Nick LoCicero The Maria Clapsis designed Cars 2 Combo was released at D-Streets on August 26. It also showed up in the London Disney Store, on the UK Disney Store Online and in Tokyo. It will hit Disney Store Online September 2 and Disney stores September 19. The packaging is nice if you want to just keep … Read more
DV reader Jacob sent us some summer vaction photos: My family and I recently took a vacation to the beaches of Galveston, TX. Goofy went along with us, and we thought you would like to see some pics! Enjoy This is Goofy checking out the aquarium at Moody Gardens in Galveston, TX. He loved it!! … Read more
The Preview Center was where many people saw Walt Disney World for the first time. Here is some background info on the Preview Center that we hope to see recreated for the upcoming Florida Project event at Walt Disney World. We will also take another look at the FREE gift for guests to the Vinylmation Day. Screen … Read more
Today, Disney released the catalog of items up for auction at the Florida Project. Along with one of a kind items, they also have lots of chasers and variants. We picked out some highlights below. Take a look at the entire catalog here. Pete’s Dragon signed by Mickey Rooney Not produced Haunted Mansion Tote and … Read more
Update: 9/15/11 Disney announced September 25th as the release sate for several pieces. Update: 8/28/11 At D23 we saw a whole new line of DCL Vinylmation. These will be available aboard all DCL Cruise Ships and will be Open Edition… so around for awhile. Castaway Cay Hammock Open Edition $12.95 Release Date: October 14A nice … Read more
Instead of reviewing a Jr Vinylmation this week, I decided that I would let you in on a little thing that I love using my Jr figures for. All of my Jr Vinylmations have been used for this purpose, and it’s called phone charms. Phone charms are a little way you can express yourself when … Read more
Chelsey surprised us first with the Blind Box Buyer. Then, as a listener to the podcast, she knew it was M.C.’s birthday. So she gave M.C. a really special birthday present. Wow! Look at this guy. A ninja warrior. The detail on this figure is astounding. With one sword in hand and another in holster, … Read more
At D23, we were able to meet many of our readers, listeners and featured custom artists for the first time. One such artist was Chelsey. We have featured Chelsey’s work before. She has done some great Pixar characters. So we were very excited when she contacted us and said she had a special custom Vinylmation … Read more
Update: 8/28/11 Ten Rafiki’s were released at the SF Disney Store on Saturday along with the 3″ SF Golden Gate Bridge exclusive. So… 690 for the rest of us at stores scattered across North America and some warehouse waiting to be shipped to a few lucky online buyers. This is an exciting combo set that … Read more
It’s a Small World Release Date: August 19 (D23), September 11 (Florida Project), September 16 (D-Streets) Artist: Thomas Scott Update: 8/28/11 IASW was released at D23 last weekend and sold for $8.95 a blind box. We have revealed the entire set and chasers below. We also learned that IASW will be released at the Florida Project, but … Read more
Jorge from RedVirtue Vinylmation Arts served Destination Vinylmation a special treat at D23. Take a closer look at this special Starducks Cafe Mocha custom Jorge made for us! I’m a huge coffee addict, so this is the perfect addition to my collection. Jorge is known for his caffeine inspired creations. He has some great designs, other than Starducks … Read more
Among the many great experiences at D23, we ran into the artist Noah roaming around the expo floor. We have admired his work for a while now, so we walked over to introduce ourselves. A nicer man you will be hard to find. He seemed just as happy to meet us as we were to … Read more
Like Trade City 2010, Florida Project will have some One-of-a-Kind Vinylmation. As Disney releases the pictures, you will see them here. Artist: Maria Clapsis This is amazing and perfect for this event. It is modeled after something actually done in the early days of Walt Disney World. Check out this excerpt from The Main Street … Read more
Disney has shown off its 2011 Halloween Vinylmation Release. Copyright Disney This Trick or Treat inspired Vinylmaiton was designed by Eric Caszatt and will be released all over Walt Disney World and the Disneyland Resort. D-Streets and many resort stores that carry Disney Halloween merchandise will also sell this Limited Release figure for $14.95. How … Read more
The Open Window 12 figure Astrology set will be released on September 9 at D-Streets and on September 11 at The Florida Project. Each of the 12 figures will retail for $12.95. Check out Astrology Explained for more info.
The Lightning and Mater Vinylmation Combo set was released at D-Streets today. The Disney Store on Oxford Street in England also released this Cars two-figure set today. And, it should also be available as of today via DisneyStore.co.uk. US Disney Store Online gets it on September 2 and brick and mortar Disney Stores will see Cars … Read more