“Close Encounter” DV Review: Alien Encounter

9″/3″ Park 6 Alien Encounter – “9 Alien and 3” Skippy Artist: Maria Clapsis LE: 1000 Price: $74.95 This design looked intricate from the concept art and the figure does not disappoint in person. In fact, I’d have to say I’m more impressed in person. The 9″ Alien looks absolutely fantastic. Lots of detail and great colors … Read more

Sam the Eagle roosts in EPCOT

We caught Sam the Eagle from the Muppets 2 set making his roost over at EPCOT. Here are some pics.

Any Which Way But Foose

Update: 6/24/11 The artofdisney site had a second one of a kind Foose vinylmation on display. This one based on the character Ramone from Pixar’s Cars. The vinyl is based on the flame design from the side of Ramone from the first Cars movie. Like the previous one, there is only ONE of this vinylmation … Read more

Astrology Vinylmation Explained

Hidden on the Sneak page of vinylmation.com is the concept artwork for the Astrology Series. Check them all out here. Some cool things to note, both Cancer and Scopio have claws as hands! Also Leo and Taurus look amazing! It also seems like they have connected stars on some to create the constellation that they … Read more

DSO Update: Hippo and Sunburned Man

Update: Thanks for everyone who reminded me (MC) that vinylmation.com said the 9″ Park 6 would be delayed back on the 20th. Thank you! Update: We just realized that both 9″ Park 6 figures that came out in D-Streets stores today were also supposed to show up online. (See above screen shot from July 7th). … Read more

Set your pocket watches for July 8th. Steampark.

Disney let it slip on their events page that the Steam Park series we’ve all been waiting for since 2010 is finally coming out on July 8th. This will be at both D-Streets. From what we know of the set, it will be a 6 piece set that will be packaged like the Sushi. One … Read more

They’re Here… (almost)

On June 20, 1995 Aliens invaded the Magic Kingdom. For eight years, guests to ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter were treated to a scary adventure that attacked all the senses. When the X-S Tech employees make a mistake with the teleportation device, a huge alien appears before the audience. Much of the same effects you feel in … Read more

And now, a Political Message from our Censor

“You are all weirdos!” It’s our highest honor to present, from The Muppet Show, Sam the Eagle, swooping into D-Street stores tomorrow. From the pictures he looks really good. I love the little touches, like the talons on the feet and the single huge eye brow. The painting of the beak on the nose looks … Read more

Up Is On The Way

What’s your favorite Pixar movie? Mine is Up. It not only is a great Disney movie, but one of the truly great films ever made. What is it missing? It has amazing characters. You are emotionally connected to Carl from scene one. Kevin and Dug are comedic genius. Up has a beautiful storyline. It is … Read more

Vinylmation Exchange Report: Location Specific

By Ryan Thompson Welcome to another episode of V.E.R., or the Vinylmation Exchange Report. It’s no secret that part of the allure of Vinylmation is the ability to trade for the ones you want; however, sometimes it’s hard to be sure you’re getting a fair trade. This article, will contain reports based on several websites … Read more

Spotlight On: Vinylmation Custom Artist Keith Lapinig

“Quick” Editorial: We don’t want to take the spotlight off Keith’s customs below, but must mention a word about yesterday’s post with custom artist Justin Marshall. Justin sent us pictures of a custom Vinylmation Claw Machine he made, but it quickly came to our attention there was another claw machine out there, done by Keith … Read more

Update: Disneyland Passholder Exclusives

July 8th is still the day to get the Disneyland Passholder Exclusives, but there is an update to where you can purchase them. July 8th a blackout date for some APs so there will be 2 locations to purchase Goofy’s Sky School and The Little Mermaid from: Embarcadero Gifts inside Disney’s California Adventure Park (open … Read more

D23 Vinylmation

In addition to the known Noah one-of-a-kind Vinylmation, the D23 website hinted to other Vinylmation at the August Expo in Anaheim. The wrote “Take home a piece of the magic from this year’s D23 Expo, with an assortment of merchandise including apparel, headwear, pins and Vinylmation™. ” And displayed this picture: They also talked about … Read more

Noah Exclusive D23 Vinylmation

We all know when Noah does a Vinylmation, it is something to behold. Take a look at this D23 Exclusive figure that will be available at the August Convention in Anaheim. This one-of-a-kind figure has a running broom on the body, the D23 logo and Tinker Bell on the head, a sorcerers hat and a Mickey … Read more

More Cute Then We Have Ever Seen!

Surprise! Disney released two 9″ Cutesters Like You figures at the Disney Store Online today. They both retail for $39.95 and are LE 650. These are the first 9″ figures from the Cutesters series. Gothy Great color pallet on this figure. I like the pig tails with skulls, nice touch. Cheery A cheerleader here who … Read more