Jared Flores Previews Upcoming Custom Bug’s Life Series

Here is a message from custom Vinylmation artist Jared Flores: Hello all, I am currently working a custom series I’d like to let you know about. The blind box series is to be a 13 figure series (containing 1 mystery Chaser) featuring beloved characters from Pixar’s A Bug’s Life. The series will include a range … Read more

A Closer Look at Silly Symphony

The Silly Symphonies were a series of animated shorts produced by Walt Disney Productions. There was a total of 75 made between 1929 and 1939. Each short was unique, in that, with few exceptions, they did not contain reoccurring characters. The Silly Syphonies are a very important part of Disney’s animation history, because they were a testing … Read more

CVM – Round Two: Adventureland and Fantasyland Bracket Winners

Here are the winners of the Adventureland and Fantasyland brackets. These were the first two brackets of round two. Thanks again to all the artists who entered this year! See the entire bracket here. Click the photos below for a larger, more detailed view.

Episode 111 Cuppa Tea

Ep. 111 Cuppa Tea This week we talk about the announcement of Beauty and the Beast, Silly Symphony and more Park Starz 2. Also, Julie Young makes some strong and intriguing statements about the hobby and upcoming sets. We also interview Jordan Ahern, the film maker behind a documentary on the Custom Toy scene. And of course, we have the latest release dates … Read more

Spotlight On: Evilos’ P. Sherman

  Evilos emailed us this great custom and we asked for more info. So in his own words, here is Evilos… “These are my two of a kind customs for the “Custom Artist Project” headed up by Rust This World. The project consists of 12 well known custom artists in the Vinylmation custom world. Each … Read more

CVM – Round One: Fantasyland Bracket Winners

Here are the winners of the Fantasyland bracket. This was the final bracket of round one. Thanks again to all the artists who entered this year! Round two will start on March 11th! See the full bracket here.

CVM – Round One: Tomorrowland Bracket Winners

Here are the winners of round one of the Tomorrowland Bracket of Custom VinylMadness. Congrats to everyone! Round One of the Fantasyland Bracket started today, you can see the figures at destinationvinylmation.com/vinylmadness. (At the end of the VinylMadness we will be revealing all the artists.) See the full bracket here. ‘

Spotlight On: Millennium Middle School Art Portfolio Students

  Melissa and Brandon, the Art Portfolio teachers at Millennium Middle School in Sanford, Florida, have finished another Vinylmation themed project with their students and we would like to share the finished designs with you. DV: Last year, we spotlighted the Vinylmation themed project you gave to your students. You decided to do this once … Read more

CVM – Round One: Frontierland Bracket Winners

Here are the winners of round one of the Frontierland Bracket of Custom VinylMadness. Congrats to all the winners! One fun note, next time these figures compete, Ursula will compete against Epic Ursula. May the best scary magical octopus win! Round One of the Tomorrowland Bracket starts today, you can see the figures at destinationvinylmation.com/vinylmadness. … Read more

Spotlight On: Ryan Branoff’s Animal

We ran into Ryan on the internet and since MC is a recovering drummer, this custom spoke to us. We asked Ryan about his custom. Destination Vinylmation: Hi Ryan, how long have your been doing customs? Ryan Branoff: I’ve always been interested in the custom world of Vinylmation. I have been collecting Vinylmation for the … Read more

CVM – Round One: Adventureland Bracket Winners

Round One- Adventureland Winners Here are the winners of round one of the Adventureland Bracket of Custom VinylMadness. Congrats to all the winners! Round One of the Frontierland Bracket starts today, you can see the figures at destinationvinylmation.com/vinylmadness. Good luck to all the figures in the next round. (At the end of the VinylMadness we … Read more

Everyone Likes a Red Head

  Meet the two newest red heads of Vinylmation. First, Julie Young. She has been a long time merchandiser with Disney Pins and according to the Disney Parks Blog is coming over to Vinylmation. She also was in one of Steven Miller’s interviews when he joined the team back 9 years ago. Congrats to Julie! … Read more

More to Sing About

Along with the Beauty and the Beast set, the interview with Julie Young also provided a look at a Silly Symphony series. She says it will be coming out in early Fall. She also says “it features long lost characters rarely seen on merchandise.” We’re already excited. What do you think?

A Tale as Old as Time…

  In an article today, Steven Miller talked about the Julie Young being part of the Vinylmation team. In the interview she reveals that a “Beauty and the Beast Series” is coming in June. Based on the picture it looks like it will be a normal blind box series. Hopefully of 12! So far we … Read more

DLR “Trading in the Park” Event: March 2nd

Over at Disneyland this past weekend, traders organized an unofficial fan meet up for Vinylmation lovers called “Trading in the Park.” The event is held in the picnic area at DLR from 11am-1pm on the 1st Saturday and 3rd Sunday of each month. Collectors of Vinylmation, Pins, Pop and more are welcome. OCVinylDon of VinylmationTraders.com sent us … Read more

Enchanted Tiki Room 50th Anniversary Event

I love the Enchanted Tiki Room. More for it’s style and place in Disney theme park history than for the actual entertainment value of that show in the year 2013. But none the less, I enjoy some good Tiki Room merchandise. Well, Disneyland is celebrating the 50th anniversary of this historic attraction this year and … Read more