Nick LoCicero DV makes friends with collectors all over the country. We would like to introduce one of our newest reporters Tom. He runs the website www.VinylmationPriceGuide.com in an effort to help fellow collectors easily reference the ‘going value’ of their figures. He will write in to DV from time to time to talk about the collecting experience outside of … Read more
BE HERE FOR OUR LIVE BLOG OF VINYLMATION CHAT SESSION ON SUNDAY 9/11 FROM 10:45AM – 12:15PM EST. The Florida Project – Vinylmation Showcase Date: September 11th 2011 Time: 9:30am – 2pm EST Location: EPCOT World ShowPlace at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida Details: This is a ticketed event. Click here for ticket details. Admission to EPCOT … Read more
Destination Vinylmation supports custom artists in the community with our Spotlight On articles, so we are really excited about this upcoming art show put together by one of our featured artists Cesar Diaz. This event will take place on September 24th in Newhall, CA. If you are in the area, be sure to stop by … Read more
Graphic designer John Dela Cruz sent us a great take on the mystery chaser with his custom Vinylmation. Destination Vinylmation: You created a great looking custom, but do you also collect Disney’s vinylmation? John: I’m a new collector, bitten by the “chase” bug not too long ago. I found myself going back and forth into … Read more
Destination Vinylmation would like to introduce new reporter Lee Byrom as she details her account of the Bonkers release at Downtown Disney Orlando: by Lee Byrom In the early morning hours, if you can consider 3:30am the morning, and sans coffee or breakfast I made it out the door, along with my designated vinyl-addict support … Read more
by RMThompson RT: Mark, thank you for taking the time to answer a few questions today and welcome to the world of Vinylmation, we understand you’re a newer collector/designer? MH: Very new. I am working on the second custom that I have ever done. I have been collecting the 3″ Vinylmation for almost a year … Read more
Vinylmation Custom Artist Keith Lapinig wants to design a Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloon and needs your help: So voting ends THIS Tuesday. Around 10,000 vinyl elves were hidden around Macy’s stores all across the country last month. People were asked to decorate them and then submit their designs. We have now been narrowed … Read more
I was incredibly scared to go on this ride as a kid. But after I got a few under my belt (rides and years), it became a favorite… then, as fast as I fell in love with this classic, it was gone. 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea was a favorite to many Disney fans and … Read more
D23 in Anaheim saw the release of a couple limited edition Funko Disney Pop! Vinyl figures as well as the premiere of Series 2. The Disney Store inside D23 opened up Sunday with extremely long lines waiting to get in because along with the Pop! Vinyl, it was Lion King release day as well. Cast Members were … Read more
Ep. 036 Orange Blue Gear Bear This week we run down the news of the week including Project Z rumors, Park 9 and some new releases like 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. We list all the known release dates that now extend into 2012. We also recap our trip to Disneyland, DCA and LA. Listen … Read more
Update: 9/16/11 Puerto Rico flag released today at D-Streets… It will also be released at the Disney Store in Puerto Rico on October 4. The store is located at the Plaza Las Americas, 525 Ave Franklin Delano Roosevelt, San Juan. Update: 9/2/11 Pictures released: Copyright Disney Copyright Disney Attention Puerto Ricans! Your flag will be added … Read more
Darkwing Duck Afternoon Cartoon Vinylmation finally has a release date. On September 16, the same day I’ts a Small World hits the shelves, Darkwing and Gosalyn will be available at both D-Streets for $26.95. Like all other Disney Afternoon sets, this will be LE 1000. Gosalyn Mallard and Darkwing Duck are featured in this combo. … Read more
Disney announced that Project Z will be revealed at the Florida Project in two weeks. Stay tuned for more info, live blogging from the show, and a podcast recorded after the show. Also worth noting, the Vinylmation talk that was originally scheduled from 11:30-noon on 9/11/11 is now extended to 11-noon. Interesting… Also, we’re working … Read more
Look what we found on the internets a few weeks ago. This is Wolverine. He’s an X-Men, and sometimes part of Alpha Flight. He’s pretty bad-ass. He’s also a custom vinylmation made by Gabriell Lucchese. It took a while to track her down, but we found her and wanted to know more about her and … Read more
Some figures exclusive to the D23 Expo in Anaheim were released last weekend. Here is an up close look and our take on the group. 3″ D23 Logo Maria Clapsis LE 4800 $13.95 With the design and very high quantity available, this one hung around all weekend long and was still available late Sunday at … Read more
Destination Vinylmation: Tayner, at only 14 years of age you are creating some nice looking custom Vinylmation. How long have you had a passion for art? Tayner: My passion for art really started coming out at the age of 12, when I was given a sketch book and good sketching pencils for Christmas, which I … Read more
