Have a Very Fashionable Christmas

WDWNT on July 8, 2012

Imagine a Christmas morning where you wake up and stumble down the hall way. Still blurry eyed, you look at the table next to the tree and notice only crumbs left on the plate where your stylized Disney character cookies had once laid. Santa must have been here! You then make it to the tree where designer Ear Hats, Vinylmation and hooded towels sit waiting to be unwrapped!

Yesterday on Madison Avenue, the eye’s of the fashion world looked upon Barney’s department store. At 9pm the switch was flipped and Electric Holiday gleamed brightly in the large window display. A wonderfully animated 5 minute video then began to play. And just like that, the Disney/Barneys joint Christmas venture was underway.

We talk about this event on this website because of the pair of Vinylmation that are now available for purchase. They are both online only and are described as limited edition, yet no edition size is given. We have already seen what they look like, however the price tag has now been revealed. Each 9″ designer Vinylmation will set you back $250… making them the most expensive (retail price) single Vinylmation so far.

Diane Von Furstenberg designed Vinylmation Figure
$250

Paul Smith Vinylmation Figure
$250

With the vinyl news out of the way, let’s talk about this video! Not at all what I expected, the entertainment value exceeded expectations! I don’t even have a clue who 90% of the people in the video are, but the style of animation coupled with the Disney cameos and topped off with a beautiful score by Michael Giacchino make this a mini masterpiece. The cameos from across Disney, fashion and pop culture are incredible. Disney and or fashion fans MUST go here to watch the video! I will not spoil it all for you, but here is a peak at some of the cameos and screen shots…

In New York last night, Sarah Jessica Parker was on hand to help kick off the festivities. She joined Minnie Mouse on stage to help unveil the new collection.

(photo from Marie Claire)

(photo from Marie Claire)

(photo from Marie Claire)

Of course, there are other items for sale besides the Vinylmation. Take a look. I can’t believe the price tag on the cookies! The good news is that from November 14th – January 3rd, 25% of proceeds from the Electric Holiday collection will be donated to American Red Cross disaster relief.

Check out the entire collection at the Barneys website.

2012 Festival of the Masters Customs

WDWNT on July 8, 2012

The Festival of the Masters will be held this weekend, November 9-11, at Downtown Disney in Orlando. There will be various one-of-a-kind Vinylmation available for purchase.

The sculpted caterpillar is a Miss Mindy creation. Cinderella was painted by Katie Kelly. John Henselmeier designed the Steamboat Pete complete with John’s now signature “big teeth smile.” (see Mickey’s Circus Monkey) The steampunk inspired custom in a cage came from the mind of Darren Willson. And, as we have already previewed, Noah will chime in with a series of Crash Test Dummy customs.

Also considered part of the festival events is the release of the beautiful Classic Collection series. Artist Eric Caszatt will hold a signed at D-Street from 11a-1p on Friday, November 8.

Give the Gift of Santa Mickey

WDWNT on July 8, 2012

Normally it is Santa bringing you a gift, but what if your gift could be Santa? The 2012 Santa Mickey 3″ figure is now a reward for Disney Movie Reward members. Thanks to Nick L. for the tip on this one.

He will set you back 850 points and there is a limit of one redemption per member. Find out more at DisneyMovieRewards.com.

Park Starz Pinz 11/8

WDWNT on July 8, 2012

On November 8th, Disney will release a Mystery Collection of Vinylmation Park Starz pins. The set will contain 17 total pins. Each box contains 1 of 11 “Revealed” pins and 1 of 6 “Mystery” pins and will have a retail price of $32.95. Meaning at $16.48 a pin, they are just about as expensive as the actual figures that came in a blind tin for $18.95!

The 6 mystery pins should be: Small World Boy & Goat, and then the variants for the Bride, Yeti, Abe, Squid and Figment. Check out OnceUponAPin.com for more on these and other Disney Pins.

D-Street Orlando Update 10/17/12

WDWNT on July 8, 2012

Just a few quick notes about some items at D-Street Orlando. They still have a handful of the LE 2500 Popcorns Clown Dumbo Variants around the store.

They also have a bunch of the LE 2000 Fantasia #1 Combos behind the counter.

And then this beautiful new 9″ Custom Fortune Teller Mickey has shown up in the display case.

It comes in a real wooden box and lights up when plugged in. The manager on duty was able to tell me it has a $2,000 price tag and the artist is Mark Seppala. Mark made at least one custom around the opening of D-Street and is also the artist behind the Park 6 Wet Paint Donald.

Spotlight On: Aaralyn’s Baby Lady

WDWNT on July 8, 2012

Here’s the latest from Custom Artist Aaralyn. In her own words…


“I had been planning on creating Baby Lady this Christmas for quite some time now. When the theme of Blind Bags 3 was released, I was excited to be able to create her earlier than I expected. The inspiration for this piece comes from one of my favorite scenes in Lady and the Tramp, where Jim Dear gives Darling a hat box for Christmas. Darling opens the box to reveal Lady, looking very adorable in her big red bow.

I knew from the beginning of her design that I wanted to paint the vinylmation’s ears like the wallpaper in the couple’s living room. Their wallpaper color also has hints of green which goes well with the Christmas theme.

The most difficult aspect of Lady was her face and facial expression. I spent a lot of time redrawing her face on the mold to duplicate the expression I had drawn on her paper sketch. Generally, I am finding facial proportions are harder to execute on the newer 9″ mold, but I really enjoy the challenge. I also didn’t expect that I would have to tie the bow over five times, it wasn’t as easy as I expected to get it look I had envisioned.

Altogether, I really love how she turned out and I hope whoever wins her as a grand prize custom in BB3 will enjoy her just as much as I enjoyed creating her. I am planning more holiday themed customs in the future, so I hope readers will follow my page for the latest updates!”

Thanks Aaralyn for a look into the mind of an artist as they create a custom piece.
 
Aaralyn’s Contact Info:
Website: www.artworksbyaaralyn.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/artworksbyaaralyn
Twitter: @ArtistAaralyn
Instagram: @ArtistAaralyn
Email: customsbyaaralyn@aol.com

Lighting Up the Magic Kingdom

WDWNT on July 8, 2012

As the sun goes down just a bit earlier these days, the Magic Kingdom lights up that much earlier. Have you ever really explored all the different lights around the park? Austin and I did… with the help of the Disney Store 25th Anniversary Light Up series.
Bambi stalks the hunters at the Frontierland Shooting Gallery

Buzz scales new heights in Tomorrowland

Where else would you find Dumbo then by the new Casey Jr. Splash Station?

Only this Adventureland light can lift Eeyore’s spirits

This tall Liberty Square light box is perfect for Goofy

Grumpy makes the most out of this interesting light, only found in Frontierland

Mickey finds Main Street USA very enlightening

Minnie awaits her prince at the castle

Pinocchio tries to peak over the Fantasyland construction walls outside the Village Haus

Rapunzel lets her hair down and relaxes outside a Liberty Square home

Sorcerer Mickey keeps a look out for Pirates at this Adventurland post

Tinkerbell flutters around the Tomorrowland lights