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Ep. 137 Killer Bee
This week we talk about the Marvel Chaser and series release details. A new Run Disney mini medal is released. We get updated info on the Japan D23 vinyls and some Disney Store releases and deals. We also go over more info about the 2013 DeeVee Awards.
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Disney Store Artist Enrique Pita showed off a photo on Instagram of his 3″ Lombard Street design turned into a Junior key chain.
The junior is now available at the San Francisco Disney Store along with a Junior version of the RED Trolley. That is kind of interesting seeing that the Red Trolley design is a Dan Beltran design from a 3″ back when Mickey still had a contoured nose. Enrique just recently released an updated, green version of the trolley. Here are both new Junior key chains in their packages courtesy of Vinylmation Exchange.
Villains 4 is coming to Disney Stores on October 11th and Vinylmation Kingdom reports that guests will be able to grab a free Wild West or Medieval blind box for every Villains 4 blind box you purchase. Deal depends on your store’s current stock.
One of the great new commemorative Vinylmation items released over the past year was the mini medals for the WDW Marathon weekend in January and then subsequent races over spring. They seemed very popular, even for collectors who did not take part in the run. So we were hoping to see the trend continue. With no announcement, the mini medals showed up once again at the expo for the Tower of Terror 10 Miler held at Walt Disney World on October 5th.
The mini medal fits around the generic 2013 Run Disney 3″ Vinylmation that is open edition and has been sold in stores throughout the year. The medal itself has an engraving of the Tower of Terror and the year 2013. The mini medals retail for $1.95 and do not have an edition size. No official word, but I would assume if there were left overs from the expo, the medals could be found at ESPN Wide World of Sports and/or D-Street.
Next year, we will see the debut of a new blind boxed Run Disney 2014 figure with a variant. Since the figure is again generic, I do hope we see a return of the mini medals.
We took the Urban 5 series around Walt Disney World for some photos. See if you can guess where some of the locations are.
Mike Vetrone recently sent us photos of his stunning Aladdin set of custom Vinylmation. This already sold out, but take a look and contact Mike for your own custom if you like what you see.
Last week I released my custom Aladdin set of 12 figures. The set included Iago, Old Man Jafar, the Sultan, Genie, Palace Guard, Abu, Aladdin, Jasmine, Rajah, the Cave of Wonders, the Golden Scarab, and the “chaser” is a figure I call “A Whole New World” The chaser features Aladdin and Jasmine on their magic carpet ride. The carpet is a sculpted piece that is made to look like They are actually sitting on it. Aladdin is one of my favorite movies of all time so this set was a complete blast to make. A big thanks goes out to everyone who bought one for making it a complete success!
Mike Vetrone
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…and just a quick peek at another recent Mike Vetrone custom…
Karen Turner has a new series of Vinylmation. It is called the Art Series and is a set of six Vinylmation, five done in a different art style, with an Artist Mouse as the painter of them all. They are individually up for sale right now at her Etsy shop, Flights of Fancy Designs.
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Check out her shop today. Karen also produces those Autograph Mouse Customs, my personal favorite…
The 3rd year anniversary of Destination Vinylmation is in November and to celebrate, we will once again be hosting the annual Dee Vee Awards! (listen to 2012 Dee Vee Award Show) This is a show of celebration for the collectible we all know and love. It is also your chance to choose your favorites over the past year. Before we get to the voting, we are asking for your help to nominate the entries into each of our categories. All you have to do is copy and paste the category list below into an email, list your nominations and send it to:
You have until Midnight on Friday, October 11 to submit your nominations. You may submit nominations for as many or as few categories as you like and can you can nominate as many figures or people for each category as you like. You may only nominate figures that were released between October 1, 2012 and September 30, 2013. (Click here for a PDF of all the figures released during that time span. * Disclaimer: Not all possible figures may be listed. This is just a guide. If you notice any exclusions, please note them in the comments section.) Nominees will be announced around October 13th on our podcast and online. Then Listeners can vote for their favorites in each category. Winners will be announced in November at the Dee Vee Awards.
2013 Dee Vee Award Categories
Favorite Disney Artist (Disney Store or Disney Design Group)
Favorite Disney Commissioned Artist
Favorite Custom Artist
Favorite Custom Artist Series (8 or more figures)
Best 3″ Figure
Best 9″ Figure
Best Jr. Figure
Best Minnie Platform Figure
Best 12 Figure Set
Best non-12 Figure Set
Best LE Combo Set
Best Chaser
Best Variant
Best Alternative Platform Figure (non Mickey non Minnie)
Best Use of Ears
Most Likely to Be Found in a Trading Box
Best Accessory
Best Mickey (Character)
Best Use of Clear
Best Location Specific
Best Event Figure or Combo
Best Packaging
Best Vinylmation Event
Most Anticipated Upcoming Series
Best DV Episode
Favorite DV Cast Member
Red Balloon Awards: (1 time and done categories. Nominations in these categories NOT limited to past year time span)
Best Cheshire Cat Figure
Best Urban Series (Out of Series 1-9)
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Ep. 136 Ice Cream Sundae
This week we talk about the release of Silly Symphony and the Food and Wine Festival blind box. And we have a schedule of artist signings to announce. We also announce the categories for the 2013 Dee Vee Awards and ask for your nominations.
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Urban Redux Series 2 Signing at D-Street Orlando on October 25 from 5 – 7 p.m. featuring Maria Clapsis, Billy Davis, Caley Hicks and Thomas Scott.
Check out the Urban Redux 2 Explained page.
