Kali Kali Oxen Free- New Animal Kingdom Vinylmation
Nick LoCicero
Also released today is the Kali River Rapids figure. This ride is from Animal Kingdom, which makes sense because it was a reward for reaching 9,800 followers on the Vinylmation Facebook. (1998 is the year Animal Kingdom opened). Originally the name for this ride was Tiger Rapids Run, which makes a lot of sense since …
What Future Vinylmation Flags Would You Like to See?
Nick LoCicero
Here at DV, we like to read things into Disney’s words. Hey, it’s fun to speculate. Well today, the Disney Store posted a short Q & A with Disney’s Vinylmation Product Developer Donald Ferro. The post points to more Flags to come! The first series of Vinylmation Flags was a 12 figure set consisting of all …
Online Disney Store Update
Nick LoCicero
If you can’t make it to the Disney Stores, DV likes to update you on what’s available (and not) online. Jr Series 3 Good Luck/Bad Luck is still not available, Urban 6 is back and a brand new series is making it’s online debut. Here is the newest addition to the Online Disney Store: The …
Town Square Theater Soft-Opens to Guests!
Tom Corless
Town Square Theater on Main Street U.S.A. at the Magic Kingdom held some soft openings yesterday to welcome the very first guests to the new homes of Mickey Mouse and the Disney Princesses. We have a ton of photos from WDWNT Reporters Robert Ashburn and Taylor Martina to share with you. Keep in mind that …
Stormtrooper of the Week #09
Nick LoCicero
This week’s caption will be chosen by your birth date. If you were born before 1992, check out the left side. If you were born after 1992, maybe the right side is more up your alley. Whichever you pick, Enjoy! Nick LoCicero
Thousand Evilos Woods
Nick LoCicero
Evilos (the maker of the Mickey in Carbonite figure) is back with a custom set of Pooh and his friends. I really like the gold color of Pooh and the writing of his name on the shirt is wonderful! Also amazing is the mohawk for Eeyore. I’ve always identified with Eeyore for some reason. Check …
Now Departing: More Star Tours Destination Hinting
Tom Corless
From Imagineer Tom Fitzgerald on the Disney Parks Blog: Recently, we talked about the characters you’ll meet in Star Tours – The Adventures Continue. Since then, there’s been a lot of speculation about where we’ll meet those characters. Well, stay tuned. While the Star Tours Company does fly to many destinations (as you can see in the …
Now Departing: More Star Tours Destination Hinting
Iain
From Imagineer Tom Fitzgerald on the Disney Parks Blog: Recently, we talked about the characters you’ll meet in Star Tours – The Adventures Continue. Since then, there’s been a lot of speculation about where we’ll meet those characters. Well, stay tuned. While the Star Tours Company does fly to many destinations (as you can see in the …
Michael Wada’s 3/27/11 DLR Photo Report
Iain
DLNT Reporter Michael Wada was at the Disneyland Resort last Sunday and has a small report to share with photos from all around the Disneyland Resort. Work on the new DCA turnstile complex moving along at a very fast pace John Lastrapes Jr.
