Nick LoCicero Destination Vinylmation’s reach is growing each and every day. Thanks to our loyal readers and listeners, our numbers have grown beyond our wildest dreams. With this growth, comes added difficulties and expenses in delivering the content that you enjoy. While we still have a blast recording the podcast and writing for the website (and have … Read more
We are spotlighting a few on NRB Relic’s custom this week. This 3″ custom Vinylmation is titled “Jailbird Mickey Mouse”. This piece is part of the “Treasures” Series by NRB Relic. He was inspired by Disney’s short “The Chain Gang” from 1930. This piece is one of a kind and is hand painted and additions … Read more
Destination Vinylmation: What have you been up to lately? John Ward: I’ve recently been working on holiday themed customs. It started with Evilos’ Blind Bag series 3, I did 4 holiday themed customs for that series, three 3″ customs and one “Grand Prize” 9″, each with sculpted elements. The 9″ which I call “Christmas at … Read more
It’s the time of year we begin to reflect on the last twelve months. Around Destination Vinylmation headquarters that means thinking about all the Vinylmation headlines, events and releases we experienced over the past year. Soon, we will be releasing our Top Ten of 2012 lists… and we want yours too. Between now and December … Read more
A few days ago, we revealed what the inside of the 2013 Walt Disney World calendar looks like, also revealing the line up for the 2013 poster series of Vinylmation. Then we received a photo of the Disneyland 2013 calendar from Thomas. He showed us that the December poster, along with a few others, are … Read more
by Nick Lam If you are looking for some inside scoop on what might be the next Vinylmation design, check out the Vinylmation Digital Painter game on Disney.com. You can create your own Vinylmation design with their templates of various old/new characters. Here is the first page when you enter. It shows you how to … Read more
Artist Mark Johnson recently designed a couple new custom Vinylmation. His 3″ Toy Story Little Green Men Claw Machine is a fantastic take on this classic Pixar scene. Great use of the bubble helmet. Christmas Carol Gonzo was sold through Evilos’ blind bag series, but Mark can re create any of his figures or customize … Read more
That headline was too easy. If you want to see the Zooper Heros chaser, click the image below. Image from the Facebook post of Nickolas Robinson.
We found out last week that when the Wonderground Gallery at Downtown Disney at Disneyland opens up its December 15th event: Good vs Evil, there will be custom Vinylmation available as well. We now know what one of them will be. This 9″ Snow White and Evil Queen comes from the talented hands of Javier … Read more
The Wonderground Gallery in the Downtown Disney District in Anaheim will host a new theme of artwork for purchase beginning December 15. Select artist who offer up canvas and prints have also designed some Vinylmation for the launch. We have not seen the pictures of the Vinylmation yet, but here is a blurb from Disney about the … Read more
NRB Relic has a few new customs that we will spotlight this week. The first one is her 9″ custom Vinylmation “A Gift To Present”. It is a ONE OF A KIND piece of art hand painted and additions to the Vinylmation are hand sculpted by artist NRB Relic (Nanette R. Belgen) This piece was shown … Read more
Look up on the shelves! It’s a mouse! It’s a toy! It’s Zooper Heroes! Zoom! Bam! Pow! This new series hit Disney Store shelves and online today. $9.95 a blind box, this set of twelve features animals in super hero costumes. If you pick them up, please alert us of any variants or the chaser.
Why do I even try to assume I know what Disney is doing? Thanks to a tip from a reader Chris, we found a Hong Kong eBay seller with what appears to be the 2013 open edition figure up from auction. It also seems to be a legitimate figure, not a dumpster diver, that was released in … Read more
Ep. 100 Flowers and Fairies In the 100th episode we discuss the 2013 Walt Disney World calendar that reveals the line up for the 2013 series vinyls. We also talk about the new Mickey Platform CYO with artist Evilos. We of course have the latest release dates. And we have your voice mails in the Mystery Mail Bag. … Read more
We just checked in with Custom Vinylmation artist Heather Kattleman of Vinylmation Customations and she had some new treats for us to share with you. First, just in time for the New Fantasyland, is her Beauty and the Beast Stained Glass 9″ figure. – She also has a brand new Star Wars Samuri. And she … Read more
Flying Ace Mickey “Pearl Harbor Tribute Piece” 9″ Custom by Evilos There are all kinds of things that have inspired me as an artist, non so much as Aviation. With my family background in the subject its been a staple of my life. Both my grandfathers served in WW2 & I have made many tribute … Read more