Monorail: Cars D-Street Display

WDWNT on March 26, 2012

Here is a round of HQ pictures from the Monorail: Cars display at D-Street Orlando. A couple comments before the pictures… The seem to be printed with a high quality application. The Monorail shape actually has some detail to it: Ridging in the back, a well shaped nose (see straight on shots), a curvature to the base tucking into the sides and of course the cut out underneath for where the track would be. They are a nice size. I wish more of Mater’s teethe where shown (the kind of wrap under the nose). Again, even after seeing in person, my stance is I love the idea of trying new molds, and this mold in particular is fantastic, I just am not into a complete 12 set of all Cars characters.

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Location, Location, Vinylmation

WDWNT on March 26, 2012

It seems like some previously released location exclusive Vinylmation have become available on the DisneyStore.com.

Three new one’s I noticed at the Hawaii Tiki, Chicago Jazz and Chicago Wind. All three were previously only available at their respective city’s Disney Store.

Peter Pan’s expensive flight into NYC

WDWNT on March 26, 2012

The Playwright was in NYC today and found Kidada’s Peter Pan on the shelves. He did note, however, that the price is regular at the store but is cheaper at the online store. (Almost half price!)

Evilos’ Aviator (Not the Dicaprio kind)

WDWNT on March 26, 2012

We got a chance to sit down with Evilos and ask him about this great creation. Here is what he said:

DV: What inspired you to create Aviator Mickey?

Evilos: My latest creation, “Aviator Mickey” was mostly inspired by the movie Red Tails, a movie loosely based on the famous Tuskegee Airmen fighter group from World War Two. I wanted to pay some sort of tribute to them and both my grandfathers who also fought in the great war. Mickey being such an iconic image and Walt Disney’s involvement with the conflict also made it a complete package for me as an artist. Its truly a personal piece inside and out. I made 12 of these Mickey’s because I knew the interest with collectors would be so high that just one would not satisfy demand for such a personal historic work of art. Most are already sold out with collectors looking to get their special number out of 12.

DV: Tell us a little about the clothing accessories. Was the jacket custom made for a 9″ Vinylmation? Can the goggles come down over Mickey’s eyes?
E: First I would like to say the accessories are the most significant part to these Aviator Mickey’s. Each piece has an authentic WW2 circa 1941-1945 sweetheart wings pin shown on Mickey’s left jacket pocket. Also each will have replica brass Army Airmen Propeller wings attached to the Right pocket and Right flap of the flight helmet. I really love to bring a simple design, yet meaningful details to each one of my customs. Mickey comes with a Bomber Jacket, White Scarf, Flight Helmet and working Goggles that can be placed over Mickey’s eyes when he’s ready to take the pilot seat (See photo). Everything used was pre-existing but modified to work with the 9″ Vinylmation. I’m very happy how this one came out, I’m sure my grandfathers who laid down their lives for our country would feel the same.

DV: Where can people go to see a catalog of your work?
E: Anyone interested in my work can follow me on Twitter @EvilosArt Thank you!

EPCOT 30th Merchandise

WDWNT on March 26, 2012

Somewhere over the course of the past couple years, EPCOT has seemed to replace Magic Kingdom as my favorite Walt Disney World park. It’s the one I end up at the most as it’s so enjoyable to just go, walk around, take pictures and have a bite to eat there. This October the park turns 30. It’s undergone many changes over the years… some of our favorite attractions have come and gone. I’m not sure if it’s just rose colored glasses, but today’s EPCOT attractions do not seem to be as cool as some of the extinct ones. I also enjoy the retro designs of EPCOT much more than styles we see today. That is why I was thrilled when I read the latest post on the Disney Parks Blog. It is a sneak peak at some of the upcoming merchandise, and very specifically, pins.

I’m really excited about all the retro inspired merchandise that will be coming out later this year. But I have to say, just as my bank account was recovering from last year’s WDW 40th and The Florida Project, I am afraid I’ll see another dip this fall. No mention of Vinylmation… but what would you like to see? Some single 3″ or 9″? How about an LE set? Coming on the heals of a few EPCOT related LE sets from the WDW-centric Park 7 (Kitchen Kaberet and Tapestry of Nations) I’m not sure how much we will see, but I would love it! Check out the full Disney Parks Blog article here. There are a few more designs revealed.

Toy Story Cutesations Released in Japan

WDWNT on March 26, 2012

Thanks to a tweet by @hinaloe415, we were treated to some pictures of Toy Story Cutesations that were released in Japan. If you missed it, Cutesations is a blind box plush series that debuted with Alice in Wonderland last year. It is sold at Disney Stores and this Toy Story set seemed to have debuted at Disney Stores in Japan.

They cost 790 Yen ($9.46 USD) per blind box.

