Nick LoCicero The most rewarding part about recording the podcast YesterEARS is learning all the pieces of Disney history that I would never read otherwise. My co-host and lead researcher Austin uncovers many interesting Disney facts each and ever week. This week, I’d like to share one with you here on DV. Wednesday June 20th, will mark … Read more
Update 6/15/12 The WDW release had been delayed until June 29. It will still release at DLR on June 15. Update 6/13/12 We have a price point for the CYO Vinylmation 95. It will be $39.95 according to the Disney Vinylmation Events page. On June 15th, a Create Your Own version of the new 9″ Lightning shaped Vinylmation … Read more
To have your custom work spotlighted, please send an email to [email protected] – Destination Vinylmation: In this article, we will focus on some of your Disney character customs. The Evil Queen is amazing!!! The face is spot-on with the calm yet evil looking expression. But for me, the poison apple steaming in the cauldron is … Read more
The other day, Austin and I were recording the latest episode of YesterEARS on location at Disney Quest. Half way through the show, I took a break to play some old arcade games when I stumbled upon some interesting photos that fell behind one of the cabinets. Take a look… It appears that Kevin and … Read more
We just released episode 2 of the new Once Upon a Pin podcast today. If you are a pin collector, check it out for all all the latest news, release dates and reviews with a fun Disney magic twist. This week we preview the Disney’s California Adventure and the Gear Up For Adventure pins. We cover … Read more
Who knew? It seems as though Andy from the Pixar Toy Story franchise went away to college to become an artist: Straight from our friends over at the Vinylmation Japan Blog (an unofficial fan site), we have revealed four Toy Story Vinylmation that will be released at Tokyo Disney Sea on July 5th at McDucks Department Store. They … Read more
Save up to 40% right now at the Disney Store. Select Vinylmation figures and pins and Funko Pop! Vinyl available. The following is just a taste. Go to DisneyStore.com for more
Villains 3 Explained Date: June 18, 2012 Where: Disney Stores and Online Price: $9.95 Details: 12 figure blind box set Update 06/11/12 Updated page with picture of the chaser. Click the Mystery Chaser image at bottom of page to see. Rumor also surfaced of a sale at the Disney Store where you buy one Villains 3 blind … Read more
June 29th is a busy day for collectors at Disneyland. Up until now, we have only gotten bits and pieces of what is going on, now we seem to have the complete picture. The day starts off with a treat for pin collectors. Gear Up for Adventure is part of a summer long series of pin releases … Read more
Ep. 076 Nemo Submarine This show focuses on all the Disneyland figures recently announced. Zoe joins us to give a west coast perspective on all of them. she also got a preview of the new Cars Land and Buena Vista Street at DCA and tells us all about it… including a ride on the new … Read more
To have your custom work spotlighted, please send an email to [email protected] – Destination Vinylmation: Do you ever draw a concept then give up on it because you can’t make it work in 3D? Or do you stick with it and make alterations? Brian Shapiro: Luckily, I haven’t had to abandon any designs because I couldn’t adapt … Read more
Our friend, and soon to be contributor, Don Sawyer sent us this picture and caption: My visit to D Street today in Orlando to purchase the 9″ Contemporary Motel and the 3″ Gold Monorail was especially exciting for me! I knew that I would get the chance to bring it home and display all of my … Read more
You can now follow us on Instagram. Look for DestinationVinylmation as we post pictures of Vinylmation and the Disney Parks. Zoe kicked us off today with a little find at DCA…
Looks like the every other month trend will continue. Walt Disney World’s Contemporary Resort will host a free trading night for Vinylmation and Pin collectors on the night of July 6 in the Fantasia G ballroom from 6p-9p. This will probably be the last free event until the ticketed Mickey’s Circus trading event.
Last year, Walt Disney World got an 8 figure set (6 regulars, 2 variants) celebrating the 40th anniversary. WDW then had two full Park sets dedicated to it. This summer however, there is a windfall of Disneyland figures. It started with a bunch of figures celebrating DCA. Now, on June 22nd, a set of 6 … Read more
Update 6/10/12 Available NOW online through the Vinylmation Facebook page store. Then will still be available at D-Streets starting June 22. Update 5/29/12 Release date of June 22 and price of $12.95 confirmed for Stitch and Figment. Yesterday Disney released pictures of the two next nerds in the Nerds Rock! series: Stitch and Figment. We first … Read more