Spotlight On: Custom Vinylmation Artist Justin Marshall
Artist Justin Marshall has sent us a new custom.
He told me how he used a glue gun then painted over it to get an actual texture to the design.
VM_Paris reveals Robots 2
Update: 3/15/11 After a closer look it seems the feet are mixed up too. So each piece has a different set of arms, body, head, and feet.
After a day of waiting we finally have a look at the figures for Robots 2. Like we were told they will be mixed up. The question is, “How mixed up?”
Are those 12 figures on top what their ideas of “Mixed Up” is? Or are they just examples.
I’m starting to think we will just see the top 12 figures and nothing more mixed up. It makes sense because that would mean there is a full set in each case and they don’t have to worry about numbers. However, this means that most people will see these mixed up robots and think they are the designs. Do these become the official designs, or are the unmixed figures the right designs? How do we name them? How do we trade them? Piece-meal?
What do you think about this? Does anyone know for sure the answers? Let us know.
Most importantly, would any of these count for Combo Contest #3?????
(All pics from VM_Paris, thanks!)
PS- I wonder what the “Details inside” will be….
Mini Golf; Huge Fun!
This is neither Vinylmation, nor Disney, but if you would like to see pictures of Universal Orlando’s new Mini Golf courses, check out my articles on Orlando Sky Radio. I had a chance to play on both 18 hole courses last night. They are set to open on Monday.
Release News Update
Just a few news & notes:
The commemorative New York Giants Super Bowl Vinylmation is now available at D-Street Orlando. We originally thought this would be an online exclusive. Thank you Disney for tossing this in my face as I walk into my favorite store. Any word if these are in D-Street California?
We originally reported that D-Street Orlando did not get the 3″ Easter Bunny on March 9th. Now we are hearing they received about 50 and sold out with in hours and now expect another shipment. While at WDW today, I did find a few on the Polynesian shelves, but in not other resort or the Magic Kingdom. DLR seems to still have plenty in stock.
An assortment of DCL figures were expected at DisneyStore.com on March 9th… they never docked. Now Disney says a new date of arrival is TBA.
And as noted in a previous article today, the Tunes series (minus Donald and Dale) will be available at D-Streets starting March 23.
Disney Tunes Create Music with D-Streets
Originally, they were only available in Disney Stores, but on March 23rd the Tunes collection will be headed for D-Streets Florida and California. Well, the four that we’ve actually seen so far. Donald and Dale are still missing. Daisy, Goofy, Mickey, and Stitch will all be open boxed and cost $12.95 each.
Quick note: The price is as reported from the vinylmation.com. Originally these figures cost $9.95. The box has $9.95 printed on it, so I think it might be a typo on Disney’s part.
Robot 2 All Mixed Up
This picture was sent to us by VM_Paris. Paris is saying that robot two is out in France, and will e mix and match. Crazy! What do you think of this? How do you collect/trade these then? How Disney, How?
Big Hats coming to London
VM_Paris just tweeted this picture to the world. After a French and Irish Big Hats, we speculated that we’d see the series of them from different locations. We also thought it would make a cool Beefeater from London. Well, here it is. Thanks VM_Paris!
What do you guys think of this one? Which one do you want the most? What other cities do you think will be Big Hat figures and what do you think they will be?
Disneyland Paris 20th Anniversary Vinyls On Sale
Thanks to the Disney Showcase Key blog (on twitter @DShowcasekey), we now have word that the Paris 20th anniversary Vinylmation are on store shelves at DLP. Here is a look at the shelves at Harringtons, a store on Main Street in DLP.
The four 3″ figures are Goofy, Mickey, Minnie and Donald in DLP costumes. There also seem to be four different Jr Keychain combos each including a Disney character and a second figure with logos or symbols from the DLP 20th celebration.
Dale Jr. Keychain combo
Chip Jr. Keychain combo
Pluto Jr. Keychain combo
Tink Jr. Keychain combo
Pictures by Rosario Dare
Cast Member Vinys Photoshoot
Occasionally Disney releases a Vinylmation figure only available to Cast Members. Occasionally we take them to the park for pictures. There are a few variant pictures up on our Facebook page.
CM #2 The Ambassador on Main Street USA
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CM #1 Retro Mickey visits the Emporium
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CM #3 Voluntears thinks about inquiring within the firehouse about Sorcerers.
Urban 9 Leaked
Looks like pictures of Urban 9 have leaked out onto the web. Vinylnation, just moments ago, posted this:
This image shows concept art of the set of 11, no chaser. Of note here: The two bugs we saw on Vinylmation’s Facebook show up in this set. We already knew about Ram and Toaster. What the heck is the painted face dude in the suit? Not in a bad way at all, I love it!, but I’d be surprised if that’s not a Thomas Scott creation.
They also posted some production shots of the combo topper and a couple of the figures.
I’d say a nice variety of objects and characters here. We will break down this set soon, but in the meantime, leave your thoughts. My first thought… In the episode we just released last night (ep. 063)… MC’s podcast prediction was right!!! Was he the mysterious person who sent these around the net? Don’t forget to see Urban 9 Explained for production shots of Ram and Toaster.