I must say that buying Pins has never really appealed to me. But I keep seeing it cropping up on the Forum and I think I might just have to buy one. And when I say One, I mean One !!!!
So I need some suggestions, pictures too, as to what are the best Pins to look for, and which One I should buy in 10 days time.
First of all,choose a theme, because there are many different pins to choose from. My girlfriend collects everything of the disney cats (aristocats, Figaro, Cheshirecat) and I collect the attractions pins and Limited edition pins.
Next week we are going to DLPR and get some more pins.
Koen
If you're serious about only buying ONE (which I think you should reconsider) you might as well go for the gold! This is a HUGE (almost the size of a keyboard) jumbo pin with all the castles on it. PetiteSirene showed it to me and I fell in love. Haven't been able to afford it yet though. It's about $80 on eBay. [attachment=0:l5s857hi]112067869_tp.jpg[/attachment:l5s857hi]
In case you want something smaller, the way to go is to get a gorgeous Limited Edition pin, maybe 1 out of 200 or something, with your favorite character. And again, you should consider collecting for real 'cause it's so much fun to trade when you're in dlrp and get to know all the CMs. I didn't think it was for me either but I really enjoyed it. Also, when you pick a pin, that pin might have a sentimental meaning for you. Maybe you get a scene from your fav movie which reminds you of a happy memory, or maybe your wife buys you one out of love that reminds you of that etc. Good luck!
def. not starting a collection. already have an ever growing collection of fridge magnets ( not to mention my shelf-busting DVD collection ). I just want one cause I intend putting on my coat beside my Fiorentina pin.
trust me you wont stop after you have bought 1, we only intended to buy a couple (hotel we stayed at, fave rides) that was it ... now I have to get a pin for every ride/show/character I've had my photo taken with :roll: the list goes on (all just excuses to buy some more) even my boyfriend says we will have to go back to buy more I actually go on rides now just so I can buy the pin :-"
Yeah, we started in florida after seeing people with them, and me and my brother though it would be cool if we bought one or two...before you know it we're buying lanyards and more pins!
lol
I think I might need to get the case this time, does anyone know how much it is? is there a pin for the DV? Help I'm addicted!!!
What does DV stand for? I think the case is about £25...not sure...
DV - Disney Village
Doh! Thanks Phoebe...
Quote from: "MizzRabbit"What does DV stand for? I think the case is about £25...not sure...
pounds? or euros?
and yeah Disney Village :oops: sorry!
Quote from: "MizzRabbit"Doh! Thanks Phoebe...
You're welcome! Hehe! And thanks for calling me Phoebe...I usually get MBP! :P Not that there is anything wrong with that! I like either!
Quote from: "Clarebelle"trust me you wont stop after you have bought 1, we only intended to buy a couple (hotel we stayed at, fave rides) that was it ...
:lol: That sounds familiar... when we were there last week it went from "I'm not getting into pin collecting, let's not buy any" to "let's just get pins for our hotel and 2008 while it's available" to "we've spent a fortune - all the main rides we've been on, our hotel, 2007, 2008, 15th anniversary, moteurs show, and planet hollywood" :oops:
Quote from: "paul"Quote from: "Clarebelle"trust me you wont stop after you have bought 1, we only intended to buy a couple (hotel we stayed at, fave rides) that was it ...
:lol: That sounds familiar... when we were there last week it went from "I'm not getting into pin collecting, let's not buy any" to "let's just get pins for our hotel and 2008 while it's available" to "we've spent a fortune - all the main rides we've been on, our hotel, 2007, 2008, 15th anniversary, moteurs show, and planet hollywood" :oops:
$planet hollywood do one??!!??!! what about the rainforest cafe?
in the covent garden disney store they do a london pin badge, I was good, were buying it in dec tho :wink:
Quote from: "Clarebelle"$planet hollywood do one??!!??!! what about the rainforest cafe?
in the covent garden disney store they do a london pin badge, I was good, were buying it in dec tho :wink:
The planet hollywood one isn't technically disney - but they had a range of them on sale for paris, with the logo on the eiffel tower, arc de triumphe, etc. Couldn't resist buying one though, as we went there twice on each trip.
Didn't see any at the rainforest cafe.
I'm gonna have to pop into the covent garden store now just to check it out, should be up that way within a few days with any luck.
thats a shame! and I'm sure all the disney stores in london do them?
Ummm..........thanks for the suggestions on which Pin to buy :?
Go on eBay, type "Disney Pin" and browse until you find "the one". People can't choose for you. It's a very personal choice. Pic a character you like, or a ride, whatever. Go for what you like and what makes you smile! Let us know what you pick. You can also explore pinpics.com for ideas. Good luck yet again. :)
:::evil laugh::: :twisted:
ahahahahahahahaaaaaaa---ha-hahahahahahahahaaaaaaaaaa. . .
