Nick LoCicero This week we got a nice message from Mike about the things he’s been doing this summer. Check it out: “First off, I will be heading out to Florida for the Villains event and will be bringing a bunch of my work to share with everyone. I can’t wait to meet all kinds of people … Read more
Once again, a trip to the D23 Expo was more about the experience outside the convention center than the expo itself. Sure, the expo had some memorable moments (Imagineering Pavilion, “Working with Walt” panel, live action panel celebrities and meeting fellow Disney fans just to name a few) but it was Cars Land that stole … Read more
A new combo packed called I Love NY was released on August 19th at the Times Square Disney Store. It retails for $26.95. No words if this will be available online. Thanks to the Playwright for the photos.
At the WDW Trading Night held last week at the ESPN Wide World of Sports, a follow up to the Nightmare Before Christmas open window set was previewed. Photo from VinylmationKingdom.com Photo from VinylmationKingdom.com The series is due out in D-Streets in October by Halloween. It will be an 8 figure blind box set featuring … Read more
In the world of Vinylmation, where set after set is pumped out of the factory at ever alarming rates, some designs blur into the background and much of the art and ideas start to look similar. Sure, different artists have their own style and after seeing a few dozen you have a good idea who … Read more
Ep. 131 3D Mickey Chaser This week we review the D23 Expo. The Vinylmation, the events, the stores and the people. Nick chooses his set of year and MC says not so fast. We also have news about a new Nightmare blind box series, more NYC vinyls, Halloween Tokyo figures and much more. Listen in Popup … Read more
Today’s collection is a big one. Check it out. Collection Stats:Name: Matt Schlien Hometown: Coconut Creek, FL Collection Count: 4263″ =4109″ =6Jrs =9Park Starz =1Customs =0 How long have you been collecting? Since 2010 What is your favorite figure that you own? Woody from Toy Story because he was the first one I purchased. What … Read more
There have been several rumors flying around about the upcoming Marvel set from Disney. At D23 instgrammer mymousecapades seems to have solved all the riddles. Here is the checklist for the Marvel set. It includesall 11 figures we were able to deduce from the side of the box, along with a Mystery Chaser, 2 variants, … Read more
Of course Destination Vinylmation will be your home for Vinylmation previews from the D23 Expo. We will post the latest news and artist meet and greet photos right here. Also, follow DestinationVinylmation on Instagram for continuous photos of the D23 Expo. Once Upon a Pin will have all your pin previews. And Jedi Kingdom will be you8r … Read more
Ep. 130 Wet Paint Donald This week we give a full D23 Expo Vinylmation and Artist Meet and Greet Preview. We also find out news about Popcorns 2, Food & Wine and an update on Reflections of Evil. Matt from Vinylmation Kingdom stops by to talk about customs, scrappers and Walt. Listen in Popup Player Download … Read more
Update 8/6/13: That’s no ghost. After MC looked at the variant he realized it’s not a ghost, its Gusteau on his black and white cooking show! That makes a lot more sense! Also, the variant will be a LE of 250 and the original will be a LE of 2250. 8/1/13– Artist Thomas Scott has … Read more
With the announcement that Disney Afternoons Series 2 would finally have some Gummi Bears as a set, we wanted to see what the custom world had down with such an obvious missed opportunity in series 1. We found Ash, and here are Ash’s Gummi Bears. “I was a huge Disney cartoon fan growing up and … Read more
Not that it was a surprise to anyone at this point, but the last Park Starz 2 variant has been announced and it is a clear version of Gus from the Haunted Mansion. I was hoping for a little bit more, maybe even a three pack of the three ghosts, but this is what we … Read more
Another hidden figure inside a video. Disney just loves to do this sort of thing. Go to the Sketch to Shelf video and watch until 48 seconds in. There you will find the above imagine. Now this does nto appear to be the “Classic Minnie” we saw that is going to be for sale at … Read more
It seems like there may be an LE 1000 Evil Queen Daisy 3″ figure released exclusively at the Reflections of Evil trade event for $16.95. It was not on the RSP but should be available in the set up shop inside the event just like the Popcorn’s Dumbo variant was last fall. I hope there … Read more
I was one of the biggest fans of Popcorns when I got my hands on it last Fall, unfortunately, the second series does not look nearly as strong. We will see 4 figures from Popcorns 2 release on September 6th at the parks and online. They will retail for $19.95… a much needed price drop … Read more
