Park 3 Photoshoot

Update 05/13/13 Here are the correct answers:

1. Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Animation Academy
2. Magic Kingdom: Country Bear Jamboree
3. Contemporary Resort Lobby
4. Magic Kingdom: Prince Charming Regal Carousel
5. Magic Kingdom: Cinderella’s Castle
6. Epcot: American Adventure Sign
7. Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Herbie’s Drive-In
8. Magic Kingdom: Plaza Rose Garden
9. Magic Kingdom: Jungle Cruise
10. Epcot: Mission Space
11. Magic Kingdom: Pirates of the Caribbean
12. Disneyland: Jolly Trolley
13. Magic Kingdom: Flower Bed at Entrance

Congrats to Gabriel! He got 11 out of 13 correct and wins a Vinylmation figure. Stay tuned for more Photoshoot contests.

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Park 3 photos taken around Walt Disney World. See if you can guess where the locations of each of these photos were taken. Send in your answers to DestinationVinylmation@gmail.com. (Answers posted in the comments section will not be counted). All photos are numbered (those not numbered are the same location as the photo above it) Please be as specific as possible. The person who responds with the most correct answers, will win a Vinylmation. (HINTS: 1 photo was taken at Disneyland. Only 1 photo was taken outside a theme park.) If there is a tie, winner will be randomly chosen. Deadline is Sunday, May 12 at Midnight EST. Good luck and have fun!

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Animation 3 Clown Dumbo and Timothy 9/Jr. LE Combo

This one, like a stork delivering a baby, seemed to come out of nowhere. And there are some interesting release details here. This is a 9″ Clown Dumbo and Jr. Timothy combo for the Animation 3 series designed by Monty Maldovan. Here is the fun part… its a limited edition of only 250 pieces! AND, costs a whopping $99.95!

 If I’m being honest, I don’t know if this needs a 9″ platform. There is a lot of grey empty space and something aesthetically to me just doesn’t look quite right.

The junior Timothy makes sense size wise to pair with a 9″ Dumbo and he is designed really well.

This seems to be one of those rare times that Disney is pairing up a price with an edition size. We know that the Mickey Circus Lion and Seal last year were LE 100 with an inflated $150 price tag to reflect the rarity of them. Now, Disney does it again by charging a considerable amount more for a low LE. Now, we know they don’t always do this, as some LE 500 figures didn’t see a price increase. And we also know that even figures with an inflated edition size can get a very high price tag. Let’s look at a recent comparable, Jabba and Salacious 9/Jr. It is LE 1000 with a $60 price tag. That was the same price as the Villains 9/Jr combos a few years back, so that has stayed, while still high in my opinion, consistent. But then you have Han Solo in Carbonite as an LE 2000 and costs $35! That’s $10 above most double 3 inch combos.

I have stopped trying to understand Disney merchandise a long time ago. I never knew that all this asking Disney to give us lower edition sizes would increase the price tags! They just don’t get it. At $100, I think this will sit on the shelves for quite some time. At $60 with an LE 250, it would sell out. What do you think?

Independence Day 2013 Eagle

We got a sneak peek at this one a while back, but we now see the turnaround of the Independence Day 2013 Eagle designed by Maria Clapsis. Like most holiday event vinyls, it does not have an official LE size, but these really do vary in production size. Some stay in stores for months, some sell out before holiday the celebrate. This on will release on June 7th and retail for $14.95.

A few wonderful aspects here, let’s start at the top. The old school flag in the ears with the circle of 13 stars and there are actually 13 stripes!!!! The eyes look stoic. The beak looks almost 3D. The feathering on the body and head is amazing detail. The the talons on the feet… wow.

Fantasia G8or and Hippo

We have been waiting for this one, and Thomas Scott left it for last. The famous Gator and Hippo from Fantasia are the 8th and final two piece combo in this wonderful series. It will be released at the parks and online on June 28. Like the rest of the series, it will be $24.95 and LE 2,000.

 There are many ways we thought the Gator could fit on the Mickey platform, and I think Thomas did a wonderful job. The color in the ears have always given this series and added flare. This combo is no different. The Gator’s face extends down onto the body and fits on there so well. Its all about proportions to make it look right, and this is pulled off so very well. This series has and need accessories, so the cape is perfect.

