MLB Teams Explained

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Release Date: First Wave: February 10, 2012
Where: WDW, DLR, Online (See below for where specific teams will be released)
Price: $14.95

Update: 01/28/12 Release date of 2/10 announced as well as where certain teams will be for sale. Yankees and Red Sox are the only teams that will release in all three locations. Some teams will be released in the Disney Store in their home city. Also of note, NY Mets did not make wave one as expected. Instead, the SF Giants will be an initial release.

This will start as an 8 figure Open Window set. They then can then add more teams later on. All the figures have the same basic design. A baseball in the right ear. Grey batting gloves. A hat with the team’s logo painted onto the head. A Home jersey painted onto the body. The feet have a pair of spikes painted onto them. The only missing element that would skyrocket these in awesomeness…. an accessory bat!

 Boston Red Sox


WDW, DLR, Online
New York Yankees


WDW, DLR, Online
Times Square Disney Store 2/15/12
Atlanta Braves


WDW, Online
LA Dodgers


DLR, Online
Chicago Cubs


Online
Chicago Disney Store 2/15/12 
Anaheim Angels


DLR, Online
Philadelphia Phillies


Online
San Francisco Giants


Online
SF Disney Store 2/15/12

Star Wars 2 Explained

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Star Wars Series 2 Explained
Release Date: Celebration VI: August 23, WDW August 24, DLR: August 25, 2012
Price: $14.95
Details: Blind Box 12 figure series

Update: 08/17/12 Series 2 accidentally released at Emporium at the Magic Kingdom today. Rumored price is $14.95 per blind box!!!!!


Update: 08/14/12 Picture of Chaser added. HQ pics of all the characters now available.

Click image above to reveal the chaser

Update: 08/13/12 The Disney Parks blog released some new photos today and some words from SW2 artists Thomas Scott and Casey Jones

“The first series was created at a different time in Vinylmation history,” explained Thomas. “When we began developing series two, we considered several factors for future growth. We again worked closely with Lucasfilm when selecting the characters for the new series. We also thought about how those characters could appear in future series.” – Thomas Scott

“I like using the ears as a way to further enhance the story,” explained Casey. “When designing these figures, I looked for something iconic to add to the ears, such as the ‘binary sunset’ on the Tusken Raider or Obi-Wan Kenobi figures. Adding design elements from the film help set the stage for each character.” – Casey Jones

The article says that Casey Jones created concept sketches of each figure, while Maria Clapsis turned those sketches into full-color images.


Update: 08/07/12 Artist Casey Jones tweeted us to let us know the release date for Star Wars 2 in Orlando will actually be Friday, August 24 (Disney’s Events page said 8/25). Casey Jones will be at D-Street from 11am-1pm EST to sign Star Wars 2 figures.


Update: 08/06/12 Release date of Saturday, August 25 announced for D-Street Orlando. Casey Jones will be at D-Street from 11am-1pm EST to sign Star Wars 2 figures. Also, the LE 2500 Princess Leia Hologram figure will be on sale at Star Wars Celebration VI from August 23-26. Celebration is a ticketed convention held at the Orange County Convention Center.


Update: 07/29/12 Release date of Saturday, August 25 announced for D-Street Anaheim. Casey Jones will be at D-Street from 3p-6p PST to sign Star Wars 2 figures. No release info for Orlando yet. But the weekend of August 23-26 is Star Wars Celebration VI in Orlando, so a release is expected.


Update: 07/18/12 Pictures of 11 of 12 figures now up. Here is a look at them in their entirety from Vinylmation World.

Update: 07/08/12 Pictures of Darth Vader, Princess Leia, Luke Skywalker and Muftak added in pin form.


Update: 11/17/11 The facebook page for Star Tours had a first look at the Obi-Wan vinyl from Star Wars 2.

Star Wars Series 2 is based on characters from a New Hope Episode IV, the first Star Wars movie to hit theaters. This series was a Casey Jones, Maria Clapsis and Thomas Scott collaboration, each contributing to different parts of the design process they could best handle. As more figures are released, we will see the composition of the set. Do they have to repeat the big stars of the movie franchise? (Luke, Leia, Han Solo) Or can supporting characters carry this second series?

