Nick LoCicero With the Art of Animation Resort opening at Walt Disney World tomorrow, I thought it would be a great time to share some pictures of Animation 1. Austin and I followed them around the parks for the day as they visited their favorite areas. (captions by Austin) More photos on our Facebook page Aladdin Magic Kingdom: … Read more
To have your custom work spotlighted, please send an email to [email protected] – Destination Vinylmation: TRON seems to be a fun choice for custom artists, and you have a few in your portfolio. Your TRON Donald and Pooh are wonderful. What was the inspiration for these? Brian Shapiro: I created those two figures before TRON: Legacy came … Read more
The remaining two Disney Tunes figures are scheduled to hit D-Streets on June 1, but if you can not wait, or get to the store, they are available right now at DisneyStore.com. (Thanks 3dstitch)
In an interesting twist, a new 9″ Vinylmation shape has been announced, but not on Disney’s official Vinylmation Blog. We first saw the news on Noah’s Fine Art blog, then on the Disney Parks Blog. The mold will be in the shape of Lightning McQueen and is called “Vinylmation 95.” At first I thought this … Read more
Villains 3 Explained Date: June 18, 2012 Where: Disney Stores 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 box, get … Read more
Park Starz Series 1 Variants Explained Release Dates: Summer 2012 (Various) Where: D-Streets and Online Price: $24.95 LE: Varies Artists: Thomas Scott and Casey Jones Details: Each variant is sold in a stand alone tin in which you know what figure you are getting. There will be a signing on June 29th at D-Street Orlando … Read more
Out friend Stephanie tweeted this picture of a Toy Story Vinylmation Towel. Any one have any ideas as to where this came from? It’s kinda cool….
Ep. 074 Green Monorail This week we have a few new release dates and product shots revealed including Villains 3 and So Tasty. We also offer a full review of the recently released Phineas and Ferb set. Listen in Popup Player Download podcast
This weekend Disney posted this picture of Clarabell. Based on the black and white palatte (and the character) we believe this is the first full shot of a character from the Disney Classics Vinylmation series. Before this shot all we had seen was the top of black and white Donald’s head. Nick thinks this is … Read more
This Memorial Day weekend only, you can get 25% off the Park 7 Fife & Drum set featuring Mickey, Donald and Goofy. This is at the Disney Store Online, just use the promo code PARK25. This set retails for $44.95 and is well worth it. The design is phenomenal. This set, however, does suffer from … Read more
So Tasty! Release Date: June 4, 2012 (Disney Stores) and June 8, 2012 (D-Streets) Where: Disney Stores and D-Streets Price: $11.95 Details: Each 3″ figure is scented relating to its name and design. Update 6/2/12 Root Beer Float and Grape Soda Added. Update 5/29/12 In addition to Disney Stores on June 4, So Tasty will also … Read more
We found this picture thanks to Don Sawyer via Facebook Vinylmation Exchange. Looks like collector’s seeking a deal can now grab some Urban 6 blind boxes on sale, Buy One Get One 75% Off. This sign was seen at Disneyland, can anyone confirm if Walt Disney World has the same deal?
The Disney Character Star Wars series was my most anticipated group of Vinylmation to date. It is a mash-up of two of my favorite properties. As you know from listening to the podcast, I have been collecting the action figures as long as they have been released. That being said, in this review, I may be both … Read more
As part of the month-long celebration that is Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the merchandise team created some great new mash-up action figures. Donald Duck as Savage Opress and Rizzo as Yoda, are different yet exciting additions to their respective series runs. I’ll start with the Donald as Savage Opress. Opress is the … Read more
Park 8 Limited Edition Update: 5/23/12 9″ Contemporary and Birthday Cake Castle get June 1st release dates. Contemporary will cost $89.95 and comes with a 3″ Gold Monorail. Castle will price at $54.95. 9″/3″ Contemporary Resort and Monorail Gold WDW (1971-Present) LE 2000 Release Date: June 1, 2012 Price: $89.95 Artist: Lin Shih – One … Read more
9″ Holiday 3 Explained Update: 5/23/12 Release date and price on 9″ Colonial figure. It will hit D-Streets on May 25. Update: 9/13/11 We found out the entire line up on 9″ Holiday 3 figures on a poster on display at The Florida Project. This series of Vinylmation are the first that will be released … Read more