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Spotlight On: Custom Artist Project Sidekickz Artist Celeste

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 Celeste.

Hometown:
Southern California

Website:
http://celestecustomvinylmations.blogspot.com/

What Disney Sidekick did you choose?
Booster Munchapper!

Why did you choose that sidekick?
It wasn’t a easy choice but I wanted to choose a character that’s not too obscure but would look cool on a vinyl and I chose to go with Booster Munchapper from the animated series Buzz Lightyear of Star Command. So now Buzz has a sidekick he can roam the universe with!

Favorite Disney Movie?
So many great films out there but Beauty and the Beast would be considered my favorite Disney movie.

Favorite Disney Theme Park Attraction?
Every time I visit Disneyland I have to always ride Peter Pan’s Flight at least once.

Favorite aspect of working on the Mickey shaped canvas?
I would have to say that my favorite part when working on a Vinylmation is coming up with designs that best suits the shape.

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.

Reward Yourself with Vinylmation

WDWNT on July 8, 2012

The Disney Movie Rewards program now offers a Vinylmation for 850 points. It is the 2012 Halloween Minnie Mouse. An interesting choice, especially since they do not seem to be offering the Pumpkin Patch vinyl along with it.

They also have some Funko Pop! Vinyl Marvel figures and other Marvel merchandise available through the rewards program.

Up until now, I’ve just been stocking up on Starbucks gift cards with my points. These offerings are not enough for me to bite, but they are moving in the right direction.

Get them before they turn into a pumpkin!

WDWNT on July 8, 2012

Yesterday the Cinderella 7 figure set hit Disney Stores and Online. The 9″ Cinderella Castle figure was also available yesterday (proof in screen shot above) but doesn’t seem to be there today. It is an LE 1500 figure and quantities were available throughout US stores as well, so did the online allotment sell out in 1 day? I had a friend pick mine up at the local Disney Store, she also grabbed a 9″, so they were there. I don’t have the set in hand yet, but The Playwright sent us pictures from his pick up at the Times Square store in NYC.

As you can see, the display box swings open to give access to the figures and the back of the box is wonderfully decorated with artwork and an inscription.

Episode 089 Squares

WDWNT on July 8, 2012

Ep. 089 Squares

We are now a week removed from all the announcments at Mickey’s Circus. So this week we go more in-depth about our opinions on the upcoming sets and our personal highs and lows from the previews.

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Spotlight On: Evilos’s Blind Bag Series 3

WDWNT on July 8, 2012

Evilos’s popular Blind Bag Series is back for a third series! We recently talked to Evilos about what to expect and how and when you can purchase your blind bag.

Destination Vinylmation: What is the Blind Bag Series all about?
Evilos: First, thank you for giving me the opportunity to talk about my latest project! It’s sites like yours that bring content most collectors would never get to read about to the Vinylmation community.

The Blind Bag Series is all about creativity, excitement and mystery! Creativity in the way of one of a kind customs by 21 artists from all walks of life. The artists were more than happy to donate customs to the project and tasked to create holiday themed customs for series three. The customs that have been sent in have blown me away. Artists have really raised the bar this series. I’m very proud to have them as a part of Blind Bags Series 3. We will be having a “Best Of Show” event that fans will vote on their favorite custom of the series. The winner will receive a Custom Evilos Trophy proclaiming that artist, “Blind Bags Artist of the Year”.

Artists will also be entered into their own separate raffle to win great prizes like figures and gift cards, just like we did last year, to say thanks for being a part of this project. The greatest joy for me is to give exposure to these great artists that may never get a unique spotlight to display their talents on this level. Blind Bags provides that outlet to them and many commissions have come out of being a part of my series.

Excitement is brought about in the way of cool prizes and side inserts like “The Puzzle Challenge”, which collectors will be challenged to complete a 12 piece puzzle. Each Blind Bags Series 3 box will contain one puzzle piece. There will be a total of 8 complete puzzles. All the complete puzzles will have the same image making it possible to complete with some effort. Collectors will have the challenging task of collecting all twelve pieces to redeem a prize through buying, selling and trading for pieces. The first collector to send in a complete puzzle will win an Urban 1 complete set with cards. There will be seven other prizes for each completed puzzle sent in including 9″ one of a kind customs and other prizes such as gift cards to the Disney Store.

The mystery of not knowing what each box may contain in terms of figures and prizes makes Blind Bags even more exciting. There will be cool inserts from my personal collection like Park 1’s, Chasers, Variants and other various figures from retired series. There will be many great one of a kind customs including: 9″ customs from John Ward, Javier Soto, Evilos & Gerald Mendez. Blind Bags Series 3 offers a fan something very unique to this hobby, which at this time has not been offered anywhere else. It’s truly the dream product for any Vinylmation fan!

DV: What can people expect from BB3?
Evilos: Each box will have 5 figures, which will include 1 Custom & 4 Random Figures, One puzzle piece, One promo pack of artist business cards that may contain other “Prizes” such as pins or gift cards. What will you get?

