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

Spotlight On: Custom Artist Project Sidekickz Artist Rust This World

WDWNT on July 8, 2012

The Custom Artist Project is a group of 11 of the best custom Vinylmation artists in the world who have come together to make their own blind box series. Series 1 is called “Sidekickz” and is a mix of different Disney sidekicks from films or TV. Today, October 6th, is the release date for this exciting series. The link to the series webpage is at the bottom of this page. At Noon EST, there will be a live link posted on that page that brings you to the online store. Each day leading up to the release, we have spotlighted a different artist from the series. Today we spotlight the man who put this project together, custom artist Rust This World. He created three figures for this series, Eeyore, and Eeyore variant and the Chaser… A weasel from Who Framed Roger Rabbit.

Hometown: 
Santa Fe, NM

Website: 
http://www.rustthisworld.com

What Disney Sidekick did you choose? 
Eeyore and the weasel from Who Framed Roger Rabbit.

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Why did you choose the Eeyore sidekick? 
Eeyore’s a fun character, always moping around and being a great contrast to the other characters of the 100 Acre Wood. There are some days that I feel like Eeyore. I had an interesting design that I wanted to try where his snout extends down onto the body and he’s standing on all fours.

Favorite Disney Movie? 
Fantasia

Favorite Disney Theme Park Attraction? 
Indiana Jones and the Temple of the Forbidden Eye.

Favorite aspect of working on the Mickey shaped canvas? 
Because it’s Mickey. I’ve customized all kinds of urban vinyl over the years, but Mickey’s fun because I have a Disney connection and I can share my work with other Disney fans and we can share an appreciation and connection to the shape or subject matter. I also love the ears, there’s so much creative stuff you can do with the ears.

More info on the Custom Artist Project:


Website: http://www.facebook.com/groups/ArtistProject/


How to purchase: The price of one blind box is $65, including shipping within the US. We’re looking into international shipping right now, but it will probably be another $5-10 if it works out.Paypal is going to be the accepted payment. It is limited to one household per blind box.


What you get: You will get one blind box (yes, I’m actually making boxes) with one of 24 different figures. Some figures come with accessories. You will also get 11 different cards, 1 from each artist.

Spotlight On: Custom Artist Project Sidekickz Artist Jenny Grinsell

WDWNT on July 8, 2012

The Custom Artist Project is a group of 11 of the best custom Vinylmation artists in the world who have come together to make their own blind box series. Series 1 is called “Sidekickz” and is a mix of different Disney sidekicks from films or TV. It will be released on October 6th. Each day leading up to the release, we will spotlight a different artist from the series. Today we spotlight custom artist Jenny Grinsell.

Hometown:
Plymouth, Massachusetts


Website:
www.facebook.com/artsyjenny

What Disney Sidekick did you choose?
I chose Robin Hood’s Little John

Why did you choose that sidekick?
I chose him because he is one of my all time FAVORITE disney characters, especially in the outfit I put him in when he’s trying to evade prince John.

Favorite Disney Movie?
My favorite disney movie.. that’s hard. It amost seems unfair to have to answer that. I’d have to say it’s Disney’s Robin Hood.

Favorite Disney Theme Park Attraction?
Hmm. Theme Park Attraction… Expidition Everest gets me every time.

Favorite aspect of working on the Mickey shaped canvas?
I actually kind of hate every aspect of working on the Mickey shaped canvas. So I guess my favorite aspect would have to be that it’s Mickey. Anything Disney, I’ll take it.

More info on the Custom Artist Project:


Website: http://www.facebook.com/groups/ArtistProject/


How to purchase: The price of one blind box is $65, including shipping within the US. We’re looking into international shipping right now, but it will probably be another $5-10 if it works out.Paypal is going to be the accepted payment. It is limited to one household per blind box.


What you get: You will get one blind box (yes, I’m actually making boxes) with one of 24 different figures. Some figures come with accessories. You will also get 11 different cards, 1 from each artist.

WIN A 9″ CUSTOM VINYLMATION BY AARALYN GIVEAWAY!

WDWNT on July 8, 2012

Update: 10/8/12 Just a reminder that this contest will end on October 13th!!! If you haven’t entered yet, do, it’s well worth it!

From AARALYN,

As promised, here is another giveaway as my way of saying thank you to my fans!

Please read the whole post for the details and rules. 🙂

GRAND PRIZE: One lucky winner will receive a 9″ custom vinylmation of a Disney animated character and work with me during the design process.