Episode 015 Glow Mickey
Nick LoCicero
Ep. 015 Glow Mickey In this episode, Nick talks about his trip to buy Villains 9″ figures. Then Nick and MC review the recently released TRON: Legacy series. They also update everyone on the Park and Urban 6 9″ figures and check out the Mystery Mail Bag. Listen Now: Standard Podcasts [59:36m]: Hide Player | …
Park 6 Explained
Nick LoCicero
Update: 3/28/11 Added pictures of the Chaser and all 4 variants; Donald (2) and WDW Road Sign (2). Learned of a WDW Road Sign variant with “Animal Kingdom” instead of “Magic Kingdom”. Learned the price should be $12.95. Found out Park 6 was already released, and possibly pulled back off the shelves at Disneyland Paris. …
Park 6 News and Chaser: de la Fance
Nick LoCicero
Our friend Aranya sent in pics of the Park 6 series including the chaser (pictured below). She picked them up at Disneyland Paris. We have heard rumors that Park 6 has been pulled off the shelf at DLP until the US April 1 release date. Other news about Park 6 include the visual confirmation of …
Wedding Week: Wrap Up with New DV Reporter: Zoe
Nick LoCicero
Hello everyone! My name is Zoe Dokas and I am from Orange County, CA. I am so excited to have been asked to become a part of the Destination Vinylmation family. I will be reporting all things Vinylmation from California. I can’t wait to start this and share my love of Vinylmation with all of …
Donald Spills All Colors of Paint in the Park 6 Variant
Nick LoCicero
Our friend Aranya, over in France, got her hands on the Park 6 set when they released it last Friday (along with the TRON and Sushi set). In it she found this cool variant of the Wet Paint Donald. Makes a lot of sense right? Aranya says they cost 12.95 Euros. Could this be a …
WDWNT: The Magazine – LAUNCHING SPACE MOUNTAIN
David Smith
LAUNCHING SPACE MOUNTAIN by David Smith I remember the countdown on the lift hill. That’s all. That is not entirely true; I also remember the screams reverberating through the queue line. I was seven at the time, and I was convinced that those screams represented the final moments of terrified people being flung off the …
Delving into the D.O.R.K. Project Florida: A Whole New Disney World
Tom Corless
This is a reprint from the first print issue of WDWNT: The Magazine Delving into the D.O.R.K. Project Florida: A Whole New Disney World Discovering the world of Disney books, documents, and ephemera By Jackie Steele Most Disney fans are very familiar with Walt Disney’s “EPCOT Film,” in which he outlines plans for the Experimental …
Town Square Theater’s Magical Transformation – Inside and Out
Tom Corless
WDWNT Reporter Banks Lee visited The Magic Kingdom yesterday and took some great pictures of some newly revealed details at Town Square Theater on Main Street U.S.A.: Banners for the Princesses and Magician Mickey are now up outside The sign that was installed a few weeks ago The Princesses will be living here until at …
Some TRON Vinylmation already “Deleted”
Nick LoCicero
Update: 3/27/11 As of right now, Young Kevin Flynn, Sam Flynn, Quorra, Clu, Zuse/Castor, and Rinzler are sold out online. The only ones left are Kevin Flynn and Jarvis. Sam Flynn, Clu, and Castor (Zuse) are already sold out at the Disney Store Online! Nick LoCicero
TRON Vinylmation Price and Online Release
Nick LoCicero
This morning the TRON vinylmation were released online at the DisneyStore.com. All 8 are available as of 4:30 AM EST. Also check out the price. Only $9.95! After last week’s Urban 6 were released at $11.95 it’s nice to see an open box set released at the old standard price of $9.95. Are you waiting …
Evil Reviewed
Nick LoCicero
We received our Villains 9″/Jr combos today. Which one is your favorite? What do you think about Disney releasing these limited edition figures in select Disney stores? What is the most fair way to allow collectors to get limited edition items? Keep them at D-Streets or put them online? Maleficent 9″ and Princess Aurora Jr …
Magician Mickey to Appear at Town Square Theater
Tom Corless
From the Disney Parks Blog: At the Disney Parks Blog, we’re as excited as you are to learn more about Walt Disney Imagineering’s (WDI) plans for Town Square Theater, the new permanent home for Mickey Mouse at Magic Kingdom Park that’s set to debut in early April. I’m happy to report that earlier today, WDI gave us …
Wedding Week: Custom Bridemaid’s Sets
Nick LoCicero
Today’s Wedding Customs are by Jenifer Marie. She makes custom Vinylmation in a number of various wedding themed sets that you can order from her website: lilsqueakrr.etsy.com. One Vinylmation set she makes is this darling bride and groom. They look great! Way cooler than the Celebrations boring, painted on bride and groom. These are up …
Tron Vinylmation Explained
Nick LoCicero
Update: 3/23/11 We stopped by D-Street today and saw the set in the display case. Nothing new information-wise but just good to know they are ready for Friday. Also found out that D-Street FL is opening at 10:30 AM on Friday. No early opening for TRON. Update: 3/12/11 8pm EST We found out more info …
Sushi Vinylmation 3″ + Jr Set
Nick LoCicero
Here is a look at the Sushi set we heard about last year during Trade City. This set is designed by Thomas Scott and features 3″ Shrimp, California Roll, Unagi, Salmon Roll, Tuna and Salmon. As well as Jr Ginger and Wasabi. This set comes nicely packaged in a little box and of course, Disney …
Make your Own Vinylmation on Sale!
