Friday, January 27, 2012

Park 7 Vinylmation Explained

Park 7
Release Date: October 14, 2011
Blind Box Price: $12.95

Update: 02/23/12 9" Main Street Electrical Parade and 7 Adventures get 2/24 release date. And according to a D-Street Cast Member, will have a retail price of $44.95.


Update: 01/27/12 Today DisneyStore.com released various Park 7 LEs including the Online Exclusive Main Street Electrical Parade Dragon and 3 piece Fife and Drum set. They also released 9" River Country and 3/3 Horse and Trolley combo.
Yesterday Disney announced a 6 figure set based on the Tapestry of Nations parade. No pictures released yet, but the release date is February 3 and the price is $99.95 on this LE 2000 set. See details here. We are still waiting on details for Kitchen Kabaret. You can see the entire Park 7 LE lineup below.


Update: A ton of updates on this series today. First, an October 14th release date for the series and the combo topper. Second, we updated the pictures below. Tinkerbell has wings! Also, the Park 7 pin that we called Hong Kong Castle is NOT in the 12 figure set. Makes sense, because Park 7 and Park 8 are themed Walt Disney World for the 40th year celebration. Hence the amazing packaging:
No bland black boxes for Park 7! The used the same collage that is featured on other WDW 40th merchandise.
Here is the 11th figure we did not get from the Park 7 pins:



Update: 9/12/11 New pictures from The Florida Project


Update: 8/28/11 Well, after D23 we now have a clear view of the 11 known Park 7 figures and a release window. We guessed at a few of them when we first posted this explained page... and missed horribly, but in November 2011 we will see the following figures.




Donald Philharmagic
Casey Jones

The best 3" design EVER. Hands down. Wow. This is a favorite of mine. It’s from the Philharmagic show where Donald gets stuck in a tuba at the end of the show. Only to get blasted out into the wall behind you and then end up tangled in the instruments of the ceiling of the gift shop.



Muppet Vision 3D
Lin Shih

This colorful figure fits perfectly onto the Vinylmation. It’s Kermit’s hot air baloon that flies high over the attraction. It has a lot of bright colors and a clean design.



America on Parade
Casey Jones

This amazing little guy depicts the parade float Mickey, Donald and Goofy rode in America on Parade. (see Fife and Drum set below for more info)





Polynesian Fire Dancer
"Cousin Q" Quynh Kimball?

Ok, they kicked it up a notch. Look at the fire stick! The pin didn't do this guy justice. The ears are clear with the left having a flower and right saying "Aloha".



Tinkerbell
Eric Caszatt

The famous fairy gets another vinylmation. Is this her flying through the night sky over the park? Will she have a wand? Oh wow she has a wand! Look at that wand with a star on top. Her outfit also has a real glittery appearance. I have to say she looks a ton better in person than she did on pin. Wings!





Star Jets
Eric Caszatt

A Tomorrowland ride that has had or has versions in all the theme parks. The ears are clear and have the rockets painted on them. Its a perfect rendition. It's also a perfect accessory piece on the head.



Figment in Spacesuit
Thomas Scott

Figment makes his 3rd Vinylmation appearance... not inside a spacesuit. He has a Buzzlightyear-type helmet and clear ears to show off his horns.



World of Motion Sea Serpent
Maria Clapsis

It's the Sea Serpent from World of Motion who is found looking right back at Christopher Columbus who is searching for the New World.

picture from lostepcot.com


EPCOT 2000
Thomas Scott

Love it or hate it, the EPCOT ball had a wand attached to it for 8 years. This figure celebrates the occasion. In the picture, it says “EPCOT” above the ball, however, when the wand was originally put in place in 1999, it said “2000″ as on the Vinylmation. I liked it, but 8 years was overkill.
- Nick


Kali River Rapids
Billy Davis

A river rapids water ride in the Animal Kingdom. This figure is from the logo and sign that greet guests at the ride.




Earful Tower
Lin Shih


This was the iconic feature of Disney's Hollywood Studios (formerly MGM) in Orlando, FL until the giant sorcerer's hat was built in front of Grauman's Chinese Theater.


Mystery Chaser

Could be anything. What would you like to see?
The combo topper is Magic Kingdom Mickey from 1971 designed by Monty Maldovan.

3" Horse and 3" Trolley

Released in January 2012
Based on the transports you can see at the Magic Kingdom.


3" Fife and Drum Set
Jan/Feb 2012
LE 5000
$44.95

Mickey Mouse

This set represents America on Parade that ran from 1975 - 1976 at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. In the parade, Mickey had a flag, but it wasn't in the display. Mickey does have a tri point hat on his head.




Donald Duck


Donald played the fife in the band as they rode the parade float down Main St. USA. The eagle float that Mickey, Donald and Goofy rode on was 18 feet tall. I like the duck bill extending down to the body. A ton of great Donalds coming out.

Goofy


Goofy has a drum and stick accessory. The artist did a great job at capturing his eyes and face. The drum says "America on Parade".


9" River Country Goofy
Jan/Feb 2012
LE 1000
$44.95

River Country was a beloved Disney water park before Blizzard Beach and Typhoon lagoon came along. It opened in 1976 and closed in 2001. The area next to Fort Wilderness sits abandoned today. What was your favorite attraction there?



Magic Kingdom Ticket
February 24, 2012
LE 1500
$44.95


7 Adventures in one place! I want to go!

Main Street Electric 
Light Parade Dragon
Jan 2012
LE 1500
$74.95

It's the parade we all know and love that makes it's way down Main Street USA nightly. Are you a ELP or Spectro fan?


Main Street Electric 
Light Parade Train
February 24, 2012
LE 1500
$44.95

It's the parade we all know and love that makes it's way down Main Street USA nightly. Are you a ELP or Spectro fan?

Kitchen Kaberet Set
Jan/Feb 2012
LE 1500
$74.95
Kitchen Kaberet is a former EPCOT attraction. It was in the Land Pavilion from 1982 to 1994. It was an animatronic show with food promoting healthy heating through entertaining skits and music.







Mr. Dairy GoodsMustardRice



Bonnie AppetiteBroccoliHam



No comments:

Post a Comment