Nick LoCicero Vinylmation.com released a pic of a new NYC exclusive 9″ Vinylmation. We’re calling this one “Central Park” until otherwise informed. The artist is Oskar Mendez and like many of the LE NYCs there will only 1540 of these. The cost is $44.95 and the piece will be available on January 30th 2012 in both the … Read more
Update: 12/12/11 The Vinylmation.com blog updated their blog saying that all four of these pieces will be delayed. They will now all come out on January 6th, 2012. That’s just more time to save up your Christmas money and Disney gift cards to pick them up! Today Evilos tweeted a flyer of four 9″ Urban … Read more
We’re done series 4 and it’s been amazing. Mike does such great work and this time around the characters were even more obscure, which is awesome. We’ll be letting the Muppet Fever die down a little before posting Series 5, and we’re looking forward to some other series by Mike. Which were you favorites from … Read more
It’s time to feature a couple more customs from our contributor Annemarie. Destination Vinylmation: You decided on Remy from Ratatuoullie for a 3″ custom Vinylmation. What drew you to this character? Annemarie: We haven’t had any characters from Ratatouille appear on Vinylmation yet, and it’s one of my favorite Pixar films. DV: You took a … Read more
‘80s ROBOT – Chaser The Muppets (2011) Originally performed by: Matt Vogel ‘80s Robot makes his debut in The Muppets (2011) as Kermit’s butler and driver. He specializes in making dated references. I had a lot of fun with this design and I think it would work really well on a clear mold (like Waldo … Read more
Ep. 049 America Sings This week we talk about the reveal of the Holiday 3 chaser and variants, Hong Kong and Paris figures and the rest of this week’s news. We also cover the upcoming release dates and events. Listen in Popup Player Download Episode
THOG The Great Santa Claus Switch (1970) Originally performed by: Jerry Nelson At nine and a half feet tall, Thog isn’t the kind of Muppet monster to go unnoticed. He danced in the Muppet Show opening theme and memorably made like Godzilla in a Muppet Show musical number based on the song “I Feel the … Read more
by Nick LoCicero (article from OrlandoSkyRadio.com) And on December 3rd 2011, Disney geeks from all over Central Florida descended upon Winter Garden. Theme Park Connection officially opened it’s doors to the public today. For over 15 years, they have been a popular online Buyer, Seller and Trader of Disney items. Now, for the first time, you can visit their … Read more
SAL MINELLA Muppets Tonight (1996) Originally performed by: Brian Henson Sal is the loud-mouthed and hot-tempered bodyguard of Johnny Fiama, who first appeared on Muppets Tonight before making his way to other productions like Muppets From Space and The Muppets’ Wizard of Oz. Sal seems to think his primary purpose is to try to keep … Read more
The Hong Kong Facebook page has release pictures of some New Year 2012 Vinylmation that were released on December 1 at Hong Kong Disneyland. The page said they will retail for $95 HKD and $110 HKD. That converts to about $12.23 USD and $14.16 USD. No differentiation between them as to which are more, but … Read more
JOHNNY FIAMA Muppets Tonight (1996) Originally performed by: Bill Barretta Johnny was the resident crooner on Muppets Tonight, a lounge singer in the vein of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and his idol Tony Bennett (with whom he once shared a duet). He later appeared in It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie and The Muppets’ … Read more
Mousevent is a very special project that brings together the Disney podcast community. We are so excited to be a part of Mousevent again in it’s second year. Mousevent is an online advent calendar of Disney podcasts. Beginning today, and continuing to December 24th, you can get a new, free, Disney themed podcast from a different … Read more
When the Alice in Wonderland series was released, I knew there was only one place to take pictures of them at the park… The Mad Tea Party Tea Cups at The Magic Kingdom. Austin helped me out with this shoot and I couldn’t have done it without his long reach and willingness to go off … Read more
POPS The Muppet Show (1980) Originally performed by: Jerry Nelson Pops was first introduced in the fifth season of The Muppet Show as the near-sighted and forgetful stage doorman for the Muppet Theater. His most famous role was as the owner of The Happiness Hotel in The Great Muppet Caper. “Love the details, especially the … Read more
DR. BOB (ROWLF) The Muppet Show (1976) Originally performed by: Jim Henson Rowlf the Dog played Dr. Bob in the “Veterinarian’s Hospital” sketches from The Muppet Show alongside Nurse Janice and Nurse Piggy. A master at horrible puns and vaudeville-style jokes, Dr. Bob was often described as “a quack who has gone to the dogs.” … Read more
Artist: Various Release Date: December 9th 2011 Price: $9.95 Update: 1/20/12 Holiday 3 now available at Hong Kong Disneyland. Interesting comment on the Hong Kong Disney Facebook page: Gerard – “Some of them are pretty “exotic” in a sense that we, as a Konger, can’t really connect ourselves to them.” Allthough Disney artists are doing a good … Read more