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This week we have interviews from Thomas Scott, Maria Claspis, Ron Cohee and John Henselmeier recorded at Rebel Rendezvous. We also have a review of the event, its releases and Star Wars Weekends. Also, a listener Ian joins us to review Star Wars 4.
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Showing posts with label Maria Clapsis. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Maria Clapsis. Show all posts
Saturday, May 17, 2014
Episode 159 Dizturbed Rocker
Monday, May 5, 2014
Star Wars 4 Explained
Star Wars 4 Explained
Release Date: May 16th at WDW and May 19th at DLR and Online
Artists: Casey Jones and Maria Clapsis
Price: $12.95 per blind box
Star Wars 4 is a blind box series of 11 figures and a mystery chaser.
Update: 05/18/14 Added chaser below
Release Date: May 16th at WDW and May 19th at DLR and Online
Artists: Casey Jones and Maria Clapsis
Price: $12.95 per blind box
Star Wars 4 is a blind box series of 11 figures and a mystery chaser.
Update: 05/18/14 Added chaser below
 | Leia on Bespin Nice, different design and great background in the ears.  |
 | Luke on Hoth The face is not as great as the LE Luke/Yoda, but I like the design overall. Great detail from the movie.  |
 | Han on Hoth Love the smirk. Would have liked an accessory too here though.  |
 | Tauntaun A hilarious edition to the set. Beautiful design. Sliced open variant? Scratch and sniff?  |
 | Snowtrooper This will make a great companion to the other 'troopers' that we have.  |
 | Zuckuss Another bounty hunter. Awesome design but would have liked an accessory here.  |
 | Dengar Another bounty hunter. I wish he had a different gun accessory from 4-LOM.  |
 | Bossk The Bounty Hunter. This guy was previewed at the Trading Night this month. Perfect, detailed design. Great weapon.  |
 | 4-Lom Another bounty hunter, very cool design.  |
 | Ugnaught Part of a group of slaves on Cloud City. Kind of boring design for me.  |
 | R2 on Dagobah Nice way to vary up the R2 figure. The mud fits perfectly into the story and the ears are wonderful.  |
 | Mystery Chaser Wampa |
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Cutesters 6: Snow Day Explained
Cutesters 6: Snow Day
Release Date: January 17
This is a blind box set of 7 base figures and a Mystery Chaser. Caley Hicks designed a majority of the figures while Maria Clapsis designed two. This is the sixth set in the Cutesters series.
There will be a signing with Caley and Maria on January 17th at Orlando's D-Street from 5-7pm.
Release Date: January 17
This is a blind box set of 7 base figures and a Mystery Chaser. Caley Hicks designed a majority of the figures while Maria Clapsis designed two. This is the sixth set in the Cutesters series.
There will be a signing with Caley and Maria on January 17th at Orlando's D-Street from 5-7pm.
MYSTERY CHASER
VARIANT
(photo from Vinylmation World)
VARIANT
(photo from Vinylmation Exchange)
Sunday, December 29, 2013
Episode 145 America on Parade
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This week we review the Park 13 Haunted Mansion and Tower of Terror LE box sets. We preview the upcoming Indiana Jones series. We have news about Valentine's Day, Aladdin and Disney Store figures. And we have an interview with Disney Design Group artist Maria Clapsis.
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Saturday, December 14, 2013
Episode 144 Zipper
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This week we review the releases of the past week including Animation 4, Disney Character Star Wars and the Dated 2014 figures. We also give our thoughts on the Eachez line of Vinylmation and have a full updated release calendar.
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Friday, December 13, 2013
ZoMG: A Look at Cutesters Snow Day
With the holidays right around the corner it makes sense that we have received a preview of the upcoming Cutesters Snow Day Vinylmation series. I wish these would come out before the holidays, they would look so adorable next to my other Christmas decorations. This series is a must have for me.
First we have what at first glance I thought was a snowman, until I looked at the other side of the figure and saw a tail. This brings me to believe it is a Narwahl. A Narwahl is a medium sized whale that lives year round in the Arctic. Which makes perfect sense for the Snow Day series. The Narwahl is simply adorable.
Then we have the seal with ear muffs. I love the addition of ear muffs to this figure, the baby seal obviously needs them to stay warm on a snow day!
The next figure I think is one of my favorites. The cloud with snowflakes falling down. Here in Southern California we don't any snow but I will say, if we did I hope it would have an adorable smile and look as perfect as this figure.
Then we have the owl wrapped in a warm scarf, who looks warm and ready to play with his other snow day friends.
Caley Hicks did a great job with the deer and fox figures. They have such cute faces and I love that the deer is getting festive with a holiday sweater and that the fox has paw print gloves.
Next we have the polar bear in a festive sweater and ice skates. I love the ice skate addition to this figure. I love the Mickey and Minnie set released last month that had the ice skates as well. I think it is a really fun addition to these winter themed sets.
