There will be Trading Night at the Disneyland Resort on September 20, from 5 – 8 p.m in the Pacific Ballroom at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel.
Disney asks that Guests do not line up until one hour prior to the start of the event. Please park in the Downtown Disney District parking area or the Mickey and Friends parking structure.
There will be a Haunted Mansion pin trading night pin:
We learned back at Mickey’s Circus that this year’s big trading event was going to be called 13: Reflections of Evil. Today, the Disney Parks Blog gave us more info, and it kinda blows my mind.
Not only is this event starting on the Friday the 13th in the year 2013, but according to the story, it’s going to feature 13 Villains who have come together to gain power. The only way this can happen is by using the Magic Mirror to bring all these villains to the same world. This was done.
Now (quoted from Disney Parks Blog) “As the newly assembled Villains are hashing out their nefarious plans,
the Villains intentionally break the mirror and hide the thirteen
shards. Now the mirror can never be used against them, as it is the only
object that can send them home. Lucky for us, an imaginative purple
dragon named Figment overheard their plotting and asks Mickey Mouse for
help. Along with five of their trusted friends known as the “Lucky 7,”
Mickey Mouse and Figment devise a plan to stop “The 13.” They must
reassemble the broken shards to send the villains back to their rightful
places in time.”
This is an awesome story that seems to be leading to an awesome event. It almost makes me want to see all three days! I am also hoping for a series of 13 Villains Vinylmation to go with this story (It could be Villains 4!). But based on the pieces revealed today, I don’t think that’s happening (unless there is a lot more vinyl to come). Today we got to see two figures. First, a Maleficent on the Minnie platform.
This is interesting, although I’m not sure abut the use of the bow. I kinda wish they would use the Mickey platform head with the Minnie body to get interesting combo (just like Amber Gonzalez did with her Ladies of Disney Set).
The set Vinylmation revealed was a two pack set with Madam Mim. She looks better then she did last time we saw her in vinyl form. Madam Mim isn’t even in the picture of the event! But the big question is what will be the second vinyl. It could be a mirror, that seems vital to the story. It could be the hero that defeats them. But I think this set of pins will give us a better idea of what it could be.
These pins are called the “mirror” set. In it, each villain is shown with their alter ego. How awesome is that? And does that mean that the second piece of the Mim set might be her in a different form? Could they have two piece sets for all 13 villains? In the past they have only had a few vinyl each year, could this be the year they bust out over 26 vinyl? I certainly hope so!
Also note, tickets for the 13: Reflections of Evil event will go on sale via DisneyParksMerchandise.com on May 8 at 1:00 p.m. EST.
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Ep. 116 Red Gear Bear This week we talk about Animation 3 and the upcoming trade nights. In our feature topic, we discuss what we each believe is the high point of the Vinylmation hobby to date. And in Mystery Mail Bag, we tackle the differences and similarities between the Parks and Disney Store releases. |
Update: 4/24/13 New start time plus news. The Disney Parks Blog says that the event will take place from 5-9 p.m. The event will be in the Grill and the adjacent lobby. There will be NO Vinylmation trading table. Space will be super limited. Good luck!
4/12/13– Over the past few days, collectors on every Vinylmation fan site have been discussing an unofficial fan sponsored trade night. Did we scare them into making this move? Out of nowhere, the Disney Merchandise Blog today announced a Walt Disney World Trade Night on Tuesday, April 30th held, where else, but the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. The free activity will be held from 5-9 p.m. at EPSN Grill and Josten’s Center.
Both Vinylmation and Pin collectors are of course welcome and there will be two LE 750 Pin Trading Night pins available for $15.95 each.
For those who need it, here is a link to the ESPN WWOS Maps and Directions page.
Trading Night at the Disneyland Resort
May 10
Pacific Ballroom at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel
Calling all Traders! Join us for Disney Trading Night, May 10, from 5 – 8 p.m in the Pacific Ballroom at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel. Meet avid and novice traders, make friends and share stories about your collections.
We kindly ask that Guests do not line up until one hour prior to the start of the event. Please park in the Downtown Disney District parking area or the Mickey and Friends parking structure. Visit.disneypins.com to see the latest pin releases and future Disney Trading events.
By Brendt
It feels like yesterday that I was flying down to Florida from New York, gearing up for Reflections of Evil. Well Disney is already looking ahead as today they dropped the first details on next years event, “Imagination Gala: A Magic Carpet Event”. Here is the information that they released today:
You’re cordially invited!