 Darth Vader

Window in one ear, stars in the other. A bit more realistic looking that the series 1 version. It has a helmet shaped feature coming off the head!

Princess Leia

The walls of the ship in her ears look great. Can’t wait to see the details in her clothing in person. The hair buns are the perfect touch after the braided hair ring for series 1.

Luke Skywalker

His return for series 2 puts him on Tatooine with the duel suns ablaze and the colorful skyline in the ears.

Muftak

He is found in the Mos Eisley Cantina. He is paired up with Kabe in the movie

Ponda Baba


Nice coloring and that’s a great looking, although ugly, face.

Han Solo


He looks a lot better in this series. I didn’t like the bland Han look from Series 1. He looks more rugged here with more defined hair and clothing features.

X-Wing Pilot


Great visor look just like X-Wing Mickey.
Grand Moff Tarkin

Tarkin is the commander of the first Death Star. In Episode IV he is portrayed by actor Peter Cushing. This set is doing a great job so far at use of ears. Instead of blank, the artist is using them to represent where we might see the character.

Obi Wan Kenobi

Luke’s first mentor as a Jedi. Also the chaser in Star Wars 1 with a “ghost” variant.

Greedo

The bounty hunter that comes after Han on Tatooine. He never shot first!

Tusken Raider

Roaming Tatooine, these guys ride single file to hide their numbers. Amazing use of ears. The desert scene looks great.

Mystery Chaser

Click on image to see the chaser and our thoughts on it.

D-Tour Vinylmation Explained

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D-Tour
Release Date: January 20th, 2012 (first series)
Price: $12.95
Details: Open Window

Update: 4/7/12 The “Paper Cut” figure was released on the 6th at D-Streets. The figure was the one were used to know as “Flowers and Vines”.

Update: 1/13/12 D-Tour will be released at D-Streets on Friday, January 20th, 2012. We also now have a look at the rest of the first release of this series. There will be a total of 6 open window figures in the first set.

The Urban series gives much artistic license to the artists, but D-Tour is art all upon itself. This is a new direction for Vinylmation. Taken from tee-shirt designs with different versions of Mickeys, D-Tour looks like an artistic gem of a series. This set will revolved around different designs of Mickey. It will also be different in that they will keep track of inventory and order more hot sellers and replace slow selling designs with brand new designs. They will be in D-Streets in February of 2012 and will retail for $12.95.

 Headphones Mickey

A great looking design that uses the headphones accessory similar to what we expect to see on 80’s Dale in the Disney Store Tunes set. I like the muted tone in the colors of this vinyl.
Mean Mickey

A face that looks like it took some inspiration from Runaway Brain Mickey. He has skulls on his shirt and scary shoes. It’s always fun to see Mickey outside his normal self.
Bright Mickey

Lots of colors here. A heart in the ear. Almost a sunshine look to his shirt. And you can almost see a face in the body as well. It seems very Florida, almost Key West in personality to me.
King Mickey

A great drawing of an art-filled Mickey. My favorite out of the original 6 released. 
Paper Cut
“Flowers and Vines”
Released: 4/6/12

This one is just loaded with Mickey heads. I like the colors and the pattern is very creative.
Color Mickey

Almost Muppet like with its flat, separated colors. Compared to the others in this series, it is plain and not my personal taste, but it does have a certain colorful character to it.
Mickey Hearts

A cool sketchy coloring pattern. Hearts in the ears and body. I like the style of this one, it reminds me of how I color stuff in but more artistic.

Here is some of the artwork these are modeled after:

9″ Holiday 3 Vinylmation Explained

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9″ Holiday 3 Explained


Update: 5/23/12 Release date and price on 9″ Colonial figure. It will hit D-Streets on May 25.


Update: 9/13/11 We found out the entire line up on 9″ Holiday 3 figures on a poster on display at The Florida Project.

This series of Vinylmation are the first that will be released in the new 9″ mold. First on display at D23 in August.

