Episode 170 Black Panther

Ep. 170 Black Panther This week Nick and Brendt review Toy Story 2 and the set's variants and chaser. We discuss the pros and cons of the surprise Agent P Trade Night vinyl release. And we revisit the Imagination Gala with our prediction hits and misses, final thoughts and our personal Top Ten Gala Moments.

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Episode 168 Thor Variant

Ep. 168 Thor Variant This week Nick and Brendt review Marvel series 2 and preview the recently announced Toy Story series 2. We also rundown the release calendar and get ready for the Imagination Gala.

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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!!!

Little Green Men Land at D-Street

Friday, December 14th saw the release of the Pixar 1 Little Green Men combo at D-Streets and Online.

The set of three Little Green Men is a limited edition 2000 and retails for $44.95. The online quantity sold out in less than 15 minutes. As of the end of the day on Friday, both D-Streets still had an undefined number of sets left on the shelves. It was not a very crowded release at Walt Disney World. There were about 5 people in line at 6am and about 20 by 8am. There were about 50-60 people at 10:30am when the store opened. I felt bad for the vacationers, of which there seemed to be many. It was a very chilly morning... not the sunny Orlando they were promised.

The Little Green Men fit in nicely with the Toy Story set produced a couple years ago. That set did include an LE 9" version of the alien. Artist Thomas Scott, who handled the Toy Story series, also designed this LE combo. He did a remarkable job with these three little guys. He gave them each a unique personality in the facial expressions and eyes. When put together, they make a perfect trio.

There is, of course also a Park 2 Toy Story Alien. The guys are a little concerned about him as he has a different nose, no antenna  and some suspicious bumps on his stomach. They think he should get those checked out.

An Andy's drawing version from Japan was released earlier this year. The new LGM are impressed by the artistry, but think it best to keep this work of art boxed up until further research can be done. There is also a TS Alien in the recently released Robots 3 set now on sale at The Disney Store and Online. They haven't met him yet.

Then there is the Urban 7 Alien. They don't know where he originates from, but it certainly isn't the claw machine. They are split on weather or not he comes in peace.

By the end of the day, the Little Green Men had settled in and felt right at home in my collection.

Andy's Toys Arrive For U.S. Play Date

Today, the series of 4 Vinylmation designed to look like Andy's crayon drawings from the Toy Story films where released at D-Streets.

They retail for $12.95 each and were originally available in Japan to commemorate the opening of Tokyo's Toy Story Midway Mania attraction. Also released today was the 9" Park 11 Grizzly Peak designed by Casey Jones.

It is an LE 800 and retails for $44.95.

Toy Story Photoshoot

We can't believe it took them this long, but the Toy Story figures finally asked for a field trip to ride Toy Story Midway Mania. Austin and I were happy to oblige, and even took a short detour to the All-Star Movie Resort for a look around the Toy Story buildings. I hope you enjoy this photoshoot. Austin provided some captions. I also included some pictures of Buzz and Woody's trip to Pixar Weekend last spring. As always, more photos on our Facebook page. (also, check out our story on the history of TS Midway Mania and the Park 9 LE figure)

Little Green Man

All Star Movies Resort

"Before they were in Pizza Planet they lived in space."

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Big Baby

Toy Story Midway Mania

"Be careful because one false moves makes em all fall."

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Bo Peep

All Star Movies Resort

"We found her sheep!!!"

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Bullseye

Toy Story Midway Mania

"Somebody got into the crayons again."

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Buttercup

Toy Story Midway Mania

"Where's the barrel?"

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Buzz Lightyear

All Star Movies Resort

"Is this what all the Buzz is about?"

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Evil Dr. Porkchop

Toy Story Midway Mania

"That's MR. Evil Doctor Pork Chop to you."

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Evil Dr. Porkchop

Toy Story Midway Mania

"He's up to no good."

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Jessie and Evil Dr. Porkchop

Toy Story Midway Mania

"I knew he'd get caught."

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Hamm

All Star Movies Resort

"Hope he doesn't become road bacon."

