Ep. 086 Blocks Recorded live at Star Wars Celebration VI this week’s episode features a review of Star Wars series 2 and the hologram Princess Leia. We also rundown the official Mickey’s Circus itinerary with more hints and tips. We read and listen to your Mystery Mail Bag Questions and Comments. And like always, we deliver … Read more
Mickey’s Circus Trading Event Where: Walt Disney World, EPCOT World Showplace When: September 7-9, 2012 (Vinylmation day is 9/9/12 from 9:30a-5:30p) Important Links: Vinylmation Catalog Pin Catalog Itinerary Silent auction catalog Registration: Registration now closed! RSP emails have been sent out! Tickets are $60 for Vinylmation day only and $120 for Pin days only. Remember, separate admission … Read more
The Mickey’s Circus full itinerary surfaced today. We found it in a tweet by Evilos. We plan on doing another Mickey’s Circus tips and preview segment on next weekend’s podcast (so submit your questions now) and we will go over this itinerary in detail. No big surprises, but it looks like this: The early pick … Read more
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
Designed but never released. That is a common theme throughout the Mickey Circus silent auction catalog. Many of the items are the usual prototypes and such, but many happen to be figures that were rumored and we were waiting to see or just never saw it past the prototype stage for whatever reason. You can find the catalog … Read more
Ep. 084 Big Teeth This week we give an extensive Preview of the Mickey’s Circus Vinylmation and Pin event along with some tips for first time trading event attendees. We also have a ton of news about the Star Wars 2 releases and discuss all the comments and questions you sent into the Mystery Mail … Read more
Those who registered and sent in a Random Selection Process (RSP) form for Vinylmation or Pins for September’s Mickey’s Circus event (Mickey’s Circus Explained) should have received a very important email today. In the email, you will find out what products you were randomly selected to purchase. You do not need to take any action … Read more
Once Upon A Pin is a podcast all about Disney Pins. We deliver all the latest news, release dates and reviews with a fun Disney magic twist. This week we discover the Mickey’s Circus free pin gift. The July Soda Fountain pins are full of Pixar fun. And a ton of new release dates are … Read more
Ep. 077 POTC Dog Another Park Starz variant is released, as is a new 9″ mold. Disneyland’s California Adventure opens up it’s expansion and we learn all about the Color Block series. A packed show is all topped off with Adam from Disney Brit to give his take on the Disneyland Paris inspired Park 10 … Read more
Awesome! Look at the latest item shown at vinylmation.com. This 3″/Jr set of Jumbo and Dumbo will be your free gift if you come to the vinylmation day of Mickey’s Circus. Both pieces are by Thomas Scott. If you haven’t registered yet, this will totally make it worth it! Do so now!! What do you … Read more
Pic from Eric Caszatt This is just a small update, but today Eric Caszatt tweeted a picture of the 9″ Yellow Blank he approved as the base to his upcoming Mickey’s Circus Lion. Just a neat little sneak peak of the insides of the vinylmation process. Below is the figure after the paint job. Remember … Read more
Ep. 073 It’s a Small World Chaser We recorded this week’s episode at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for the opening of Star Wars Weekends. Artist Maria Clapsis joins us for a can’t miss interview and we review her recently release Disney Character Star Wars set. There is also some big news about Mickey’s Circus. Listen in … Read more
The Mickey’s Circus catalog updated today and as expected, there is a 3″ two pack and two 9″ figures added to the lineup. Check them out and leave your thoughts below… and don’t forget, registration for this huge yearly Vinylmation and Pin event begins at noon tomorrow. Check out our Mickey’s Circus Explanation page for the other Vinylmation and … Read more
Ep. 068 WDW Puzzle This week we tackle Mickey’s Circus… what it is, how to get there and break down of the event Vinylmation. We also have news about So Tasty, Urban 9 and DLP. There is a complete release dates and events rundown. Your comments are also addressed in the Mystery Mail Bag. … Read more
Please check out our Mickey’s Circus Explained page for detailed info on this event. First off, as expected, Vinylmation event will be the last day of Mickey’s Circus… Sunday, September 9th from 9:30am-5:30pm. The event admission is $60 per guest and EPCOT admission is not included but required. Event registration begins on “World Circus Day”, … Read more
This year’s major trading event at WDW is themed, Mickey’s Circus. The September 7-9, 2012 event is the equivalent of last year’s Florida Project and will feature a variety of merchandise, product reveals and trading opportunities for both pin and Vinylmation collectors. We have already seen the poster for the event… This poster lends some insight into … Read more