 

 DraculaArtist: Maria Clapsis

LE: TBA

Price: TBA

Release Date: September 14, 2012

An evil looking face and great detail on the shirt with the bats and the pocket watch. It captures Dracula well, but I’m spoiled by customs that add things like real capes.

 

 ColonialArtist: Casey Jones

LE: 600

Price: $44.95

Release Date: May 25, 2012A very Patriotic figure, I’m drawn to this one as I am to the Patriot from Holiday 2. He has nice definition in his face and it for sure looks like he will have an accessory hat. I may have to grab this one if the price is in the 40’s.

 

 Easter EggPrice: $44.95

Release Date: April 2012A colorful egg design with a chick peaking out of the crack in the head. It’s a solid design, but doesn’t appeal to me. I do like the idea and placement of design elements.

 

 Chocolate Birthday CakeArtist: TBA

LE: TBA

Price: TBA

Release Date: TBAIdentical in every way except color to the 9″ Holiday 2 figure by Tyler Dumas. Not a bad design. Its fun but the earlier figure had a small production issue. It was layered with stickers for the pattern and they overlapped, misaligned and shown through each other in parts distracting from the overall figure. Hope they fixed that in this release.

 

 Be My ValentineArtist: Lisa Badeen

LE: 1000

Price: $44.95

Release Date: 1/21/12

 

 Thanksgiving Diner Aftermath

Artist: Mike Sullivan

LE: 600

$44.95

Release Date: November 2011Wow! All ready for a nap. I have to say, I love this design. It’s kind of gross, but very cool looking.

Note his right arm. It looks a bit odd, almost like another left, but not sure if it is or not. If not, the new 9″ mold has two different right arms… one to hold accessories and one like this. (see below)

 

 Nutcracker Suite 9″/3″ comboArtist: Maria Clapsis

LE: 1200 -11/18 (D23 said 1000)

$74.95

Release Date: November 18th, 2011 OnlineThis is the Rat King from the Nutcracker. The new 9″ mold, like the 3″, allows for easier holding of accessories. Here is a look around his head:

 

 

 Nutcracker Suite 9″/3″ comboArtist: Maria Clapsis

LE: 1200 -11/18 (D23 said 1000)

$74.95

Release Date: November 18th, 2011 OnlineThe Nutcracker is the 3″ figure in this combo. Here, the shape of the head neck to body area of the new 3″ mold really pays off for the shape of the mouth.

Park 9 Explained

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Park 9
Release Date: July 13th 2012 (D-Streets), July 20 (Online)
Price: $12.95
(Park 9 LE Explained)

Update: 7/8/12 Updated with Combo Topper.


Update: 7/2/12 Disney released product shots of all 12 figures INCLUDING CHASER! See below. Also, Skyway picture points to variant.


Update: 6/22/12 Release date set for July 13, 2012. Dates for Park 9 LE’s released too, find those here.


Update: 6/11/12 Product shot of Typhoon Lagoon Gator added below.


Update: 5/14/12 Added some of our own Pin photos. Also added Dumbo Vinyl pic and release date!

Update: 8/28/11 According to Vinylnation.net, Dole Whip is the 11th figure and three of these have variants. Skyway and Dapper Dan have color variants and the AK Bat has an eyes open variant.

Thanks to @Kajiholic and a mistake by Downtown Disney in Anaheim, we have a look at Park 9.

 Railroad
Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World
Lin Shih

“I just want it to look like nothing else in the world. And it should be surrounded by a train.” —Walt Disney

The #2 Engine at WDW is named Lilly Belle after Lilian Disney, Walt’s wife. It was built in 1928, the same year Mickey Mouse was born. It no longer carries guests around the Magic Kingdom, but is used exclusively for the daily park opening ceremonies.

Camp Minnie-Mickey Bear
Animal Kingdom, Walt Disney World
Caley Hicks

This bear awaits guest at the entrance to this Animal Kingdom area.

Dapper Dan
Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World
Thomas Scott

These guys serenade guests up and down Main Street USA.

