disney license plates stephen garner january 2013

Disney License Disney License PlatesPlates

Stephen GarnerStephen Garner

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January 2013


Commonly known as:Commonly known as:• Souvenir License PlatesSouvenir License Plates• Commemorative License PlatesCommemorative License Plates

Unique Form of Disneyana CollectibleUnique Form of Disneyana Collectible Relatively InexpensiveRelatively Inexpensive

• $8.00 - $10.00 per plate (new releases)$8.00 - $10.00 per plate (new releases) Numerous in VarietyNumerous in Variety Incredible Art WorkIncredible Art Work Memorabilia (Vacations/Souvenirs)Memorabilia (Vacations/Souvenirs)


Collectible Types of Plates and ItemsCollectible Types of Plates and Items• ““Standard” 6” X 12” Auto PlatesStandard” 6” X 12” Auto Plates

Aluminum (or other metal such as steel)Aluminum (or other metal such as steel)• Embossed (2-D, stamped, raised features)Embossed (2-D, stamped, raised features)

PlasticPlastic• FlatFlat• Lenticular and 3-D (Optical Effects)Lenticular and 3-D (Optical Effects)• Special Effect (Dual-Sided)Special Effect (Dual-Sided)

• License Plate FramesLicense Plate Frames• Bicycle License PlatesBicycle License Plates• Disney Property ID PlatesDisney Property ID Plates• Unique License PlatesUnique License Plates

AutographedAutographed


ALUMINUMALUMINUM


PLASTICPLASTIC

Disney Disney LicenseLicense Plates PlatesPLASTIC – LENTICULAR OPTICAL EFFECTPLASTIC – LENTICULAR OPTICAL EFFECT

Clear coating applied over image to Clear coating applied over image to provide a “moving” or “motion” effect.provide a “moving” or “motion” effect.

Disney Disney LicenseLicense Plates PlatesPLASTICPLASTIC – – 3-D OPTICAL EFFECT3-D OPTICAL EFFECT

Clear coating applied over image to Clear coating applied over image to provide a “3-D” effect. provide a “3-D” effect.

Disney Disney LicenseLicense Plates Plates LENTICULAR ANDLENTICULAR AND 3-D CLEAR COATING3-D CLEAR COATING

Disney Disney LicenseLicense Plates Plates PLASTIC – DUAL SIDED SPECIAL EFFECTPLASTIC – DUAL SIDED SPECIAL EFFECT

So far only one Dual Sided plate has been So far only one Dual Sided plate has been released (2005).released (2005).

FRONT

BACK


FRAMESFRAMES


BICYCLEBICYCLE


PROPERTYPROPERTY


UNIQUEUNIQUE(AUTOGRAPHED)(AUTOGRAPHED)


Issue TypesIssue Types• Cast MemberCast Member• Disney Cruise LineDisney Cruise Line• Disneyland ResortDisneyland Resort• Disneyland ParisDisneyland Paris• Disney ResortsDisney Resorts• Disney StudiosDisney Studios• Walt Disney WorldWalt Disney World• Euro DisneyEuro Disney• MiscellaneousMiscellaneous• PrototypePrototype• SportsSports• Tokyo DisneylandTokyo Disneyland

Issued forIssued for• General SouvenirsGeneral Souvenirs• ParksParks• Hotel ResortsHotel Resorts• EventsEvents• AnniversariesAnniversaries• OpeningsOpenings• AttractionsAttractions• Themed LandsThemed Lands• Sporting EventsSporting Events• Corporate HoldingsCorporate Holdings

Disney License PlatesDisney License Plates ““Standard” License PlatesStandard” License Plates

• Aluminum (or other metal)Aluminum (or other metal) Embossed - StampedEmbossed - Stamped With or Without Plate ID NumbersWith or Without Plate ID Numbers Shrink-wrappedShrink-wrapped

• PlasticPlastic FlatFlat Optical/Special Effects (Lenticular, 3-D and Dual-Sided)Optical/Special Effects (Lenticular, 3-D and Dual-Sided) Thickness varies (1/64” to 3/16”)Thickness varies (1/64” to 3/16”)

