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Disney collecting has been a favorite hobby in America since the early 1900's.Since that time, this hobby has intrigued fans all over the world. The number of collectors continues to grow. As the hobby has continued over the years to grown into an even bigger hobby, the term Disneyana has come abou to describe all types of Disneyworld and Disneyland collectibles. Many time, collectors will choose to specialize in a particular theme of the collecttibles, because of the massive amount of possibilities. After all, with so many items to choose from, it is hard enough to make a dent in even one of the categories. Even though many people specialize in different niches, there are still primarily three that are the most popular. These are vintage Disneyana, Disney pins, and Disney character figurines.
Vintage Disneyana is usually considered collectible pieces that were produced and distributed prior to the 1966 death of Walt Disney. This is important to know since collectibles in this instance period are much rarer and can command much higher prices. Because the market for these pieces is so competitive, it is harder to find deals and uncovered treasures. During recent years, with the use of the internet, this has become much easier, however. One great place to purchase these Vintage Collectibles is Ebay. One can find most anything there.
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Collecting Disney pins is one of the fastest growing hobbies anywhere. While pin collecting has been around for a number of years, the hobby ultimately took off in 1999 when pin trading stations were introduced at the theme parks. There are special clubs and websites that have sprung up all over the internet, and special pin trading events can be found in nearly every major city. Special edition pins and limited edition collections are especially hot sellers in the aftermarket. The escalation of aftermarket prices, combined with the accessibility of entry-level pins, insures that Disney pin trading will be around for a long time.
Disney figurine collecting is another category of Disney memorabilia that has gained immense popularity. Usually made of porcelain, Disney figurines are usually around 6 inches. Each figurine is released in a set amount of pieces. Things such as issue date, production markings, and market availability are used when determining the value of a piece. Similar to Disney pins, limited edition models and anniversary collections are usually of the highest value. Some collectors are in the hobby as a money-making endeavor, while others do it just for the fun of it.
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In short, collecting Disneyana is a hobby that offers something for all age groups and budgets. While some pieces can get quite expensive, this is necessarily so of all collectible pieces. As with any hobby, it is the fun of building your collection that fuels the passion. The Disney name and gaining popularity of the characters only add to the attraction of Disneyana, and it is safe to say that the market for Disney collectibles will continue to grow.
