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2018 Pin Releases

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2018 Pin Releases
I'm conflicted on Nala haha, I kinda almost wished they had skipped her, cuz she just doesn't have the same grace and charm as the others, cuz yeah, her paw is kinda bland.

I like the Jessica, she looks "Weird" because that's how she's drawn tho, it's a whole spoof on the ideals of what men thought women should look like :P

I think Meg and Pocahontas are the winners in this set. I wanted to like Esmeralda, but she looks way too white washed? And I dunno, she doesn't stand out as much to me as Meg does.
 
I do hope everyone has good luck in tracking down the ones you need. But just remember, the price is almost always highest day of. Give it time, let things cool down. Don't go crazy. ;)

(says the person rapid-fire refreshing to see if anyone has taken his trade offer on FB XD)

and don't let resellers discourage you. Ebay prices are one thing, fb prices are one thing, but true value is another. Things always settle eventually. :)

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But... Until then...
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"Alms for the poor..."

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And, while you are testing and practicing your patience... keep an eye out for the less patient among us who suddenly have to sell their traders to raise funds quickly. The older grails you are looking for might pop up at a price you are willing to pay.
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This. For sure. XD

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Moonie said:
Fave: Mulan or meg!!! But I’m surprised by how nice Jessica looks in person.
Least Fave: Nala

EDIT: someone on Insta says they’re sold out!
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That seems to be the trend for all WDI releases lately. They sell out in a day or at least by the end of the week. Makes me wonder if they have any pins on the racks left.

This 3rd set totally surprised me with it being releases so soon after the last set or am I just loosing track of time.
 
So, I’m starting to realize that there are more places than just the Disney theme parks, and maybe the local Disney Store, to get new pin releases. What is the best way to be in the know about what’s coming out and where??? I need to start bookmarking stuff, getting notifications, and knowing when to check sites if there are no notifications, etc. I need to buy! Lol. A trader at Disneyland told me she bought some OE pins for dirt cheap at some sort of a Disney convention. I got the impression is was direct from Disney who was clearancing out some overstock. Any tips, tricks, or general advice is appreciated .
 
Lisa Lopez said:
So, I’m starting to realize that there are more places than just the Disney theme parks, and maybe the local Disney Store, to get new pin releases. What is the best way to be in the know about what’s coming out and where??? I need to start bookmarking stuff, getting notifications, and knowing when to check sites if there are no notifications, etc. I need to buy! Lol. A trader at Disneyland told me she bought some OE pins for dirt cheap at some sort of a Disney convention. I got the impression is was direct from Disney who was clearancing out some overstock. Any tips, tricks, or general advice is appreciated .
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ShopDisney.com usually loads new items (anything, not just pins) at midnight, Pacific time on Mondays (so between Sun - Mon). If there are new items, someone will usually post something, like with the Princess Silhouette series.

https://disneypinsblog.com/ For all sorts of pin information

Facebook, and Instagram especially for things like new Box Lunch / Hot Topic pins. If you don't have a store local to you, they will show up on their websites but sort of intermittently so you may have to check daily.

The Disney convention was likely the Disneyana Fan Club formerly known as the NFFC. It is not affiliated with Disney (although Disney will often send people for presentations). It happens twice a year. Traditionally, the main convention has been the week of Disneyland's birthday in July. However, last year D23 was scheduled for this week, and so the DFC moved their convention to October, and they have stuck with that again this year. They have a smaller event in Jan or Feb. Someone here will usually post a thread about Room Hopping and the Show & Sale day. Room Hopping means going to people's hotel rooms in the convention hotel, and is a free activity. The Show & Sale are tables in a big ballroom and does have an admission cost. But both are absolutely not "direct from Disney." (in years past WDI and Soda Fountain had tables but then became too popular to continue without overshadowing the rest of the event). They are people selling their personal collections or stock. So like Ebay, online sellers buyer beware and watch out for counterfeit / scrappers.

And if you haven't already, get the Disney Parks Shopping App for your smart phone. You can order many open edition pins direct from Disney, and not have to pay reseller markup. And also look at the calendars on Pins | Collections By Disney
 
Maybe the fact is, some of these heroines aren't that attractive in profile. Yes, the angle is off on a few--but, like, I don't care that Jessica is an exaggerated character design. It works head-on, but the shape of her face is u-g-l-y in (this) profile. Her jawline is total Pegleg Pete! And as for Jane ... I could become an Olympic gold-medal-winning ski jumper off that nose. In motion, the character's unique features work. Frozen like this, with these angles, not so much.

That said, I really hope anybody who wants one (or more) of these is able to get one eventually.
 
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Maybe the fact is, some of these princesses aren't that attractive in profile. Yes, the angle is off on a few--but, like, I don't care that Jessica is an exaggerated character design. It works head-on, but the shape of her face is u-g-l-y in (this) profile. Her jawline is total Pegleg Pete! And as for Jane ... I could become an Olympic gold-medal-winning ski jumper off that nose. In motion, the character's unique features work. Frozen like this, with these angles, not so much.

That said, I really hope anybody who wants one (or more) of these is able to get one eventually.
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And is no one talking about Meg’s hand!? I mean if someone offered me Poca for a good price I’d still probably jump on it, but now I’ve cooled my eBay search and FB/IG skimming.


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Nala looks like she is about to accept Simba's proposal. But stuck out the wrong hand/paw.
 
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And is no one talking about Meg’s hand!? I mean if someone offered me Poca for a good price I’d still probably jump on it, but now I’ve cooled my eBay search and FB/IG skimming.


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Yeah, I noticed that after my cranky rant, ha. It is definitely mutant. Luckily the rest of the pin is distracting ....
 
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