Nick LoCicero Ep. 084 Big Teeth This week we give an extensive Preview of the Mickey’s Circus Vinylmation and Pin event along with some tips for first time trading event attendees. We also have a ton of news about the Star Wars 2 releases and discuss all the comments and questions you sent into the Mystery Mail … Read more
Star Wars Series 2 Explained Release Date: Celebration VI: August 23, WDW August 24, DLR: August 25, 2012 Price: $14.95 Details: Blind Box 12 figure series Update: 08/17/12 Series 2 accidentally released at Emporium at the Magic Kingdom today. Rumored price is $14.95 per blind box!!!!! Update: 08/14/12 Picture of Chaser added. HQ pics of all the characters now available. … Read more
Over at the rarely used vinylmation.fr, there’s now word that Disneyland Paris will be seeing the release of Star Wars 2 on August 31st, 2012. According to the site they will be available at the Pueblo Trading Post in Frontierland. That means France only has to wait a week to get them. Awesome.
Here’s the deal… we are light on news from Disney these days. Sure, we have plenty of topics we can come up with to talk about in the world of Vinylmation, but we really want to hear from you. This week we will be reviewing Park 10, but we have plenty of time to open … Read more
Those who registered and sent in a Random Selection Process (RSP) form for Vinylmation or Pins for September’s Mickey’s Circus event (Mickey’s Circus Explained) should have received a very important email today. In the email, you will find out what products you were randomly selected to purchase. You do not need to take any action … Read more
Disney’s Vinylmation Blog announced a few releases for Friday, August 17. The 9″/3″ Park 9 Walt Disney World Boardwalk Resort Clown Slide and Simmer will be available at both D-Streets for the price of $74.95. It has an edition size of 1000. I know this is becoming a common theme from me, but I think … Read more
All excited about the Olympics, Disney’s #1 fans wanted to take in some games at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World. As always, there was plenty going on. But just in case there was some down time, they brought along the Sports series to play some games of their own. Donald … Read more
Name: Brandon “TheVinylGuy” Balasco (Age 14) Hometown: Originally from Rhode Island but I live in Tampa, FL Collection Count: 550 3″ = 497 9″ = 31 Jrs = 6 Park Starz = 16 Customs = 6 – How long have you been collecting? I’ve been collecting since the day before D-Street Florida opened … Read more
Update: 8/8/12 Artist Maria Clapsis will join Casey Jones at the Friday, August 24 Orlando D-Street signing from 11a-1p EST. They also announced a wristband distribution for Orlando where guests will be handed a wristband at the register if they choose to meet the artists. Remember, D-Street Orlando opens at 9am EST this day. Also, for the … Read more
Once Upon A Pin is a podcast all about Disney Pins. We deliver all the latest news, release dates and reviews with a fun Disney magic twist. This week we talk about the upcoming Sorcerer’s of the Magic Kingdom pins, new Disney Soda Fountain and DLP pin releases announced and a sneak at the final … Read more
Merida and the Triplets from the Disney Pixar movie Brave recently posed for some pictures for us at Epcot. – –
Wow, Austin and I sure got up close to the animals at Animal Kingdom last week. A clever hiding place for the sneaky Koala to snag food from the unsuspecting ducks. Buffalo Snack. A delicacy in some parts of the world. A penny saved is a Leopard earned. I had to snap this picture really quick as … Read more
Here are a couple of shots from my disney classic series: The epcot 30th was the 1st of the series. 20K under the sea is #2 The classic poster from the Jungle cruise is #3 I have been experimenting with new media for #4 “TomorrowLand” Now that the season is upon us I hope to … Read more
Today Park 10, the Disneyland Paris themed set releases at both stateside D-Streets. Does this set appeal to collectors in the US? I love the designs even though I have never been to DLP. It is also fun to have another Park set out just months after the last one. Check out Park 10 explained … Read more
Name: Peter and Leah Hometown: Victoria BC, Canada Collection Count: 3″ = 185 9″ = 2 Jrs = 0 Park Starz = 0 Customs = 2 How long have you been collecting? We’ve been collecting for just over a year now, since May 2011. We are big fans of Toy Story and needed the Lotso vinyl. … Read more
Long before they made an appearance as our favorite 3″ Disney collectibles, The Monorails were a band that toured around the Walt Disney World Resort performing at the resorts. We recently dug up some of The Monorails old concert posters, CDs, Albums and publicity photos. On August 1, 1997, Disney opened a resort inspired by … Read more