Evilos Strikes Back
Nick LoCicero
A while back we posted about the custom Mickey in Carbonite we bought from Evilos, showing a picture we took of Boba Fett pushing him to his ship. Evilos has one-uped us by creating one rad diorama with several of the Star Wars Vinylmation characters and his custom Carbonite figure. As always he fills the …
Nerds in Hand
Nick LoCicero
Update: The glasses on all these figures do come off, and, as long as the figures are not moved a lot, they will stay on after the band is removed. It is similar to the 3D Mickey glasses. All you have to do is find the right spot of the head to sit the glasses …
One Final “Wishes!” from Toontown Fair
Tom Corless
WDWNT Reporter Banks Lee was at the Magic Kingdom on the final day of operation for Mickey’s Toontown Fair and recorded a pretty cool video of “Wishes!” from the now-shuttered land: Tom Corless
Another Holiday
Nick LoCicero
The Vinylmation Facebook showed a sneak peak of another Holiday 3 Series. (We previously saw the Chanukah figure.) Today they revealed another Valentine 3″. I really like it. I think it’s better then the 9″ Cupid from the Holiday 2 set! What are your thoughts? Nick LoCicero
With Those, Hungry (Pied) Eyes
Nick LoCicero
Check out what we stumbled onto at the Disney Store. The rare Pied Eyed Mickey from the Big Eyes series. And only $9.95 at the moment! Get them while you can! Nick LoCicero
Another Cutesters Too Variant Confirmed
Nick LoCicero
The Pin Connection on eBay has posted this Vinylmation up for sale: There is a Yellow variant version of Happy Lolipops! M.C.’s assumptions were correct! You can see the Blue Happy Lolipops on the right. We knew that was in the set. However, the boxes Cutesters Too came in had this picture: So as it …
Stormtrooper of the Week #03
Nick LoCicero
This Wednesday we have a clip from the upcoming Lilo and Stitch: Halloween High-Jinks. Nick LoCicero
Josh Siegel’s 2/12/11 Magic Kingdom Photo Report
Tom Corless
Josh Siegel visited the Magic Kingdom on Saturday and has a few newsworthy photos to share with us from his trip: Goodbye Toontown… Tom Corless
LOST: Found
Nick LoCicero
One of our listeners and Vinylmation custom artist Cesar Diaz sent in these pictures of a 12 figure LOST set he created. He did a fantastic job and we are excited to share these photos with you. Check back for an interview with Cesar about this set and his other creations coming soon. Click here …
Valentine’s Day Treat
Nick LoCicero
One of our listeners, and D-Street release day line friend, Cliff from Florida sent in this Valentine: Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Nick LoCicero
Tail Spin and more on February 25th!
Nick LoCicero
Update: 2/22/11 The Tailspin set from the Disney Afternoons series release has been pushed back to March 4th. Check for it online then! Big news from Disney today! The first 3″ Disney Afternoons combo pack featuring Tale Spin will be released as an online exclusive on February 25th. Also available the same day at D-Street …

ElecTRONica Extended Through Labor Day
Staff Writer
From the Disney Parks Blog: Guests have had so much fun at ElecTRONica, the grid will be open all summer long at Disney California Adventure park! ElectTRONica is a nighttime celebration that features music, live performances and interactive experiences, and it has become the place to dance the night away. Inspired by the computer-world environment …

Josh Siegel’s 2/9/11 WDW Photo Report
Tom Corless
WDWNT Reporter Josh Siegel decided to visit all 4 Walt Disney World theme parks in one day last week and took hundreds of photos to ahre with us, so let’s take a look at what’s new and noteworthy: Let the Memories Begin at Animal Kingdom Tom Corless
More from the store…
Nick LoCicero
We noticed over at the events page of Vinylmation.com that the Online Disney store now has more release date for future Vinylmation. On February 16th, the store gets Cutesters Too. (Check out our Cutesters Too explained page.) On February 25th, they get the Nerds Rock collection. (Check out our Nerds Rock! explained page.) Info from …
More New Star Tours Characters Revealed in New Toys
Tom Corless
From StarWars.com: Two new packages of Star Wars figures exclusive to the Disney Parks should be arriving just in time for Star Tours: The Adventures Continue! The top row of action figures is the Star Tours Ambush Pack. Among the figures are two of the new Skytroopers, Darth Vader on a platform, and bounty hunter Boba …

More New Star Tours Characters Revealed in New Toys
Staff Writer
From StarWars.com: Two new packages of Star Wars figures exclusive to the Disney Parks should be arriving just in time for Star Tours: The Adventures Continue! The top row of action figures is the Star Tours Ambush Pack. Among the figures are two of the new Skytroopers, Darth Vader on a platform, and bounty hunter Boba …
Mickey and Minnie Moving Out
Tom Corless
In honor of the closure of Mickey’s Toontown Fair, which has existed in some fashion at the Magic Kingdom since 1988, here are a few pictures of how Mickey and Minnie spent their last day in their old home: Goodbye Toontown! Tom Corless

Jamie Nakagiri’s 2/4/11 – 2/6/11 DLR Photo Report
Staff Writer
DLNT Podcaster Jamie Nakagiri was also at the Disneyland Resort last weekend to host Hangin’ 10 and captured some newsworthy photos to share. First stop, The new Disney Gallery Exhibit John Lastrapes Jr.
Disney Store Online Inventory Update
Nick LoCicero
Here is a quick look at some new and still available Vinylmation at the Disney Store Online Bacon just became available today online and at D-Street. Maria Clapsis’s Orange Bear was also released today and is in stores and online. Simba was at D-Street today, but reports say it always read “Sold Out” online despite …

