Thursday, February 3, 2000

Animation 2 Released

Animation 2
Release Date: January 13


Flower
Bambi (1942)
Artist: Casey Jones
The skunk is drawn well and true to the character. I could use more, but the green ears well represent the forest backdrop. (more than white)


Baloo
Jungle Book (1967)
Artist: Adrianne Draude
Although I like the Disney Afternoon version better, Adrianne really captured Baloo's happy go lucky face.


Chicken Little
Chicken Little (2005)
Artist: Monty Maldovan
We have now seen new mold sets with lots of detail and shading, so I feel I want more and this is an example that falls a little flat for me. I would expect some show of feathers on the head. But I love, love, love the falling sky reference in the ears!


Dopey
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)
Artist: Monty Maldovan
Perfect. If your not going to go stylistic, I like when artists try to capture the character in the style they were originally done. This seems to capture the simple yet beautiful art of this classic Disney film.


John Henry
John Henry (2000)
Artist: Mike Sullivan
The most obscure choice in the set. This character is based on a 10 minute Disney short. Really like the hammer and the expression on the face.

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Kim Possible
Kim Possible (2002-2007)
Artist: Thomas Scott
I applaud the awesome character choice. I like the way the face is drawn and I can see design wise why the pants had to come up so high, but go look at the Light Up set Rapunzel for how the hair can frame the face to slim it down. But i'm very happy she was included.


Jose Carioca
Three Caballeros (1944)
Artist: Casey Jones
Yay! So glad he is recognized here. Great face. Fantastic hat. The stars in the ears finish this one off very well.


Sebastian
The Little Mermaid (1989)
Artist: Casey Jones
What a perfect use of different vinyl features! The claws are welcome here. The blue clear ears and feet to give the water and bubble effect!


Tigger
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977)
Artist: Mike Sullivan
Not only did they do a tail, but the did it right.


Tinker Bell
Peter Pan (1957)
Artist: Casey Jones
No offence, but don't get another Tink here. I understand there are a ton of back stage designing, production and scheduling that we don't know the timeline of, but this is just a lesser but almost identical version of the Park 7 Tink:


Donald Duck
Fantasia 2000 (2000)
Artist: Casey Jones
Best Donald face yet by a Disney Artist! Great choice for a character and I love the use of rain in the ears and drops of water all around the head. This Donald is from the Noah's Ark scene in the Fantasia update.

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Mystery Chaser

Your thoughts?

Combo Topper
Jiminy Cricket
Pinocchio (1940)
Artist: Bob Holden
This is Bob's first Vinylmation and a great job. Jiminy fits the mold well and the artist did a great job with proportions. The hat is magnificent. I hate to do this... but umbrella seems to be a no brainer. We will see.


Three Little Pigs
& Big Bad Wolf
Three Little Pigs (1933)
Artist: Monty Maldovan
Release Date: TBA
LE: TBA
Price: TBA

A beautifully detailed 3" + 3 Juniors set.

Roger Rabbit
Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
Artist: TBA
Release Date: TBA
LE: TBA
Price: TBA

Roger looks great on this large canvas.

Rhino
Bolt
Artist: TBA
Release Date: TBA
LE: TBA
Price: TBA

A great expression on this hamster's face and wow! It comes inside his own ball. Brilliant!


Bernard and Bianca
The Rescuers
Artist: TBA
Release Date: 1/21/12
LE: 1200
Price: $26.95

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