• Bolt “Holes”Bolt “Holes” RoundRound Slots (short, elongated and extra long)Slots (short, elongated and extra long) SquareSquare Mouse Ears (Tokyo Disneyland Plates)Mouse Ears (Tokyo Disneyland Plates)

• VariationsVariations Back ColorsBack Colors Reprints (usually color changes)Reprints (usually color changes) Bolt “Holes” (Round vs. Slots)Bolt “Holes” (Round vs. Slots) Material (aluminum vs. plastic)Material (aluminum vs. plastic) Features (ID numbers – with/without)Features (ID numbers – with/without) Printing ErrorsPrinting Errors PrototypesPrototypes

Disney License Plates Disney License Plates ALUMINUMALUMINUM

Front of PlateFront of Plate

Plate ID Number

Copyright

Bolt Slots

Image Area – Embossed / Raised

Background – Flat Area

Border -Embossed / Raised

Disney License Plates Disney License Plates ALUMINUMALUMINUM

Back of PlateBack of PlateEmbossed Areas

Price Tag (With or Without UPC/SKU Number)

Attached To Shrink-wrap

Warning Label for Proper Use (Found on early plates)

Back Color

(Plain Aluminum or Colored)

Bolt Slot

Disney License PlatesDisney License PlatesALUMINUMALUMINUM

Plate ID NumbersPlate ID Numbers• Manufacturer number indicating when plate was Manufacturer number indicating when plate was

producedproduced• Usually found in the lower left corner of the plateUsually found in the lower left corner of the plate

Five-digit style – no obvious date indication

Year MonthSequential Number

Year/Month of Manufacture Date Style Two Digit Year; Letter indicates Month “A” = January, “L” = December

“X” for the Month indicates this plate is manufactured all year long

May1997

March 1995

Disney License PlatesDisney License PlatesPLASTICPLASTIC

Front of PlateFront of PlateBackground (Flat)

Border (Flat)

Bolt Hole

Flat Image Area Copyright

Disney License PlatesDisney License PlatesPLASTICPLASTIC

Back of PlateBack of Plate

Bolt Slots

Back Usually White in Color and is Flat

Price Tag

Price Tag with UPC/SKU number –Attached to Plate

Disney License PlatesDisney License PlatesPLASTIC PLATE – REMOVED PRICE TAGPLASTIC PLATE – REMOVED PRICE TAG

Remnants of a “removed” price tagRemnants of a “removed” price tag

Disney License PlatesDisney License PlatesBolt “Hole” TypesBolt “Hole” Types

Round with either 2 or 4 holes Bolt slots

Square – Found only on thick (3/16”) Plastic Plates

Mouse Ear – Found only on Tokyo Disneyland Plates

Disney License PlatesDisney License PlatesBolt “Slot” VariationsBolt “Slot” Variations

Short Elongated

Extra Long

Disney License PlatesDisney License PlatesBack Color VariationsBack Color Variations

Plain Aluminum Back Red Back

Disney License PlatesDisney License PlatesReprint “Color Changes” VariationsReprint “Color Changes” Variations

Original Release

20002002 Release

Disney License PlatesDisney License PlatesBolt “Hole” VariationsBolt “Hole” Variations

Two Bolt Holes Four Short Bolt Slots

Disney License PlatesDisney License PlatesMaterial VariationsMaterial Variations

Original Aluminum Releases Plastic Releases

Disney License PlatesDisney License PlatesID Number VariationsID Number Variations

Plates were produced with and without ID numbers

Disney License PlatesDisney License PlatesPrinting ErrorsPrinting Errors

Original

Original Missing Colors and Text

Red Color Registration and Bolt Holes Drilled are Drilled Wrong

Disney License PlatesDisney License PlatesPrototypesPrototypes

Original Aluminum Plastic Release

Flat (Not Stamped) Aluminum Prototypes

Disney License PlatesDisney License PlatesPrototypes That Were Never ProducedPrototypes That Were Never Produced