HOW TO ENTER:

1. Visit the Artworks by Aaralyn Facebook Page at: www.facebook.com/artworksbyaaralyn

2. “Like” the page by clicking the Like button at the top right.

3. Comment on this giveaway post pinned to the top of the page and state that you would like to enter the giveaway and which Disney animated character you would like to receive if you win.

4. On Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 8PM Central Standard Time (CST) I will use a random number generator to pick the winner. I will number all the posts and whoever has the post that matches the number generated will win a 9″ custom vinylmation if that user had liked my page.

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

Aaralyn, Artist
Website: www.artworksbyaaralyn.com
Email: customsbyaaralyn@aol.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/artworksbyaaralyn
Twitter: @ArtistAaralyn

Another Park Starz 2 revealed

WDWNT on July 8, 2012

Pic from Vinylmation World

According to Vinylmation World, the second figure of Park Starz 2 was revealed at a special D23 event for the 30th anniversary of EPCOT. It appears to be a Tree Troll from the Maelstrom ride. It also resembles one the unpainted molds we saw in one of the videos from Disney early this year. Now remember that Park Starz 2 will not be available until 2013!

Spotlight On: Custom Artist Project Sidekickz Artist Evilos

WDWNT on July 8, 2012

The Custom Artist Project is a group of 11 of the best custom Vinylmation artists in the world who have come together to make their own blind box series. Series 1 is called “Sidekickz” and is a mix of different Disney sidekicks from films or TV. It will be released on October 6th. Each day leading up to the release, we will spotlight a different artist from the series. Today we spotlight custom artist Evilos.

Hometown:
Burbank, California. Home of Disney Studios!

Website:
http://evilos.com

What Disney Sidekick did you choose?
Lefou (Beauty & The Beast)

Why did you choose that sidekick?
Its my daughters favorite movie. I’ve grown to love this movie, the songs and the characters. Lefou was a must for me!

Favorite Disney Movie?
WALL-E hands down!

Favorite Disney Theme Park Attraction?
At the moment Soarin’ Over California!

Favorite aspect of working on the Mickey shaped canvas?
Anything you can imagine in your minds eye, you can translate it to the form. Old Mold or New Mold, it does not matter. Now go out and create!

More info on the Custom Artist Project:


Website: http://www.facebook.com/groups/ArtistProject/


How to purchase: The price of one blind box is $65, including shipping within the US. We’re looking into international shipping right now, but it will probably be another $5-10 if it works out.Paypal is going to be the accepted payment. It is limited to one household per blind box.


What you get: You will get one blind box (yes, I’m actually making boxes) with one of 24 different figures. Some figures come with accessories. You will also get 11 different cards, 1 from each artist.

Moore News from London

WDWNT on July 8, 2012

Some friends of DV, the Moores, just got back from an overseas trip and sent us back a report of what they found.

Hey guys,
We just got back from London and had to make a visit to the Oxford Street Disney Store while there. We also stopped in to the Covent Garden store and the store out near Stratford. The Oxford Street store was by far the biggest of the three as it had a second floor below street level. It was also the only store with more than a half dozen vinyls total. They had lots of flag vinyls and lots of the 25th anniversary light up Mickeys with the base. They also had a full shelf of Big Top and Spooky Series 2. Aside from that they only had a handful of the around the world and a couple of Nerds Minnie vinyls. They also had a 9″ vinyl for £5 which converted to roughly $9 when we were there. Aside from that, they had a few cool displays.


Tower of Terror 10 Miler

WDWNT on July 8, 2012

This is a big weekend. Epcot 30th merchandise today with the celebration on Monday. Food and Wine Festival just begun. And Saturday night, the big Tower of Terror 10 Miler. Now I just began my Disney running career this past January with the WDW Half Marathon, but these medals are sure good enough motivation to keep on going. This race gives finishers a replica of the Hollywood Tower Hotel with moving elevator and glow in the dark elements.

I had to abstain from chowing down at the Food and Wine Festival today, which was hard since I had to stop by to grab my Epcot 30th stuff and Tony Vinylmation. But you can bet I’ll be attacking those stands Sunday as I walk around the park proudly wearing my medal. I want to say good luck to everyone out there participating in this weekend’s race including our friend Matt over at Vinylmation Kingdom and my Once Upon a Pin co-host Rapinzel. We still couldn’t convince MC to run… maybe next year.