DCL Fantasy Maiden Voyage Exclusives

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Update: 01/28/12 Pictures of packaging and figures from WDW trading event. This set is available in an RSP for guests booked on a maiden voyage and what’s left will be available for sale on the DCL Fantasy ship exclusively when it launches on March 31, 2012. This Maria Clapsis designed set is LE 2500 and $39.95.



Update: 1/14/12 Found the official pictures from the Fantasy site.

Guests who have registered to sail on the Maiden Voyage of the Disney Fantasy will have the first opportunity to pre-purchase select Limited Edition Disney Dream merchandise via the Random Selection Process (RSP).

We first saw some pictures posted on Vinylmation Kingdom that give us a look at the Vinylmation that will be available. We have since found these high resolution pictures.

There will be 2 RSP lots. The first is a 3/3/Jr combo similar to the DCL Dream Donald set. This LE 2500 set will retail for $39.95.

Minnie Mouse is the highlight of this set. This figure has Minnie in a purple dress with a band around the head and feather in the hair. This costume looks like a 1930’s entertainer. The Disney Fantasy ship is “designed to reflect the glamour of the golden age of cruising during the 1930s”, according to the DCL website. A Minnie in this costume will be the feature statue that sits in the Disney Fantasy’s atrium. Here is a model of that statue that was on display at last year’s D23:

Again, just like the Dream Donald, this set also has a statue version of the colorful Minnie figure that represents the statue on the ship. Then there is the Jr figure.

The Jr features the Fantasy logo on a red head and says “2012” on the blue body. The other Vinylmation up for sale on the Fantasy’s Maiden Voyage is an LE 750 9″ that will retail for $49.95.

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This figure matches the style of the previous three ship’s 9″ figures with the bow logo on the head. So, who has a trip booked already aboard the Fantasy? Did you see the Fantasy’s float out the other day?

NBA Teams Explained

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Release Date: First Wave: February 17, 2012 (in parks) Late February (online)
Where: WDW, DLR, Online (see below for specific team)
Price: $14.95

Update: 02/11/12 Added pictures of Jazz and Nuggets figures.


Update: 01/28/12  Some updated pictures below and 2 previously unknown teams added: Spurs and Thunder. We saw this display at last nights WDW trading event.



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 team colored basketball for a head. The team logo is on the front of the body with the teams colors in back of it and alternate team colors on the sides. They also have wristbands of the team color painted on each arm. For as big as sneakers are in basketball, I thought the feet would have a little more detail. 


 Boston Celtics

WDW, DLR


Online (late February)
LA Lakers

DLR


Online (late February)
Orlando Magic

WDW


Online (late February)
Chicago Bulls

WDW, DLR


Online (late February)
Miami Heat

WDW


Online (late February)
New York Knicks

WDW


Online (late February)
San Antonio Spurs

DLR


Online (late February)
Oklahoma City Thunder


Online (late February)
Utah Jazz
Denver Nuggets
Golden State Warriors

Variants: Your Thoughts

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We have a year’s worth of Variants released now. On this week’s podcast we will discuss the history and quality of Variants and we want your input.

Do we seek them? Do they all make sense? How many times do we like the Variant better than the regular version?

We want to add your thoughts. Post them here or better yet call, leave a voice mail and have your voice heard… 209-28-MOUSE.

Urban 8 Photoshoot

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There are so many little details around Disney’s Animal Kingdom. So with Urban 6 photos at EPCOT and Urban 7 at DHS, Austin and I decided to take Urban 8 around AK. Many of the pictures here were taken inside the Kali River Rapids queue. As always, you can find some different pics from this shoot on our Facebook page.

This Thomas Scott design sat on the wall and watched us take pictures.
Thomas Scott’s Barricades guarded the entrance to the treasure.
They also protected guests from dangerous turns.
And here they stood watch by Chester’s and Hester’s.
But the Barricades got into a little trouble by the Tree of Life.
The beads design sits atop a ruined hotel sign.
Frenchy gets home on his Schwinn.
Not a Rainforest Cafe, but the Tree of Life will do for this frog.
Casey Jone’s Gnome is right at home in back of Chester’s and Hester’s.
Group shot! Just outside the Kali queue.
Monty’s creation hangs by an antenna for better reception.
What food item temps you the most?
Look what trinket is found on this desk.
Rudos vs. The Dragon
Casey’s squirrel finds a roof top to perch on.
Maria Clapsis designed this Aztec Warrior who slayed a mighty beast.

A Haunting Timepiece

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Hey Haunted Mansion fans! Not only will you get a whole mystery set released (hopefully sometime this year) but today on the Disney Parks Blog they revealed this:

Wow! Designed by Caley Hicks, this LE 750 pocket watch and 3″ Vinylmation combo is simply amazing. A ghostly figure looms over a tomb on the vinyl. The watch is modeled after the grandfather clock inside the attraction. It will release “in a few months” and will retail for $175.

This will be a day one pick up for me. On an interesting note, Steven Miller wrote that this will be the “last” watch in the Vinylmation watch series. Interesting as there are only 3 others that were released about a year ago. I picked up all three of the Steampark, Park and Urban inspired time pieces (check them out here) and would like to see more. Especially if they are themed as well as this one.

Liberty for Sale, and Cheap!

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The Playwright sent us this picture from the NYC Times Square store. The Statue of Liberty Minnies are on sale for $6.00!

Anyone going to NYC?

The Pixar Alphabet According to Mike Boon

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It’s not Vinylmation, but artist Mike Boon has caught my eye with his latest work. Mike, who previously brought us the Muppets speculation articles complete with concept art, has put together an alphabet using Pixar characters. Take a look.

Find out more about this and other Mike Boon creations here.

Chinese Zodiac Vinylmation Explained

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Update: 01/13/12 We learned today this set will release in the states on Friday, January 20th at the D-Streets. This give hope the Japan Zodiac series with Disney characters maybe as well.


Update: Pictures of the actual figures were put out on display on Sunday at The Florida Project

Release Date: January 2012
Artist: Unknown
Location: Hong Kong Disney Exclusive
Assumed to be open window

Dragon
1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012
Snake
1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013
Horse
1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002
Ram
1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003
Monkey
1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004
Rooster
1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005
Dog
1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006
Pig
1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007
Rat
1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008
Ox
1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009
Tiger
1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010
Rabbit
1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011

Furry Friends hitting the parks in February

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Today vinylmation.com announced that Furry Friends would not be in WDW or DLR on the 9th, but instead the release has been moved to February. Now we weren’t even aware they were supposed to be in the parks at that time, so we aren’t too disappointed. Who’s looking to get these?

Spooky Series Sale at Disney Store

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M.C. stopped by the Florida Mall Disney Store yesterday to do some trading when he found this!

That’s a $9.99 sale price on the Spooky Series. That’s for two vinyl, with awesome accessories! Check your local store if you didn’t purchase these already!