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Ep. 075 It’s a Small World Leopard On our 75th episode we finally get those Vinylmation themed cupcakes! We also make a big announcement about another Disney themed podcast we are launching this week. Annemarie joins us fresh off her trip to Japan to give her take on the week’s news and talk about what Vinylmation collecting is like in Japan. We also discuss the new Lightning mold, the Villains 3 lineup and much more. |
Finally some Disneyland Exclusives for all those California folk who have sat by and watched two straight Park series dedicated to WDW. Disney has announced a huge merchandise lineup the celebrate the opening of Carsland and the re-opening of the reimagined DCA. Here is a look at the full catalog. It is chock full of shirts, pins, coins and of course… Vinylmation.
The three limited edition pieces will be on sale at the event on June 15th in Disneyland. The other 3″ open edition figures will also be out that same day and retail for $12.95 each. For the three limited edition pieces there will be a purchase limit of only one per person and will be found in Zone 3 at the event. The event takes place at the Animation Building in DCA. More more info on the event and how to attend, can be found on the artofdisney page here.
What do you think of these pieces? Will you be getting any? Is that not the coolest accessory ever with the bear????
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Passholder Exclusive Buena Vista Street Red Car TrolleyArtist: Maria Clapsis Limited Release Release Date: 6/15/12 $16.95 It looks like this vinyl will be a limited release and only one per guest. Great looking cable car. I really like the use of clear for the windows. |
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Red Car TrolleyArtist: ? Open Edition Release Date: 6/15/12 $12.95 I like the use of the rail line map on the feet and the stamp on the ear. |
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Hollywood Pictures BacklotArtist: ? Open Edition Release Date: 6/15/12 A cool looking collage of the attractions in this part of the park. I like the color scheme too. |
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Condor FlatsArtist: ? Open Edition Release Date: 6/15/12 |
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Grizzly River RunArtist: ? Open Edition Release Date: 6/15/12 LOVE the accessory! A must have! |
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Cars LandArtist: ? Open Edition Release Date: 6/15/12 This one we found during the podcast. Nick really thinks it looks sweet. |
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Ariel’s Undersea AdventureArtist: ? Open Edition Release Date: 6/15/12 I’d talk about this, but Zoe’s screaming is too loud to think. |
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Radiator Springs Racers 9″Artist: Maria Clapsis LE: 500 $54.95 Release Date: 6/15/12 It looks like this vinyl will be a limited release and only one per guest. Pretty straight forward conversion of a poster. Well done though. |
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Red Car Trolley 9″Artist: Maria Clapsis LE: 500 $54.95 Release Date: 6/15/12 It looks like this vinyl will be a limited release and only one per guest. I like the back of this one with the man and the kid and the Mickey balloons. |
Once upon a time, in an enchanted Kingdom full of magic and dreams, there lived a handsome Prince. His name was Pins Charming, and he had all he could ever want, but for one thing… Disney Pins. One day, a merry Pin Trader named Rapinzel came traveling through the Kingdom spreading the joy of Pin collecting to all the land. The Prince was so overtaken with happiness that he teamed up with the Pin Trader to shout all the latest pin news from the highest hills to the lowest valleys. Get ready for a fantastic adventure as we join our Once Upon a Pin hosts, Pins Charming and Rapinzel… aka Nick and Rachel.
Introducing a new podcast dedicated to Disney Pins. Each show, we will run down the latest Disney Pin release calendar. We decided to break the releases down by locations such as WDW/DLR shared pins, WDW exclusives, DLR exclusives, Disneyland Paris, Disney Soda Fountain and more.
The releases are followed by a calendar of events (trading, merchandise and signings). We will of course cover the latest pin news as well. This is were we will preview upcoming merchandise and review pins that just hit stores. Most shows will also include a feature section. In the first episode, we reviewed the Star Wars Weekend pins.
If you collect Disney Pins, and would like all the information delivered in a fast paced, entertaining format, I think you will enjoy this new show. As with Destination Vinylmation, we of course need your help to collect all the info. So you will be a big part of the show as well. We plan on a 30-60 minute episode every other week. Take a listen to the first episode, and let us know what you think.
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We were originally told Duffy the Disney Bear would not be hitting D-Streets until July 6, however that date has been moved up to June 29th. Both the sailor and flocked version will be on shelves and retail for $14.95 each.
