Vinylmation Figure Trading at D23 Expo

[Sledge]

Vinylmation Trading at D23
August 12, 2009

Disney released a map of the D23 Expo, which will take place September 10th - 13th at the Anaheim Convention Center. Of special interest to Vinylmation fans is an area labeled 'Vinylmation Figure Trading'.


http://vinylnation.net/siteimages/d23expomap1.jpg

[JEP]

Figurine? :lol:

I hope they start doing trading at the parks. :)

[BlackHawkTraffic]

Figurine? :lol:

I hope they start doing trading at the parks. :)

I don't know about that the Pin traders at DLR and DCA are kinda scary and very very territorial like dogs every time I go by and look at what they have. Hopefully the vinylmation traders will be more friendly :)

[JEP]

I have never traded pins with another collector(yet), only with cast members. Hopefully you'll be able to trade with cast members for them. :)

[Vinylmickey]

That is how we got started was at Pin Trading night we trade LE pins for Park Series 1. We where very luckly at the time. Neither the person trading the Vinylmation or us knew anything about these. My daughter just liked them. Trading with pin trader isn't all that bad. I have been trading for years. There is good and bad. I have made some really good friends from pin trading.

[DonMuppetFan83]

I hope they dont go to crazy with this. I think it can make it easier to have a avenue for people to get what they need for their sets, I want this to still be fun. Thats why I collect these. Theyre fun.

[Rahnae]

I am so excited to hear about this. I am running the 1/2 marathon and decided to stay the week to go to the expo! I wonder what extra vinyls I should take for trading. It will be difficult for me, even though I may have two of a kind, I still find it hard to let go. Who else is going to the expo? It would be fun to meet you. :clap:

[Fab5Fan]

I've been keeping an eye on the D23 site numerous times each day watching for updates and was excited to see this and many other updates. Less than 30 days away :happy:

I am just starting out with my collection but this would be good possibly if two people decide to go in and buy a case of two different series; Urban 2 and Holiday perhaps and then trade their extras with each other, or if the Holiday series is out at the Expo and one person grabs a few 3" boxes and another does maybe they could trade if the don't get what they want, or at least in my sake I'm not as interested in the Halloween ones as other are so would be willing to trade those for any of the Christmas or stars & stripes.

Hey Sledge: ideas on how us members can identify ourselves at the Expo and bring some more people over to the forums? Sending you a PM

[Rahnae]

I've been keeping an eye on the D23 site numerous times each day watching for updates and was excited to see this and many other updates. Less than 30 days away :happy:

I am just starting out with my collection but this would be good possibly if two people decide to go in and buy a case of two different series; Urban 2 and Holiday perhaps and then trade their extras with each other, or if the Holiday series is out at the Expo and one person grabs a few 3" boxes and another does maybe they could trade if the don't get what they want, or at least in my sake I'm not as interested in the Halloween ones as other are so would be willing to trade those for any of the Christmas or stars & stripes.

Hey Sledge: ideas on how us members can identify ourselves at the Expo and bring some more people over to the forums? Sending you a PM
Great Idea!

[coolmommy]

I am so excited to hear about this. I am running the 1/2 marathon and decided to stay the week to go to the expo! I wonder what extra vinyls I should take for trading. It will be difficult for me, even though I may have two of a kind, I still find it hard to let go. Who else is going to the expo? It would be fun to meet you. :clap:

I'll be there, would love to meet up with people from this forum! Let's see what day works for anyone interested. I will be there all 4 days.:happy:

[vinylFLIP]

Will there be a pin trading vs. vinylmation trading battle? Who will win? I see a standoff between the two groups. Vinylmators Unite!!!!! Hahaha....jus kiddin'.

[CynthiaC925]

Hi, I, too, would love to have a meet with fellow vinyl lovers. Also, where is everyone staying? I'm going frugal but want to be close to the convention center. Right now I have Cortona Inn booked at $84/night (via D23 expo web site).

