3D Kermit Goes Out to the Show

3D Kermit grabs his glasses and goes into Muppet Vision to enjoy the show.

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Kermit will be back online soon

Disney informed us today that they have taken some of the D-Street stores stock of 9" Muppets 2 3-D Kermits and are going to open them up for release on the online store. The online store had sold out of the Kermits on the day they were released. The new online release for the extra Kermits is August 19th, the same day as the Gonzo and Camilla 9"/3" is released.

Catch Gonzo the Great at D-Streets August 19

The same day Disney fans from all over the world will be converging upon Anaheim for the D23 Expo, Gonzo will be making an appearance at D-Streets on both coasts. Gonzo has skills. By his side of course, will be his girlfriend Camilla. This 9" + 3" combo should be around for extended appearances as it's a LE 1500. Gonzo and Camilla were designed by Monty Maldovan and will retail for $74.95. Oh, and you can also find this Muppets 2 combo on Disney Store Online. Here's a look:

Photo from Disney's Vinylmation Blog

As with Sam the Eagle, Monty's placement of Gonzo's nose should give that 3D effect of it sticking out a bit. Too bad an exception wasn't made for Gonzo to stick his classic nose out more.

Photo from Disney's Vinylmation Blog

The cool thing about Muppets is they have so many different outfits you can put them in. That creates a long life for the Muppets series down the road. I like this choice for the Gonzo 9". He has his bow tie and flower. I look forward to still seeing some 3" Gonzos in future sets.

Photo from Disney's Vinylmation Blog

I think M.C. would agree, this 9" + 3" combo makes so much sense. Pairing Gonzo with his chicken girlfriend Camilla is perfect. I never understood this relationship as a kid watching the show. Camilla also fits nicely on the Mickey mold.  

Animal is about to rock the house!

Kermit 3-D 9"	Animal 9"

Today Vinylmation.com announced that the Kermit 3-D and Animal 9" figures that are part of the Muppets 2 set will be released on August 5th at both D-Streets. Each piece is by Monty Maldovan and will retail for $44.95. There will only be 1500 of each piece.

Are you picking these up? Let us know!

"Soaring High" DV Review: Sam the Eagle

9" Muppets 2 Sam the Eagle

Artist: Monty Maldovan

LE: 1500

Price: $44.95

3 for 3 today Disney. Great job. I may have been more excited to see Up. I always love tributes to extinct attractions I love. But Sam the Eagle stole the show today. Hands down, one of the top five 9" Vinylmation ever created. 

Pictures do not do the paint job justice. The colors are exquisite. As M.C. pointed out yesterday, take a close look at the beak. An amazing job by Monty to give an optical illusion that the beak is pointed down.

The USA flag colors in the ears and the feathers all around are painted on extremely well. Just an over striking figure. 

On the back, you have one of the coolest features... Sam's tail. It's a well done and sturdy piece that makes Sam stand out among other vinyls. It gives him and extra added presence that looks remarkable when posing him. 

A big win for Vinylmation today. He might be overshadowed by Animal and 3D Kermit, but Sam will end up being the best crafted of the bunch.

Sam the Eagle roosts in EPCOT

We caught Sam the Eagle from the Muppets 2 set making his roost over at EPCOT. Here are some pics.

And now, a Political Message from our Censor

"You are all weirdos!"

It's our highest honor to present, from The Muppet Show, Sam the Eagle, swooping into D-Street stores tomorrow.

From the pictures he looks really good. I love the little touches, like the talons on the feet and the single huge eye brow. The painting of the beak on the nose looks great from the front. It even seems hooked in front, which is an awesome optical job. Also don't forget the most important part, Sam's home county's flag painted in the eagle. Sam is an American patriot and he wants everyone to know!

On the back the attention to detail continues. The talons show on claw in the back. The feathers around the head clearly show that Sam is a BALD eagle. And check out that 3-d tail. Very cool. I can't wait to see Sam up close because I think he's going to be fabulous.

History

Sam first appeared as part of the cast of the original Muppet Show pilot in 1975. He also appeared on a number of the Muppet Meetings Films. His role on the Muppet Show was that of show censor, worrying about phrase and acts that he found might be vulgar. Later he started giving speeches of the American way and other politically motivated topics. He often found out that he himself was in violation of the very thing he was fighting again (see the Naked speech).

Sam went on after the Muppet Show to get cameo parts in many of the Muppet films, as well as being the only Muppet character to be seen of the Jim Henson Animal Show.

Jim Henson designed Sam and he was built by Don Sahlin. He was mainly performed by Frank Oz.

Details

Sam will be released at both D-Streets on Friday the 23rd. The design is by Monty Maldovan and will cost $44.95. There is a LE of 1500.

