America on Parade
Main Street Horse and Trolley
Kitchen Kaberet
The Tapestry of Nations
Brave Little Tailor
The Dapper Dans
Friday, March 7, 2014
Park 7 & 9 LE and Variant Photoshoot
We just got around to taking pictures of some of the limited edition and variant figures from some past Park sets around Walt Disney World. We would like to share those pictures with you now.
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Spotlight On: Custom Vinylmation Artist Brenda Killackey-Jones
Today we are shining the custom spotlight on Brenda Killackey-Jones from Rochester, NY.
Were you into creating artwork before custom vinylmation?
Yes, I have a fine arts degree from Colgate University. I have always painted, sculpted or designed jewelry. I love creating Vinylmations as it combines my obsession with Disney and the ability to create something new!
What is your favorite Disney Vinylmation figure?
My favorite Vinylmation figure is the 9" Alice in Wonderland set. I bought this one for my daughter, and she loves it! The fact that it came with a tiny Alice, and a. "Eat me" and "Drink me" junior Vinylmation is very creative and cool. She loves to pretend with the figures and they really make her happy!
What is your personal favorite custom that you have done?
I just finished a Haunted Mansion Gargoyle. It uses clay, resin, wood and paint. It is the most complicated one that I have made, I will be making a limited edition of 25 since I have quite a few friends who wanted one! Each one takes about 3 hours to complete!
What have you learned from creating your customs that you can pass onto other custom artists?
I have learned to try not to get frustrated! Sometimes it can be frustrating to find that a sculpt or mold did not come out as planned, especially after spending hours trying to get it just right! Sometimes you just have to try something else, or put it away for the day, and start fresh the next day!
What's next?
I am thinking of making a series of Alice in Wonderland pieces that look like the artwork from the Tim Burton movie.
Do you sell your work?
Yes. I need to make room to make more! I also will do requests. On Facebook, I am at: https://www.facebook.com/BrendasCustoms. Or you can email me at: Brenda@brendakj.com.
Mickey Through the Years Explained
Mickey Through the Years
Burbank Studio Store Exclusive
Release Date: Various
Artist: Enrique Pita
This is a series of three combo packs with two 3" figures in each combo for a total of six. Each figure will feature Mickey Mouse at a point in his history.
Update 03/06/14 Enrique Pita has announced a March 20 release date for the third and final Mickey Through the Years LE 2-pack. Like the previous packs, it will be released at the Burbank Studio Store.
Update 01/19/14 Enrique Pita posted a photo of the third and final combo on Instagram. It is expected to release in March.It is Mail Pilot and Brave Little Tailor Mickey.
Update 11/18/13 Product photos of series 2 added.
Update 10/25/13 Today a photo of a poster was posted on Enrique Pita's Facebook page announcing the release of his second Mickey Through the Years combo pack on November 7th at the Burbank Studio Store with a signing from 11am - 1pm.
The poster also unveiled the identity of the next two figures... Plane Crazy Mickey and Bandleader Mickey.
This continues the trend of a black and white Mickey packaged with a colorized version and also includes two of the six figures from the film strip art on the packaging of the first combo. Leading us to believe that series 3 will contain Mail Pilot Mickey and Mickey and the Beanstalk. We had heard unofficially the releases would be spaced only 4 months apart, but this one took almost 8, so no word when series 3 will be released.
Update 03/28/13 The first combo pack was released today, March 28. The artist Enrique Pita was on hand to sign the figures and meet with guests. The first combo features Steamboat Willie Mickey (1928) and Modern Mickey (2000's).
We heard there will be about a four month break between each release. If you take a look at the box (or bottom of the flyer from the release), we can surmise what the other four figures now will be.
From Left to right: Steamboat Willie, Plane Crazy, Mail Pilot, Band Concert, Mickey and the Beanstalk, Modern Mickey. So it seems as though each time, a Black and White Mickey will be paired with a color version.
Update 03/20/13 Enrique Pita, the artist of the upcoming exclusive Studio Store "Mickey Through the Years" series posted another photo on Facebook. And also confirmed they are both 3" figures.
Update 03/16/13 Enrique Pita, the artist of the upcoming exclusive Studio Store "Mickey Through the Years" series posted this photo on Facebook.
It was expected that Steamboat Willie would be in this series... but this photo shows that he will be holding an accessory ship wheel! We are very excited for this exclusive series. It will in fact be sold in 2 figure combo packs with a total of three combos spread out over three releases. Steamboat will be paired with Modern Mickey (seen below) and released on March 28th at the Studio Store on the Burbank Lot with a signing by Enrique Pita.
Update 02/26/13 We were directed to an eBay auction from a seller in Hong Kong (toyhouse6) of a 3" Mickey titled "Mickey Through the Years: Modern Mickey."
It seems likely this is the Studio Store Mickey talked about in this article, however that is not confirmed. Also, this figure is stated as "used" and appears to be a dumpster diver figure. Meaning it is a figure not meant for release and our standard warnings about purchasing such figures do apply.