[Jason]

I don't know about that the Pin traders at DLR and DCA are kinda scary and very very territorial like dogs every time I go by and look at what they have. Hopefully the vinylmation traders will be more friendly :)
Not all pin traders at DLR are scary and territorial. I think a place to trade Vinylmations at the park would be very awesome! Who knows, I may find something to collect and trade besides pins. ;)

[Sledge]

I needed to remove the images and will have to redesign them. The template/outline of the shape was actually drawn by someone as opposed to being a scan. I was sent the image a few months back and had thought it was safe to use. I received an email from the artist asking me to remove it. I will draw up my own template, which should look pretty much identical since the design was created by Disney, and I'll have new images posted up soon. Sorry, guys.

[Mouseman74]

I needed to remove the images and will have to redesign them. The template/outline of the shape was actually drawn by someone as opposed to being a scan. I was sent the image a few months back and had thought it was safe to use. I received an email from the artist asking me to remove it. I will draw up my own template, which should look pretty much identical since the design was created by Disney, and I'll have new images posted up soon. Sorry, guys.

OMG!!:doh::doh: We are so sorry Mr. Artist person, we didn't mean to do anything wrong!!:shrug::shrug: We promise we won't do it again!!! Sorry, Sledge, didn't mean to get you in trouble either!

[Fab5Fan]

:doh: I will take mine off my photobucket page too and add the new ones when I make a new one with the updated image.

[Williams]

Quote:
Originally Posted by BlackHawkTraffic
I don't know about that the Pin traders at DLR and DCA are kinda scary and very very territorial like dogs every time I go by and look at what they have. Hopefully the vinylmation traders will be more friendly

Some of the pin traders are mean and only want to deal with you if you can go get them what they want. I must say that for all the bad there are good. I have found that some pin traders are the best people you could meet. I have learned to try them out and some are real nice. Stay away from the Sharks.

[jerry24]

I will be attending and cant wait , I'll be staing at the marriott next door from the convention center so we got a spot for the after party!!!!

[Mouseman74]

Quote:
Originally Posted by BlackHawkTraffic
I don't know about that the Pin traders at DLR and DCA are kinda scary and very very territorial like dogs every time I go by and look at what they have. Hopefully the vinylmation traders will be more friendly

Some of the pin traders are mean and only want to deal with you if you can go get them what they want. I must say that for all the bad there are good. I have found that some pin traders are the best people you could meet. I have learned to try them out and some are real nice. Stay away from the Sharks.

It's true, there is always good with the bad. I have met many pin traders who were exceptionally friendly and willing to help work out trades.:thumbsup::thumbsup:

The ones that ruin it for the others are the ones who just come across as being so arrogant. You would ask to see their pins and they would look at yours and before you could even ask to trade they would just tell you that you had nothing of value and they wouldn't be interested in making any trades at all.:yikes::yikes: I kind of really got a distaste for trying to pin trade and stopped completely cause I just didn't feel like it was worth it to be treated that way.

Now, hopefully all vinylmation traders will be happy, excited and super nice people that we will all want to trade with!!:happy::happy:

[alicetwasbrillig]

I'm bringing all of my Park 2 doubles ^_^ I have a ton of Monkeys but I'd be willing to trade for other fillers like the dark blue from clear. Hopefully I'll be able to trade my Alien for something decent, lots of people like that one ^_^

[VintageOne]

I'm sure this info is on this site somewhere, but I can't seem to locate it - so apologies as I ask this question. Excluding the 5 footer auction, EXACTLY what vinyls are going to be exclusive to D23? Is there more than one 9"? How many D23 3" will there be? Thanks in advance...

[Fab5Fan]

I'm sure this info is on this site somewhere, but I can't seem to locate it - so apologies as I ask this question. Excluding the 5 footer auction, EXACTLY what vinyls are going to be exclusive to D23? Is there more than one 9"? How many D23 3" will there be? Thanks in advance...
All info we know is here: http://www.vinylnation.net/forums/showthread.php?t=658

[Mouseman74]

I'm sure this info is on this site somewhere, but I can't seem to locate it - so apologies as I ask this question. Excluding the 5 footer auction, EXACTLY what vinyls are going to be exclusive to D23? Is there more than one 9"? How many D23 3" will there be? Thanks in advance...