Pictures copyright Disney and The Muppets.
All historical info came from muppet.wikia.com

Sam the Eagle takes flight

The first of the 9" Muppets 2 will be released on June 24th in both D-Streets. Disney specifically said they would not be released online. The piece is by Monty Maldovan. There will be only 1500 of these and will retail for $44.95.

For more info on the rest of the 9" Muppets 2 series check out the post

Muppets 9" Vinylmation Explained

Muppets Take Over Disney's Hollywood Studios

We recently took all our Muppets to visit Muppet Vision 3D at Disney's Hollywood Studios. As always, please visit our Facebook page for the Muppets DHS Photoshoot Variant pictures. (click the pictures below for a larger image)

Ear Hats on Sale at D-Street Florida

While picking up our Sea Creatures, we saw that all four of the recent ear hats on sale. Both urban 7 hats are LE of 1000 and priced at $69.95.
The animal hat is $69.95.
The donut hole hat is $69.95.

Disney Store Update 4/22/11

Today at the Online Disney Store everything has gone as expected. The Sea Creatures, Muppets 2, and 9"/3" Urban 6 Gumball Machine and Kid all appeared online this morning. As of this posting each of these is still available!


The 9"/3" Urban 6 Gumball Machine and Kid by Caley Hicks and Maria Clapsis are an online exclusive for $74.95.

The Money Maldovan designed Muppets 2 series is available in two forms. As individual blind boxes for the "D-Street Price" of $11.95 (as opposed to the Disney Store price of $12.95). You can also purchase a whole case of 24 for $286.80.

All 12 of the Sea Creatures are up, and the price is only $9.95! This is the first available vinylmation using the new mold. They were designed by Billy Davis and will also be released at D-Streets later today.

Also available:
Toy Story Cases for $238.80 each
Villains Cases for $238.80 each
Holiday 2 Cases for $238.80 each
Animation 1 Cases for $238.80 each
9" Park 5 Goofy's Barnstormer for $44.95
9"/3" Park 5 Mad Hatter and Dormouse for $74.95
9"/3" Urban 5 Racecar and Driver for $74.95
9" Create Your Own White for $14.99- Sold Out

ZoMG: Urban 7 and Animal Ear Hats

My mom and I were in the park today doing some trading and we stopped by the Mad Hatter shop on Main Street at Disneyland. Looking into the window I found some new and exciting things, such as 2 brand new Vinylmation Urban #7 Ear Hats! As well as one Muppets #2 Ear Hat!! I had to get all three so I could show everyone whats inside! Milk and Cookies Ear Hat - Urban #7 First off we have the Milk and Cookies set which is my favorite! The hat looks like a milk carton on the top with the words Milk on the front with a little Vinylmation shape, and has chocolate chip cookies as the ears and the right ear has a bite taken out of it. On the sides it says 'Vinylmation Dairy Products' (too cute!) The 3 inch is a chocolate milk carton! I love the details on this figure!! It has Vinylmation Farms on the top as where the milk is from and also a little Vinylmation shaped cup of chocolate milk on the front!
If you look at the back of this figure, it has the nutrition information, my favorite part is where it says, 100% Vinylmation! The Jr. for this set is a chocolate chip cookie with a bite taken out of the ear! (like the ear hat) This set is so well done! This is one of my favorite ear hat sets made so far! This set is by Maria Clapsis and Caley Hicks.
Please Stand By Ear Hat - Urban #7 The ear hat looks like a test pattern, with TV antenna on top! The left ear says, Please Stand By and the right ear looks like static. The 3" that comes with this set looks like a remote pointed at a TV set. The backside of this Vinylmation is the TV remote batteries with the TV on top. I love the way that they made this figure! The arms and ears are clear where there is no design so you can really see the artwork.
The Jr. for this set is a little battery!
This set looks great all together and the 3 Inch is so well done! This set is by Thomas Scott and Maria Clapsis.
Animal Ear Hat - Muppets #2 I love this!! This set is definitely the most stand out! Anyone that loves Animal and the Electric Mayhem will definitely need this for their collection! My boyfriend is a drummer and loves Animal so he will be very excited to see this set! The ear hat for this set is Animal! I love the way that Monty designed this set! Animal's ears says Rock and Roll and the entire hat is animals face! I love the addition of the hair and the nose! The 3" for this set is perfect! It represents Animal's drum set! And his ears are cymbals! The backside of this figure has a star as well as the band logo of a tooth with wings!
The Jr. for this set is all black with a red mouth! This is such a fun ear hat set! One of the brightest and most stand out that I have seen!
This set was done by Monty Maldovan! I was so excited to get these hats today and I hope everyone is excited to see these new upcoming designs! This makes me even more excited for upcoming 9" Muppets 2's as well as a sneak peek at what we can expect in Urban #7!! -Zoe