Nick LoCicero The last new thing we saw at the Trade Show at WDW is the packaging for the Kitchen Kaberat LE Park 7 set. This set contains 6 3″ pieces and comes packaged 3 in the front and 3 in the back. (The pic is the two sides combined.) At The Florida Project we were told … Read more
Update: @AdmiralAkbrown tweeted this picture. This seems to confirm the variant! Just a bit ago @jedidiaz tweeted this picture. It appears to be a Mad Hatter without shoes. That would be the second variant for this series. Has anyone else gotten one of these? (Since feet are removable it might be a fake, but the … Read more
Last night at the Trade Show at WDW, these four sets of Junior key chains were on display. It looks like the Disney Cruise Lines will be receiving these, just like the New York City store got a few Junior Key Chains of their figures. I think they’re a nice selection of figures to choose … Read more
I think a lot of people have been a bit skeptical/apprehensive about the release of Park Starz. A new mold? No… twelve new molds? A weird, wacky new design? Crazy! WE ARE CREATURES OF HABIT, WE DON’T LIKE CHANGE. This is human nature, obviously, and a not an uncommon reaction. It seems like a slippery … Read more
Update: 11/4/11 We have confirmation by Zoe from artist Thomas Scott about the LE 9″ Alice set (thank you commenters below as well). It will be a 9″ Crying Alice, Jr Happy Alice, Jr Drink Me Bottle and Jr Eat Me Cookie. After seeing the the 12 figure 3″ inch set designed by Thomas, this … Read more
Alice in Wonderland Artist: Thomas Scott Release Date: November 4th, 2011 (WDW) November 5th, 2011 (DLR) November 4th at Disney Stores November 11th DisneyStore.com Price: $12.95 Where: Disney Stores and Online Walt Disney’s Alice in Wonderland is a 1951 animated classic. Walt was always fascinated with Lewis Carroll’s stories of Alice and used the character … Read more
On today’s Spotlight we feature the talents of Californian artist, and appearently Dole Whip fan, Are-Jay. And I’m sure after you check out all his customs, you will soon be a fan of his. Destination Vinylmation: Were you into creating artwork before custom vinylmation? Are-Jay: Yes! I have been creating art for all my life. … Read more
Pictures by Disney Update: 11/17/11 According to vinylmation.com’s blog, there will be several of these pieces at D-Street Florida, also being released on 11/18. Good news for all of us on the East Coast. Update: 11/9/11 The art of Disney blog updated today with more info about these figures. The 3″ figures will go for … Read more
In honor of Cars 2 movie release today, I took Mater & Lightning McQueen through California Adventure. The wanted to see how progress is coming on Cars Land which is scheduled to open in 2012! First I took them to the Blue Sky cellar to see how plans were coming and what Cars Land is … Read more
Update: 11/1/11 Link to purchase tickets for a $5 donation: www.benefitsale.com. If you are looking to go for Vinylmation, please note that all Vinylmation will ONLY be sold at World of Disney. It also looks as if there will only be 25% off Vinylmation. Here is a report from Claudia: – “FYI—-I was at Downtown … Read more
Every time a new set of 12 comes out, I like to take the figures to Walt Disney World and take a few pictures of them around the parks. When Park Starz came out, I was very excited to grab these guys and head out for another photoshoot. I had no idea how many picture opportunities would … Read more
The Vinylmation Blog posted this artwork today by Casey Jones: Will this ghostly fisherman be in next year’s Haunted Mansion Vinylmation set? See what we know about this series here. This figure is designed after the Fisherman that resides in the newly refurbished queue line at the Haunted Mansion at the Magic Kingdom. Water can … Read more
Update: 10/31/11 November 11 Release Date Announced. Combo Topper ($26.95) will also be available on this same day. Great $9.95 price point! Update: 10/11/11 Pictures of all 11 figures have now been added. We got our first real look at Urban 8 at The Florida Project. They showed off a couple 9″ as well as … Read more
Update: 10/31/11 The Vinylmation is still available, and people have been asking about the LE 1500 Never Grow Up Tee Shirt. There appears to be some L and XL still available here. Update: 10/31/11 at 3:36am EST – At about 3:30am EST / Midnight Pacific, the Kidada 9/3 Ice Cream Sundae went up for sale … Read more
Update: 10/31/11 Price: $11.95. Also, Jingle Smells were not out in many Disney Stores on the 10/30 release date. But good news, at many stores across the country Cast Members are stocking the shelves over night for a 10/31 release. Here is a pictures from a California Disney Store: We do also know that many … Read more
Ep. 044 Green White Gear Bear News of the week includes Japan and Chicago exclusives, more Noah Vinylmation, and a 9″ price hike. We have a full rundown of the upcoming release dates and events. We review Park 7 and read your comments and questions in the Mystery Mail Bag. Listen Now: Standard Podcasts [59:36m]: … Read more