Information regarding the special release vinyls can now be found in the sub-category of "Specials & Cast Exclusives". The specific thread you are looking for is this one:

http://www.vinylnation.net/forums/showthread.php?t=658

To quickly answer your questions, there is one 3" that is for D23 members, and the 9" Metal Mickey (by NOAH) released at the Expo. The product developer said they are hoping to release the Holiday series at the Expo as well, but it will be released at WDW and Disneyland as well.

[hskrshawn]

If anyone who is going to the expo would be willing to pick up a 3" and 9" at the Expo for me, I would appreciate it (if they allow extra purchases). PM me and we can work something out.

[Fab5Fan]

Vinylmation

Location : Vinylmation Trading Area, Hall C

Meet and trade with other Vinylmation enthusiasts each day of the D23 Expo! Vinylmation, the newest vinyl collectible created by Disney Theme Park Merchandise, will invade the D23 Expo in Exhibit Hall C! These funky-and-fun figures feature characters, attractions and icons from Disney Parks, as well as urban and holiday inspired artwork by Disney artists. A specially designed Vinylmation 3-inch Collectible Figure will be released at the D23 Expo Dream Store. Created by the Disney Theme Park Merchandise team, this high-gloss, limited-release figure features the D23 Expo 2009 logo and will be packaged in a unique tin with lid.
Time: Daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Vinylmation Trading Area Activities

Meet Donald Ferro, Product Developer for Vinylmation with Disney Theme
Park Merchandise Donald will showcase sneak previews of the newest Disney collectible vinyl figures designed especially for Disney Parks by Disney artists.

Time: Thursday through Saturday, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Another Cast Member will staff this event on September 13, also from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Special Disney Vinylmation Trading Activity

Join us for a special Vinylmation Trading Activity.
Time: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

[Mortimer]

So does that mean on the 13 from 3-5 there is something special? Like what?

[Mouseman74]

So does that mean on the 13 from 3-5 there is something special? Like what?

I am believing it to be the "special Vinylmation Trading Activity" that is mentioned above. I don't believe it is just the 13th. The note regarding the 13th is about the fact that someone other than Donald Ferro will be there to host the event. The entire event takes place from 12pm to 5pm, with Donald (or soon to be announced other Cast Member) doing a special preview each day from 12pm to 2pm. Then the trading activity is from 3pm to 5pm. Now I am really excited that I am going!! Really hard to say what it would be being this is the first trading event. I'll let you all know once I find out!!:thumbsup:

[mt1234]

if anyone is able to get an extra of the 3" and 9" exclusive vinyls figures PM please. i will even drive to you guys for the meet up.

[Vinylmickey]

Everything I have seen and read regarding the Expo doesn't mention the 9". Does someone have a link regarding the 9", mention or priced for the Expo?

[Brava_Centauri]

Everything I have seen and read regarding the Expo doesn't mention the 9". Does someone have a link regarding the 9", mention or priced for the Expo?


The 9" piece was first mentioned here (you have to scroll down a bit and then you'll see it pictured) : http://www.vinylnation.net/artistsigning2.html

Right now there hasn't been any kind of actual confirmation that this would definately be released at the Expo but the employee discussing the vinyls at the release party had said this was expected to be released there. Since then I don't think we've heard anything though?

[Fab5Fan]

Unfortunately there has been NO confirmation at all of the 9" from everything I have seen, only the 3"

The only thing that might help is that Noah is suppose to have a major appearance at the event with the 5 ft figure in the auction and will be doing a special presentation on Friday morning

Performance Artist - Noah

World renowned Artist Noah, known to Disneyphiles for his Disney fine art work will entertain and engage audiences of all ages with a live performance of art creation, in which he will use his unique stylized photorealism technique, as creates a special tribute piece depicting the Sorcerer's Apprentice, on a 5ft. Vinylmation figure. This one of a kind unique work by the artist, is sure to be the pinnacle of a Disney enthusiasts vinyl collection.

[CynthiaC925]

Hi Jerry24-is your offer of an afterparty still on? Also, I may need a room to store vinyls that we're buying for everyone at the expo!