More Vinyl Collectible Mickeys

WDWNT on October 19, 2011

At the New York ComicCon recently, a new line Vinyl Mickey’s were shown off.

These are licensed by Disney and produced by a company called Play Imaginative and were debuted at the Singapore Toys, Games and Comics Convention in August 2011. There are 5 different styles to choose from. These new vinyl Mickey’s stand 6.5″ tall, are individually packaged in open window boxes and include a “design your own” figure.

No word on price or where to purchase these vinyl figures yet. Now, Vinylmation has been my gateway to a ton of other Disney toy collectibles that I had never seen before, but I think I’ll personally leave these alone for now. I do like the look and a couple of the styles, but would have to see a price point before possibly adding one. Let us know your thoughts on this new collectible  The first figure is called Vintage Mickey.

Vintage Mickey front
Vintage Mickey back

Next up is my favorite, Pinocchio Mickey.

Pinocchio Mickey front
Pinocchio Mickey back
The third one is called Porcelain Mickey.
Porcelain Mickey front
Porcelain Mickey back
And the fourth style is Robot Mickey.
Robot Mickey front
Robot Mickey back (with a driver in there!)

2011 Dee Vee Award Winners

WDWNT on October 19, 2011


2011 DeeVee Awards

The 1st annual Destination Vinylmation DeeVee Awards honors the best Vinylmation and artists over the past year. With the help of our listeners and readers, figures and artists were nominated in 23 categories You then voted for your favorites in a poll on our website. The winners were officially announced on our podcast Episode 46 released on November 16. We invite you to listen to this Oscar-inspired broadcast that featured celebrity presenters from the Disney podcast realm. I like to thank everyone who was a part of this show including the presenters, custom artists, Zoe and our announcer Michelle Wargo. Thank you to Sophie for our graphics, including the award above. We would also like to thank all the Disney artists and other Cast Members at Disney involved with the process of bringing Vinylmation to the guests. We wouldn’t be doing this if it wasn’t for your amazing efforts. Here is the complete winners list. Please listen to our next podcast for a complete break down of the results, as well as the announcement of the winner of the Florida Project Pooh from the voters drawing. (The winner was Kerry. Check out her photos of the prize here.)

Favorite Disney Artist
Maria Clapsis

Some of Maria’s popular figures of the past year include: Up, Ariel’s Undersea Adventure, Sonny Eclipse, Bolt, DCL, Cutesters Too.

Thank you Maria for all your hard work.
Favorite Custom Artist
NOAH

NOAH gave us customs such as: TRON, Villains Poison Apple, Muppets Mayhem, Haunted Mansion, Pirates and more.
Thank you NOAH for your dedication to this unique art form.
Best 3″ Figure
Ariel’s Undersea Adventure

Artist: Maria Clapsis
Set: Disneyland Annual Passholder

Best 9″ Figure
Up

Artist: Maria Clapsis
Set: Park 6
Best Jr. Figure
Statue of Liberty Minnie Keychain

Artist: Enrique Pita
Set: NYC Exclusive

Thank you to celebrity presenters: Adam from DisneyBrit.com and Juz from OrlandoSkyRadio.com.
Best 12 Figure Set
Star Wars 1

Artist: Mike Sullivan
Best non-12 Figure Set
Disney Afternoons

Artist: Chris Chapman
Best Chaser
3D Mickey

Artist: Thomas Scott
Set: Urban 5

Thank you to celebrity presenter John Rick, host of the Disney Pincast Podcast.
Best Variant
Ghost Obi Wan Kenobi

Artist: Mike Sullivan
Set: Star Wars 1
Best Use of Ears
Peter Pan

Artist: Monty Maldovan
Set: Animation 1
Best Trading Location
Frontierland Trading Post

This Magic Kingdom favorite features both 3″ and Junior trading.
Most Likely to Be Found in a Trading Box
Bearded Man

Artist: Thomas Scott
Set Urban 5
Best Accessory
Rafiki’s Staff

Artist: Jim Valeri
Set: The Lion King

Thank you to celebrity presenter Stephanie Wojcik, the winner of Combo Contest #2.
Best Mickey
3D Mickey

Artist: Thomas Scott
Set: Urban 5

Thank you to celebrity presenter Ricky Brigante from Inside the Magic.
Best Use of Clear
Ghost Obi Wan Kenobi

Artist: Mike Sullivan
Set: Star Wars 1

Thank you to celebrity presenter Tom Corless from WDW News Today.
Best Location Exclusive
Tiki Mickey

Artist: Enrique Pita
Set: Hawaii Exclusive
Best Packaging
All Location Exclusive Tins

Artist: Various
Set: Location Exclusives

Thank you to celebrity presenter Kristina Pino from Tomopop.com.
Best Vinylmation Event
The Florida Project

September 9-11 2011 at EPCOT

Thank you to celebrity presenter Matt Norris from VinylmationKingdom.com.
Most Anticipated Upcoming Series
The Haunted Mansion

Artist: Casey Jones
Expect Release Date: TBA

Thank you to celebrity presenter Alan Hooper from Mousevent.com.
Best DV Episode
All of them

The Dee Vee Awards was our 46th episode. Thank you for all your support.
Favorite DV Cast Member
Nick

Years on DV: 1
Favorite Vinylmation: Park 7 Philharmagic Donald

Thank you to celebrity presenter Jim Hill from JimHillMedia.com.