Dumbo the Flying Elephant
Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World
Caley Hicks

This classic Disney attraction has entertained guests young and old since 1955 in Disneyland. It is a staple in all 5 Disney parks worldwide. Some people have suggested it might be Jumbo, Dumbo’s mom.

Flick’s Flyers
Disney’s California Adventure
Maria Clapsis

I didn’t know what this one was, then a reader let us know. The very next day I visited Disney’s California Adventure for the first time and saw them for myself. There are various designs using different type boxes… this one is raisins.

Fruit Bat
Maharajah Jungle Trek, Animal Kingdom
Casey Jones

At Animal Kingdom in Orlando there are two can’t miss walking animal tours. On the Maharajah, you get to walk through the bat section. These creatures are hanging out all over the place in there.

Phantom Manor
Disneyland Paris
Thomas Scott

This guy appears in several locations in the Disneyland Paris version of the Haunted Mansion, but mostly in the graveyard and Phantom Canyon scenes

Skyway
Disneyland
Casey Jones

There was a Skyway at Disneyland, Magic Kingdom and Tokyo Disneyland. They all took you on a ride between Fantasyland and Tomorrowland. They are all now closed.

The pin based on this vinyl is green. There was already speculation, but this increases the odds there will be variants of this one.

Typhoon Lagoon Gator
Walt Disney World
Casey Jones

Lagoona Gator is the mascot of the Typhoon Lagoon water park at Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL. The park opened in 1989 and is home to the world’s largest wave pool. This gator is not to be confused with the blue Blizzard Beach Gator named Ice Gator.

Castaway Cay
Disney Cruise Line
Billy Davis

A cool underwater Mickey statue. Custom Artist Brian Shapiro sent us a pic he took while snorkeling around the inspiration for this figure:

Pineapple Dole Whip


A favorite frozen treat of park guests. Served at Disneyland, Walt Disney World and Disney’s Polynesian Resort… this figure, with the umbrella and cherry, represents the West Coast version.

Mystery Chaser


Click Mystery Chaser picture to reveal the chaser!

Combo Topper

Brave Little Tailor (1938)
Voiced by: Walt Disney
Release Date: July 27 D-Streets
Great looking figure.

Dapper Dan Variants


In addition to the regular Red, there are Purple, Yellow and Blue variants.

Park 7 Vinylmation Explained

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Park 7
Release Date: October 14, 2011
Blind Box Price: $12.95

Update: 02/23/12 9″ Main Street Electrical Parade and 7 Adventures get 2/24 release date. And according to a D-Street Cast Member, will have a retail price of $44.95.


Update: 01/27/12 Today DisneyStore.com released various Park 7 LEs including the Online Exclusive Main Street Electrical Parade Dragon and 3 piece Fife and Drum set. They also released 9″ River Country and 3/3 Horse and Trolley combo.

Yesterday Disney announced a 6 figure set based on the Tapestry of Nations parade. No pictures released yet, but the release date is February 3 and the price is $99.95 on this LE 2000 set. See details here. We are still waiting on details for Kitchen Kabaret. You can see the entire Park 7 LE lineup below.


Update: A ton of updates on this series today. First, an October 14th release date for the series and the combo topper. Second, we updated the pictures below. Tinkerbell has wings! Also, the Park 7 pin that we called Hong Kong Castle is NOT in the 12 figure set. Makes sense, because Park 7 and Park 8 are themed Walt Disney World for the 40th year celebration. Hence the amazing packaging:

No bland black boxes for Park 7! The used the same collage that is featured on other WDW 40th merchandise.

Here is the 11th figure we did not get from the Park 7 pins:



Update: 9/12/11 New pictures from The Florida Project


Update: 8/28/11 Well, after D23 we now have a clear view of the 11 known Park 7 figures and a release window. We guessed at a few of them when we first posted this explained page… and missed horribly, but in November 2011 we will see the following figures.

