About a year ago, I didn’t do Vinylmation. About eight months ago I began to understand. Since then I may have accumulated at least 18 more figures. Closely. So, I’m officially obsessed, so now I feel it’s semi-appropriate to teach you about these figures and you Vinylmation: The Learner’s Guide.
What is Vinylmation?
Vinylmation figures (for short Vinyls) are Disney collectibles. Vinylmation for Vinyl, the material of figures made from more animation, designs on the figures themselves. All Vinyls are in the shape of Mickey Mouse, and have different and varied designs. There are hundreds of different images, from Disney park to movie inspired by the theme and more. They come in three sizes: 1 1/2 inches, 3 inches, and 9 inches. 1 1/2 inch figures (also called Vinylmation Jrs) cost $8.95, 3 inch figures range from $9.95 to $16.95, and 9 inch figures are usually around $39.95. Special edition figures sometimes cost more, and some combo packs come with figures in multiple sizes.
But what shape will you get? . can’t you say
No, most series come in blind boxes, meaning you don’t know what shape you have until you buy it. You know what the series is, but you don’t know the exact shape. This is what turned me off to Vinylmation in the first place, until I found out about the business. Once you’ve opened your profile, you can share with Cast Members around Walt Disney World, Disneyland, or at your location Disney Store until you find the perfect figure for you! Or if you’re lucky, you’ll get the one you want from the right box!
What then is a hunter? And what should be changed?
This is best understood if you know how vinyls are packaged. Each series comes in a case of 24 figures. There are two different figures in each series, therefore there are two in each. EXCEPT there are three of one figure and only one of the other. (There are therefore two figures of ten, three of one, and one of one. 20+3+1=24) The figure, which is only one, is the same in both cases, so by 2 approximately. :1. That figure is catchy, and you can often find eBay chasers doing more than that. As variants, some shapes come with more than one letter. For example I have Pinocchio variants. The official figure has donkey ears and a tail, but one figure in all of them has a few blue ears and no tail. This is what I have, and it is a rarer regular shape. Disney never lets it down as much as it rarely does. The variation in the cup sometimes calls over the cup. One of the most wanted super chasers I heard was one of Obi Wan’s Ghost in the Star Wars series. It was going for several hundred dollars on eBay at one point. If you have a cup or a variant from a blind box, you are very lucky.
Why are people so obsessed with collecting vinyl?
The thrill of the hunt, and “Got to collect them all” Mind. It doesn’t arrive until you buy it. Then you’ll be hooked forever.
Where can I buy Vinylmation figures?
Some series are only available at Disney parks and resorts, some are available online at disneystore.com, and even more They are available at your local Disney Store. I’m really surprised at how many different series my local Disney Store has. You definitely need a vinyl fix, but you don’t live near Walt Disney or Disney. If you’re looking for a specific figure and don’t want to spend a little more than you can afford, eBay can be a great place to find it, especially if the series is no longer in stores.
What is the best shape to start with?
This is really up to your personal preferences. You can see all the different series at Vinylmation.com, and you can judge that way!