“Walk of Magical Memories” Tiles To Be Discontinued
Staff Writer
From The Art of Disney Website: Over the last 11 years, Disney’s “Walk of Magical Memories,” the personalized commemorative paving stones between the main entrances to Disneyland® and Disney California Adventure™ parks, have offered guests an opportunity to be a part of Disneyland Resort history. As we continue to evaluate our offerings throughout the Resort, …
Mickey’s Toontown Fair-well
Tom Corless
Last night, Mickey’s Toontown Fair hosted a special cast member farewell event. WDWNT Reporter Josh Siegel was on hand for the event and has a very special video to share of the closing ceremony: A few pieces of news from the video concerning New Fantasyland: -In Enchated Tales with Belle, guests will have 12 minutes …

A “Star-Studded” Cast for Star Tours: The Adventures Continue
Staff Writer
From the Disney Parks Blog: One of our goals for the new Star Tours show was to pack as much Star Wars into the attraction as possible. That meant traveling to different planets, and meeting up with classic characters from the saga. Of course you already know that R2-D2 and C-3PO are back, reprising their roles in the …
A “Star-Studded” Cast for Star Tours: The Adventures Continue
Tom Corless
From the Disney Parks Blog: One of our goals for the new Star Tours show was to pack as much Star Wars into the attraction as possible. That meant traveling to different planets, and meeting up with classic characters from the saga. Of course you already know that R2-D2 and C-3PO are back, reprising their roles in the …
It’s Going To Be A Circus In There…
Tom Corless
WDWNT Reporter Josh Siegel attended a cast member only farewell to Mickey’s Toontown Fair tonight at the Magic Kingdom and Disney is already previewing some of the new sights you will see when the Storybook Circus arrives in 2012: It appears that County Bounty will become Big Top Souvenirs featuring The Flying Piggolinis (Three Little …

Justin “The Mayor” Heyman’s 2/2-2/9/11 WDW Photo Report
Tom Corless
“The Mayor” Justin Heyman has returned from Walt Disney World with a few newsworthy photos to share with us: Primeval Whirl at Animal Kingdom is closed for refurbishment through April Tom Corless
The Magic, The Memories, and You!
Staff Writer
Video of The Magic, The Memories, and You projection show which debuted on January 27th at Disneyland Park . Taken by Max Guggenheim. John Lastrapes Jr.
Simba’s back, and front
Nick LoCicero
Coming out tomorrow is the box topper for the Animation 1 series. Here’s some pictures of the front and back. The front was just released at the Vinylmation Facebook. I like the tail the most I think. He’s got a sad sorta face, but the whiskers are fun. I am totally going to pick up …
A Variant Opinion… Cutesters Too
Nick LoCicero
Over at Tomopop.com writer Kristina Pino has put together a quick article on the recent Cutester Too series. Check it out. Ms. Pino has done several articles about vinylmation for Tomopop, and we’ll try to point them out as we see them. Also check them out for news about other collectible toys. Screenshots from Tomopop.com …
Stormtrooper of the Week #02
Nick LoCicero
It’s Wednesday again, and that means another editions of Stormtrooper of the Week here at Destination Vinylmation. This week we ran into (no pun intended) Mr. Toad. It seems that after years of poor driving, in a car that’s 62 years old, he decided that instead of installing air bags he’d just wear some armor. …
Banks Lee’s 2/1/11 Epcot Photo Report
Tom Corless
WDWNT Reporter Banks Lee visited Epcot a few days ago and has a few newsworthy photos to share with us from his trip: The Leave a Legacy design painted on the legs of Spaceship Earth is being painted over as part of the ongoing Future World central revamp of the last two years Tom Corless

Conner Purzycki’s 2/3/11 – 2/6/11 DLR Photo Report
Staff Writer
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Back to Jabba’s
Nick LoCicero
Custom designer Evilos (@EvilosArt) has finished his latest project. Borrowing from his previous, Mickey in Carbonite which we post about a little while ago, Evilos has made the figure inside the carbonite removable. Now not only Han Solo can go in, but Darth Vader can win and Luke Skywalker can fall for his trap. Or …
More Magical Vinylmation to Celebrate WDW’s Birthday
Nick LoCicero
The Disney Vinylmation Blog released some treats for us today because their Facebook account reached over 7100 likes. If you haven’t liked them on Facebook yet, do so, because the more people who do, the more stuff we find out about. And now today’s stuff: In 1981, WDW turned 10 years old. 1981 also marked …
The Un”bear”able Lightness of “Bee”ing
Nick LoCicero
On the latest Destination Vinylmation show, 010 Teacups, we discussed the upcoming Florida Project, and whether or not they would have event specific Vinylmation. We concluded that they would, and not two days later Disney announced the same thing. Here is the first piece, of which we are sure, there will be many. The head …
The Turtle Replaces the Pirate and the Parrot
Tom Corless
WDW News Today’s own Justin Heyman is in WDW this week and will have a full report upon his return, but for now we bring you the new menu at Tortuga Tavern, which replaced El Pirata Y El Perico, across from Pirates of the Caribbean in Adventureland. The Mexican-themed food remains, as well as the …
Ep. 010 Teacups
Nick LoCicero
Ep. 010 Teacups MC and Nick review the Cutester Series, dicuss the Nerds Rock announcement, and answer listeners questions. (We also cover all the recent releases and review upcoming dates) Listen Now: Standard Podcasts [59:36m]: Hide Player | Play in Popup | Download Nick LoCicero
Spotlight On: Maria Clapsis artist of the Cutesters Too series
Nick LoCicero
Maria Clapsis is the artist who designed the great looking Vinylmation Cutesters Too series. Recently, we asked her what her favorite piece from the set is. “The 2 chasers are my faves. They’re based on art I did for my blog, so they’re special. The Donut too. Hard to choose” – Maria Clapsis Um, two …