Nick LoCicero Update: 5/17/11 Disney has released pictures and information about the Cast Chasers for this series. They are “distributing” these figures to the Walt Disney World stores as we speak… meaning they are not there yet. They are exclusive to WDW. Disney will let us know when they are available. They also announced they are working … Read more
Ep. 021 Pirates of the Caribbean This week we talk in depth about the May 21 custom Pirates release. We also discuss the news of the week and upcoming releases including Cars, Pirates, and Urban 7. We also give out fresh new info on Chip n’ Dale Rescue Rangers and Cutesters Like You. We also … Read more
A release date has been announced for the next Disney Afternoons Vinylmation set! On May 27th, Chip ‘N Dale Rescue Rangers will be available at D-Street Orlando and California. Artist: Christopher Chapman Release Date: May 27th (CA D-Street open at 8 AM) Price: ~$26.95 LE 1000
Update: 5/21/11 Added Scott Tolleson pics that Evilos discovered on Scott’s facebook page. Now we can see how they came out! Update: 5/14/11 We now know the details of the May 21st custom Pirates release. When: Saturday, May 21 from 2pm – 5pm Where: D-Street, Downtown Disney District, Disneyland Resort What: Local California artist have … Read more
Today @vinylchaser informed us that Willie the Whale and the Hyacinth Hippo were online. Watch out though, these dangerous beasts are hard to find. You can't just look at Vinylmation, ya gotta search for "Hippo" or "Animation" to find them. $39.99 each.
Update: 5/18/11 Vinylmation.com posted the pictures of these two. Find more at the Annual Passholders Explained Update: 5/15/11 Don noticed that the Art of Disney now has confirmed these two as being released in mid-June and that the full name of the Ariel piece is “The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure”. More as it … Read more
Special thanks to @indyandmarion for the pictures of the Cars 2 set that was out during the Cars 2 event at Downtown Disney Florida this weekend. We thought this might have been a set of 12, but it looks like it’s a two pack, like a previous Pixar set, Wall-E and Eve. Both pieces utilize … Read more
Hey there Vinylmation fans. Welcome to the second edition of the DSO (Disney Store Online) report. In the past 2 days, Disney has made a few significant changes to their online store including posting some larger Vinylmation sets as well as price reductions. In case you missed out on the first DSO report, which can … Read more
Update: 5/20/11 Lots of new info found at the trade show. Check out the “First look at the B&W Set” post. Over at VinylmationKingdom.com they uncovered a place holder on the Disney Store of an upcoming “Black & White” 6 piece Vinylmation set designed by Sarah Matthews. This will be a LE of 2000. It … Read more
Update: 5/14/11 In yet another odd change of events, last night @noahfineart announced that the Little Mermaid custom was not the only one he was doing. He is also doing the Pirates 9″ custom. We haven’t seen any confirmation, but we assume that this is the 9″ Custom that will be released with a signing … Read more
by Ryan Thompson Welcome to the third edition of V.E.R., or the Vinylmation Exchange Report. This week’s article will focus on Park series 9 inch releases. The park series, is of course, Vinylmation inspired by scenes, characters and imagery from the various Disney theme parks, and what a better way to display them than in … Read more
This weekend, May 13th – May 15th, EPCOT will host Pixar’s 25th Anniversary Weekend. This exciting celebration will give guests the opportunity to Meet and Greet their favorite Pixar characters that are not normally out and about the parks! You will also be able to browse a photo gallery from Pixar films, and explore the … Read more
Update: 5/13/11 It looks like we were wrong. It’s only a two pack (like Wall-E and the Disney Afternoons). Lightning and Matar. Still cool though, and now we worry that it might be a limited edition like the other two-packs. The figures look great though! (Pic thanks to @CFOnDemand) Disney confirmed there will be a … Read more
Update: 05 12 11 The custom Kevin you see here designed by Chelsea is now available for purchase on eBay. Click here to visit the auction. Last week, we featured the work of Californian artist Chelsea with her Carl and Russell Up custom Vinylmation. This week, she gives us an exclusive preview of her newly finished … Read more
Thank you Noah!! Thank you! Thank you! I don’t know if you guys know this about me or not but, there is only one thing that I love more than Vinylmation, and that is The Little Mermaid!!! Today, Noah posted this release news on his blog, noahfineart.com: June 11th 2011 – The Little Mermaid Product … Read more
The other day I was watching the Game Show Network, and look who showed up on a rerun on Chain Reaction!