 Donald Philharmagic
Casey Jones

The best 3″ design EVER. Hands down. Wow. This is a favorite of mine. It’s from the Philharmagic show where Donald gets stuck in a tuba at the end of the show. Only to get blasted out into the wall behind you and then end up tangled in the instruments of the ceiling of the gift shop.
Muppet Vision 3D
Lin Shih

This colorful figure fits perfectly onto the Vinylmation. It’s Kermit’s hot air baloon that flies high over the attraction. It has a lot of bright colors and a clean design.
America on Parade
Casey Jones

This amazing little guy depicts the parade float Mickey, Donald and Goofy rode in America on Parade. (see Fife and Drum set below for more info)
Polynesian Fire Dancer
“Cousin Q” Quynh Kimball?

Ok, they kicked it up a notch. Look at the fire stick! The pin didn’t do this guy justice. The ears are clear with the left having a flower and right saying “Aloha”.
Tinkerbell
Eric Caszatt

The famous fairy gets another vinylmation. Is this her flying through the night sky over the park? Will she have a wand? Oh wow she has a wand! Look at that wand with a star on top. Her outfit also has a real glittery appearance. I have to say she looks a ton better in person than she did on pin. Wings!
Star Jets
Eric Caszatt

A Tomorrowland ride that has had or has versions in all the theme parks. The ears are clear and have the rockets painted on them. Its a perfect rendition. It’s also a perfect accessory piece on the head.
Figment in Spacesuit
Thomas Scott

Figment makes his 3rd Vinylmation appearance… not inside a spacesuit. He has a Buzzlightyear-type helmet and clear ears to show off his horns.
World of Motion Sea Serpent
Maria Clapsis

It’s the Sea Serpent from World of Motion who is found looking right back at Christopher Columbus who is searching for the New World.

picture from lostepcot.com
EPCOT 2000
Thomas Scott

Love it or hate it, the EPCOT ball had a wand attached to it for 8 years. This figure celebrates the occasion. In the picture, it says “EPCOT” above the ball, however, when the wand was originally put in place in 1999, it said “2000″ as on the Vinylmation. I liked it, but 8 years was overkill.
– Nick
Kali River Rapids
Billy Davis

A river rapids water ride in the Animal Kingdom. This figure is from the logo and sign that greet guests at the ride.
Earful Tower
Lin Shih


This was the iconic feature of Disney’s Hollywood Studios (formerly MGM) in Orlando, FL until the giant sorcerer’s hat was built in front of Grauman’s Chinese Theater.
Mystery Chaser

Could be anything. What would you like to see?
The combo topper is Magic Kingdom Mickey from 1971 designed by Monty Maldovan.
3″ Horse and 3″ Trolley

Released in January 2012
Based on the transports you can see at the Magic Kingdom.

3″ Fife and Drum Set
Jan/Feb 2012
LE 5000
$44.95
 Mickey Mouse

This set represents America on Parade that ran from 1975 – 1976 at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. In the parade, Mickey had a flag, but it wasn’t in the display. Mickey does have a tri point hat on his head.
Donald Duck


Donald played the fife in the band as they rode the parade float down Main St. USA. The eagle float that Mickey, Donald and Goofy rode on was 18 feet tall. I like the duck bill extending down to the body. A ton of great Donalds coming out.
Goofy


Goofy has a drum and stick accessory. The artist did a great job at capturing his eyes and face. The drum says “America on Parade”.
9″ River Country Goofy
Jan/Feb 2012
LE 1000
$44.95

River Country was a beloved Disney water park before Blizzard Beach and Typhoon lagoon came along. It opened in 1976 and closed in 2001. The area next to Fort Wilderness sits abandoned today. What was your favorite attraction there?
Magic Kingdom Ticket
February 24, 2012
LE 1500
$44.95


7 Adventures in one place! I want to go!
Main Street Electric 
Light Parade Dragon
Jan 2012
LE 1500
$74.95

It’s the parade we all know and love that makes it’s way down Main Street USA nightly. Are you a ELP or Spectro fan?
Main Street Electric 
Light Parade Train
February 24, 2012
LE 1500
$44.95

It’s the parade we all know and love that makes it’s way down Main Street USA nightly. Are you a ELP or Spectro fan?
Kitchen Kaberet Set
Jan/Feb 2012
LE 1500
$74.95
Kitchen Kaberet is a former EPCOT attraction. It was in the Land Pavilion from 1982 to 1994. It was an animatronic show with food promoting healthy heating through entertaining skits and music.
Mr. Dairy Goods Mustard Rice
Bonnie Appetite Broccoli Ham

Haunted Mansion Explained

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Welcome, foolish mortals, to the Haunted Mansion Explained page. A 12 figure blind box series based on the classic Haunted Mansion attraction should be released sometime in the Fall of 2011. Do you have room for one more… Vinylmation set in your display? It’s not a stretch to say, this set will be a very popular series. Our tour begins here in this gallery where you see the figures we know to be in this set.