You will never escape pin collecting/trading once you start! It isn't possible! You will get sucked in
:::repeat evil laughter:::
:| OK seriously though.
I would look on http://www.pinpics.com/ (http://www.pinpics.com/%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;) and take a look at some themes you like, like your favourite characters or something to give you an idea.
Or simply buy anything and on your next trip enjoy the hunt on CM's lanyards for something really cute and possibly rare!
Oh BTW I never had any problems trading with Paris CMs as suggested on this board, supposedly they refuse to trade unless you know this certain guy or some silly thing like that??? Totally untrue. (I may have heard that through a pin trader in DTD actually not sure. still...its not true)
AS A NOTE:
I at first thought pin trading was lame, and just another way to waste your money on Disney and another scam for them to take my money that they didn't earn... the second two parts are true! But it is not lame! lol.
I now have a pin bag (which cleverly looks like a normal messenger bag for camoflauge) and a pin theme on each of its pages... not sure how many I have (:
It started by looking at pinpics.com, collecting photos of pins I liked, then my Mom bought a lanyard for each person in our family, and before I know it here I am :)
*prepares for angry backlash*
Ok. Had a good look on eBay and PinPics, and I must say Im not overly impressed by any of them. I still cant see the attraction :? . I might just get one of Le Chateau.
Thanks for the weblinks and your help, and good luck with your collections !!!
lol. Well maybe you have escaped it, or maybe you will be like me and it will sneak up on you sometime!
I'm not one of these crazy collectors but I do have a collection of my favourites.
Quote from: "anthonysprincess"lol. Well maybe you have escaped it, or maybe you will be like me and it will sneak up on you sometime!
I'm not one of these crazy collectors but I do have a collection of my favourites.
Pete that's how its going to get you like the wabbit with Big Teeth... Its going to bite you and you'll be caught forever in its Big Teeth!
When I first saw the pins I thought one day... and Pete I am still without a in yet I have 3 themes planned and plans for when I become a Primary School Teacher with every christmas every pupil I teach (My Class then) will get a pin... and I'll have my Collection pinned on a board with my lanyards (Yes Two... Maybe 3 Depending I think one for each theme/want) hidden beyond children's reach!
Seriously, one will be enough. I already collect DVDs which is an expensive enough hobby to start with
Right. Have been looking and looking through the Web and I've finally decided on the one I want. Thanks to Anthonyspriness and her photos on a different topic, I saw a Steamboat Willie one. And as I posted there, I will be in DLRP on the 80th anniversary of it's release, so it seems only fitting.
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Q1: Where can you buy them. Probably walked passed the a million times I know, but never noticed
Q2: Do you think the will have a Steamboat Willy Mickey Mouse, or even a special 80th aniversary one for sale
Q3: How much do they cost
a normal pin like these are €6,
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larger ones are about €8 or €9 (like the one at the toop of this photo)
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There are also starter lanyard packs like this 15th anniverary one (you can get different themes toystory, princess etc for about €35
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(lanyard missing from the photo)
small LE pins are about €15
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then you have the collectors box sets of LE or which my 15th anniversary collectiion cost me (or should I say Chris) 45 euros
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Then there are the Model sheets that you can buy in the DV I think this one cost me €100? I dont really remember ....
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and you get these free in said shop ...
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when you spend over €100? we got a couple (one with Chris' LE watch, one with my watch, one with my mummy's birthday pressent, one with my dopey framed pins etc) :lol:
thanks, a lot of those pins look really nice. The golden 15th anniversary ones are cool, and Le Chateau, and the..................No, this is how it starts ! Im not starting a collection, Im not starting a collection, Im not starting a collection ! I want one for my coat, not for a lanyard or a collection book. I'll just make them alternitive options in case I cant find a classic Mickey one.
You can buy pins in almost every store there.
But my first look would be at "Emporium" ;)
I believe there's a Steamboat Willie, seperatly.
If not, you can try and look for the 4-pin-set from Mickey Mouse, and the Steamboat Willie is definatly on that one (I had the set, but sold it about 4 weeks ago).
You'd have 3 extra Mickey pins then though, hehe.
Yeah, Natalie's right. The one you want is on the Mickey set and is actually one of the ones you trade to get better pins. Right now the Walt Disney LE collection would probably be the way to go for you. They have a Walt AND Steamboat Willie pin that is really awsome. I have it and I'll take a picture for you later today. It's much more special and still has the theme you want. It's about 12 euros.
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Here's a picture of it:
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