Nick LoCicero A few news and notes out of Hawaii. The release date for the Aulani figures we saw previewed at Mickey’s Circus have appeared on Disney’s Events page. Disney has two figures listed and call them both “Minnie” but we are going to assume one is supposed to be “Mickey.” A misprint is a safe assumption since they … Read more
On December 21, 2012 the long awaited Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides open window series will be released at D-Streets. They will cost $14.95 each and are open edition. We first saw the concept art for this series back in 2011.
Have you seen Wreck it Ralph yet? I can’t wait to get there this weekend. I also can not wait to see the short that plays before the feature. It is titled “Paperman” and I heard it is spectacular. And so is this custom by artist Mike Vetrone… – – Find out more about Mike: … Read more
The Maria Clapsis designed Mad T Party combo set will be released at Disneyland on December 7th. It has an edition size of 3000 and will retail for $26.95. It is based on the nighttime dance party held at Disney’s California Adventure.
On November 19th this whistling pile of nuts and bolts will sail it’s way into Disney Stores and Online. It is part of the Robots 3 collection and has an edition size of 1000 and is $69.95. The main design is of Pete in his Steamboat Willie outfit. That hat is amazing for a 9 … Read more
The Disney Store Online is holding a huge sale on Vinylmation this week. Let’s start with the $5 deals. They include a variety of items including Mascots, Sports Teams, Nerds, Keychains, Monorails, Phineas and Ferb and more. Notice that all $5 Vinyls are also part of a Buy any 4, Get 1 Free deal. Next … Read more
Normally it is Santa bringing you a gift, but what if your gift could be Santa? The 2012 Santa Mickey 3″ figure is now a reward for Disney Movie Reward members. Thanks to Nick L. for the tip on this one. He will set you back 850 points and there is a limit of one … Read more
The Urban Barricades had some fun directing traffic around Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Epcot and the Magic Kingdom. Traffic at the Indy Speedway can get dangerous, but the proper traffic controls make all the difference. – Protecting the workers at Hollywood Studios – No job is too small for the Barricades. – Standing guard on the … Read more
This week in Custom Class, I’m going to be showing you how to strip paint off of Vinylmation figure. Paint removal is kind of advanced technique, and definitely only applicable in very specific situations. With the I Heart Mickey series that just came out, us custom artists now have a cheap and easy source for … Read more
In Disney’s funny little way of not wanting us to have all the info up front, we found out another little tidbit about these new 3″ Annual Passholder Exclusive Balloons… they have a limited edition size of 3,000. That is according to the Disney Vinylmation Blog. The Events page still calls them “open edition.” There … Read more
After Friday’s WDW Trade Night I visited Downtown Disney were the Christmas lights were strung and classic holiday tunes burst out from the speakers. At Target this morning the Christmas displays merrily greeted the shoppers. And as I sit here, writing this post, I sip from my red Starbucks cup filled to the brim with Gingerbread goodness. … Read more
At the WDW Trade Night on Friday we had the chance to see the Pixar 1 Heimlich combo topper that will be released on November 23. As hoped for, he will use the same elongated torso used for the John Carter alien figures. Heimlich will be attached to a Pixar 1 blind box with a … Read more
Update: 11/06/12 We now have the official edition sizes and prices for these two combos. Aliens will be an LE 1000 and $44.95. Tuck and Roll is LE 1000 and $26.95. On December 14, the Little Green Men three pack from Pixar 1 will be released at D-Streets. Tuck and Roll will release on December … Read more
Update: 11/01/12 Since we first brought you this news about extended hours, the Vinylmation Events page has re affirmed the 4-9pm trading hours and the apparent use of all the Ballrooms (plural). Again we ask why? A good thing for sure, but is it just for extra room or some kind of entertainment, artist signing or release? I’m also … Read more
Designer Con is a convention that incorporates everything in the world of design including apparel, plush, printing, sculpture, designer toys, and art ranging from fine to urban. At this year’s event in California, Evilos will once again have a ton of customs and figures for sale. Including the 12″ Mickey In Carbonite which will be on … Read more