Nick LoCicero
One of our leaders, @emaereyes, tweeted us this, “Check out this awesome deal! CYO #Vinylmation 3″ are $2.99 and 9″ are $19.99 at your Disney Store”. She said she bought several and “they had 3″ white, red, black, and yellow. For the 9″ they had black, red, purple and yellow”. This is a great time …
Muppets 2 Vinylmation Explained
Nick LoCicero
Update: 6/20/11 Kermit and Animal will be released on August 5th at both D-Streets. Update: 4/15/11 Price is actually $11.95 at D-Street. But it’s $12.95 at Disney Stores. Check out more info (and pics of price tags) at Muppets 2 Price post. Update: 4/8/11 Thanks to Don Sawyer, we have the retail price for Muppets …
Wedding Week: Stormtrooper of the Week #08
Nick LoCicero
From the moment his visor’s feed met hers, Jonny knew they were prefect for each other. Background photo from RedandJonny’s Flickr Nick LoCicero
Looking into the Future of the Park Vinylmation
Nick LoCicero
Interesting news found on the Disney Vinylmation site today. With confirmation that the Park 6 series (and combo topper) will be released on April 1st at D-Streets and Online; Disney gathered a bunch of previously released images of Vinylmation and categorized them as “Future Park” figures. We have already posted these images in previous articles, …
Wedding Week: Vinylmation Guest Book
Nick LoCicero
Today’s pieces are by a first time custom artist. Lisa Farry and her husband, Trace, were getting married and wanted to show off their love of Vinylmation. Taking a 9″ white and a 9″ black Create Your Own Vinylmation Lisa created a Bride and Groom that guests could sign in place of a guest book. …
Two Videos of the Haunted Mansion Interactive Queue
Tom Corless
We thought we should share two interesting videos of the new interactive queue at the Magic Kingdom’sHaunted Mansion today. The first video was posted on the Disney Parks Blog back on March 15th and features a wonderful behind the scenes look at the project: The second video is the latest “Tom’s Trips” production from the …
WDWNT The Magazine: A Goofy Weekend
admin
This is a reprint from the printed editions of WDWNT: The Magazine WDWNT The Magazine: A Goofy Weekend By Michael Truskowski Reprint From Issue Running a marathon makes you part of a pretty exclusive club. Less than 1% of the population of the world will ever achieve this. For those of us who have, …
Urban 6 No Longer Online
Nick LoCicero
On Friday the Urban 6 set and the Urban 6 Combo Topper were available online. They are no longer coming up when you search for Vinylmation. Looks like D-Street is your only option for now! Update: Looks like you can also purchase them at Disney Stores across the nation! Thanks jayproze for the heads up! …
Maybe the Electric Mayhem can play “Taxman” by The Beatles
Nick LoCicero
Update: 3/22/11 Disney’s Vinylmation Events page confirms an April 15th release date for both CA and FL D-Streets. Update: 3/17/11 In a rare turn of events, after posting an article about a hidden piece of vinylmation information, Disney has actually expanded rather then decreased the information online. The “event link” now works. In addition to …
We’re Getting the Band Back Together!!
Nick LoCicero
Dr. Teeth At the trade event last Friday, DV reporter Ryan got some snapshots of some of the upcoming releases. One of the most notable figures was a new figure from the Muppets 2 series (tentatively to be released on April 15th). It’s DR. TEETH! From the Electric Mayhem. Since Janice was first revealed , …
From the Top of Our Heads
Nick LoCicero
Last Friday, along with all the other crazy things that happened, Disney released the Urban 6 Mickey Ear Hats. Nick bought the Gumball Hat. We really liked the ears, espeically when it was revealed that they would have plastic balls that could move around. Check out the heavy plastic piece for the machine knob. Both …
New DV Reporter Ryan Got the Scoop on Some Release Dates
Nick LoCicero
Destination Vinylmation is excited to announce the addition of a new contributor to our website. Ryan helped us out at the recent WDW trading event. Below, Ryan introduces himself and gives the scoop on some upcoming Vinylmation he uncovered at the event. Ryan, take it away… Hey all, my name is Ryan, a photographer, writer …
More Information Released for “Pirates of the Caribbean 4” Sneak Peak
Iain
Information has been posted on Disneyland.com for the upcoming 3-D sneak peak of “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” coming to the Festival Arena inside Disneyland Park. Calling All Buccaneers! For a limited time, Capt. Jack Sparrow is in need of a few good scoundrels to join his crew. Embark on the Thunder Mountain …