Nick LoCicero Zoe went to the Costa Mesa, CA Disney Store release of the new Vinylmation mystery box series Under the Big Top. Check out her pictures: Poster advertising the big event! – There were clowns, a carousel, games and other entertainment. – Wow! The packaging looks great! – Gold and Silver tickets were handed out to guests. … Read more
Ep. 082 Goofy This week we review the new Animation 2 Rhino LE figure. We also dive into the aftermarket debate and have an update on the Disney Store Online. Listen in Popup Player Download podcast
Today we stood in line for 7 hours to pick out this cute furry guy from the D-Street in Orlando. Word is that in California they have been waiting since midnight and they are already out of the first stock and are waiting for the next one. Tell us about your experiences getting Rhino. We … Read more
It’s Summer vacation for most kids out there, but the Disney Nerds can’t get enough of school. So they have been sent off to summer camp to keep on learning. Last week, they took advantage of the beautiful Florida sunshine with a field trip to Epcot. Math, Science, Art and History are all at your … Read more
We recently put out a call for custom artist designs on the new Vinylmation 95 mold and have received a great response! Keep those customs coming. Today, we feature an artist familiar to DV, Brian Shapiro. Destination Vinylmation: What inspired you to choose Maleficent as the subject of your first Vinylmation 95 custom? Brian Shapiro: … Read more
The Land Pavilion at Walt Disney World opened just about 35 years ago with Phase 1 of the rest of Epcot Center on October 1, 1982. Epcot, The Land Pavilion Circa 1982 Photo from Matterhorn1959.blogspot.com For some undefined reason, this is my favorite pavilion in all of Epcot. It is not the most exciting. It … Read more
Just when we thought the Comic Con release issues were in the past, the DisneyStore.com today made the 8 “Comic Con Exclusive” So Tasty figures available for purchase online. According to the Vinylmation blog back on July 10th these were “very limited edition” and only “250 available of each design” at SDCC. Unfortunately, there is … Read more
Austin and I had the rare chance to tag along with the great and mysterious Yeti as he visited Animal Kingdom to ride Expedition Everest. Yeti arrives at Animal Kingdom on a beautiful summer day. It didn’t take him long to find Asia Like most tourists, the Yeti could not resist a photo in front … Read more
As Disneyland celebrates its 57th anniversary, I remember back fondly to my one and only trip to the original Disney theme park. Although my heart belongs to Walt Disney World, I am not afraid to admit that my one day at Disneyland was one of the best I ever had. Here are a few of … Read more
Today, we feature the work of a newcomer to the custom artist scene, Zach from Radnor, PA. Destination Vinylmation: How long have you been customizing Vinylmation? Zach: I have been customizing for 2 months. DV: How did you get into creating customs? Z: There were some vinylmations that Disney hasn’t created yet, or characters I … Read more
The forth installment of the Disney Funko Pop! line is due for a July 2012 release. After seeing some previews at Comic Con, this is another can’t miss for myself. The line up is incredible. We get the traditional mix of Pixar, classic Villains, 1000 Acre Woods and a pop culture icon. Besides Carl and … Read more
SPOILER ALERT Over at Vinylmation Kingdom they posted this picture taken by Jennay Gooney (Click on image to reveal). They are saying that it’s the chaser from Under the Big Top. We got this better picture from The Playwright. Check it out. Well, both of them are! And a neck piece! This is just crazy! … Read more
The Disney Parks Blog has just previewed more Epcot 30th merchandise. No vinyl yet, but let’s keep our fingers crossed. Perhaps the greatest shirt ever printed… the 8-bit Figment tee. And for sure my next Disney cap. I just opened a new savings account at my bank and called it Epcot 30th Relief Fund. That jumbo … Read more
This picture of a Goofy Vinylmation, apparently covered in a burst gum bubble, is on display at D-Street Anaheim. Does anyone know what it could be?
Have you checked out our new pin podcast? Once Upon A Pin is a podcast all about Disney Pins. Pins Charming and Rapinzel deliver all the latest news, release dates and reviews with a fun Disney magic twist. This week we dive into all the pins shown off at the last WDW Trade Night including … Read more
Update 7/16/12 D-Street had this figure on display and we finally get to see the back and sides of the figure: One side has Bullseye. These logos are find on the side of the ride vehicles. The back mimics the front, as tiny design disappointment. The other side has the color Woody logo. Do … Read more