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Lotso

Toy Story Midway Mania

"Tomorrowland is that way."

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Rex

All Star Movies Resort

"He's hiding because he doesn't like confrontation."

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Toy Soldiers

All Star Movies Resort

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Toy Soldiers

All Star Movies Resort

"One of them escaped."

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Wheezy

Toy Story Midway Mania

"He found some old forgotten toys."

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Woody

All Star Movies Resort

"Howdy! Howdy! Howdy! I'm Woody!"

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Woody

All Star Movies Resort

"Wonder if we have Andy written on the bottom of OUR feet?"

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Woody and Buzz

All Star Movies Resort

"It is Buzz! Woody was telling the truth!"

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Zurg

All Star Movies Resort

"Look what we found in Andy's Room."

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Buzz meets Buzz at Pixar Weekends 2011

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Buzz and Woody at Pixar Weekends 2011

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Andy's Tokyo Toys

Who knew? It seems as though Andy from the Pixar Toy Story franchise went away to college to become an artist:

Straight from our friends over at the Vinylmation Japan Blog (an unofficial fan site), we have revealed four Toy Story Vinylmation that will be released at Tokyo Disney Sea on July 5th at McDucks Department Store. They are to commemorate the summer opening of the Toy Story Midway Mania attraction at Tokyo Disney. They will cost 1200 Yen or $15 USD. It seems to be a four figure series that includes Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the Alien all designed from the stand point that Andy actually drew them. And as you can see above, Andy actually signs them as the artist!

To me, these are an absolutely beautifully designed series. Such a unique take that makes so much sense in the Toy Story universe.

Toy Story Towel

Out friend Stephanie tweeted this picture of a Toy Story Vinylmation Towel. Any one have any ideas as to where this came from? It's kinda cool....

Spotlight On: Custom Artist Crazy4Vinyls' Toy Story Series 2

Last week we posted Mike Boon's speculation on the vinyl sequel to the Toy Story Series. When he saw them, Crazy4Vinyl mentioned that he had done similar series. So, to continue the theme, here is Crazy4Vinyls' Toy Story Series 2.

What do you think? These are some really cool characters. First he has Mr. and Mrs. Potatohead. Then Chuckles and Mr. Pricklepants. Then to round out the set of figures similar to Mike's he has Dolly. I think the Chuckles came out magnificent. And Mr. Potatohead's hat looks great (I think this set was done before Villains 2.

To complete the set he has Puck, Bookworm, and Stretch. Two additional awesome characters included are, Totoro (a Japanese Miyazak character who has a cameo in Toy Story 3) and the Troika nesting doll. Take a peek above at the full turn around of Troika. And then below look at the original character.

Crazy4Vinyl did a great job and found some really cool characters that would be a great addition to the Toy Story 1 series already out. Good job Crazy and let us know what you think in the comments below. Anyone else you would want to see in this set?

VM Speculation with Mike Boon: Babyface and Chaser

The last day of Mike's Toy Story Series 2 speculation. We'd like to thank Mike again (for like the 7th time) for all the great artwork he allows us to post on our site. I hope you guys enjoyed this set, and if there is any other interesting set you think might be fun to see in the future, let us know!
	Babyface Toy Story (1995) The leader of Sid’s mutant toys in the first Toy Story, Babyface consists of a baby doll head atop a spider-like body made of an erector set. Though Big Baby in Toy Story Series 1 was a disappointment, I like the mix of dark and cute in this character design. "Mike did a great job with the legs in this figure. This is what the robot chef should have looked like!"-M.C.
	Woody’s Roundup Woody Toy Story 2 (1999) Voiced by: Tom Hanks I wanted to include either Buzz or Woody in this series. I thought about a Spanish Buzz, but the puppet Woody from the TV series Woody’s Roundup seemed like more of a treat. I tried to tie the design into the Woody from Series 1. This would be the chaser for the series. "Prefect"-M.C.
Mike Boon joins us every day this week with his speculation of a Toy Story Series 2 vinylmation. For past posts click here. You can also check Mike out at his own blog: baboondesign.blogspot.com