Friday, November 30, 2012
Release Day Friday: November 30, 2012
Only two items released today and they are both online releases of products already available elsewhere.
Next week is set up as a slow release day as well. According to Disney, all we will see is the Mad T Party LE combo in California.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Mickey's Circus Photoshoot
We finally got around to taking the Mickey's Circus Vinylmation figures to Storybook Circus over at the Magic Kingdom. It's a wonderfully themed place. Make sure you take the time to stop and look around. Take note of the numbers on the Circus train cars. Tell us what you think of the photos below. And email us your best pics of Vinylmation at the Disney Parks.
Bongo
Storybook Circus, Magic Kingdom
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Lullubelle
Storybook Circus, Magic Kingdom
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Dumbo and Jumbo
Storybook Circus, Magic Kingdom
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Dumbo and Jumbo
Storybook Circus, Magic Kingdom
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Circus Goofy
Storybook Circus, Magic Kingdom
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Circus Mickey
Storybook Circus, Magic Kingdom
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Circus Mickey
Storybook Circus, Magic Kingdom
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Circus Minnie
Storybook Circus, Magic Kingdom
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Fantasyland Grand Opening Details and Trading Event
I will start with the news that most directly impacts Vinylmation collectors. Disney has announced a merchandise (mostly pins, no vinyls) event to be held on December 6th to commemorate the Grand Opening of The New Fantasyland. The event will be held at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Room J at the Convention Center from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. At the event, various pins, a coin and a shoulder bag will be on sale. They will also be offering space for guests to trade pins (or Vinylmation if desired) during that time. It is important to note two things: For pin collectors, there will by NO pins released at the Magic Kingdom on December 6th. They make a point of letting us know that. And for everybody, the resort will not allow guests to line up before 4pm on December 6th.
The pins that will be released include the Annual Passholder pins that were expected at the Fantasyland previews, but delayed. We also have info on the DVC exclusive pin that was previewed at the trade nights. Now, lets take a look at the merchandise:
Here is the AP merchandise that includes an LE 600 shoulder bag and LE 1000 coin:
We also found out where this DVC exclusive pin went:
According to Steven Miller on the Disney Parks Blog: "It will be released at the Merry Member Mixers for Disney Vacation Club Members. The first once was held (November 27) at Epcot and the pin was released there. It will continue to be sold at the Mixer events until gone. We won’t have it at the Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort release party."
As for the other pins, including the Pluto's Christmas Tree Piece of Disney Movies pin, Steven Miller is checking to see if those will also be at the Coronado Springs event. Now lets take a look at the merchandise that will be made available only at the Magic Kingdom on December 6th. This merchandise will not be at Coronado Springs, but select pieces will be available online.
I LOVE these prints. They are LE 500 a piece. No price given.
On December 6, you can find commemorative merchandise in the following Magic Kingdom Park locations:
Emporium – Main Street, U.S.A. – Will have tees, Cover Your Ears and D-Tech On Demand cases.
Main Street Cinema – Main Street, U.S.A. – Will have deluxe prints only.
Big Top Souvenirs – Fantasyland – Will have tees only.
Mickey’s Star Traders – Tomorrowland – Will have tees only.
Pirates Bazaar – Adventureland – Will have tees only.
The event tees and the D-Tech On Demand cases with Disney Princesses for iPhone 4/4s and iPhone 5 will also be sold via the Disney Parks online store from December 6-9, 2012 (please allow 8 to 10 weeks for delivery). To find these items online starting December 6, visit http://www.DisneyStore.com/NewFantasyland.
The pins that will be released include the Annual Passholder pins that were expected at the Fantasyland previews, but delayed. We also have info on the DVC exclusive pin that was previewed at the trade nights. Now, lets take a look at the merchandise:
Here is the AP merchandise that includes an LE 600 shoulder bag and LE 1000 coin:
We also found out where this DVC exclusive pin went:
As for the other pins, including the Pluto's Christmas Tree Piece of Disney Movies pin, Steven Miller is checking to see if those will also be at the Coronado Springs event. Now lets take a look at the merchandise that will be made available only at the Magic Kingdom on December 6th. This merchandise will not be at Coronado Springs, but select pieces will be available online.