Disney Cruise Line 2012 Explained

WDWNT on March 26, 2012

Disney Cruise Line 2012
This page will list and update the DCL figures released over the course of 2012.

Photo from Vinylmation World
 DCL Fantasy 2012
Will be available on Fantasy ship.

This 3″ has the Fantasy logo in the head and 2012 on the body. 2012 is the inaugural year for the Fantasy.
DCL Fantasy Showgirl Minnie
Maria Clapsis
Release Date: March 31
Will be available on Fantasy ship.
LE 2500
$39.95

This Minnie Mouse combo features the statue that will decorate the Fantasy’s atrium as well as a full color version. It also comes with a JR:
9″ DCL Fantasy Bow
Release Date: March 31
Will be available on Fantasy ship.
LE 750
$49.95
DCL Key Chains Blue

Release Date: 1/1/12
$16.95
Will be available on all 4 ships.

DCL Key Chains Grey

Release Date: 1/1/12
$16.95
Will be available on all 4 ships.

DCL Key Chains Pink

Release Date: 1/1/12
$16.95
Will be available on all 4 ships.

DCL Key Chains Red

Release Date: 1/1/12
$16.95
Will be available on all 4 ships.

Big Hats City Exclusive Explained

WDWNT on March 26, 2012

Big Hats City Exclusive
Release Dates: Vary
Price: Vary
Details: This series of similar style figures will be released periodically at Disney Stores around the world. They will represent the city in which they are released.

 Roman Warrior
London Royal Guard
Dublin Leprechaun
Paris Chef

Monorail Series 1: Cars Explained

WDWNT on March 26, 2012

Monorail Series 1: Cars
Released Date: March 27 (DLR APs), March 30 (WDW and DLR)
Price: $11.95
Details: 12 figure mystery box set. Each figure is shaped like a Monorail car and is 4.5 inches long. Maria Clapsis and Thomas Scott designed the figures, Lin Shih designed the mold shape and Eric Caszatt designed the packaging. I love the retro look of the artwork:

Update: 3/21/12 Here are some photos of the Orlando D-Street display case from Austin. In the first shot, you can see the underside of the monorail showing a space where the rail would be.
Underside of Lightning and Mater
Full Display
Ka-Chow! McQueen’s close up
Sheriff and Ramone
 Lightning McQueen
Photo from Vinylnation.net and Damang6388
 Chick Hicks
Photo from Vinylnation.net and Damang6388
 Doc Hudson
Photo from Vinylnation.net and Damang6388
 Filmore
Photo from Vinylnation.net and Damang6388
 Finn McMissile
Photo from Vinylnation.net and Damang6388
 Flo
Photo from Vinylnation.net and Damang6388
 Francesco Bernoulli
Photo from Vinylnation.net and Damang6388
 Red
Photo from Vinylnation.net and Damang6388
 Mater
Photo from Vinylnation.net and Damang6388
 Ramone
Photo from Vinylnation.net and Damang6388
 Sheriff
Photo from Vinylnation.net and Damang6388
 Holly Shiftwell
(Chaser)

Park 8 Photoshoot

WDWNT on March 26, 2012

Recently, we got a sneak peak at a figure from Park 9. Park 9! Hold on there Disney, we are still enjoying Park 8. It did force us to get in gear and finish up our Park 8 photoshoot. We of course took the most recent series around Walt Disney World for some photos… and this is how it turned out. Thanks to Austin for help with the shoot and for providing the captions. We also posted some variant pictures on our Facebook page.

Location: Magic Kingdom
It is, in fact, 100% true, we did steal a time rover from animal
kingdom to get this shot.
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Location: Magic Kingdom 
It is not true that if you shake the castle it turns into
cake. (Believe me we tried.)
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Location: Blizzard Beach
Say ICE, and pose for the camera before you melt.
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Location: Magic Kingdom 
Since Buddy is a star, he has a nice high-rise in Monstropolis with a great view.
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Location: EPCOT Center 
Back when EPCOT first opened this guy was the only thing holding up
Spaceship Earth.
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Location: EPCOT  Center
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Location: Fort Wilderness Campground 
When Walt Disney first bought land for the Florida Project one of the aliases he used was MT Lott. Mickey stumbled upon this crate in the process of discovering that info.
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Location: EPCOT Center 
We know he’s an excellent chef, what we didn’t know is that he is also
an artist.
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Location: EPCOT Center 
“Glub Glub Glub.” If you spoke fish you’d know that means. Even fish are
big fins of Vinylmation.
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Location: Magic Kingdom 
Found this on the ground over 30 years after it was issued, Wonder how much it’s worth?
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Location: Magic Kingdom 
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Location: Magic Kingdom 
I think she’s trying to tell us something.
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Location: Animal Kingdom 
Off the beaten path lies the greatest wonder of them all.
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Location: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 
Everybody wants to be a star in Hollywood, including the icons themselves.