It was a very special moment. Sure I have been a collector (and browser) of fine Disney collectibles for a few years now, but never has it felt like it did when I walked into the Art of Disney at Downtown Disney in Walt Disney World on Tuesday. I had heard that Disney recently put … Read more
Ep. 129 WDW Road Sign This week we review Muppets 3 and talk about all the D23 Expo Vinylmation news including a WDI series, the Blank web series and artist signings. We talk to Vinylmation Exchange about what’s hot in the hobby. And we begin a new segment with Matt from Vinylmation Kingdom to get his … Read more
Beginning on April 1st, and continuing for the next twelve days, artist Annemarie will reveal a figure from her new Studio Ghibli custom Vinylmation series. It is a 12 figure series that will cover 9 different movies and will contain some wonderful surprises! Follow Annemarie at her Facebook artist page. “My hope with this set … Read more
After a long time of speculation and no comments by Disney, a photo of a tray of the second series of Furry Friends was leaked onto the Facebook site Vinylmation Exchange. There is one change, the name. Series 2 will be called Whiskers & Tails. Vinylmation Kingdom reports that Disney Store Cast Members are pointing to January … Read more
A wonderful Vinylmation set designed by Annemarie caught my eye recently. It is based on one of my all-time favorite TV shows, The X-Files. The set is made up of a 9 inch “I want to believe” poster with a junior grey alien with a three inch Mulder and three inch Scully. Annemarie auctioned this … Read more
2012 DeeVee Awards The 2nd annual Destination Vinylmation Dee Vee Awards honors this year’s best Vinylmation and Artists. If you haven’t listened to Episode 96, please do, a lot of hard work was put into it by Nick and MC as well as all the presenters and artists who lent their voices. Here is the … Read more
We want to give an update on artist Annemarie. First, she has a new Facebook page where she displays all of her latest work. When you get the chance, go LIKE that page to get updates on all of Annemarie’s customs. Next, we want to share with you some of her latest work. This first … Read more
Last week we showed you the LOST custom that artist Annemarie made for an online charity auction. Which is still on going by the way with a leading bid of $750! The auction ends on August 29. But today, Annemarie released this time lapsed video of the custom’s creation from start to finish. It is … Read more
We have not seen many Monorail mold customs yet, but Annemarie took a shot at one recently. She posted this Catbus Monorail on Instagram this weekend. Catbus is a character in the Studio Ghibli film My Neighbor Totoro, directed by Hayao Miyazaki. And I think she nailed it…
Ep. 085 Blackout This week we of course talk about the price hike for Star Wars 2. We also discuss the new series, I Love Mickey and run down the silent auction catalog for Mickey’s Circus. Park 10 is reviewed. The Mystery Mail Bag is also full of great questions and comments. And if you listen … Read more
Our friend and custom Vinylmation artist Annemarie alerted us to a wonderful online charity auction called Cancer Gets Lost that will take place from August 15-29. By the logo, you can probably tell this a Lost TV show themed auction. There are many great items available that include set props, scripts, autographed items and custom artwork. Annemarie is … Read more
Ep. 081 Epcot 82 In a guest filled podcast we talk with Matt from Vinylmation Kingdom about all the Vinylmation previews at Comic Con. We discuss the state and future of the hobby with Kristina from Tomopop. And Annemarie calls in to give insight on her Hurley 9″ custom and Comic Con. We also fit … Read more
Ep. 080 Tomorrowland Space Suit In this episode we review all the news brought to us at the WDW Trade Night. Pixar, Park Starz, Comic Con, Park 9 and Popcorns all make headlines. We also have Annemarie stop by to give her two cents on the topics and talk about her latest custom. And of … Read more
Annemarie just sent us pictures of her latest custom. It is designed after the boy from La Luna, the new Pixar short that plays before Brave. Destination Vinylmation: What was it about this character that made you run home after watching La Luna and create him in Vinylmation form? Annemarie: I may have a sickness, … Read more
Name: Annemarie Brown Hometown: Southern California Collection size: 3 inch = 160 9 inch = 10 Jr. = 9 Park Starz =14 Customs = 27 How long have you been collecting? Since May 2011. What is your favorite figure that you own? That’s hard. I have to pick more than one. USC Trojans. Peter and … Read more
Ep. 075 It’s a Small World Leopard On our 75th episode we finally get those Vinylmation themed cupcakes! We also make a big announcement about another Disney themed podcast we are launching this week. Annemarie joins us fresh off her trip to Japan to give her take on the week’s news and talk about what … Read more