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This week we preview the Disney Villains themed Robots 4 series. We also have a hearty debate about the practice of re-releasing figures with updated designs on the current Mickey platform that were previously on the old one.
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Monday, February 24, 2014
Episode 152 Polynesian Fire Dancer
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
The Jungle Book Explained
The Jungle Book Explained
Disney Store and Online Release Date: February 24, 2014
D-Street Release Date: February 28, 2014
Price: $12.95
The Jungle Book was released in 1967.
Update 02/17/14 Mystery Chaser photo added.
Disney Store and Online Release Date: February 24, 2014
D-Street Release Date: February 28, 2014
Price: $12.95
The Jungle Book was released in 1967.
Update 02/17/14 Mystery Chaser photo added.
 | Baloo Voiced by: Phil Harris I love that we get a version with the coconut! Makes for a wonderful addition to our collections since we already have a normal version Baloo. This is an iconic scene and deserves a vinyl. |
 | Mowgli Voiced by: Bruce Reitherman I like the facial expression, but I don't think this captures Mowgli's look as much as the animation series version. I applaud the different look, but would have wanted more. |
 | King Louie Voiced by: Louis Prima Spectacular! Enrique nailed this design. He was brave enough to go outside the box and give us the ape arms. Overall, this design is preferable to the Animation topper. |
 | Shere Khan Voiced by: George Sanders The version is wonderful with Shere Khan lurking in the tall grass. I like this design better than the Villains 2 version because I think the face is more accurate. However, the variant Villains figure is still one of my all-time favorites. |
 | Bagheera Voiced by: Sabastian Cabot A great design choice. A straight forward version would be boring. And this incorporates a second character, Kaa, without giving us a second vinyl figure of the villainous snake. |
 | Hathi Jr. Voiced by: Clint Howard Love the trunk accessory. A straightforward design and a wonderful character selection. |
 | The Vultures "Buzzie, Flaps, Ziggy & Dizzy" Voiced by: J. Pat O'Malley, Lord Tim Hudson, Chad Stuart & Digby Wolfe Wonderful way to get these iconic characters into the series. Innovative, although done before, worth doing more. Well executed designs. |
 | Mystery Chaser Click image to see chaser |
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Episode 151 MuppetVision 3D
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This week we talk about the previews of Haunted Mansion 45th, Park Starz 3, Star Wars and Popcorns 3. We debate the idea of Mystery Popcorns. And have a ton of info on Blank: A Vinylmation Love Story.
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Monday, February 17, 2014
Popcorns Photoshoot
Is there really a question where the Popcorns figures wanted to visit when we took them to Walt Disney World? We brought them around to some of the best popcorn carts at the parks.
Blank & Bow Create Your Owns On Sale Now
Yesterday, a 2-pack of blank white Create Your Own Vinylmation went on sale at D-Streets. It is based on Blank & Bow from "Blank: A Vinylmation Love Story." While Blank is obviously no different than the normal Mickey CYO, Bow marks the first time a Minnie platform CYO has become available to guests.
The 2-pack retails for $16.95, which is actually cheaper than purchasing two separate CYOs and is the only way to get the Minnie.
The 2-pack retails for $16.95, which is actually cheaper than purchasing two separate CYOs and is the only way to get the Minnie.
Friday, February 14, 2014
"Blank: A Vinylmation Love Story" Merchandise is On Sale Now
The DisneyStore.com website has the new "Blank: A Vinylmation Love Story" merchandise on sale now. One item, the LE 50 Thomas Scott custom Blank & Bow figures are already sold out.
I'll be honest, at a $75 price tag, and will all the non-Disney custom art out there that features much more than this does, I am shocked they all sold and so quickly.
Also available are some Tees and Iphone cases.
And don't forget the LE 1 three foot tall statuettes of Blank & Bow. 13K for the unsigned version, a grand more if you want the film crew sigs.
I'll be honest, at a $75 price tag, and will all the non-Disney custom art out there that features much more than this does, I am shocked they all sold and so quickly.
Also available are some Tees and Iphone cases.
And don't forget the LE 1 three foot tall statuettes of Blank & Bow. 13K for the unsigned version, a grand more if you want the film crew sigs.
TINKering with Popcorns... Is a Bad Idea
The Disney Vinylmation Facebook page posted a few product preview shots this week. I am not thrilled about this decision. Popcorns series 3 was previewed for the first time with a Tinker Bell figure. That part I like. But the new windowless Popcorns box was also previewed and there is a new word slapped onto the packaging... "Mystery."
The first two Popcorns series were open window. You could plop down your twenty bucks, or much less if you waited for them to go on the inevitable sale shelf, and go home happy with your favorite character or design. Even the LE Variants were open window. Now, they are adding an element of mystery into a series that does not need it. In my opinion, this is an attempt to save a seemingly unpopular series while trying to squeeze a few extra bucks from the customer as well. I'd love to think the person behind this is acting in kind and trying to add the fun of the chase to what seems like an under performing product line. But in reality, I think the customer will hold back at the chance of getting a character they really don't want and is more difficult to trade.
Popcorns to me was all about a line of popular Disney characters in fun, new, artsy forms. It made sense to have this kind of product as open window. As much as I NEEDED the Donald Duck from Popcorns 2, I would never purchase a blind box to get it. What's your opinion?
The first two Popcorns series were open window. You could plop down your twenty bucks, or much less if you waited for them to go on the inevitable sale shelf, and go home happy with your favorite character or design. Even the LE Variants were open window. Now, they are adding an element of mystery into a series that does not need it. In my opinion, this is an attempt to save a seemingly unpopular series while trying to squeeze a few extra bucks from the customer as well. I'd love to think the person behind this is acting in kind and trying to add the fun of the chase to what seems like an under performing product line. But in reality, I think the customer will hold back at the chance of getting a character they really don't want and is more difficult to trade.
Popcorns to me was all about a line of popular Disney characters in fun, new, artsy forms. It made sense to have this kind of product as open window. As much as I NEEDED the Donald Duck from Popcorns 2, I would never purchase a blind box to get it. What's your opinion?
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