Spotlight On: Custom Vinylmation Artist Annemarie

Annemarie is back with her latest custom, Locke from the TV show Lost. Destination Vinylmation: Were you a fan of the Lost TV series? Annemarie: I was (and still am) a HUGE fan of the series. It’s scary, actually. I’m a bit crazy about it. DV: Why Locke? Was he your favorite character or just … Read more

Combo Contest #3 Results

Necks and Eye Glasses seemed to be the trend this time around. We also saw an increase in creative photography with all the great apps that are available at our fingertips nowadays. And we found it a bit surprising that not many Park Starz or switched feet were used. As always, it was so much … Read more

Episode 066 Palm Trees

Ep. 066 Palm Trees In Zoe and Annmarie’s first episode as the new hosts of Destination Vinylmation, they talk about the release of the new Monorails series and Big Bad Wolf set. They also have a rundown of upcoming events and release dates as well as read your comments and questions in the mystery mail … Read more

Hot off the set: Director Mickey

Writer AnneMarie was able to snag one of the highly sought after Director Mickey that was released earlier this week. Here are a few of the close ups she took with him. First up, check out the beautiful tin. I’m not sure when this design was made, but this seems to once again point to … Read more

Monorails: Under the Hood

We have talked a ton about the new Monorails. We have given our first impressions from pictures and seeing them behind a display case, but today, we were able to get our hands on a Monorail figure as they went up for sale at D-Street. I don’t think my impressions have changed, but a few … Read more

I’ll Huff and I’ll Puff and I’ll Review these Vinylmation

The Big Bad Wolf and Three Little Pigs set came out today at D-Streets. This LE 1500 set sell for $44.95 and was designed by Monty Maldovan for the Animation 2 Limited Edition series. On the surface, the set is spectacular. It’s a perfect use of the 3″ and Jr combos. The amount of detail and character … Read more

30 Years in the Making

We recieved this fun email and picture from a long time reader/listener we thought we would share: When I was 3, my dad won a photo contest which had a trip to Disney World as the grand prize. Part of the prize was being grand marshals in the 3 o’clock parade. We were also given … Read more

Spotlight On: Vinylmation Custom Artist Aaralyn

Recently we received some cool looking art from a custom artist named Aaralyn. We tracked her down and asked her a few questions about her vinylmation artwork.DV: Fantasia has so much material to draw from, yet we have seen very little in the way of Disney Vinylmation. What drew you to the Spring Sprite from … Read more

Cry Me an Alice

Today we finally get a sneak peak at the Thomas Scott designed Alice LE set that includes a 9″ Crying Alice and 3 Jr figures that will be released on April 13. It is limited to 2500 figures and will retail for $74.95. I think the proportions for Alice are perfect on the 9″ figure. … Read more

ZoMG: Review of AP Merchandise Showcase at DCA

by Zoe Today begins the three-day event for Annual Passholders to experience some of the new and exciting things coming to California Adventure in the upcoming months! The Merchandise Showcase event was centered on Cars Land and the merchandise that will be available when the land opens June 15th, 2012. The event also had information … Read more

I’m Ready For My Close Up Mr. Mouse

Evilos just tweeted us this picture. It is the Walt Disney Studios Director Mickey. As far as we understand it, only available to Cast Members of the Burbank Studio at the store on the lot.

25% Off Disney Store Sale

I’ve never seen a store make so much of a 25th anniversary. You’d have to live under a rock, or not be a Disney fan, to not know the Disney Store is celebrating 25 years tomorrow. Honestly, as I’ve said before, I don’t really celebrate any store’s birthday. But there is reason to care about … Read more

A Hauntingly Good Time

A special thing happened to me while hanging around the Haunted Mansion today, but first, the Disney Vinylmation Blog has finally given us a release date for the Haunted Mansion pocket watch. On Friday, April 13th you may purchase this Caley Hicks designed masterpiece in the following locations: Both D-Street, World of Disney (WDW and … Read more

Sign of Prices to Come?

One of our long time listener/readers Don Sawyer sent us an interesting bit of information today. He told us how he has been in the process of collecting all the variants lately. So he has been diligently following variant sales for some time now. Even he was shocked at this one… A WDW Park 6 … Read more

Director Mickey Figure

It appears the Walt Disney Studios Burbank Studio Store is getting a new Vinylmation release. According to @DisneyAllen, the following figure will be released this Wednesday, March 28 at the store which is only accessible to Disney Studio employees. Right now, this is the only image we have of this Director Mickey. No details about edition size … Read more