We received a voice mail (209-28-MOUSE) from a listener alerting us to a new exclusive Vinylmation release coming to the Disney Studio Store on the Disney Studio Lot on Thursday, March 28. We do not have a photo at this time, but the March 28th release is called "Mickey Through the Years" and is said to be the first in a series of three. The announcement was made on the Cast Member Hub and says there are limited quantities but does not give a number. It also states that artist Enrique Pita will be on hand to sign the figure on that day.
What are your three favorite versions of Mickey? The Orlando Sentinel has a nice photo gallery from few years back celebrating Mickey through the years.
Burbank Studio Store Exclusive
Release Date: Various
Artist: Enrique Pita
This is a series of three combo packs with two 3" figures in each combo for a total of six. Each figure will feature Mickey Mouse at a point in his history.
Update 03/06/14 Enrique Pita has announced a March 20 release date for the third and final Mickey Through the Years LE 2-pack. Like the previous packs, it will be released at the Burbank Studio Store.
Update 01/19/14 Enrique Pita posted a photo of the third and final combo on Instagram. It is expected to release in March.It is Mail Pilot and Brave Little Tailor Mickey.
Update 11/18/13 Product photos of series 2 added.
Update 10/25/13 Today a photo of a poster was posted on Enrique Pita's Facebook page announcing the release of his second Mickey Through the Years combo pack on November 7th at the Burbank Studio Store with a signing from 11am - 1pm.
The poster also unveiled the identity of the next two figures... Plane Crazy Mickey and Bandleader Mickey.
This continues the trend of a black and white Mickey packaged with a colorized version and also includes two of the six figures from the film strip art on the packaging of the first combo. Leading us to believe that series 3 will contain Mail Pilot Mickey and Mickey and the Beanstalk. We had heard unofficially the releases would be spaced only 4 months apart, but this one took almost 8, so no word when series 3 will be released.
Update 03/28/13 The first combo pack was released today, March 28. The artist Enrique Pita was on hand to sign the figures and meet with guests. The first combo features Steamboat Willie Mickey (1928) and Modern Mickey (2000's).
We heard there will be about a four month break between each release. If you take a look at the box (or bottom of the flyer from the release), we can surmise what the other four figures now will be.
Update 03/20/13 Enrique Pita, the artist of the upcoming exclusive Studio Store "Mickey Through the Years" series posted another photo on Facebook. And also confirmed they are both 3" figures.
Update 03/16/13 Enrique Pita, the artist of the upcoming exclusive Studio Store "Mickey Through the Years" series posted this photo on Facebook.
Update 02/26/13 We were directed to an eBay auction from a seller in Hong Kong (toyhouse6) of a 3" Mickey titled "Mickey Through the Years: Modern Mickey."
It seems likely this is the Studio Store Mickey talked about in this article, however that is not confirmed. Also, this figure is stated as "used" and appears to be a dumpster diver figure. Meaning it is a figure not meant for release and our standard warnings about purchasing such figures do apply.
We received a voice mail (209-28-MOUSE) from a listener alerting us to a new exclusive Vinylmation release coming to the Disney Studio Store on the Disney Studio Lot on Thursday, March 28. We do not have a photo at this time, but the March 28th release is called "Mickey Through the Years" and is said to be the first in a series of three. The announcement was made on the Cast Member Hub and says there are limited quantities but does not give a number. It also states that artist Enrique Pita will be on hand to sign the figure on that day.
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| Photo from Disney Wikia |
What are your three favorite versions of Mickey? The Orlando Sentinel has a nice photo gallery from few years back celebrating Mickey through the years.
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Spotlight On: Jared Flores' Timon and Pumbaa
"Timon and Pumbaa are a set I just finished for a commission. I have a strong attachment to the 90's era Disney Animated features so its a really good time for me when I get to work from movies like Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, and The Lion King. Lion King has a lot of memorable laughs, many of which can be attributed to Timon and Pumbaa. To put their likeness on the 3" mold was really just plain fun. Personally I became really attached to the Pumbaa, as I feel like his head shape fits the mold in a really pleasing way. I'd love to work on more characters from classic 90's Disney, so please feel free to contact me for a custom quote or to place an order.
check out my work at jaredcircusbear.tumblr.com or flickr.com/photos/jaredflores/
or visit my online shop for toys, prints and original artwork at etsy.com/shop/TheBigTopArt
Episode 153 Star Jets
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This week we talk about Star Wars. We have the latest on Star Wars 4, Star Wars Weekends and the Rebel Rendezvous event catalog that is filled with Vinylmation and other news. We also discuss Ink & Paint, re-releasing figures and much more.
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Monday, March 3, 2014
Promo Video Screenshots Reveal New Figures
Give VinylmationWorld.com a lot of credit for their sharp eye. They spotted some yet to be officially revealed Vinylmation figures in a promo video for Disney's "Show Your Disney Side" campaign.
DONALD DUCK AS HAN SOLO! Figured it would be here eventually, but that makes it no less exciting!!!
Fix-it_Felix from Wreck-it-Ralph! Score! Maybe an upcoming Animation?
R2-MK and R2D2. Yes Please! This would make a wonderful LE combo pack for Star Wars Weekends 2014.
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