May the 4th be with you! Disney’s Star Wars Weekends is almost upon us once again and the figures from Star Wars series 1 didn’t want to miss out on the action. So we all packed into the Millennium Falcon (my Honda) and traveled at light speed (about 70 shhh) and descended on the planet known as … Read more
Disney released some inportant information about the upcoming WDW Trading Night at the Contemporary Resort on Friday, May 11th. There will be some scheduled roadwork that might slow you down a little, so plan ahead and arrive early. Also note that parking at the Contemporary Resort will not be available until after 5:00pm on Friday. … Read more
If you would like your work spotlighted email us: [email protected] Crazy4Vinyls has sent us over pictures of his latest creations… let’s take a look. “Sticky Mickey” a CYO covered in duct tape – Different flavor “Cuppa Teas”. I like how the ears help represent what the tea is. From the peppermints to sugar cubes to lemons for the iced … Read more
The penultimate post of Mike Boon’s Toy Story series 2. Everything has been so good so far. Today’s pieces are a little off the beaten path but Mike’s made them into great vinyl. Chunk Toy Story 3 (2010) Voiced by: Jack Angel This rock-like toy starts off as one of Lotso’s henchman, but is … Read more
May 4th at D-Streets will be the Nightmare Before Christmas 9/3/Jr set. It is LE 2000 with a $74.95 retail price tag. Also on May 4th on Vinylmation Facebook Store beginning at Noon EST the Brave set will be available for $39.00. May 11th Urban 9 is a confirmed D-Street release. The price, $9.95. The combo … Read more
Looks like an eBay seller in Hong Kong pulled some upcoming DCL Vinylmation figures out of the dumpster. Now if I can only find some Disney Cruise tickets in the dumpster by me. Unfortunately I will not be going to Alaska or Hawaii anytime soon, but the DCL ships will be and apparently some commemorative … Read more
Starting on May 1st, select Walt Disney World guests checking-in for Magical Express at Orlando International Airport have been asked to complete a survey. If they choose to answer the survey, well, then the fun begins. A guest relations cast member will provide the family with two lists of select Magic Kingdom attractions, asking them … Read more
On display at D-Street Orlando is a new Nightmare Before Christmas LE set. This will be released on May 4th. It includes a 9″ Behemoth, 3″ Easter Bunny and Jr Nutcracker. It is an LE 2000 and will retail for $79.95. Nightmare Before Christmas was one of the first specialty sets released, back in the infancy of … Read more
Today we’re going back and looking at some of the newer characters from Toy Story 3. Thanks again to Mike Boon for such wonderful artwork! Chuckles Toy Story 3 (2010) Voiced by: Bud Luckey The perpetually dour Chuckles isn’t fond of Lotso’s scheme to turn Sunnyside into a prison. Eventually, Chuckles makes his way … Read more
send us and email to have your custom spotlighted: [email protected] We enjoy seeing and spotlighting new custom artists. Today, for the first time, we share with you the work of John W. from McAdoo, PA. Destination Vinylmation: What inspired you to put Jumba in a Santa outfit? John: The moment I saw Jumba, he instantly … Read more
by Nick In between recording the various podcasts I already do and working my normal paying jobs, I had some time I only wasted by sleeping and eating. So when Austin came to me with the idea for a brand new podcast, I said why not? His idea was to discuss “This Week in Disney … Read more
Attractions Magazine posted a video interview with Steven Miller at last week’s merchandise showcase at WDW. In the video, we see numerous upcoming figures that we have been sharing over the past few days. Thanks to one of our readers Kevin, we have more to share. Unfortunately the camera does not get close to these, … Read more
Today we’re taking a look at two of the most famously voiced characters from the franchise. Good old Earnest and Frasier. Thanks again to Mike Boon for such wonderful artwork! Slinky Dog Toy Story (1995) Originally voiced by: Jim Varney (Toy Story) Like the Potato Heads, licensing issues likely got in the way of … Read more
Phineas and Ferb Release Date: May 25, 2012 Where: D-Streets and Disney Stores Price: $12.95 Artist: Ron Cohee Details: 6 figures, open window Phineas Ferb Agent P Doofenshmirtz Candice Buford
Update 5/2/12 According to an interview with Steven Miller on Attractions Magazine this Brave set will be available at the Parks sometime after the May 4th Facebook Store release date. On the Disney Parks Blog, in an article about the new Vinylmation Facebook Store, Disney unveiled the Brave set we were all anticipating. It is based on … Read more
Release Date: May 18, 2012 Price: $14.95 Where: Disney’s Hollywood Studios and D-Street CA at release. More places at both WDW and DLR later. Details: Open Window Box Artist: Maria Clapsis Update 5/2/12 The Disney Blog updated with turnarounds of the entire 6 figure set. We have the pictures below. Update 3/8/12 Pictures of 3 more … Read more
