Nick LoCicero The guys over at vinylmationkingdom.com were pointed towards ComfortRewards.com (which is run by Hanes) to check out the latest rewards for buying underwear. Apparently, if you like Hanes and Vinylmation, you’re in luck! Just buy lots of underwear, earn points, and then get free blind boxes of Muppets 2, Urban 7, Have a Laugh, Park … Read more
For our Mystery Mailbag questions yesterday, we got this interesting photo from our reader Caitlin. She asked, “Hey guys! I had a quick question for you. I was recently in WDW and my brother and I both bought one Park Starz from the same tray. We both got ice gators (wah waah). It wasn’t until … Read more
You know Annemarie Brown from her various speculation articles on our website including Park Starz and Furry Friends, but did you know she is an exceptional custom Vinylmation artist? We recently talked with Annemarie about a couple of her creations. Destination Vinylmation: How long have you been creating custom Vinylmation? Annemarie: I began fairly recently, … Read more
DOGLION The Muppet Show (1977) Originally performed by: Jerry Nelson A whole slew of full-bodied monsters have been part of the Muppet family over the years, but Doglion has the honor of being the first Muppet to appear on screen in 1979’s The Muppet Movie. “I never really knew the full sized monster, other then … Read more
Ep. 048 Patchwork This week we talk about the upcoming release of the Disney Store exclusive Furry Friends. We also give you the latest news about Vinylmation and release dates. And, as we do every week, we answer your questions and read your comments in the Mystery Mail Bag. Listen Now: Standard Podcasts [59:36m]: Hide … Read more
Do you need to pick up some gifts online this Cyber Monday? On the Disney Store Online use promo code CYBER and you get the special online deals 3 hours early. The code begins working at 9pm PST / Midnight EST tonight! The deal is Free Shipping plus a percentage off your total purchase. Place at … Read more
Exclusive to Hong Kong Disneyland, a set of 12 open window 3″ Chinese Zodiac figures were released on November 21. They cost 120 Hong Kong Dollars per figure witch works out to about $15.40 USD. A little steeper than we have seen for a non-LE or a 3″ not packaged with a Junior. We had … Read more
SKEETER Muppet Babies (1984) Originally performed by: Howie Mandel Scooter’s twin sister from Muppet Babies has never been seen in traditional puppet form. Here she is as an adult based on Amy Mebberson’s design from The Muppet Show Comic Book: Family Reunion (2010). I had originally envisioned Skeeter as the chaser for Series 4. “Would … Read more
Lots of fun sales at the Disney Outlet Store, just north of Buena Vista Drive on the East side of I4. Everything is 75% off! Two designs of Oh! Mickey. Lots of 3″ CYOs for under $2.00. (No white though) They also had those smaller series posters for less than $5.00! I got several magnets … Read more
On Friday the “brick” white 9″ Create Your Own Vinylmation hit D-Streets. What do you think of this design? Do you want more “patterns” from CYOs? The price is $42.95. Are you going to pick this up?
CLIFFORD The Jim Henson Hour (1989) Originally performed by: Kevin Clash This cool-cat Muppet with a laid-back persona, colorful dreadlocks and hip sunglasses first appeared as a bass player for the band Solid Foam on The Jim Henson Hour, but his most prominent role was as host of Muppets Tonight. “Kevin Clash is also the … Read more
WANDA The Muppet Show (1976) Originally performed by: Eren Ozker Wanda is half of the singing duo Wayne and Wanda, who have the distinction of being fired from The Muppet Show by Kermit himself. Wayne and Wanda had virtually disappeared from the Muppet universe before making recent appearances in The Muppets (2011) and an OK … Read more
WAYNE The Muppet Show (1976) Originally performed by: Richard Hunt The singing duo Wayne and Wanda was often praised by Sam the Eagle as being a wholesome act in a show full of weirdos, but the pair was often unable to make past the first verse of any song before reaching an inevitable moment of … Read more
Mike Boon is back again with another series of potential Muppet vinylmation. Continuing where we left off, we’ll showcase one design every day from Mike’s Muppet Series 4. Please let him (and us) know what you think of the designs. As we start the second Muppet series of speculation from Mike, we’d just like to … Read more
Well it’s been 12 days, and here is Mike’s complete set of 12 figures, including the Jim chaser. Starting tomorrow, Mike will be back with another set of 12 for his “series 4”. We hope you’ve enjoyed these pieces and continue to enjoy the work Mike does. Which were you favorites from series 3? Mike … Read more
It looks like Disney sneaked another couple of release dates into their events page (We checked last night while doing the podcast and they weren’t there!). On December 9th, 2011 both D-Streets will be releasing several new vinylmation. First, the 12 piece Holiday 3 set will be released. Check out more info on that at … Read more