Park 9 Dumbo First Look
Park 9 will release on July 20. The only two figures on display were Dole Whip and this Dumbo.
YesterEARS Podcast: May 13-19 Show #004
A new episode of the YesterEARS podcast is now available for download. In this episode, we pay tribute to Jim Henson, the Muppets and their impact on the Disney Parks. Find it on iTunes or at the YesterEARS website.
Villains 1: Magic Kingdom Under Attack
Last year, with the help of some readers, we documented the Villains 1 invasion of Florida. Well, after laying low for a while, they recently were seen around the Magic Kingdom. Apparently they thought The Swiss Family Robinson’s Tree House was a prime hideout location.
Bad Pete protects the ammo.
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Bonsai takes lookout in the rocks.
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Cruella stands guard on the bridge.
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Kaa slithers up a rope for a surprise attack.
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Madam Mim practices her potions.
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Prince John relaxes in his cabin upstairs while the other Villains do the dirty work.
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What is the old hag doing with all that fruit?
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Governor Ratcliffe mans the cannons.
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Shan Yu plots the course of attack.
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Stromboli plays around in the music room.
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Ursula is in charge of the water supply.
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Jafar guards the treasures.
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25th Anniversary Gift with Purchase
When the light up set was announced, Disney talked about the idea of getting a Sorcerer Mickey and light up base with purchase of a full case, and now we have the details.
As particularly pin people know, often Disney does a Purchase with Purchase, meaning you still have to pay a few bucks for the other item. But in this case, it is a Gift with Purchase. Here are the details direct from Disney:
Gift with Purchase Promo: Free 3-inch Sorcerer Mickey Light Vinylmation (retail price $14.95) with purchase of full tray of the 3-inch 25th Anniversary Vinylmation Series. While Supplies last. Limit two (2) trays with free Sorcerer Mickey Light Up per Guest (From 5/28 – 6/3 ONLY!)
The case will cost $238.80 plus tax ($9.95 per blind box). Sorcerer Mickey as a stand alone buy is $14.95.
While certainly a nice treat for any collectors already picking up a case, does this giveaway sway anyone toward buying a case that might not already be doing so?
Urban 9 Explained
Urban 9
Release Date: April 20th (Disney Stores), May 11 (D-Streets)
Price: $9.95
Details: 11 known figures and 1 mystery chaser, 2 variants, 1 combo topper
Update: 5/10/12 Tomorrow this series will come out in D-Street stores. The combo pack will also be available tomorrow.
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Fly
Quick call Jeff Goldblum, there’s a fly about. Kinda freaky but still cool, I like the eyes. Great use of clear ears too. |
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Snake
A detailed snake with a Hidden Mickey painted onto a red background. Looks kinda like a California King Snake, but the marking seem just a little off.  |
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Western Gangster
Absolutely LOVE the cowboy hat. Looking good with the handkerchief over the face. I hope this one has a lot of grit and detail to it in person. |
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Red Dragon
A little plain for my taste. Also reminiscent of the Chinese Zodiac set. Here is a description from Penguin: “Chinese Guardian Lion or better known but incorrectly as a Foo Dog (some sort of lion like creature, of oriental style) perhaps Chi Lin?” |
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Power Up
Great idea with the power symbol in the body and the circuit design in the head. I hope in person the symbol has a glow to it and the back must be more detailed with cool surprises and maybe Disney related patterns. |
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Lagoon Monster
Perfect scary face. I want to see a cool tail, but he already has the claws for hands. |
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Maori Businessman
Thanks to Penguin for the title and everyone for the “Maori” description. That is what this appears to be. I so love the mash up between the tattooed face and the business suit here. It’s so odd, I like it like I like Pink Zombie Bunny. |
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Elephant Kid
What? I can’t wait to really find out what this is and have an artist’s explanation. It appears to be a kid in an elephant costume with (Mickey Ear Hat-like) Elephant hat with trunk and ears. |
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Chandelier
The design fits well onto the mold, but at least in concept art, I’m not sure if I can be into this one. |
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Sheep Artist: Maria Clapsis Since Cutesters became themed, designs like this enter the Urban realm. I really like this design. The little tufts of cotton and the horns in the ears are drawn very well. |
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Toaster Artist: TBA An extremely simple but very cool design. The toast popping through the clear ears is just plain brilliant use of canvas. I also like the Vinylmation logo at the bottom. |
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Mystery Chaser Artist: Thomas Scott |
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Combo Topper
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Disneyland Paris 20th Anniversary Vinylmation
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As of 04/12
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As of 05/13/12
Update: 05/13/12 This graphic went in a completely different direction then we ever thought. Instead of slow revealing elements layered underneath, they are adding and subtracting things. This update gets rid of the water drops that were added last update, moves the balloon from lower right corner to inside the “0”, takes away the peek of the castle above the 20 and replaces the water at the bottom with the colorful panoramic featuring various DLP attractions.
The graphic still links to the US Vinylmation site, but they added a release date: May 17, 18, 19 and 20 will see Cheshire Cat 2-pack, 9″ Crying Alice and “other surprises.”
Update: 05/01/12 Dew drops added to DLP Vinylmation logo… any guesses?
Update: 04/14/12 These figures will not be exclusive to DLP. At least the four 3″ figures will be released at WDW and DLR on April 20th.
