DV reader Don just sent us a picture of eBay. Cubbi Zummi This is another “dumpster dive” from a Hong Kong seller, but it appears that the Gummi Bears will be a future installment in the Disney Afternoon series! No official word from Disney at this time. We even joked about this set … Read more
When the new Brick pattern 9″ Create Your Own Vinylmation was released by Disney in November, it caused many to scratch their heads. But not custom artist Evilos. I remember a tweet he sent out stating he just ran out and picked a few up because he had some good ideas for their use. He was … Read more
Disney just announced a Disneyland Exclusive Annual Passholder 3″ figure based on the DCA attraction Silly Symphony Swings. It will retail for $14.95 and be available beginning December 23rd at D-Street Anaheim and Off The Page inside DCA. The swings attraction opened in June of 2010, but the Silly Symphony goes back much further in Disney’s history. The Silly … Read more
From Imagineer Kathy Mangum on the Disney Parks Blog: As the executive producer for Cars Land for the last 4 1/2 years, I’ve had the incredible privilege of seeing our project transform from concept sketches to the construction and installation phases. It’s so exciting to see the site get one step closer to completion every … Read more
@Vinyl79 tweeted us a picture today of the D-Street Orlando display featuring the until now unknown Caley Hicks 9/3 Urban 8 Combo that drops this Friday, December 9. Is this a troublemaker that just T.P.ed a neighbor’s tree? We do know its LE 1000 and will retail for $74.95.
Update: 12/7/11 According to the Art of Disney Parks website, this DLR AP exclusive 3″ will be available in two locations, D-Street Anaheim and Off The Page inside Disney’s California Adventure park. Today, Evilos tweeted a picture of the upcoming 3″ Disneyland Passholder exclusive Silly Symphony vinylmation. According to the flyer it will come out … Read more
Disney is starting 2012 off right with bi-coastal trading nights in the first two months. First up, on January 27 stop by WDW’s Contemporary Resort in Fantasia J G Ballroom for a night of trading vinylmation from 6-9 PM. Then on February 17, 2012 join everyone from California at DLR’s Paradise Pier in the Pacific … Read more
WDWNT Reporter Adam Roth visited Walt Disney World on Sunday, stopping at the Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. Let’s take a look at the newsworthy photos: Another Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom window There are many ways to hide a camera The attention to detail is amazing A window in Frontierland These … Read more
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
From Pam Brandon on the Disney Parks Blog: Just in time for the busy winter holidays, Katsura Grill at the Japan Pavilion in Epcot World Showcase is open – a beautiful space that replaces the former Yakitori House. The new exterior is inspired by the strolling gardens at the historic Katsura Imperial Villa outside Kyoto, Japan, established in the … Read more
WDWNT Reporter Adam Roth visited Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Thursday and has some newsworthy photos to share with us from his trip: First stop: The Backlot Tour… Posters for War Horse, John Carter, and The Muppets up Muppets ad inside the Backlot Tour tram Block Party Bash cones still sitting around You’ve probably already read … 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