

I then ran to DHS and went to the AoD there and they told me they weren't supposed to come out until tomorrow and they told me I could get them tomorrow.

Just for kicks I walked through Mickey's of Hollywood and found a try out. I asked at the counter and they were selling unopened trays. So this might be your best bet right now.

I just called Outfitters at AK to see if anything has changed since this morning and they told me "If you want to check back tomorrow we'll probably have them."

So to me it sounds like these shouldn't be out yet, but a few locations slipped up and are releasing them early. I'd suspect stores are selling them early rather than AoD in DTD selling them late. Unless of course, these really are meant to be toys and won't be sold in AoD. That could also explain why there was no announcement on Disney's site. Very interesting.

Anyhoo, I'll get some pictures taken and have them up shortly. :thumbsup:

[Layensid71]

They were in the collectiable room were watches and figures and pins are

[greenhpper]

Just got a call from Sledge out at the parks right now:

DTD does not have any clear yet and Art of Disney at DHS doesn't, but Mickey's of Hollywood at DHS does.

This seems conflicting to information posted here and elsewhere on the net about clears being at DTD. Not that I do not believe him but you didn't mention if he checked all 3 DTD locations or if he inquired about more in the back. :)

Editl: LOL questions answered above as posted near same time. :)

[Denham11]

I got 2 trays at DHS, Mickey's of Hollywood earlier today after reading another person's post that they found them there. One tray was on the shelf next to the Park #2 figures. I picked up 4 random boxes from the tray, and asked at the counter if they would go in the back and get me 2 full cases. So after looking at me like I was a nut, she did it. So maybe after I left the store around 1pm, they pulled them from the shelf? It must be very frustrating to CMs at the AoD who want to help but are not able to control the inventory releases in the various locations. I'm with you that they will make good "toys" ... but I'm sure you'll still see them at AoD.

[Sledge]

I was at Mickey's of Hollywood just an hour ago and they still had them there. It was AoD in DHS that told me to check back tomorrow.

Recap...

I didn't see them at WoD in DTD and the CMs seemed to have no idea, but we have two members saying they saw them.

None of the AoDs at WDW have them yet for some reason. Like I said, maybe these "toys" will not be sold in AoD.

Mickey's of Hollywood in DHS definitely has tons of them.

Anyone on the West Coast have anything to report?

[disneyfan168]

I was at Mickey's of Hollywood just an hour ago and they still had them there. It was AoD in DHS that told me to check back tomorrow.

Recap...

I didn't see them at WoD in DTD and the CMs seemed to have no idea, but we have two members saying they saw them.

None of the AoDs at WDW have them yet for some reason. Like I said, maybe these "toys" will not be sold in AoD.

Mickey's of Hollywood in DHS definitely has tons of them.

Anyone on the West Coast have anything to report?

Is their a number to Mickey's Of Hollywood?

[walldogkl]

I was at Mickey's of Hollywood just an hour ago and they still had them there. It was AoD in DHS that told me to check back tomorrow.

Recap...

I didn't see them at WoD in DTD and the CMs seemed to have no idea, but we have two members saying they saw them.

None of the AoDs at WDW have them yet for some reason. Like I said, maybe these "toys" will not be sold in AoD.

Mickey's of Hollywood in DHS definitely has tons of them.

Anyone on the West Coast have anything to report?

I'm planning on going to Disneyland DTD tonight (late) to check on these at World of Disney and Disney Vault 28. My pass is blacked out, so I can't check in the parks. I try and post something late tonight.

[Layensid71]

Did that guy call me a liar

[Qsk50]

Such mystery behind these :-X
I hope future releases go smoother than this.

[Scarletwebslingr]

So out of four released series, two of the chasers are simply a solid color. Lame. This is another reason I only buy Park Seires.

[Atomic Steve]

My birthday is next sat so i'm waiting for then to buy a full tray so I can use the birthday giftcard. If I get to the park before then i'll update.

[disneyfan168]

So out of four released series, two of the chasers are simply a solid color. Lame. This is another reason I only buy Park Seires.