Haunted Mansion Explained
September 21 (WDW), September 22 (DLR)
$12.95
12 figure blind box series with variants designed by Casey Jones. Casey will hold a signing at each the WDW and DLR releases.

Check out the Variants here!

 Executioner


He is an imposing figure in the Graveyard scene.

Great Caesar’s Ghost


He has a robe and sandals on. Found at the end of the table in the Great Hall.

Gus


One of the 3 famed Hitchhiking Ghosts. Now part of a brilliant interactive ending inside the Haunted Mansion were the ghosts “physically” interact with guests using facial recognition mirrors.

Ezra


Inexplicably missing from the listed set? Is there a way to fit him in as a variant? Combo Topper?
Phineas


One of the 3 famed Hitchhiking Ghosts. Now part of a brilliant interactive ending inside the Haunted Mansion were the ghosts “physically” interact with guests using facial recognition mirrors.

King


His majesty is found on a teeter totter over a tombstone with the Queen on one side and him on the other.

Bride


She is found haunting the attic. She was given new “life” during recent renovations.
Master Gracey


“Master Gracey laid to rest. No mourning please, at his request.”


His tombstone is found outside the Haunted Mansion. Inside, you can find an aging portrait. 

Hatbox Ghost


Appeared in original Haunted Mansion attraction were his head would disappear and show up in a box he was holding. He was removed because the effect was not working as intended. He can be seen in paintings hanging on the walls of the hallway now. Legend has it that the Animatronic Hatbox Ghost was striped down by Disney Legend Marc Davis and used as Sam the Eagle in America Sings

Singing Bust


On the left of the Florida Project slide, you can see one of the singing busts you find in the graveyard. An easy variant.
Help with name please?

Captain Culpepper Clyne

Found on a portrait inside the WDW attraction as well as in the new interactive queue.

Mystery Chaser


Click on the ? image to reveal the chaser.

Spotlight On: Custom Vinylmation Artist Celeste

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Destination Vinylmation: You recently created a Vinylmation for a contest at Vinylmation Kingdom that was designed by a reader to their website. Can you tell us about it?
Celeste: The winning design was Percy, the dog from Pocahontas, designed by Abraham Mendoza. I had a great time creating him and added an accessory bell to give it personal touch.

DV: What was the hardest part about creating him?
Celeste: The most difficult process is always finding a way to fit a 2-D design or an idea onto a 3-D canvas or vinyl.

DV: How long did it take to make Percy.
Celeste: It took the better part of a week to complete due to work and the past thanksgiving holiday and shopping lol.

DV: Looking at your website, you create a ton of customs, what is the appeal for you?
Celeste: I always have fun creating each one and every single vinyl is a new and challenging process.Knowing that one of my custom pieces found a new home is something that I am truly grateful for.

DV: So what are you working on right now?
Celeste: I just finished a heroes and villains series, it features some of my favorite characters that I thought deserved their own vinyls.The set consists of Li Shang from Mulan, Clayton from Tarzan, Flynn Ryder from Tangled w/Jr Pascal, Gaston from Beauty and the Beast, John Smith w/Jr Meeko from Pocahontas and Hercules w/ Jr.Pegasus.

I’m also making a few canvas works with Jrs included on them as a request.here are some past canvas meets vinyl work.

DV: Please remind people where to find your work or contact you.
Celeste: You can find more past works on my website at http://celestecustomvinylmations.blogspot.com/
or my facebook page at Celeste Custom Vinylmations.