Red Balloon Awards
The Red Balloon Awards are one-time categories that honor special achievement in Vinylmation. They are named after the first chaser from Park series one.
Best Disney Afternoons Set
Rescue Rangers

Artist: Chris Chapman
Best 3″ Muppet
Kermit

Artist: Monty Maldovan
Set: Muppets 1
Those are this year’s winners. Take note of future releases because we do it all again at our two year anniversary!

What do you think of the results?

Cameron Visits Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Preparation of AVATAR-Land

WDWNT on October 18, 2011

From Thomas Smith on the Disney Parks Blog:

As work continues to bring the epic fantasy world of AVATAR to life at Disney Parks, filmmaker James Cameron and his Lightstorm Entertainment producing partner Jon Landau explored Disney’s Animal Kingdom yesterday with Tom Staggs, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, and Imagineer Joe Rohde.

“Getting the chance to roll up my sleeves and explore Disney’s Animal Kingdom from the inside out was a phenomenal experience,” said James Cameron. “As I walked through the park, I kept imagining Pandora coming to life all around me and found my mind racing with all the possibilities of what we will be able to create in the years ahead. Disney’s Animal Kingdom is truly a remarkable place and I can’t think of a better home for our first AVATAR experience.”

Cameron and Landau are touring the Walt Disney World Resort this week as part of the creative partnership announced in September between Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, Fox Filmed Entertainment and Lightstorm Entertainment. Construction of the first AVATAR-themed land is expected to begin at Disney’s Animal Kingdom by 2013.

“We do a significant amount of work at the beginning of our projects to ensure that the final experience has the attention to detail, theme and uniqueness for which Disney is known,” said Tom Staggs. “Today’s visit is an important step in the creative process and we are excited about getting started on what will be a spectacular addition to Disney’s Animal Kingdom.”

Along with their team at Lightstorm Entertainment, Cameron and Landau are serving as creative consultants on the project, working side-by-side with Imagineers to dream up groundbreaking experiences that will take guests deep into the worlds of AVATAR like never imagined.

“AVATAR and Disney’s Animal Kingdom share a common bond in that they both focus on adventures that will radically change your perspective. They call you to take action on behalf of nature wherever it may be found,” said Joe Rohde, who led the creative team that designed the park. “This is a rare opportunity to collaborate with Jim, who has an incredible eye for detail and a passion for doing things that haven’t been done before.”

ZoMG: Noah’s Villains Unleashed

WDWNT on October 16, 2011

Zoe visited Vault 28 on Saturday for the release of the new Noah Villains collection. There was plenty of artwork, special tees and even some apples for picking… beware, I think they were poisoned.

For $7500 you could walk out of Vault 28 with the Evil Queen painting by Noah
Noah made 36 each of the 9″ and 3″ Poison Apple Vinylmation
As with most of Noah’s work, the 9″ came with a stand featuring his original artwork
The 9″ sold for $650, the 3″ for $150

Click here to see what else was at the release.

Park Starz Series 1 Explained

WDWNT on October 15, 2011

Release Date: October 21
Where: D-Streets (online in November)
Price: $18.95
Artist: Thomas Scott, Casey Jones and Lin Shih
Details: 12 figure blind tin set

Update: 10/12/11 Picture of Chaser added below. Signing at D-Street WDW on October 21 from 5p-7p with Thomas Scott and Casey Jones. Also announced, Park Starz will have “variants” but not in the blind tins. They will be sold as separate LE figures in 2012. One clue to one such variant is “he will be copper in color.” Hmmm, Partners statue is the first guess that comes to my mind. What about your guesses?

Lincoln
Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln
1964-PresentFirst debut at the World’s Fair.
Robot Butler
Horizons
EPCOT 1983-1999Horizons took guests through a vision of tomorrow. Robot Butler has his duster in hand.
Ice Gator
Blizzard Beach Mascot
1995-PresentI love the look on this guy’s face. He has so much fun enjoying Disney’s finest water park. His counterpart, Lagoona Gator from Typhoon Lagoon will be in Park 9.
Big Al
Country Bears Jamboree
Magic Kingdom 1971-PresentBig Al steals the show at this Frontierland musical treat.
Giant Squid
20,000 Leagues Under The Sea
Magic Kingdom 1971-1994This ride always scared me as a kid. I always thought the squid was going to cause a leak in my sub.
Figment
Journey Into Imagination
EPCOT 1983-PresentFigment is one of the most beloved characters in all of Disney theme park history.
Yeti
Expedition Everest
Animal Kingdom 2006-PresentThe giant yeti chases your vehicle through the mountain. At the end, he swipes (or is supposed to) down at your passing car.
Skeleton Pirate
Pirates of the Caribbean
Disneyland 1967-PresentThe skeleton Pirates await guests aboard the underground caverns about the Pirates ride.
Bride
Haunted Mansion
1971-PresentThis ghostly blue bride has a viel and is holding an axe. Appartly she is finished with her groom.
Jose
Enchanted Tiki Room
1963-PresentThis green bird is your host for Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room.
Boy and Goat
It’s a Small World
1966-Present

This tin gives you a “2 for 2″. Both pieces are counted as 1 figure. Great color and design on the goat.
Mystery Chaser
Highlight below to read, click figure to the left to seeThis figure represents the icon of Pleasure Island at WDW’s Downtown Disney in the 80’s. A really great representation of an extremely obscure figure. Take a look if you wold like to see him.