Park Starz 2 Variant “Set” Photo Leaked

WDWNT on August 27, 2013

Vinylmation Exchange posted a photo of the yet to be officially announced Park Starz 2 Variant Set that is scheduled for a July release.

It looks like the Pirates of the Caribbean Red Head will be teamed up with the series one POTC Pirate Skeleton for a sepia toned combo pack. As someone who is already not a huge variant fan, I think this is a big miss. First of all… she is the RED HEAD. She is known for her red hair. The original version is perfect in every possible way. I understand the vintage idea of using sepia for the pirates attraction, but I think sepia could have worked better for a Mark Twain or Wally Boag. That being said, POTC is much more popular than those two figures and so this will be marketed and will sell very well. This pack should be LE 2000 and cost $49.95.

Donald Duck Popcorns!

WDWNT on August 27, 2013

The second series of Popcorns is almost upon us and it appears Donald Duck will lead the charge.

This figure is set to be released on August 9th. A few interesting notes… it will be an LE of 2500. Will all future Popcorns be an LE? Or is this a variant Donald? Only variants from series one had an LE. We did know there would be a Donald in Popcorns series 2, it was told to us by Disney and we saw his concept art on the boxes from series one. And this product shot does look a little different to me, so a variant is a possibility.

It will also retail for $19.95. Originally Popcorns were priced at $24.95, then went on sale online for $5 around Christmas, then settled in at $19.95 online and in the parks. So that is a welcome change. I love the look of the above Donald and Maria Clapsis is credited with the design. Doug Strayer was credited with all of series one. One final note, we do still expect to see a Stitch and Frankenweenie as part of this second series.

Zip on down for Rescue Rangers #2

WDWNT on August 27, 2013

Looks like me know more about the Disney Afternoons line. The second set inspired buy the show Rescue Rangers will be hitting the internet and D-Street stores on August 16th. The set will cost $29.95, it be a LE of 1500, and is designed by Maria Clapsis and Monty Maldovan. And now for the big news, it will be a three figure set (two 3″ and a Jr) containing the characters Monterey Jack, Gadget Hackwrench, and Zipper.

This is what I love to see from Disney Afternoons. Perfect! Now all we need is for Gadget to have a wrench accessory!

What do you think of this set?

Park Starz 2 Photoshoot

WDWNT on August 27, 2013

Park Starz is my favorite Vinylmation series. So it was exceptionally fun to take Park Starz 2 around Walt Disney World for some photos. Here is what we came up with this time.

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Aloha! Mickey Surfs Washes Ashore

WDWNT on August 27, 2013

We have been waiting to see the Mickey Surfs figure that was rumored to be coming to the Honolulu, Hawaii Disney Store. Well, thanks to Enrique Pita, the artist himself, the wait is over.

It has become common place to get more info about Disney Store releases from Enrique Pita than the Disney PR outlets. Enrique posted this photo on his Facebook page and according to the post, Mickey Surfs was released today, June 24th at the Ala Moana Disney Store in Honolulu, HI.

It is an absolutely great design. Nice simple lines and cool painted on sunglasses. And of course, the accessory Surf Board. It makes a wonderful Disney-themed souvenir from Hawaii.

Enrique Pita also posted a photo of the back of the surf board. Wow, the detail here is tremendous.

Summer 2013 Tokyo Disneyland Mickey and Minnie

WDWNT on August 27, 2013

Japanese Vinylmation collector @Vinylmati0n shared some photos of a couple new Tokyo Disneyland that will be released on July 1st. They will retail for ¥ 1,200 (about $12.25 USD) each.  No word yet if these will be released in the US.

It looks like they are just based on guests at the park with the summer heat getting the best of them as they have what looks like sweat pouring from their ears while wearing sweat soaked shirts. The accessory sunglasses with the reflection of the castle in them are spectacular. Overall, I enjoy the designs, however I do not like the tee shirts with Mickey and Minnie on them. It is character overkill. I would rather just see a Tokyo Disneyland logo.

Animation 3 Series Photoshoot

WDWNT on August 27, 2013

The characters of the Animation 3 series have been bugging us for months to go to Walt Disney World… who are we to say no? So we gathered them up and took them around the parks for the day.

I think someone got confused about what’s a rose and what isn’t.

Toby, are you sure this is baker street?

Looks like my house is standing. Not like it’ll last long.

In a mine! In a mine! In a mine! In a mine! Where a million diamonds shine!

I need to consult my resources, but i believe that’s a monorail?

I think someone’s watching me.

…with three happy chappys with snappy serapies.

Nw you see me now you…. heeeey.

Why are dalmations fire dogs? Because 101 dogs can put out a fire really fast.

Robin Hood and Little John are running through the forest. Wait, where’s Little John? Disney Design Group, we need your help.

“Meega nala queesta.” Roughly translated “I want to destroy.”

Agent P Mission Marvel Revealed

WDWNT on August 27, 2013

Looks like a photo has leaked of the upcoming Agent P Mission Marvel figure that will be released at Disney Stores on June 24. That date is still rumor, as not confirmed by Disney, but is reported from many Disney Stores. Vinylmation Kingdom was sent and posted this photo:

I love it! Agent P is in his superhero costume and has a “P” on his belt. No hat for Agent P, but by the piece seen between the head and body, he does have a cape attached. The episode, a crossover between Phineas and Ferb and Marvel, is set to air this summer.

Screen shot from the upcoming episode. Photo courtesy Disney
Screen shot from the upcoming episode. Photo courtesy Disney

Also, here is the trailer for the episode… as if you were not excited enough!

New NYC Jobs with Character Jr. Key Chains

WDWNT on August 27, 2013

Disney Store artist Enrique Pita has been a bastion for DS Vinylmation release info since the flow of updates slowed from the company itself. Recently, he Instagramed three new junior key chains he created specifically for the NYC Times Square Disney Store.

The three figures are sold individually. There is NYC Cab Driver Goofy, NYC Policeman Mickey and NYC Fireman Donald! Wow, what amazing detail on these 1.5 inch canvases. They are getting better and better. To actually convey emotion on the faces of these is incredible to me. Here is a photo via Vinylmation Kingdom of each of the figures in the packaging.