Last but not least we have the chaser. I love that Maria Clapsis decided to use the Minnie Mouse platform for this figure. Not only is the Christmas tree smiling and adorable but she has a bow on the top of her head. Now I know that the figure has a clear bow but I still love that she decided to put the tree on this platform. It really adds character. The Minnie shoes serve as the tree trunk and she has adorable gloves on to keep her warm while she goes to play with her other Snow Day friends.
I think this is a great addition to the Cutesters series. I loved all the beach/summer themed series and it's great to see another season. I can't wait to head over to D-Street on January 17th to get these and add them to next year's holiday decor.
Happy Holidays everyone!!
-Zoe
First we have what at first glance I thought was a snowman, until I looked at the other side of the figure and saw a tail. This brings me to believe it is a Narwahl. A Narwahl is a medium sized whale that lives year round in the Arctic. Which makes perfect sense for the Snow Day series. The Narwahl is simply adorable.
Then we have the seal with ear muffs. I love the addition of ear muffs to this figure, the baby seal obviously needs them to stay warm on a snow day!
The next figure I think is one of my favorites. The cloud with snowflakes falling down. Here in Southern California we don't any snow but I will say, if we did I hope it would have an adorable smile and look as perfect as this figure.
Then we have the owl wrapped in a warm scarf, who looks warm and ready to play with his other snow day friends.
Caley Hicks did a great job with the deer and fox figures. They have such cute faces and I love that the deer is getting festive with a holiday sweater and that the fox has paw print gloves.
Next we have the polar bear in a festive sweater and ice skates. I love the ice skate addition to this figure. I love the Mickey and Minnie set released last month that had the ice skates as well. I think it is a really fun addition to these winter themed sets.
Last but not least we have the chaser. I love that Maria Clapsis decided to use the Minnie Mouse platform for this figure. Not only is the Christmas tree smiling and adorable but she has a bow on the top of her head. Now I know that the figure has a clear bow but I still love that she decided to put the tree on this platform. It really adds character. The Minnie shoes serve as the tree trunk and she has adorable gloves on to keep her warm while she goes to play with her other Snow Day friends.
I think this is a great addition to the Cutesters series. I loved all the beach/summer themed series and it's great to see another season. I can't wait to head over to D-Street on January 17th to get these and add them to next year's holiday decor.
Happy Holidays everyone!!
-Zoe
Friday, November 8, 2013
5th Anniversary Vinylmation Signing and Release Photos
Today, Vinylmation celebrated its 5th anniversary with a release and signing at D-Street Orlando. It was 5 years ago yesterday that a blank white Create-Your-Own 3" Vinylmation was sold at the Festival of the Masters at Downtown Disney. The following month, Park 1 was released... and the rest is history. Vinylmation has come a long way in 5 years. What began as a niche product that was overlooked on the shelves has blossomed into a collectible with its own store, merchandise line and even web series. Vinylmation has been seen on your co-workers desk, held up by celebrities on and even in outer space!
Vinylmation has undergone its share of ups and downs, and who knows where the hobby will be ten years from now. But the reason I purchased my first Vinylmation is still the reason I collect to this day. It is a unique expression of art that truly has a Disney touch. Artists interpret attractions and characters onto a little Mickey Mouse shaped canvas and I have yet to discover a more interesting souvenir that let's me take my memories home with me. There have been a lot of artist involved in Vinylmation over the past 5 years, and I want to thank each and every one of them.
Today, Disney released a special LE 1000 blind box 5th Anniversary 3" figure that had a variant at 1/10 odds. They also released a Marvel Wasp and Yellow Jacket combo, Mickey and Pooh Animal Kingdom combos based on popular theme park tee shirts and a 3" LE 1000 blind box Festival of the Masters Mickey with variant.
Thomas Scott, Maria Clapsis and Ron Cohee also held a signing and met with fans. We did catch up with Maria to record an interview that we will play for you in the podcast that follows next week's Dee Vee Award podcast.
Vinylmation has undergone its share of ups and downs, and who knows where the hobby will be ten years from now. But the reason I purchased my first Vinylmation is still the reason I collect to this day. It is a unique expression of art that truly has a Disney touch. Artists interpret attractions and characters onto a little Mickey Mouse shaped canvas and I have yet to discover a more interesting souvenir that let's me take my memories home with me. There have been a lot of artist involved in Vinylmation over the past 5 years, and I want to thank each and every one of them.
Today, Disney released a special LE 1000 blind box 5th Anniversary 3" figure that had a variant at 1/10 odds. They also released a Marvel Wasp and Yellow Jacket combo, Mickey and Pooh Animal Kingdom combos based on popular theme park tee shirts and a 3" LE 1000 blind box Festival of the Masters Mickey with variant.
Thomas Scott, Maria Clapsis and Ron Cohee also held a signing and met with fans. We did catch up with Maria to record an interview that we will play for you in the podcast that follows next week's Dee Vee Award podcast.
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
RoE: Toy Story Series 2
A much anticipated Toy Story Series 2, designed by Maria Clapsis and Ron Cohee, will be released in 2014!!! I can't wait. All they left us with was an image of Buzz Lightyear as Mrs. Nesbitt...
I can't wait!!!
I can't wait!!!
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