Unleash your imagination at a ceremony where we will celebrate the “bests” of Disney films and attractions. The best scenes, the best characters, and the best stories. Where we will celebrate the characters we “love to hate” alongside the ones who make us laugh. Where we will honor our “bests” with an “Imagination Award”, represented by a Golden Figment. At our ceremony, nominees will arrive in the grandest of styles: by way of a Magic Carpet instead of a Red Carpet!
The theme for 2014’s event is sure to be the toast of the town. Get ready for “The Imagination Gala: A Magic Carpet Event”! Be sure to mark your calendars for September 5-7 to save the date for this upscale affair.
Please note that at this time, the Gala is still in rehearsal, as the academy is diligently working to ensure a fun and spectacular experience for all! More details about the event will be released in early Spring 2014.
I must say I am pretty excited for this, and will once again be making the trip, I just wish it wasn’t so far away!!! I’m intrigued by the idea of giving certain characters and movies awards, and can’t wait to see how this is expressed on Vinylmation and Pins. Interesting choice using Figment as the central character for the event, as this could possibly alienate West Coast travelers. We will continue to post more information about this exciting event as it becomes available. Until then, let us know how excited you guys are below!!!
OC Vinyl Don, our friend over at VinylmationTraders.com, sent us a wonderful announcement that is sure to help many Vinylmation collectors in the Disneyland area.
“In light of the reduced Trading in the parks. Starting Sunday, February 17th “Trading in the Parks” is coming back to the Picnic area at DLR from 11am-1pm. Then starting in March, it will be on the 1st Saturday and 3rd Sunday of each month. If you collect Vinylmation, Pins or Pop come on out, meet with new friends, see old friends and lets make some trades.”
This is a wonderful idea! I look forward to hearing from everybody about how these events go. The Vinylmation (and Disney) community has so many great people, events like this make the hobby fun. I’d love to see someone organize events like this at WDW as well.
They left us waiting and wondering. Disneyland will have their first trade night of 2013 on Friday, March 15th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m at the Pacific Ballroom at the Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel. That is a very interesting time, as normally the Disneyland trade nights are 7-10 (and WDW’s are 6-9). Well, West Coasters, enjoy your trade night, as pin and vinyl fans in Orlando still await an announcement of Walt Disney World’s first trade night of 2013. Originally, DLR was to have one in January and WDW in February, but that is seeming less likely.
I will start with the news that most directly impacts Vinylmation collectors. Disney has announced a merchandise (mostly pins, no vinyls) event to be held on December 6th to commemorate the Grand Opening of The New Fantasyland. The event will be held at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Room J at the Convention Center from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. At the event, various pins, a coin and a shoulder bag will be on sale. They will also be offering space for guests to trade pins (or Vinylmation if desired) during that time. It is important to note two things: For pin collectors, there will by NO pins released at the Magic Kingdom on December 6th. They make a point of letting us know that. And for everybody, the resort will not allow guests to line up before 4pm on December 6th.
The pins that will be released include the Annual Passholder pins that were expected at the Fantasyland previews, but delayed. We also have info on the DVC exclusive pin that was previewed at the trade nights. Now, lets take a look at the merchandise:
Here is the AP merchandise that includes an LE 600 shoulder bag and LE 1000 coin:
We also found out where this DVC exclusive pin went:
According to Steven Miller on the Disney Parks Blog: “It will be released at the Merry Member Mixers for Disney Vacation Club Members. The first once was held (November 27) at Epcot and the pin was released there. It will continue to be sold at the Mixer events until gone. We won’t have it at the Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort release party.”
As for the other pins, including the Pluto’s Christmas Tree Piece of Disney Movies pin, Steven Miller is checking to see if those will also be at the Coronado Springs event. Now lets take a look at the merchandise that will be made available only at the Magic Kingdom on December 6th. This merchandise will not be at Coronado Springs, but select pieces will be available online.
I LOVE these prints. They are LE 500 a piece. No price given.
On December 6, you can find commemorative merchandise in the following Magic Kingdom Park locations:
Emporium – Main Street, U.S.A. – Will have tees, Cover Your Ears and D-Tech On Demand cases.
Main Street Cinema – Main Street, U.S.A. – Will have deluxe prints only.
Big Top Souvenirs – Fantasyland – Will have tees only.
Mickey’s Star Traders – Tomorrowland – Will have tees only.
Pirates Bazaar – Adventureland – Will have tees only.
The event tees and the D-Tech On Demand cases with Disney Princesses for iPhone 4/4s and iPhone 5 will also be sold via the Disney Parks online store from December 6-9, 2012 (please allow 8 to 10 weeks for delivery). To find these items online starting December 6, visit http://www.DisneyStore.com/NewFantasyland.
Zoe sent some pictures to us of Friday’s Trade Night at Disneyland of the crowd and some of her favorite customs.
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