DV: As always, it’s great seeing your work.
Celeste: Thanks so much for the opportunity to be featured on Destination Vinylmation. It is always a pleasure.

Spotlight On: Custom Vinylmation Artist Celeste

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Celeste continues to amaze us with her customs. This Steamboat Willie trio is no different.


Destination Vinylmation: You went way back in Disney History for this one. How did you decided on a Stemboat Willie?
Celeste: It was a commission I did for a Vinylnation member.

DV: Did he commission the whole three piece combo?
Celeste: He originally wanted just Steamboat Willie and a billy goat which was great but I wanted to go a little further and make a diorama for Steamboat Willie to honor the classic film. Each figure was made to be matched to the already released steamboat Pete figure. Hopefully I did it justice.

DV: Um, yes. I would say so. But you didn’t stop with the figures, you made a whole set! 
Celeste: The base and crate was made from scratch using woooden blocks and dowels,the helm and crates are movable so that it is possible to pose the Vinylmation. I really had fun with this custom and I loved how everything came out and fall into place.


Thanks so much to the member who wanted him created I always have fun with creating customs for others and giving them a great home.


We here at Destination Vinylmation can be a great home for this Stay Puff Marshmallow Man! That is Celeste’s most recent custom post. For more Celeste customs, visit http://celestecustomvinylmations.blogspot.com/

Spotlight On: Custom Vinylmation Artist Chelsey

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Chelsea, a custom Vinylmation artist from Los Angeles, California has created some very detailed 3” Carl and Russell figures from the Pixar movie Up. We had the chance to ask her a few questions about her and her designs.
Destination Vinylmation: How long have you been designing custom Vinylmation?
Chelsea: I’ve been designing Custom Vinylmation for a little over 3 months now. I’ve created around 15 figures
DV: Do you collect Disney’s Vinylmation too?
Chelsea: Yes, I do collect Vinylmation. My favorite figures are Balloon and Pongo Chaser
Pongo: Park 2 Chaser
DV: Let’s start with Russell. He looks to be a very detailed figure. How long did he take?
Chelsea: He took me 3 days, about 26 hours total.
DV: How much planing goes into a figure like this before you begin to create the 3D figure?
Chelsea: Took me about 1 day to research and plan how I’m going to create this 3D figure
DV: You decided to use mixed media for this piece, what are the different elements of this figure made out of?
Chelsea: It’s made of blank vinylmation, clay, and small metal key chain connector
DV: Let’s talk about the use of the ears as a Vinylmation artist. I love the references to the balloons and the Wilderness badges on Russell. Is it challenging or a welcome part of the canvas to show off your creativity?
Chelsea: Ears are the most difficult part for me to create. However, I do love challenges. I often use the ears to show off accessories which are related to the character (like toy story Sid, I used his hear to show his toy)
Russell
Sid
DV: What was the most challenging part of the Russell figure?
Chelsea: To make all the accessories.
DV: You designed Carl with some great accessories as well, tell us about his glasses and walking stick.
Chelsea: His walking stick was made of clay with a wire inside to support the stick. His glasses are made of hard plastic paper. It was really hard to cut out the shape.
DV: You decided to build up the hair on these two figures instead of just painting it on… are these the first figures you did that on?
Chelsea: Yes, these are the first figures I did that. That’s not the normal process I use on my creations.

DV: What was the most challenging part of the Carl figure?
Chelsea: The most challenging part of Carl was to make his suit. I had to cut out the pattern of this suit and also pay attention to the arm part. Ineeds to leave space for the suit under his arm.

DV: Will we see a Kevin and Doug?
Chelsea: That’s on my future design list 🙂
DV: Where can people go to see more of your work or to purchase your customs?
Chelsea: I’m setting up a blog will send you the list soon. To purchase my customs, or to request a custom order, people can send me an email to: zhchelsea0513@gmail.com
DV: Chelsea, thank you for talking with us today and keep up the great customs!
Chelsea: Thank you for the interest in my customs. I really appreciate the time and effort you guys put into the DV site. It’s really awesome! I’m a constant viewer. Thank you again 🙂