Disney License PlatesDisney License PlatesPrototype ArtPrototype Art

Production Plate

Disney License PlatesDisney License PlatesLicense Plate FramesLicense Plate Frames

Designed to fit standard 6” X 12” platesDesigned to fit standard 6” X 12” plates Made of Metal or PlasticMade of Metal or Plastic For those who want “Disney-ize” their vehicle in For those who want “Disney-ize” their vehicle in

states that require two platesstates that require two plates

Disney License PlatesDisney License PlatesBicycle License PlatesBicycle License Plates

Made of Metal or PlasticMade of Metal or Plastic Size varies from 3” X 5” to 4” X 6”Size varies from 3” X 5” to 4” X 6” One of the earliest Disney license plates One of the earliest Disney license plates

producedproduced

Circa 1960’s

Disney License PlatesDisney License PlatesDisney Property ID PlatesDisney Property ID Plates

Used at Disneyland and Walt Disney WorldUsed at Disneyland and Walt Disney World To Identify Disney PropertyTo Identify Disney Property

• Strollers, Wheelchairs and Electric CartsStrollers, Wheelchairs and Electric Carts

Disney License PlatesDisney License PlatesUnique License Plates - AutographedUnique License Plates - Autographed

Unique one-of-a-kind itemsUnique one-of-a-kind items

1993 Mighty Ducks TeamMark Seppala, WDW Merchandise Artist

Bob Iger, Disney Company CEO Ed Grier, Former President Disneyland Resort

Disney License PlatesDisney License PlatesCollectingCollecting

Where can you find them?Where can you find them?• Disney ParksDisney Parks

On-site or through Mail OrderOn-site or through Mail Order• E-Bay or other Auction SitesE-Bay or other Auction Sites• Disneyana ShowsDisneyana Shows• InternetInternet

CostCost• $8.00 - $10.00 average at the Parks for current issues$8.00 - $10.00 average at the Parks for current issues• Older “out-of-print” issues command a premiumOlder “out-of-print” issues command a premium

Know what your looking forKnow what your looking for• Auction sellers overuse the term “RARE” in their listingsAuction sellers overuse the term “RARE” in their listings• New releases are sold on the Auction sites for a premium New releases are sold on the Auction sites for a premium

They can be bought cheaper through Disney Mail Order most of the timeThey can be bought cheaper through Disney Mail Order most of the time• Sellers also confuse “NEW” and “MINT” terms when describing platesSellers also confuse “NEW” and “MINT” terms when describing plates• Some plates have similar designs, examine the auction image Some plates have similar designs, examine the auction image

thoroughlythoroughly• Ask the seller questions about the itemAsk the seller questions about the item

Disney Mail OrderDisney Mail Order• It helps to know the UPC/SKU number for the plate your orderingIt helps to know the UPC/SKU number for the plate your ordering• Mail Order CM’s (Cast Members) have little knowledge of platesMail Order CM’s (Cast Members) have little knowledge of plates

Disney License PlatesDisney License Plates Disney Mail Order Toll Free NumberDisney Mail Order Toll Free Number

• Disney Parks Merchandise Guest Disney Parks Merchandise Guest ServicesServices

1-877-560-64771-877-560-6477• Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 8:00 pm (Eastern Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 8:00 pm (Eastern

Time Zone)Time Zone)

Disney License PlatesDisney License PlatesDisplaying Your CollectionDisplaying Your Collection

Wallpaper

Collection Book

Framed

Wall Hangar

Disney License PlatesDisney License Plates

SummarySummary• Low cost Disney CollectibleLow cost Disney Collectible• There are over 690 known standard There are over 690 known standard

platesplates• Great fun collecting and hunting down Great fun collecting and hunting down

new and older platesnew and older plates• Your resource for Disney Plate info is at:Your resource for Disney Plate info is at:

www.disneylicenseplates.comwww.disneylicenseplates.com

• Finally – the warning that should be on Finally – the warning that should be on all license plates…………..all license plates…………..

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The End.The End.

See Ya Real Soon!See Ya Real Soon!

disney license plates stephen garner january 2013

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