RoE: Trade Night Vinylmation

Trade Night Vinylmation 
Expected release date: 2014 (One character per trade show)
Expected price: $16.95
LE 500
Blind Boxed with Variant
Variant Odds: 1 in 10
The solid color figure is the normal version, while the clear figure is the variant.

Do like the pins do! Expect huge lines at those merchandise registers now! Both pin and Vinylmation collectors will be crowding in. Our best understanding is that both WDW and DLR will get these, but not the same characters. For example, Figment will only be released at a WDW Trade Night, while perhaps Stitch is just for DLR. I also found out DLR does not have merchandise at the event? You have to go elsewhere in the morning to buy the Trade Night pin? So not sure where these will be released in Anaheim. In Orlando, there is a merchandise area at the Trade Night itself and that is the only spot the pin has been available.

I love it! Disney kept saying "The Chase is Back" and this proves it. This gives an inexpensive, nicely designed, exclusive, low edition size figure with a variant. THIS is what collectors desire. Good job Disney.

Donald Duck Popcorns!

The second series of Popcorns is almost upon us and it appears Donald Duck will lead the charge.

This figure is set to be released on August 9th. A few interesting notes... it will be an LE of 2500. Will all future Popcorns be an LE? Or is this a variant Donald? Only variants from series one had an LE. We did know there would be a Donald in Popcorns series 2, it was told to us by Disney and we saw his concept art on the boxes from series one. And this product shot does look a little different to me, so a variant is a possibility.

It will also retail for $19.95. Originally Popcorns were priced at $24.95, then went on sale online for $5 around Christmas, then settled in at $19.95 online and in the parks. So that is a welcome change. I love the look of the above Donald and Maria Clapsis is credited with the design. Doug Strayer was credited with all of series one. One final note, we do still expect to see a Stitch and Frankenweenie as part of this second series.

Spotlight On: Ryan Branoff's Stitch and Ugly Duckling

Our good friend Ryan sent us a few pictures of his latest custom Vinylmation. So here is Stitch and the Ugly Duckling.

 "One of my favorite Disney movies is 'Lilo & Stitch' and I think at the emotional core of the movie is the scene where Stitch reads 'The Ugly Duckling' for the first time. I think it's a great moment where Stitch realizes that he acts out because he is lonely. I wanted to capture this emotion in the set that I created. The way I tried to represent Stitch is a little bit different than how we've seen him in the past. He's looking calm, and thoughtful. In addition to the 9" figure, I knew to complete this set that I would need a 3" Duckling and a picture book accessory. Both I think compliment the 9" Stitch well and really complete the package!"
- Ryan Branoff

Nerds Rock! Stitch and Figment

Update 6/10/12 Available NOW online through the Vinylmation Facebook page store. Then will still be available at D-Streets starting June 22.

Update 5/29/12 Release date of June 22 and price of $12.95 confirmed for Stitch and Figment.

Yesterday Disney released pictures of the two next nerds in the Nerds Rock! series: Stitch and Figment. We first heard about these extras last year and now it looks like they are getting ready to stumble into our lives. No word yet on an actual release date.

	Nerd Figment Check out the wicked beanie on top. I wonder if the propeller will spin? It does not on the Donald Nerd. His shirt seems to say, "Let your ideas take flight." It is the logo from the Imagination Institute. Amazing! A must have!
	Nerd Stitch The poor guy doesn't look happy to be a nerd, but he sure is adorable. Even the glass cockeyed seem to add to the character. As many have said before, his shirt makes him look like a cast member of The Big Bang Theory. (Which just last episode had Shamy making their own podcast.) Also, a must buy!

Are either of these nerds going to be invited into your Vinylmation party?