This week we discuss the newly released Flags series. We also run down the upcoming releases such as WDW 40th Anniversary and Disneyland Attractions Posters, including the recently released Fantasyland. The show is topped off with a heated debate… Cards or No Cards?
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Pro-Cards
“I think they provide a fun surface for artists to sign, if you don’t want them signing your vinyls. I also think they provide some interesting insight into first drafts of some vinylmation (espeically the first series). I also think they are a convenient way to display your collection, without dragging ever vinylmation figure around with you.” – M.C.
Con-Cards
“Get rid of the cards. I only keep them around because it’s part of the set. But I don’t go out of my way to make sure I get the card in a trade. And 90% of the time you don’t get a card trading with a cast member at WDW. The cards hinder transactions among collectors and take up space on my shelf. If they provided true conceptual drawings and extra information, I’d agree with M.C., but I think differences are a result of the production line’s failed attempt at depicting the artist’s vision. I don’t need a small picture of something I just bought.” – Nick
What do you think? Are you sad they are leaving? Are you happy? Let us know in the comment section!
Not only did Disney include an upside down Mickey in Urban 1, but on the Vault page of the Official Disney Vinylmation website, they have mistakenly put pictures of the 9″ Urban 5s where the Urban 1s should be.
So how do you like the changes to the Destination Vinylmation website? Anything you want to see? More changes and some useful features coming very soon, so keep checking back and follow us on Twitter @ VinylmationNews (news) and VinylmationCast (not news).
DLNT Reporter Stephan Thomas was at the Disneyland Resort yesterday and captured quite a bit of newsworthy photos to share.
Into Construction Adventure
I was visiting Walt Disney World for the premiere of PIXAR Pals: Countdown to Fun and “Let the Memories Begin” last week and managed to find some time to take some newsworthy photos, so let’s take a look at what’s new around the parks:
We begin at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Gnomio & Juliet was going to be a Disney movie, now it’s just a Disney promoted movie…
The 9″ + 3″ Urban 5 Car and Driver set will be released tomorrow, Friday, January 21st exclusively online at the Disney Store.
Today we found out a couple of Vinylmation that will be released in D-Street stores in Florida and California on February 4th.
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Disney is releasing the Holiday 2 9″ Cupid.
Super cute. The little guy even has some 2 o’clock shadow on his cheeks. (Click photo to enlarge). I love that love is blind, and in one ear, he’s broken-hearted!
Also being released that day, and some might say in time to get your lady for V-Day, is the Cutester 2 series. We haven’t seen much from this series but this is what we have seen.
From the blog we’ve seen both of these pictures. The first is an interesting take on donuts. The second is a mushroom with a cute centipede underneath. I do like how they use the head for the mushroom.
At trade city, hidden in the back of the case, were these three kids dressed up (as animals?). Reminiscent of the Doll from Cutester 1, these guys are cute, but I’m not sure how I feel about them.
What do you think?
From the Disney Parks Blog:
As the exciting expansion of Disney California Adventure park moves forward, the Disney Parks Blog continues to give you a front row seat and backstage pass to all of the excitement. Since the expansion was announced, we have opened Toy Story Mania!, Games of the Boardwalk, Mickey’s Fun Wheel, Silly Symphony Swings and of course, the nighttime spectacular, “World of Color.” Now, Walt Disney Imagineering has turned its sights to the next highly-anticipated opening: The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure, coming soon in 2011. In this video, Imagineer Lisa Girolami takes you behind the curtain (or under the waves) to give you a first look at Ariel’s world. From the drawing board to the incredible scenery, this is an attraction sure to make a splash with guests.
