Nick LoCicero Update: 1/18/12 According to Stitch Kingdom, an announcement by Disney at the National Retail Federation’s “Big Show” in New York City revealed plans for a second Orlando Disney Store at the Mall at Millenia. No mention of the Sanford store was made. Still not 100% sure if the Sanford location is closing for good or for refurb. Thanks to … Read more
Name: Nathan Myers Location: Ft Worth, TX Collection Size: 76 3″ = 74 9″ = 2 Jrs = 0 How long have you been collecting? I collect VM for the joy and memory’s I have from growing up in So Cal and going to Disneyland as a kid and now taking my son to Disneyland. … Read more
Japan Romantic Treats Release Date: December 23 Price: 1,200 Yen ($15.40 USD) Where: Japan Disney Stores Only Details: This will be a 12 figure blind box set released only in Japan. Update: 1/10/12 Lindsey (@lindols) sent in a picture of 4 Romantic Treat Vinylmation up close. I will say they look a lot better and … Read more
The release of Furry Friends has caused a ton of commotion across the web concerning the production value of this Disney Store release. From poor paint jobs, to stains to the seeding of cases, it seems like the issues were not localized to the Costa Mesa store. At this point it we recommend collectors hold … Read more
Saturday was the release and artist signing for Furry Friends Vinylmation at the Disney Store in South Coast Plaza Mall! I had such a great time at the event. I was working so I wasn’t able to buy any figures until I got off work BUT don’t worry my Grandma came with me yesterday to … Read more
Ep. 054 Blue Monorail This week Annemarie stops by to review Furry Friends. We have the latest news on Park and Urban and the Animation 2 chaser is revealed. We also have the lastest release and event calendar. And read your comments and questions in the Mystery Mail Bag. Play in Pop up Player Download … Read more
The Animation 2 chaser was revealed early this morning by Action Figure Times (AFTimes.com). They seem to get their hands on a release before release day from time to time. They posted a picture of the front and back of the chaser. Click the image below to see it and our commentary on it.
Nick from England sent in these pictures and story from earlier today. We’ve just been to the London Oxford St Flagship store and bought the last case of Furry Friends, a whole 2 days earlier then the worldwide release. We managed to get all 13 vinyls and the paint jobs are amazing in person. Almost … Read more
I feel compelled to preface this review with two things. 1) It’s going to be pretty harsh. 2) I hold none of the artists/designers culpable for my disappointment. The event was good, there weren’t as many people there as I expected, having never been to a Disney Store Vinylmation event. The only other event I’ve … Read more
Contributor Mike Boon talks about Disney’s news blind box product, Cutesations. This plush mystery series released on Friday, January 6 at the Disney Store and online for $6.50 per box or $79.50 for set plus mushroom display. Read Mike’s review below and check them out here. Did you love the Alice in Wonderland Vinylmations series … Read more
Today vinylmation.com announced that Furry Friends would not be in WDW or DLR on the 9th, but instead the release has been moved to February. Now we weren’t even aware they were supposed to be in the parks at that time, so we aren’t too disappointed. Who’s looking to get these?
Don, one of our awesome readers, sent in these photos of the Urban 8 Boxer by Casey Jones. When we talked to Casey at The Florida Project he had mentioned that the gloves would come off. Well here’s what it looks like with the gloves off! Great details! Wonderful work Casey! What do you think … Read more
Tyler has designed some new wallpapers for your desktop, including a 2012 New Years version. Check them out and see if one fits your style. Here is a preview of one: Preview and Download Tyler’s wallpaper here.
Sophie, who usually brings us some great graphics (like the one above), has written an article on the state of Vinylmation in the UK. In response to Susan’s Facebook comment about Vinylmation releases in the UK, I decided to write up what Vinylmation are and what might be available via the Disney store website. Firstly, good news … Read more
Today was a big release day at D-Streets and the parks. First, 9″ Park 7 Goofy River Country went on sale and a look at the back of the box showed us the four 9″ LE figures for Park 7. MK 7 Adventures, Goofy River Country and 2 Main Street Electrical Parade figures. All figures … Read more
Ah, it’s a brand new year in Vinylmation. Time to get a fresh start. 2011 saw many changes in our hobby and 2012 will hold many surprises I’m sure. So as we enter our first release day of 2012 I ask, do you collect differently now, than when you purchased your first blind box? I … Read more