Animation 1 Photoshoot

With the Art of Animation Resort opening at Walt Disney World tomorrow, I thought it would be a great time to share some pictures of Animation 1.  Austin and I followed them around the parks for the day as they visited their favorite areas. (captions by Austin) More photos on our Facebook page Aladdin Magic Kingdom: … Read more

D23 Vinylmation Preview: Animation 2

Some Animation 2 figures were on display. This sequel will be released in November for $12.95 a blind box. Here are two of the figures: Flower from Bambi Dopey – Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Merlin Appears at D-Streets on 9/2

The 9″ Animation figure Merlin will be released at D-Streets on September 2. This Maria Clapsis design is LE 1000 and Retails for $39.95. Click here for more pics and a full list of 9″ Animation figures. Bolt will also release on September 2.

I Thought I Forgot About You. Bolt Comes Home 9/2

The 9″ Animation figure Bolt will be released at D-Streets on September 2. This Monty Maldovan design is LE 1000 and Retails for $39.95. Click here for more pics and a full list of 9″ Animation figures. Merlin will also release on September 2.

A Closer Look at Animation 9″

Update: 8/11/11 Disney changed the LE on with webpage for Genie from 1200 to 1000. Update: 8/9/11 Genie will be out via Disney Store Online on August 26. LE (now) 1000. $44.95 Copyright Disney Update: 5/3/11 The Disney Vinylmation blog announced today that Willie the Whale and Hyancith Hippo will be released on May 13! … Read more

More Confusion with 9″ Animation 1

Update: 3/16/11 – Disney’s Vinylmation blog today states that the general release windows they talked about yesterday were referring to the release dates of these figures at the Disney Parks. Seems like they still might be sporadically available at select Disney Stores. We placed a call to a Tampa Disney store and they said they just got a … Read more

A Perfect Pair

Simba’s back, and front

Coming out tomorrow is the box topper for the Animation 1 series. Here’s some pictures of the front and back. The front was just released at the Vinylmation Facebook. I like the tail the most I think. He’s got a sad sorta face, but the whiskers are fun. I am totally going to pick up … Read more

What does a Dog, a Hippo, a Whale and a Wizard have in common?

If you answered, “they all showed up on a store shelf at the NYC Times Square Disney Store in Vinylmation form”, you have amazing and scary powers… because you’re right. Dabid’s Blog reports they found some Merlins, Bolts, Willie the Whales, and Hyacinth the Hippos at the NYC Times Square Disney Store back on January … Read more

Animation 1 Chaser!

SPOILER ALERT! 12/31/10 Thank you @emaereyes for sending us the picture of the Animation 1 Chaser. For all those wishing to see it, click here. For those who want to wait and be surprised, we can tell you, it looks really well designed. Update- 1/7/11 Confirmed 2 of 3 variants for the chaser. The pic … Read more

Friendly Foto Contest (Animation 1)

Nick and MC are battling for the chance to NOT stand in the line for Star Wars Vinylmation. Both hosts took pictures of the Animation 1 set and have submitted them for your judgment. The loser has to stand in line on Thursday night to pick up both people’s Star Wars set, the winner gets … Read more

Ep. 006 Kermit Mouse

Destination Vinylmation Ep. 006 Kermit Mouse In this episode, Nick and MC review the latest releases, discuss the addition of variants, and look forward to the release of Star Wars later this week. They also remind listeners to enter the Combo Contest and too look for a photo contest later this week.

9″ Animation and more!

Well the big reveal was made this morning (at a little past midnight) so here’s our take of it all starting with the Animated 1 series in this post. Two of the 9″s that are being released with the Animated 1 series on January 7th! The first is a 9″ + 3″ inch set of … Read more

Trading Around the World at Year’s End

M.C. and I traveled around WDW today to do some end of the year trading and take some pics for our upcoming comprehensive WDW Trading Locations page (coming soon). We noticed some signs of possible refreshing of the mystery trading boxes at Downtown Disney. Some of the notables we found today in the mystery trading boxes were … Read more

Animation 1 Explained

Update: 1/14/11 Disney has confirmed the chaser and 3 variants on their vault page. Update: 1/7/10 The case came out today. Two 9″ came out – Pete’s Dragon and Beast. We also found out all the 9″ vinylmation in this set. Update: 1/1/11 Disney revealed 3 of the Animated 1 9″ (with 3 more to … Read more

Animated IRL

The D-street store in Orlando had this on display yesterday :)