Update: 04/12/12 New images debuts as shown above. but does not reveal anything new. In fact, the 20 logo with Tink and stars seems to be a new graphic rather than an add on or color in as Tink is different and the stars are in varying places. Also the sorcerer hand is missing. No new hints to vinyls revealed and the graphic still links back to the US Disney Vinylmation blog site. The info below the graphic has been updated however. Nothing revolutionary, but it does announce the Disneyland Paris 20th celebration on April 12th (today). There are events at Pueblo Trading Post at 10:30 with the team DLP Collectibles (Pin, Vinylmation, and many other things)
Update: 02/27/12 @VM_Paris pointed us to a forum on the French DLP fan site Disney Central Plaza who has an interview with Marianne Sharpe, Director of Merchandise at Disneyland Paris, who revealed 4 of the DLP 20th anniversary Vinylmation figures.
A very colorful set of figures. No details on how they will be released, but the costumes sure fit in with the screen shot we brought to you a few weeks ago (see it below).
Update: 02/21/12 The French Disney fan site Disney Showcase Key reports that their source, a Disneyland Paris Cast Member, says Park 10 will be completely DLP themed. Just like I enjoyed Parks 7 and 8 being WDW themed, I would welcome a DLP themed Park 10. Your thoughts? They also updated Vinylmation.fr to include locations to purchase Vinylmation.
Update: 01/22/12 The newly updated splash page lights up another star or two, ads some water to the bottom of the screen and an image of the castle turrets begin to appear above the 2.
Update: 01/13/12 According to @VM_Paris, a new video released by DLP about the festivities surrounding the upcoming DLP 20th celebration points to possible Vinylmation designs.
There are rumored to be figures in DLP costumes.
Update: 12/11/11 Another gives us a couple more lit stars and a balloon in the bottom right corner. The balloon appears to be PanoraMagique, the hot air balloon guests can ride at the Disney Village, DLP’s version of Downtown Disney.
Opening in 2005, it’s a 6 minute flight above Lake Disney and the DLP resort. It is the largest tethered balloon in the world. In 2007, it was given a DLP 15th anniversary overlay…
…witch makes us wonder if a 20th version is in the works? This balloon would surely also make a great DLP exclusive Vinylmation figure.
Update: 12/3/11 Looks like they updated the image. I wonder how many of these they have planned?
Update: 12/1/11 A newly released ad (thanks to @VM_Paris) announces the celebration will start on April 1st, 2012. Not sure how this effects the vinylmation, but it’s a good reference date.
Our friends over at disneyshowcasekey.blogspot.com brought to our attention some info on several 20th Anniversary vinylmation coming to Paris. Along with this will be what seems to be a Vinylmation website just for France at www.vinylmation.fr. Just that logo is up at the moment, but check back and see what appears soon!
Disney Showcase Key also has some rumors of the exclusive Vinylmation we may see. According to a Google translation, here’s what it appears to point to.
A set of twelve 3″ figures depicting. Disneyland Paris Attractions.
A set of 4 or 5 Disney Characters in Costume presumably from DLP.
and A 9″ 20 Anniversary piece with three 3″ fairies from Sleeping Beauty.
Check out the original article: Here! What are some attractions we might see? Here are some of my choices for figures based on some attractions unique to DLP:
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| Alice’s Curious Labyrinth |
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| Phantom Manor |
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| Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril |
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Disneyland Paris’ Castle is from Sleeping Beauty. Will the 9″ be similar to the 5th Anniversary Hong Kong 9″? |
May 11th WDW Trading Night Notice
Disney released some inportant information about the upcoming WDW Trading Night at the Contemporary Resort on Friday, May 11th.
There will be some scheduled roadwork that might slow you down a little, so plan ahead and arrive early. Also note that parking at the Contemporary Resort will not be available until after 5:00pm on Friday. You can park at the Ticket and Transportation Center and take the Monorail to the Contemporary.
Remember, Urban 9 comes out at the parks that same day and a few Disney Design Group Artists will be on hand during the Trading Night to sign including; Thomas Scott, Caley Hicks, Maria Clapsis, Casey Jones, and Billy Davis.
Spotlight On: Custom Vinylmation Artist Crazy4Vinyls
If you would like your work spotlighted email us: DestinationVinylmation@gmail.com
Crazy4Vinyls has sent us over pictures of his latest creations… let’s take a look.
“Sticky Mickey” a CYO covered in duct tape
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Different flavor “Cuppa Teas”. I like how the ears help represent what the tea is. From the peppermints to sugar cubes to lemons for the iced tea.
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“Trader Mickey” is on his way to D-Street with some pretty good traders on his belt.
You can find Crazy4Vinyls, via Facebook: Crazy4Vinyls Custom Vinylmations. He can also be reached by email: edwardsjmn123@comcast.net.
Star Wars Weekends Merchandise
Star Wars Weekends is right around the corner and Disney has given us a sneak peak at some of the merchandise that will be available. Of course Vinylmation fans are excited about the Disney Character Star Wars line.
Mickey, Goofy and Minnie (Disney Character Star Wars Explained) are featured in this picture, but as you can see, there is plenty of other merchandise that will be available. I am most excited about the character chosen as the main merchandise logo this year… Darth Maul Donald. In honor of this, Disney has produced some limited release action figures that will supplement the Disney Character Star Wars series released every so often. There will be both a Darth Maul and Savage Opress Donald.
This Darth Maul Donald is more detailed than the previously released version. He comes wearing a cape. Savage Opress is a character featured in the Clone Wars cartoon series and fits nicely into this theme. As you can see, there is also a Yoda Rizzo action figure that supplements the series of Muppets Star Wars figures released earlier this year. Star Wars Weekends begins on May 18th at Hollywood Studios. See more of the merchandise lineup here.