Exclusive London Disney Store Vinylmation

WDWNT on May 28, 2011

Update: 5/28/11 This London Disney Store on Oxford St. had it’s Grand Opening today. It is the largest Disney Store in Europe. Check out this new store at DisneyBrit.com. Here is a turn around of the London Exclusive 9″ Double Decker Bus Vinylmation:

I have to say, although I really like the overall design of the bus and the city skyline in the windows, I am severely disappointed there are no Disney Characters on this vinyl. Remember how awesome it was to turn around the NYC Hey Taxi and see Mickey Mouse!? – Nick

The shelves were stocked with Animation, Villains, Park 6, Urban 6, UK Flags and of course the 9″ Taxi and Bus exclusives.


Update: 5/26/11 In a comment by J, we found out that the price is £30 (~$50). He also clarified that it was Oxford Street in London, not Oxford itself. Thanks J!!

Update: Thanks to @lindols for letting us know about this. The opening of the store was today, we believe this was the first time anyone could get these!

Over at Vinylnation.net user lindols found a couple of exclusive 9″ figures when they stopped by the new Disney Store at Oxford St. London (England).The London Hey Taxi! figure is very similar to the one from NYC. It’s a taxi and in the head you can see the skyline of London. There’s Big Ben and the Tower Bridge.

Pictures from vinylnation.net

The second one is the coolest I think. A double decker bus. In the window are more of London’s skyline, but the uniqueness of this vehicle makes this one a much more interesting figure.

My only regret is that these are not 3″s. I would totally snap these up if they were 3″! Especially the Double Decker Bus. – MC
What do you think of these London Exclusives?

Noah’s Little Mermaid Explained

WDWNT on May 27, 2011

Update: 5/27/11 Disney updated their blog with a closer picture of noah’s 9″ Little Mermaid figure. Take a look.

Here are the two pieces that will be released as part of the Little Mermaid Ride Opening Celebration in Disneyland. The release is scheduled for June 11th at the Treasures in Paradise at Disney California Adventure Park. “The Little Mermaid – Ariel’s Undersea Adventure” will be released and there will be a signing with Noah from 10 AM – 1 PM

Noah Little Mermaid 3″

Price: $150
LE 12

We haven’t seen the back of this piece yet, but here’s the front. Lots of little bubbles.
Noah Little Mermaid 9″

Price: $595
LE 12

The paint job on this figure looks amazing. This piece comes with a plastic display stand and has a piece of artwork as a backdrop.

Mickey’s Soundsational Parade “Soft-Showing” Video

WDWNT on May 27, 2011

Mickey’s Soundsational Parade had a performance yesterday labeled as a rehearsal or “Soft-Showing” as today is the official first showing of the parade. We were on scene and got full video of the parade from the Small World Mall.

Stay tuned to Disneyland News Today as we continue to cover Soundsational and everything opening next week with Soundsational Summer.

Spotlight On: Custom Artist Claudia

WDWNT on May 27, 2011

We’ve known Claudia for several months now. She’s a highly energetic vinylmation trader who frequently leaves comments on our site. We also always see her and her husband in line for the latest vinylmation on Friday mornings (like today!) Little did we know, she is also a great custom artist. Check out some of these great Retro Minnie and Mickey pieces she’s done.

This are very cool for a new artist. I really appreciate the time spent on removing the brushstrokes. Also check out the Swarovski crystals she used as the dots on Minnie’s dress. I also like Mickey’s google eyes. I found this picture of an old Minnie and Mickey, check out how well Claudia replicated them!
And check out Minnie’s hat. It’s made of wood and is removable! Just like the hat accessories from Disney’s vinylmations.
A week after we saw these at the trade show, she announced that she was finished her 9″ Retro Minnie. Check this out. Claudia said she spent 3 weeks going over it with the coating to make it look like this. It too has a removable hat!
But there’s more. Not only is the hat removable, but the is more mixed media. Her dress’s polka dots are added, and check out her eyelashes…
Those are three dimensional as well! Claudia says they were a pain to get just right. Claudia also has a youtube channel where she films a lot of her vinylmation, check out the following video she made about this piece.


