by Mike Boon First, let me get this out of the way: I have a wee bit of an obsession with The Muppets. I also get a kick out of seeing them in non-traditional form, which is what first got me hooked on Vinylmation and why I even purchased the bizarre Pook-a-Looz Muppets. I was … Read more
The last day of Mike’s Toy Story Series 2 speculation. We’d like to thank Mike again (for like the 7th time) for all the great artwork he allows us to post on our site. I hope you guys enjoyed this set, and if there is any other interesting set you think might be fun to … 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
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
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
For the second day, we’d like to take a look at two characters from Toy Story 3. Thanks again to Mike Boon for such wonderful artwork! Dolly Toy Story 3 (2010) Voiced by: Bonnie Hunt This sassy rag doll didn’t have a major role in Toy Story 3 but will no doubt be seen … Read more
We’d like to welcome back Mike Boon for another series of Vinylmation Speculation. Last time we saw his thoughts and designs on future Muppets series. This week we’ll see his ideas for a second Toy Story vinylmation series. Each day this week we’ll see two new designs, ending on Saturday with a design he thinks … Read more
Mike Boon’s Headless Horseman Our friend Mike Boon (who you know from the cool Muppets 3 and 4 speculation art) has been working on a set of Sleeping Hallow custom Vinylmation. With the release of the Headless Horseman in the Animation 2 set, he felt it the appropriate to release his idea of what it … Read more
It’s not Vinylmation, but artist Mike Boon has caught my eye with his latest work. Mike, who previously brought us the Muppets speculation articles complete with concept art, has put together an alphabet using Pixar characters. Take a look. Find out more about this and other Mike Boon creations here.
Contributor Mike Boon talks about Disney’s news blind box product, Cutesations. This plush mystery series released on Friday, January 6 at the Disney Store and online for $6.50 per box or $79.50 for set plus mushroom display. Read Mike’s review below and check them out here. Did you love the Alice in Wonderland Vinylmations series … Read more
We’re done series 4 and it’s been amazing. Mike does such great work and this time around the characters were even more obscure, which is awesome. We’ll be letting the Muppet Fever die down a little before posting Series 5, and we’re looking forward to some other series by Mike. Which were you favorites from … Read more
‘80s ROBOT – Chaser The Muppets (2011) Originally performed by: Matt Vogel ‘80s Robot makes his debut in The Muppets (2011) as Kermit’s butler and driver. He specializes in making dated references. I had a lot of fun with this design and I think it would work really well on a clear mold (like Waldo … Read more
THOG The Great Santa Claus Switch (1970) Originally performed by: Jerry Nelson At nine and a half feet tall, Thog isn’t the kind of Muppet monster to go unnoticed. He danced in the Muppet Show opening theme and memorably made like Godzilla in a Muppet Show musical number based on the song “I Feel the … Read more
SAL MINELLA Muppets Tonight (1996) Originally performed by: Brian Henson Sal is the loud-mouthed and hot-tempered bodyguard of Johnny Fiama, who first appeared on Muppets Tonight before making his way to other productions like Muppets From Space and The Muppets’ Wizard of Oz. Sal seems to think his primary purpose is to try to keep … Read more
JOHNNY FIAMA Muppets Tonight (1996) Originally performed by: Bill Barretta Johnny was the resident crooner on Muppets Tonight, a lounge singer in the vein of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and his idol Tony Bennett (with whom he once shared a duet). He later appeared in It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie and The Muppets’ … Read more
POPS The Muppet Show (1980) Originally performed by: Jerry Nelson Pops was first introduced in the fifth season of The Muppet Show as the near-sighted and forgetful stage doorman for the Muppet Theater. His most famous role was as the owner of The Happiness Hotel in The Great Muppet Caper. “Love the details, especially the … Read more