Update: 11/20/11 This blind box set was released as a Japan Disney Store exclusive on November 18th for 990 Yen per blind box (about $12.88 USD). The interesting thing about this set is there are 12 known figures and 1 mystery chaser. Thanks to reader Nick for pointing us toward some eBay auctions. The chaser … Read more
BEAUREGARD The Muppet Show (1978) Originally performed by: Dave Goelz The dim janitor and stagehand from the later seasons of the Muppet Show, Beauregard also played a taxi driver in The Great Muppet Caper. Despite having superhuman strength, Beauregard wasn’t very smart and often found himself exploited by others. This figure would look great with … Read more
Over at Toysrevil.net the site has put together some great pictures and video of Evilos’ stand at DesignerCon earlier this month. We don’t want to spoil it so go check out their post and support them both. (That’s the same booth that Evilos held his Park Starz trade event!) Click for the link: Vinylmation Customs … Read more
BIG MEAN CARL Muppets Tonight (1996) Originally performed by: Bill Barretta The star of the 2010 viral video “Stand By Me,” Big Mean Carl made multiple appearances on Muppets Tonight. All of his acts – Carl the Big Mean Bunny, Carl the Big Mean Bagpipe-Eater, Carl the Big Mean Ventriloquist, etc – were simple covers … Read more
2011 DeeVee Awards The 1st annual Destination Vinylmation DeeVee Awards honors the best Vinylmation and artists over the past year. With the help of our listeners and readers, figures and artists were nominated in 23 categories You then voted for your favorites in a poll on our website. The winners were officially announced on our … Read more
WALTER The Muppets (2011) Originally performed by: Peter Linz A new character being introduced in 2011’s The Muppets. Walter is positioned as the world’s biggest Muppet fan as he sets off to reunite the Muppets and save Muppet Studios. I would expect a Muppet Show Fan Club membership card to be peaking out of his … Read more
Tomorrow, disneystore.com should have the 9″/3″ Holiday 3 Nutcracker Suite set up for sale. The artist is 3 time DeeVee winner Maria Clapsis and according to the vinylmation.com blog the LE will be 1200. (At D23 they said there would only be 1000.) The price will be $74.95. The 9″ Rat King will also come … Read more
Picture by Disney According the vinylmation.com the Hong Kong Disneyland will be introducing vinylmation trading to select locations around the park. This will start on November 21st. We here at Destination Vinylmation hope you guys enjoy the trading aspect as much as we have in the States.
UNCLE DEADLY The Muppet Show (1976) Originally performed by: Jerry Nelson The Phantom of the Muppet Show, who once tormented the cast before revealing that he used to perform at the Muppet Theatre before he was killed (by the critics). Uncle Deadly is set to make a triumphant return in 2011’s The Muppets as the … Read more
MAHNA MAHNA The Ed Sullivan Show (1969) Originally performed by: Jim Henson Mahna Mahna first sang his signature tune on The Ed Sullivan Show and then repeated his act on the very first episode of The Muppet Show with his pink companions the Snowths. The Snowths are pictured here peaking from behind his head. “Another … Read more
In 2012, D23: The Official Disney Fan Club will take the show on the road as it kicks off a year-long celebration for D23 members with a bold lineup of fantastic events. Throughout the year, D23 will delight Disney fans from Boston, New York, Chicago, San Francisco and Palm Springs to Orlando, Burbank and even … Read more
2011 DeeVee Award Show Ep. 046 Green Tea Chaser With your help, we have chosen the best of the best over the last year. We have “celebrity” presenters from all over the Disney podcast world handing out the awards in this fun awards show themed special. We had a great time putting it together, hope … Read more
Our good friend Sarah who writes “Eating WDW” for WDWNT: The Magazine and has her own blog by the same name recently tried out one of the new, much discussed, waffle sandwiches at Sleepy Hollow Refreshments. Here is her review: I had heard about Sleepy Hollow Refreshments’ menu changes via Zach of WDWNT, and I knew I … Read more
BOBO Muppets Tonight (1996) Originally performed by: Bill Barretta The bumbling security guard on Muppets Tonight, Bobo memorably fell in love with guest Cindy Crawford. Bobo has since found a calling as a thick but generally kind-hearted assistant to the villains in Muppets From Space, Letters to Santa and The Muppets (2011). “This shows a … Read more
The holidays have arrived at the Disneyland Resort and the parks are getting ready for the busiest season of the year. DLNT Photographer Hayley Nance was at the parks this past weekend and took some newsworthy photos to share. The holidays are here, only some decorations are up on Main Street The Omnibus looking good … Read more
On November 18, the Goofy Very Merry Christmas 3″ figure will be released at select locations at WDW and DLR. It will retail for $16.95. We first got a look at this one during The Florida Project. Caley Hicks designed this special 2011 commemorative figure. The packaging is spectecular! Photo from Disney Pick it up … Read more