For men, shirts will be offered in sizes ranging from small to 3-extra large, while ladies’ shirts will have sizes ranging from extra-small to 2-extra large. For youth, the shirts will be offered in extra small to extra large.
This is one of those covers for an ear hat instead of a full hat. It is LE 1000.
Finally, iPhone 5 cases! The Fantasyland versions are LE 300 each. The Princess ones are limited release.
On December 6, you can find commemorative merchandise in the following Magic Kingdom Park locations:
Emporium – Main Street, U.S.A. – Will have tees, Cover Your Ears and D-Tech On Demand cases.
Main Street Cinema – Main Street, U.S.A. – Will have deluxe prints only.
Big Top Souvenirs – Fantasyland – Will have tees only.
Mickey’s Star Traders – Tomorrowland – Will have tees only.
Pirates Bazaar – Adventureland – Will have tees only.
The event tees and the D-Tech On Demand cases with Disney Princesses for iPhone 4/4s and iPhone 5 will also be sold via the Disney Parks online store from December 6-9, 2012 (please allow 8 to 10 weeks for delivery). To find these items online starting December 6, visit http://www.DisneyStore.com/NewFantasyland.
Spotlight On: Custom Vinylmation Artist Mike Vetrone
Monday, November 26, 2012
Vinylmation Cyber Monday Sale
It's time for the "Why the heck do I buy Vinylmation when they are released even with my Annual Passholder discount" sale. Today is Cyber Monday, so of course the Disney Store has a ton of stuff on sale. And of course, that includes Vinylmation. Here are just some of the deals, there are plenty more to look at. All Popcorns are just $5! So are Mascots and Mechanical Kingdom, including the online only Ludwig Von Drake.
No December Disneyland Trade Night?
It appears that Disneyland may not have a December trade night. Over the course of 2012, DLR and WDW have alternated months, and the final month of the year should have belonged to the west coast. However no trade night has been put on the calendar section of either the Disney Pin or Vinylmation websites.
We do know, however, Disneyland will host a January trade night at the Paradise Pier Hotel (date TBA) while Walt Disney World's Contemporary Resort will get it's next one in February. The coasts will continue to alternate throughout 2013. One hint to no December trade night is the Disney Pin announcement that the December "Trade Night Pin" featuring Duffy the Disney Bear in Santa suit will be released on Thursday, December 6th at Pin Traders in the Downtown Disney District.
We put an inquiry into Disney to confirm, but does anyone out there know any news to the contrary?
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Mystery Topper
Our friends IndyandMarion sent us over a mysterious picture the other day...
It is a Vinylmation Mystery Chaser antenna topper. They found this one at Disneyland but we have since seen them pop up at Walt Disney World as well. It seems to take the form of a junior figure with the arms tucked by the side. They retail for $5.95, but there is a 2 for $10 sale going on right now.
It is a Vinylmation Mystery Chaser antenna topper. They found this one at Disneyland but we have since seen them pop up at Walt Disney World as well. It seems to take the form of a junior figure with the arms tucked by the side. They retail for $5.95, but there is a 2 for $10 sale going on right now.
