Alice Flowers 4 Fig Set
Update: Check out WDW Trade Night Wrap Up for more complete info and better pics!
Release date April 20
Snow White Jr
Update: Check out WDW Trade Night Wrap Up for more complete info and better pics!
Snow White Jr series release date: April 20.
Robot Alert!
Update: Check out WDW Trade Night Wrap Up for more complete info and better pics!
Vinylmation artist Eric Caszatt (@bigcrazy1) twetted this today:
Robots 2? Maybe, although I figured that would be a Disney Store product and I wouldn’t think Eric would be tweeting it… maybe we will see tonight at the WDW Trade Event? I sure hope we see some good stuff there like Park 8 LEs… but this will do. Look at the light on his head! This bot is fantastic.
Party Time At Disney Store!
As we have been talking about, the Disney Store will celebrate it’s 25th anniversary on March 28. We are leaning more and more to a non-release of the light up series, but they will give us at least one special commemorative figure on that day.
This clear figure designed by Jim Valeri is filled with Mickey head shaped confetti. Each figure will actually have a unique design. No word on the price or edition size. They will be released in an open window box.
I can say this figure doesn’t excite me. I don’t see a big reason to add it to my collection. Besides not really being into the design, I don’t really see the need to add memorabilia celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Disney Store. It’s not something I can jump on. Believe me, I gave Disney a ton of my money for WDW 40th anniversary stuff, so I get celebrating milestones, but not this one. What are your thoughts?
Wish Upon a Star
On April 29th, the Disney Store will release this Jiminy Cricket figure in honor of World Wish Day.
That is a beautifully designed figure with a unique hat and a detailed umbrella. And the face looks great. Once again, I think the Disney artists are taking the faces of characters on Vinylmation to a whole new level. For every sale (up to $15,000) the Disney Store will donate $1 to Make-A-Wish when you purchase this figure. No word on price for this one.
Warning: More Villains Coming This Summer!
The Disney Vinylmation Events page made the announcement that Villains 3 is coming to Disney Stores this summer. No other details given as of this post. So… let the speculation begin! Let us know who you want in this set. I think we are long overdue for a Gaston myself.
Photo copyright Disney
DCL Exclusives To Be Available to Landlubbers
Disney’s Vinylmation Blog has announced that certain, up to now, DCL exclusive figures will be released via DisneyStore.com on March 9th. The figures available will include the DCL Dream AquaDuck for $12.95.
Also, the 7 figure Characters as Crew lineup featuring Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, Pluto, Chip and Dale. Also $12.95.
The other figures set for release are the 3 DCL Ship Bows for $12.95 as well.
You can see all the figures on our DCL 2011 Explained page. A nice treat for collectors that don’t plan on cruis’n, but it also takes away from the collectible exclusiveness of these. What are your thoughts on this plan?
Trade the Night Away
Tonight at Walt Disney World traders will gather in Contemporary Fantasia Ballroom H for a Vinylmation and Pin trading event. It’s free to all and will take place from 6p-9p. If you have never been to one before, they have been crowded lately, so line up early for table space. If you just want to walk around, 6 or later is fine. Bring your best traders of course so you can find those missing pieces to your collection. But also bring some for the Disney trading box where chasers and variants are often pulled. It’s a fun night and I can’t wait to see everyone there! Also of note, Disney has already announced the next date, Friday May 11 from 6p-9p in Contemporary Fantasia Ballroom G.
Hippity, hoppity
Update 3/2/12 After waking up a bit after my 24 hour visit to WDW and really taking a look at this figure, I have an update on my thoughts, partially in response to Rust’s comment below. Since Park Starz and Furry Friends, I think we have to come to realize that a ton of different vinyl collectible syles will be produced under the Vinylmation name. I have defended the fact that Vinylmation refers to the brand name and not a Mickey mold shape vinyl collectible. Yes, it is true that I said that the removal of Mickey ears means it is no longer Vinylmation, but because of what I described above, my opinion has changed and I no longer hold that to be true. All that being said, I do not think I will add this figure to my personal collection. I would however add an Oswald to my collection if it was in the same or similar shape. Reason being, and for the same reason I didn’t hesitate to add Park Starz, is that it is Disney themed. A figure like this Easter Bunny is not Disney themed and doesn’t have the Mickey ears… so it is so far removed from Disney, you could see this as a vinyl collectible by any other company.
Hopping down the bunny trail… and right into D-Streets… is a new open window limited release 3″ Easter Bunny Vinylmation.
Designed by Casey Jones, this otherwise plain looking bunny, does come with a purple hat and a tail like we’ve never seen before. It looks like a cotton ball bunny tail. Nice job Casey. DLR will see this bunny first, on March 2nd. O-town’s D-Street will have to wait a week later, March 9th, for the happy little fellow. $16.95 is the price tag. Your thoughts on this holiday vinyl?