Thanks Claudia for sharing these with us, and to all our readers, make sure you stop by and say hi to her when you have a chance!

Full On-Ride Video of “The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Undersea Adventure”

WDWNT on May 27, 2011

Yesterday, “The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Undersea Adventure” soft opened at Disney California Adventure for the first time to guests. We were on the scene and got video of both the queue, and the full ride. If you don’t want this attraction spoiled for you, I wouldn’t watch. However, if you want a look at what the fine people at Walt Disney Imagineering are capable of these days, this video is certainly worth a view. Enjoy:

 

 

 

Stay Tuned to Disneyland News Today as we continue to cover the opening of “The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Undersea Adventure” and all attractions opening during Soundsational Summer.

First Look at the Full “Under The Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid” Ride

WDWNT on May 27, 2011

We have been previewing Fantasyland’s next “dark ride” an awful lot for it still being over a year away from opening, but that’s because Disney California Adventure has been nearing the opening of their version of “Under the Sea”, titled “The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Undersea Adventure”. Now, don’t let the name confuse you, this is the same attraction in a different location and with a different facade. Otherwise, the on-ride portion is identical to what is being constructed right now at the Magic Kingdom, scheduled to open in late 2012. The first soft openings for the California attraction were held yesterday and Disneyland News Today‘s Conner Purzycki was on the scene and has a video of the entire ride to share with us. If you don’t want this attraction spoiled for you, I wouldn’t watch. However, if you want a look at what the fine people at Walt Disney Imagineering are capable of these days, this video is certainly worth a view. Enjoy:

With the level of detail, the amount of high-tech audio-animatronics figures, and the classic story of The Little Mermaid, we fully expect this to become one of the most classic Disney attractions ever built. Even though we have now seen the ride in action, stay tuned to WDW News Today as we continue to cover the Fantasyland Expansion and our version of this ride (which I’m sure we all just can’t wait for after seeing that) coming next year!

Line at D-Street Orlando

WDWNT on May 27, 2011

Update: 3 PM According to reader Shaun, everyone in line at the Florida D-Street got one, but then they sold out almost immediately afterwards. So congrats to the line! (Boy was it hot out there!)

By many counts, it is possible not everyone in line will get a Rescue Ranger Vinylmation that was released today.

We got burned!

WDWNT on May 27, 2011

Looks like the 9″ Holiday 2 Sunburned Guy seems to be online. $48.95. LE of 500. Get it while it lasts.

Also available today were the Park 6 figures. They can be purchased individually in a blind box of for a case. $12.95 and $310.80 respectively. (Thanks to everyone who mentioned this to us!)

I left my Vinylmation in… San Fransisco

WDWNT on May 26, 2011

Announced today were two exclusive vinylmation for San Fransisco. Both will be released on June 26th (the same day as the 3″ Hey Taxi in NYC). Both will also be exclusives to the Stockton Street Disney Store.
First up, another Tinned 3″. Woohoo! This time it’s a cable car. It looks awesome. I must have it! This figure is designed by Dan Beltran (most recently from the Cutesters Like You set).

The other one is a beautiful 9″ figure by Gerald Mendez. It will show the Golden Gate Bridge at night in the front, and then on the back is the bridge during the day! It is glorious. There will only be 1540 of these. Get them while you can. Only at the Stockton Street Disney Store in San Francisco.

Just a Short Cab Ride….

WDWNT on May 26, 2011

Today, while as we discovered the London exclusives, Disney announced several new “location” themed exclusives. The first is a 3″ version of “Hey Taxi!”

It will be released exclusively at the Times Square Disney Store in NYC on June 26th. The design is by Jim Valeri, who also designed the original 9″ figure. And the second best part- It comes in a tin! Oh tin, I’ve missed you so, never leave us again!

“I love it! Exactly what I had hoped for! (and still hope for with the London Double Decker Bus) I love the 9″, but prefer to collect the 3″s.” – M.C.

What do you think?