Nick LoCicero Pic from Disney According to the vinylmation.com blog, the long awaited completion of the Tunes set is nearing. Both Donald and Dale will be available at both D-Streets (WDW and DLR). Each one will be $9.95. Now Nick can finally get the Rock Donald he’s been waiting for!
Ep. 073 It’s a Small World Chaser We recorded this week’s episode at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for the opening of Star Wars Weekends. Artist Maria Clapsis joins us for a can’t miss interview and we review her recently release Disney Character Star Wars set. There is also some big news about Mickey’s Circus. Listen in … Read more
The Mickey’s Circus catalog updated today and as expected, there is a 3″ two pack and two 9″ figures added to the lineup. Check them out and leave your thoughts below… and don’t forget, registration for this huge yearly Vinylmation and Pin event begins at noon tomorrow. Check out our Mickey’s Circus Explanation page for the other Vinylmation and … Read more
I arrived at about 8:30am and Stormtroopers loomed over the DHS entrance make sure guests stayed in line. I headed directly for the merchandise. I’ve never hit up the merchandise tent on opening day before at Star Wars Weekends… good thing I wore my standing shoes. It was basically three and a half hours from park entrance to … Read more
Again, no new Vinylmation on display, but plenty of Star Wars stuff. On display was a set of 6 Disney Characters as Star Wars action figures. At first I was excited to get a peak at the 6th series, but these do not seem to fall in line with the figures we are used to. … Read more
Unfortunately, no Star Wars 2 Vinylmation were on display at the start of Star Wars Weekends today at DHS. But they did a few interesting previews. The first of which is an addition to the Star Wars Muppets action figures from earlier this year. This 3 pack set will be out in August and will … Read more
Star Wars Weekends begins this Friday, May 18th at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and along with all the Star Wars costume characters and actors on hand, Disney Design Group artists will also be meeting guests and signing autographs. Maria Clapsis, the artist behind the designs of the Disney Character Star Wars series and Mike Sullivan, designer … Read more
If you’ve heard either of the last two podcasts, MC will be teching an Orlando Fringe show called “A Long Time Ago, The Eighties Strike Back”. The first show starts tomorrow, May 17th, and we have shows at various times throughout Fringe which ends on Sunday May 27th. Check out the show, it’s really funny. … Read more
Email [email protected] if you would like to have your work spotlighted. – Destination Vinylmation: As an artist, what drew you to the medium of Vinylmation? Brian Shapiro: I’ve been doing film making as a hobby since I was 10 years old. I especially love animation, and I began creating clay animated films on super … Read more
Welcome to this week’s adventures in YesterEARS. Join professor Ludwig von Drake and his sidekick as they take you through this week in Disney history. They discuss numerous topics such as this week’s birthdays, the cartoon of the week, the musical number, Disney park highlights, the film of the week, and in memory of. And … Read more
It was only a matter of time before the Monorail Cars decided to stretch their wheels (tracks?) and visit the parks. Austin and I caught them rolling around Disney’s Hollywood Studios. CHICK HICKS When I break down during a race this is the best place in town to get fixed (and the cheapest). – DOC … Read more
Mascots Series Release Date: June 22 Price: $12.95 Details: 4 figure open window series. Foam fingers, flags and hats highlight this series. Mickey Mickey comes with a baseball cap and is wearing a red sweater. Goofy Goofy has the most interesting design change ever, his right arm is bent and includes a foam finger design. … Read more
Email [email protected] to have your work spotlighted Destination Vinylmation: This custom is a little different than what we usually feature here, but the design as a whole makes it very interesting. Who did you create this for? Tyler: I have a client that I actually introduced Vinylmation to the CEO, and she now collects them. … Read more
Surprise! The Disney Store Online today released the 9″/Jr Kidada we have been waiting for since last year’s D23. An LE 500, this set comes with a colorful 9″ featuring Pinocchio having fun at Pleasure Island, a Junior Jiminy Cricket and a pin. It retails for $74.95 and is available online as well as the … Read more
Ep. 072 DCL Smokestack This week we meander off the Vinylmation path just a bit to discuss other Disney topics, but once we get on track we have a ton of news. Many release dates and product first looks as well as a review of Urban 9. The Mystery Mail Bag is full and the … Read more
Original As of 12/3 As of 12/11 As of 01/21 As of 04/12 As of 05/01/12 As of 05/13/12 Update: 05/13/12 This graphic went in a completely different direction then we ever thought. Instead of slow revealing elements layered underneath, they are adding and subtracting things. This update gets rid of the water drops that were added last update, … Read more