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Episode 098 Anubis
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2012 Dee Vee Award Winners
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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 list of this year's winners. We hope you enjoyed the process and remember to be on the look out for vinyl to nominate for next year's Dee Vees. Please listen to our next podcast for the announcement of the winner of the Vinylmation from the voters drawing. | |
 | Favorite Disney Artist Maria Clapsis Some of Maria's popular figures of the past year include: Star Wars, Tower of Terror Bellhop, and Roger Rabbit. Thank you Maria for all your hard work. And thanks to Inside the Magic host Rickey Brigante for presenting this award. |
| Favorite Disney Commissioned Artist NOAH NOAH gave us customs such as: DCL Pirates, Muppets, Villains and Epcot 30th. Thank you NOAH for your dedication to this art form. |  |
 | Favorite Custom Artist Annemarie This past year Annemarie has made many stand out customs including: Furry Friends 2, Hurley, LOST and Figero/Cleo. |
| Best 3" Figure Director Mickey Artist: Jim Valeri Set: Burbank Studios |  |
 | Best 9" Figure "The Clock Strikes Twelve" Cinderella's Castle Artist: Gerald Mendez Set: "The Clock Strikes Twelve" Thank you Lou Mongello from WDW Radio for presenting this award. |
| Best Jr. Figure Three Blind Mice Set: Nursery Rhymes |  |
 | Best 12 Figure Set Furry Friends Set: Furry Friends |
Best non-12 Figure Set Disney Character Star Wars Artist: Maria Clapsis Thanks to presenter O.C. Vinyl Don from Vinylmation Traders.com |  |
 | Best Chaser Tower of Terror Bellhop Artist: Maria Clapsis Set: Park 9 Thank you to celebrity presenter Tom Corless, host of the WDW News Today and the See Ya Real Late podcasts. |
Best Variant Dapper Dans Artist: Thomas Scott Set: Park 9 |  |
 | Best Use of Ears Mickey's Philharmagic Donald Artist: Casey Jones Set: Park 7 |
| Best Trading Location Online Thanks to Dedicated to Disneyland Paris Podcast host Steve Riley for presenting this award. |  |
 | Most Likely to Be Found in a Trading Box Robots 2 Artist: Billy Davis Set: Robots 2 |
| Best Accessory Rhino’s Hamster Ball Artist: Monty Maldovan Set: Animation 2 Thank you to celebrity presenter Amber from the Revolution Diaries podcast. |  |
| Best Mickey Director Mickey Artist: Jim Valeri Set: Burbank Studios Thank you to celebrity presenter Matt Hochberg from the WDW Today podcast. |
| Best Non-Mickey Platform Figure Park Starz Yeti Artist: Thomas Scott and Casey Jones Set: Park Starz |  |
 | Best LE Combo Set Carl and Ellie Artist: Ron Cohee Set: Pixar 1 Thanks to Carl C. Von Lewin from ChasingVinylmation.com for presenting this award. |
| Best Use of Clear Hat Box Ghost Artist: Casey Jones Set: Haunted Mansion |  |
| Best Location Specific Director Mickey Artist: Jim Valeri Set: Burbank Studios Thanks to the creator of Vinylmation World, Gregg Gaines, for presenting this award. |
| Best Packaging Furry Friends Set: Furry Friends Thank you to celebrity presenter Brent Dodge from From Scream to Theme.com. |  |
 | Best Vinylmation Event Mickey's Circus September 7-9 2012 at EPCOT Thank you to celebrity presenter The Professor from the YesterEARS podcast. |
| Most Anticipated Upcoming Series Pixar 1 Release Date: All ready out! Thank you to celebrity presenter Rapinzel from the Once Upon a Pin podcast. |  |
 | Best DV Episode Ep. 088 - Coverage of the Mickey's Circus This is a great episode and includes an interview with artists Thomas Scott, Maria Clapsis, Eric Caszatt and Caley Hicks. Thanks to Matt Norris from Vinylmation Kingdom for presenting this award. |
Favorite DV Cast Member The Woman Who Reads the Podcast Intros Years on DV: 2 Thank you to celebrity presenters: Adam from DisneyBrit.com and Juz from OrlandoSkyRadio.com. |  |
 Red Balloon Awards The Red Balloon Awards are one-time categories that honor special achievement in Vinylmation. They are named after the first chaser from Park series one. | |
| Best Furry Friend Cheshire Cat Artist: Enrique Pita |  |
 | Best Park Series Park 1 Artist: Various Set: Park 1 |
Those are this year's winners. What do you think of the results? | |
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