DV: How much does a blind bag cost?
Evilos: Price: $100 (USA) Shipping Included

DV: How and when can people purchase a bag?
Evilos: Boxes will be sold Friday September 21st @ 9am (PST)/ 12noon (EST) on the Blind Bags 3 website. There will be a strict limit of two boxes per address. These will sell out fast!

Website: http://evilos.com/Evilos/BB3.html

Artists:
Gerald Mendez
Javier Soto
NRB Relic ‎(Nanette Simard Belgen)
Gemma Steib
Cesilie Keller
Mark J Hoffmann
Dillia Gregory
Jenny Grinsell
Howie Green
Ken Rogers
John Ward
Aaralyn Montgomery
Ben Hudson
Cesar Diaz
Celeste Villanueva
Mark Johhson
Roger Evetts
Dylan Pommer
Panoboard Customs
Jerry Sinner
Josh Edwards
Evilos (Christopher Avalos)

You can find more info about Evilos at evilos.com and view and purchase his work at his eBay store.

Haunted Mansion Variants?

WDWNT on July 8, 2012

Update 9/16/12 @VM_Paris just tweeted this picture seemingly confirming the existence of the HM Variants. Earlier this week, HM blind boxes were mistakenly released in Paris. Two notes… these are ones we see in the leaked photos below and also the color looks different but that could be just the light.

Hatbox Ghost clear and sold variant

Phineas clear and solid variant.

It’s been a long time coming, but the Haunted Mansion series is set to be released on September 21s and 22nd. We might have just found a big reason for both the delay and why you’ll want to buy this series…

The Variants!

An anonymous source sent us these pictures of what seem to be variants of the figures. Only rumor at the moment, but these figures definitely take the floating wedding cake. They appear to be non clear versions of several of the figures. They also appear to be made of the plastic that would glow in the dark. Can you imagine that??? Above is Phineas and the Hatbox Ghost, although the hatbox ghost losses his gold tooth for some reason. Below we also have a version of Gus. Who knows how many of the figures get this version. What if there is a glow in the dark version of everyone? The ghosts with all glowing bodies and the non ghosts with glowing eyes or other parts?

Of course, these also could be prototypes of an earlier version of the figures before they settled on clear. These could also be, but much more unlikely, some LE combo or something. We’ll know in a week.

Here’s a look at what we think it might look like if it glows.

Mickey’s Circus- Zooper Heroes

WDWNT on July 8, 2012

The Disney Store announced a new 12 figure blind box series called Zooper Heroes. (not a typo) The artists have taken zoo animals and given them alter egos.

4 NEW Star Wars Series #2 Figs Revealed!

WDWNT on July 7, 2012

At Friday’s WDW Trade Night we saw some of the Star Wars Series 2 Vinylmation pins on display. The 6 pack revealed 2 known and 4 previously unknown figures.

Star Wars Series 2 is based on the first movie, A New Hope. A few characters such as Luke, Leia and Vader who where in the first Vinyl series based on this movie franchise make a reappearance here.

Luke Skywalker has the cool, double sun Tatooine backdrop in his ears.

Leia, buns and all, takes on her New Hop appearance in white robes. Her ears look like the walls of the ship.

The striking feature of this Vader is the helmet. It appears to protrude out from the head meaning an accessory is in the works! Cape? Not by the looks of the pin’s shape. The ears are all Tie Fighter and outer space.

We also have Muftak, a patron of the Mos Eisley Cantina. With this tough guy on the loose can Kabe be far behind?

We knew about the Tusken Raider and Greedo. We also know of Obi Wan and Grand Moff Tarkin. That brings the total up to 8 known figures! We are almost there. Star Wars 2 is slated for an August 2012 release. Stay up to date with our Star Wars 2 Explained page.

New Music for Carthay Circle Restaurant in DCA

WDWNT on July 7, 2012

From Valarie Sukovaty of the Disney Parks Blog:

Nothing sets the mood over a tasty meal like just the right music. In this video, we take you behind the scenes and into the recording studio with Bill Cantos. Cantos is the music arranger of all the tunes that you’ll hear in the new Carthay Circle Restaurant in Disney California Adventure park. His task was to arrange classic Disney music and give it a timeless sound that blends into the atmosphere of the restaurant. Enjoy!

Reservations for Carthay Circle Restaurant may be made by calling the Disney Dine Line (714-781-DINE) or emailing dining reservation requests to dine@disneyland.com.

Tim Alcoser 05/14/2012 Fantasmic 20th Anniversary Pass Holder Event

WDWNT on July 7, 2012

The Fantasmic 20th Anniversary Pass holder event features unique merchandise, park hours past midnight, an added 5 minute documentary before the show and some of the character cast gets together as the park closes at Main Street Station! No new changes to the show. It will still, as of Monday’s showing, be the same Fantasmic show.