My User Had Me Upload These TRON Photos

WDWNT on June 13, 2012

The other day, Austin and I were recording the latest episode of YesterEARS on location at Disney Quest. Half way through the show, I took a break to play some old arcade games when I stumbled upon some interesting photos that fell behind one of the cabinets. Take a look…

It appears that Kevin and Sam Flynn visited this place at one point too.
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And what’s this? The entire gang playing some old school TRON? Also, next to the photos was this old poster all rolled up against the wall.
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Episode 2 of Once Upon a Pin

WDWNT on June 13, 2012

We just released episode 2 of the new Once Upon a Pin podcast today. If you are a pin collector, check it out for all all the latest news, release dates and reviews with a fun Disney magic twist. 

This week we preview the Disney’s California Adventure and the Gear Up For Adventure pins. We cover all the release dates for WDW, DLR and around the globe. And also review the Confectioneries and WDW train sets. Check it out on iTunes or at www.OnceUponAPin.com.

Episode 076 Nemo Submarine

WDWNT on June 13, 2012

Ep. 076 Nemo Submarine

This show focuses on all the Disneyland figures recently announced. Zoe joins us to give a west coast perspective on all of them. she also got a preview of the new Cars Land and Buena Vista Street at DCA and tells us all about it… including a ride on the new Radiator Springs Racers attraction. We also team up with Austin to review the So Tasty series and run down the Park 10 line up.

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WDWNT on June 13, 2012

You can now follow us on Instagram. Look for DestinationVinylmation as we post pictures of Vinylmation and the Disney Parks. Zoe kicked us off today with a little find at DCA…

Rhino Escapes

WDWNT on June 13, 2012

 

Well, he was scheduled for June 15th (or at least an unnamed Animation 2 LE figure was) but now the Vinylmation blog has removed that listing from it’s event calender. We’ll keep ya posted if it returns.

Uncle Sam Arrives in time for the 4th

WDWNT on June 13, 2012

The 3″ Uncle Sam figure will be released on June 22nd. Disney’s events page lists this release only at Walt Disney World’s D-Street, but I would have to imagine a larger release is in store for this figure. It is designed by Thomas Scott and will retail for $16.95.

YesterEARS: June3-June 9 Show #007

WDWNT on June 13, 2012

Welcome
to this week’s adventures in YesterEARS. Join professor Ludwig von
Drake and his sidekick as they take you through this week in Disney
history. They discuss numerous topics such as this week’s birthdays, the
cartoon of the week, the musical number, Disney park highlights, the
film of the week, and in memory of. And yes for those of you who are
wondering, YesterEARS was a shop at Pleasure Island. Please subscribe to
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Next Wave of Disney Character Star Wars Action Figures

WDWNT on June 13, 2012

Again, no new Vinylmation on display, but plenty of Star Wars stuff. On display was a set of 6 Disney Characters as Star Wars action figures. At first I was excited to get a peak at the 6th series, but these do not seem to fall in line with the figures we are used to. (see series 5 here). First of, it’s a set of six. Second, there are repeat characters. And third, the quality seems a notch below. Take a look at the set below. It is themed toward the Phantom Menace and will be released in August at a retail price of $9.95.

Donald Duck is of course Darth Maul. In a Disney blog article, we were made to believe this would be available this weekend… it was not. It is an upgrade to the Darth Maul Donald we already have because this on has a robe made out of fabric.

 

Instead of having Goofy reprise his role as C-3P0, here he is TC-14. A protocol droid found in the Phantom Menace.

 

Mickey appears as a young Anakin Skywalker all ready to take on a pod race.

 

Minnie is once again Queen Amidala. She also was the same character in a previous action figure set. The had garb looks a little more intricate on this one.

 

Yep, that’s Pluto peeking out of R2D2. I always wondered how they would portray this droid in an action figure set. I think I like it, but may have to see it in hand, and not through glass, to be sure.

 

I always liked Stitch as Yoda, but do not need a second one in my collection… but I do need a Jedi Council chair!!! So you got me again Disney. Just like you got me to re-buy Mickey as Indiana Jones because you packaged him with Goofy and an Ark.

 

So Tasty Explained

WDWNT on June 13, 2012

So Tasty!

Release Date: June 4, 2012 (Disney Stores) and June 8, 2012 (D-Streets)

Where: Disney Stores and D-Streets

Price: $11.95

Details: Each 3″ figure is scented relating to its name and design.

Update 6/2/12 Root Beer Float and Grape Soda Added.


Update 5/29/12 In addition to Disney Stores on June 4, So Tasty will also release at D-Streets on June 8.

Update 5/25/12 The Vinylmation blog teased us with a few looks at the So Tasty line. I’m really starting to like the unique characterization of each.

Bacon Cheeseburger

What exactly will this smell like?
Frozen Lemonade

Ooooh so sour!
Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Cone

So tasty! Oh hey, I just got the name! lol
Popcorn

I hope this smells of butter. And lots of it!

 

 Root Beer Float

Clear brown body to show off a yummy mug of ice cold soda. Then the head is a scoop of ice cream billowing over the cup. All topped off with a straw in the ear.

 

 Grape Soda

A purple cup of Grape Soda pop. You can see the bubbles in the head with the straw and Ferris Wheel in the ear.

4/21/12 – The DV Staff gives initial opinions on this series… before product shots are shown:

Nick: They are targeted toward a specific audience for sure, kids and female. I’d have to say the initial designs are not as cute as say some Cutesters or many of the “cutesy” designs by say Maria Clapsis. Elements of the popcorn design are very cool however. The “disco” hair accessory to represent bubbling popcorn and the Ferris Wheels in the ears to represent fair grounds. The scent idea is cool. (how are those Jingle Smells scents holding up by the way to those who bought them?) I think they will sell well, especially as open window (if they are).

Annemarie: I think these are really cute, and it’s a good idea, but I don’t think I’ll be purchasing them; I usually like to stick to Disney-related stuff, it has to really blow me away for me to branch out from that. I like the designs though, the detail and expressions keep getting better and better in these. If this is an open-box series and there’s a food item I particularly enjoy, I may pick one up. A blind box series? I’ll pass.

Zoe: After seeing the so tasty Vinylmation preview, I think they look super cute! I love the idea that they will smell, like how jingle smells were. I hope the scents smell good. Also I love the use of the popcorn on top of the head, looks almost like Goofy’s afro. I love the details on these and think they will do great in the stores! The mint chip ice cream is cute, and it’s my favorite kind of ice cream so I will definitely need that one! I can’t wait to see how the rest turn out! 🙂