Same, but i might get one or two of the clear series for customs.

[Scarletwebslingr]

Same, but i might get one or two of the clear series for customs.

I only want Orange for me and Red for me Galfriend

[Sledge]

White actually looks pretty cool. It would go well with the Gold chaser as a little treasure mini-mini-series. :look:

Dark Blue is 3 to a tray, so your odds of pulling a Dark Blue figure is greater than the others.

[Qsk50]

Can't wait to see your pics Sledge.

[disneyfan168]

White actually looks pretty cool. It would go well with the Gold chaser as a little treasure mini-mini-series. :look:

Dark Blue is 3 to a tray, so your odds of pulling a Dark Blue figure is greater than the others.

Did you buy a tray?

[Sledge]

Yes, because I'm a sucker and an idiot. I wanted to make sure I could get pictures up tonight for everyone to see so I just decided to buy a whole case. I'll be putting the duplicates up for auction pretty dang quickly though. So start thinking about which colors you want. :lol: I feel like such a sell out for buying these. T'would be nice if Disney would donate series to VinylNation.net in order to take the pictures and give them their free advertising, right? ;-) ;-) :lol:

I'm uploading the pictures right now. Give me ten minutes and I'll have the chaser up.

[Sledge]

Here it is. Clear White (Chaser)...

http://www.vinylnation.net/vinyls/clearseries1/whitechaser1.jpg

It's a shame this is the chaser. It could be awesome for some Customs.

[disneyfan168]

Here it is. Clear White (Chaser)...

http://www.vinylnation.net/vinyls/clearseries1/whitechaser1.jpg

It's a shame this is the chaser. It could be awesome for some Customs.

Thanks so much. Can you put up some AFFORABLE BIN's for the clears on ebay tonight or are you doing it on Vbay?? ;-);-) And Disney should donate from to vinylnation.net.:thumbsup:

[Sledge]

Thanks so much. Can you put up some AFFORABLE BIN's for the clears on ebay tonight or are you doing it on Vbay?? ;-);-) And Disney should donate from to vinylnation.net.:thumbsup:
I'll put them up on Vbay tonight and tomorrow night. Whatever doesn't sell I'll move to eBay.

[disneyfan168]

I'll put them up on Vbay tonight and tomorrow night. Whatever doesn't sell I'll move to eBay.

Thanks! I wanted to get one tonight so I can have it asap! :lol: Thanks! :rep: Which is your favorite in the Clear Series?

[Sledge]

Clear White because it looks expensive and Clear Black because it looks like onyx. :lol: I also like the Clear Light Blue since it looks a lot like ice. :)

I definitely think everyone should buy one or two from this series. I don't think these will have the same value as the others, but some of them are pretty decent looking. I still don't think these should have been blind boxed though. In the long run it is going to hurt sales.

[BlakeMP]

Does anyone have a picture of the clear black?

[Mouseman74]

[QUOTE=Sledge;7910]Clear White because it looks expensive and Clear Black because it looks like onyx. :lol: I also like the Clear Light Blue since it looks a lot like ice. :)QUOTE]

Funny, the first one I opened was the Clear Light Blue and said the same thing that it looked like Ice. Also, it was one of my favorites too.

[Denham11]

Here it is. Clear White (Chaser)...

http://www.vinylnation.net/vinyls/clearseries1/whitechaser1.jpg

It's a shame this is the chaser. It could be awesome for some Customs.

GREAT photos! :mickey1:.. I describe it as 'colorless' instead of 'white' ... I agree that it would be good to get more than one CLEAR figure, otherwise, you'll miss out on the fun of moving the heads and arms around! :agree:

[phino]

nice! how many are in a set again?

[Sledge]

Same as usual. Twelve.

[HT_NSU]

Clear White because it looks expensive and Clear Black because it looks like onyx.

Clear black would make an awesome NO Saints custom.....I may have to try for that one. :thumbsup:

[Atomic Steve]

Are these open ended like they were originally intended or are they also a limited series?