Nick LoCicero This week, we are joined by special guest Jason Lethcoe. Jason is a former animator at Disney Studios who, among other films, worked on The Little Mermaid. He shares some stories and tells us about the feeling around the studio when The Little Mermaid was in production. We also talk about collecting Disney memorbillia, the … Read more
Today, Disney announced that the California exclusive Annual Passholders Little Mermaid and Goofy’s Sky School will come out on July 8th and will cost $14.95.
The first of the 9″ Muppets 2 will be released on June 24th in both D-Streets. Disney specifically said they would not be released online. The piece is by Monty Maldovan. There will be only 1500 of these and will retail for $44.95. For more info on the rest of the 9″ Muppets 2 series … Read more
Ep. 025 Festival of the Lion King In this episode we discuss the release of Goof Troop and the change in who buys vinylmation. We also review the Cutesters Like You series. As always, we also discuss news from the week, upcoming vinylmation events, and answer a few Mystery Mailbag questions. Listen Now: Standard Podcasts … Read more
Twitter follower @lindols has received some interesting rumors. She says that someone she knows from Paris says they will be getting the Cars 2 set in August. She also says they will be getting the Alice in Wonderland set (including a 9″ and 9″ combo) in September. Her source also said that on a more … Read more
Update: 6/13/11 Disney announced today that the Pirates set will be released on June 18th…. in Hong Kong Disneyland! Update: 6/11/11 Pirates will be released in Orlando’s D-Street on July 1. D-Street will open at 10:30am with a “special release party”. Then, from 1 – 3, POTC series artist Casey Jones will be on hand … Read more
Dan Beltran’s Cutesters Like You series is no online for purchase. You can get individual blind boxes for $9.95 each, or get a whole tray (with a guaranteed chaser) online for $238.80
Well, Goof Troop is sold out, but there are two other sets that just went up on DisneyStore.com that you can purchase. Two 9″ sets from Urban 6 were released today. The Casey Jones Moai statue is only $39.95 and has a run of 800. The Thomas Scott 9″/3″ Angel and Devil set are priced … Read more
Goof Troop is sold out. In approximately 10 minutes. At 4 AM in the morning. (EST) During the 2 hour break I took for sleep. From all reports it sounds like there was no limit to the amount you could purchase. And while this is an oversight on Disney’s part, let’s take a moment to … Read more
Custom artist Tayner sent us some pictures of his 3″ designs. He also describes them in his own words. Enjoy. Jack Jack from The Incredibles Now don’t get fooled by his basic design or cuteness… he was a lot of work to make, and caused me a few problems. I drew out a rough sketch, … Read more
Disney released the Bakery set last Friday and I want to talk to you today about these figures and the feature that surprised me once I opened up the box. This is a 6 figure open window series that retails for $11.95. Not a bad price considering what they could have done. They have charged … Read more
Copyright Disney On Saturday, June 11th world renown artist Noah will be appearing at Treasures in Paradise in Disney’s California Adventure park for the release of his Vinylmation inspired by Ariel from Disney’s The Little Mermaid. He created 12 hand painted 9″ ($595) and 12 hand painted 3″ ($150) figures. He recently sat and talked … Read more
Update: 7/18/11 Disney has officially announced a July 29 release date for both Davy Crockett and Animal Kingdom. Here is a first look at Animal Kingdom (that is not concept art) This figure, designed by Maria Clapsis will be LE 800 and $44.95. I wonder what animal lurks in the darkness? Davy was designed by … Read more
According to Disney’s Vinylmation Blog today, Orlando’s D-Street will NOT be receiving any of the 9″ Independence Day (Sunburn Man) figures on the planned D-Street release day of June 17. Looks like the May 27th online release of this LE 500 figure was a mistake. Now, the figures allocated for Orlando have been sold out. … Read more
It may still be cute, but it’s a mystery no more. If you want to see the Cutesters Like You mystery chaser, click the picture below. Thanks Cliff for sending this in. Cutesters Like You was released at Disney Stores across the country today.
Ep. 024 Aquaramouse In this special episode, we talk with Kristina Pino from Tomopop.com about the history of the vinyl toy, the state of Vinylmation, the future of Vinylmation and the new Disney Pop! Vinyl. This week we review the new Bakery Series and get an unexpected surprise. We also provide the latest Vinylmation news … Read more