The Hippo is simple and elegant. We do have two Hippos already, but this is the first normal 3″. We have the 9″ with fabric skirt and the 3″ that was the chaser from the Disney Store’s light up series. I do want to see this one in person. As much as I like it, I might have liked a lighter shade for the Hippo just to make it pop some more. I do love the purple eye lids and other highlights that really help the design.

Why is it the Lone Ranger, when Tonto’s always there?

At Mickey’s Circus, Disney announced a two pack of Vinylmation to represent the movie “The Lone Ranger” (in theaters July 3rd). Next month, on June 21st, these two figures will come to the Disney Parks. There will only 2000 of these and they will cost $26.95 each. Eric Caszatt designed both figures, which are pretty cool. I especially enjoy the bird accessory on Tonto.

So enjoy your second Johnny Deep Vinylmation. And if you get two sets, you can put the two Rangers together, and it will be like you have a Winklevoss twins!

Spotlight On: Brian Shapiro’s Sully Incognito

From custom artist Brian Shapiro:

I present my latest Incognito Series figure! This one’s abstract for sure. It is called “Mikey Mouse” in celebration of the upcoming movie, Monsters University, by Disney. With a lift from his friend, Sully, Mike Wazowski scares up some laughs as Mickey Mouse! Of course, things don’t go according to plan when poor Mikey’s vision is obstructed and Sully’s shoe doesn’t fit! 

NRB Relic & Evilos Disney D23 Expo Event Page

The NRB Relic & Evilos Disney D23 Expo Event page is now up and EVERYONE is INVITED..!! Come join us on the event page to see event news, custom artwork, custom Vinylmations, Collector Vinyl display bags, giveaways and so much more. Even if you can’t go come join the event page and see all the fun event news and artwork that will be posted on the event page.

We are so excited and hope to see you there.
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DLNT Turns Five This Friday!!!

This Friday February 8th, Disneyland News Today will be celebrating its fifth anniversary as a website and podcast. To celebrate, we are holding a live show on WDWNTunes.com starting at 8:00 PM PST. We will be holding some of our signature segments including The Disneyland Compendium. We will also have live discussions with the chat so be sure to stop b WDWNTunes.com. 

Rainbow Ridge Mining Town to be Refurbished During Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Update at Disneyland Park

By Erin Glover on the Disney Parks Blog:

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Earlier this month, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Disneyland park closed for a major refurbishment that includes all-new track and updates to the mountain itself as well as other visual elements. One area receiving an update will be the Rainbow Ridge Mining Town. Dating back to 1956 and the Rainbow Caverns Mine Train attraction, Rainbow Ridge Mining Town is a classic feature of Frontierland.

When the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad refurbishment is complete this fall, Rainbow Ridge Mining Town will look very much the same as it always has. It is being refurbished with new materials, but many items from the original area will be reused such as props, signs and select doors, windows and shutters. Several other items are being turned over to the Disney Archives.

“The wildest ride in the wilderness” reopens fall 2013, so hold onto your hats and glasses until then!

Celebrate Gospel at Disney’s California Adventure Feb 16th!

Southland Choirs Perform at Disney California Adventure Park

Come celebrate the spirit and history of gospel music during a special one-day event that features many Southland choirs.

Date
Saturday, February 16, 2013

Location
Stage 17 in Hollywood Land at Disney California Adventure Park

Event Times
10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Choir Performance Times

  • 10:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
  • 1:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Featured Choirs

  • Amazing Grace Conservatory
  • Christian Community Cathedral Choir
  • Cross Word Christian Church
  • First AME Church – Voices of Gospel
  • Friendship Baptist Church – Voices of Joy
  • Friendship Baptist Church – Inspirational Voices
  • Greater Los Angeles Cathedral Choir
  • Greater Zion-Voices of Destiny
  • New Creation Church Mass Choir
  • New Spirit Church – Voices of Choir
  • Orange County Gospel Choir
  • Second Baptist Church-New Generation Choir
  • Spiritual Truth
  • Xtreme Purpose Choir