While both coasts get the release this day, only Disneyland will have a signing with artist Monty Maldovan. The signing will take place from 1pm-3pm at Treasures of Paradise inside Disney’s California Adventure. Also from 1p-3p, Disney Design Group artist Quynh Kimball will be signing at Disneyland’s D-Street.
All this is part of a larger event called Gear Up for Adventure… where a slew of pins (no vinyls) will be released that morning at Downtown Disney, along with artists signings. Then that night, at the Paradise Pier Hotel, a Free Disneyland Pin and Vinylmation trading event will be held from 7pm-10pm. Monty and Quynh will also be on hand there to sign vinyls and pins.
Another interesting spin to this day, is the release of the “Color Block Series”. Not sure what this is yet, but it is listed in Disney’s Events calendar as an open edition retailing for $12.95 a piece. This will be released at both D-Streets.
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Big Thunder Mountain RailroadLike the Magic Kingdom train in Park 9, this version has a smoke stack on top of the head. |
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Aladdin’s Enchanted Passage
A really cool look to this one with Aladdin’s shadow at the bottom and the colorful stars in the ears. |
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Indiana Jones and the Temple of PerilA thrill ride in Adventureland at Disneyland Paris, this coaster takes guests on a journey through the world of Indiana Jones. The figure has a nice look to it with snakes in the ears.
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Phantom Manor MayorThanks to my friend Adam over at DisneyBrit.com for confirming this one. This guy is found inside the Disneyland Paris equivalent to the Haunted Mansion and removes his head as guests pass by. Can anyone confirm the internet rumor I found that his head is or is modeled after Dreamfinder from Journey Into Imagination? It does resemble him.
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OrbitronThere are many rides like this throughout the various Tommorowland’s at the Disney parks. It is a high flying orbiting attraction similar to WDW’s Astro Orbiter.
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Tower of TerrorOpened in 2007, Paris’s La Tour de la Terreur is located in the Walt Disney Studios Park. It is nearly identical to the TOT building at Disney’s California Adventure, except for minor differences in interior room locations and the Paris version is a half meter taller. At 183 feet, it is the second tallest attraction at DLP (Big Thunder Mountain is 197 feet). The figure itself is a more literal interpretation of the Tower of Terror than we have seen in the past. |
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Toy Soldiers Parachute DropOne of the newer rides in Paris it is located in the Walt Disney Studios Park. The design is just a perfect fit with the parachute taking up Mickey’s head, then the base of the ride taking up the body.
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Moteurs… Action Stunt Show SpectacularLocated in Walt Disney Studios Park, this was the original, before it was brought to Orlando’s DHS. This is a brilliant use of mold here. Putting the car on the head like it is jumping the flames below… simply perfect.
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It’s a Small WorldA colorful representation of an attraction seen in all the Disney parks, the artist chooses the sun as the focal point with some of the flags and shrubbery. More of a representation than a part of the ride.
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Skull RockThis cave can be found in the Adventure Isle part of Adventureland. Guests can venture inside and look out through the giant eyes. The artist did a great job of representing both the rock skull and the water below.
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Swiss Family Tree HouseLa Cabane des Robinson looms high over the Disneyland Paris park, and this colorful looking figure seems to take it’s design cues from concept art such as this sign. It is a more idealistic look at the tree house than any real picture of it I can find.
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Mystery Chaser
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Zoe is at the Grand Opening of the Wonderground Gallery and is sending in pictures throughout the day…
Update 12:30pm PST
Today, June 9, is the opening of the Wonderground Gallery at Downtown Disney California. It is an art gallery full of amazing paintings and various collectibles and will be the showcase for the new Vinylmation 95.
Noah and a few other artists will be the first to present their customs to the public for purchase, then a Create Your Own will go on sale on June 15 at D-Streets.
Late yesterday, our own Zoe took a peak inside the store.
You can see (besides Zoe’s reflection) Cast Members still setting up inside.
If you would like to get a custom Vinylmation 95 at the Wondergallery, Disney has posted the following information:
“Guests may line up for the Grand Opening of the WonderGround Gallery on June 9, 2012 behind the Rainforest Cafe. In addition, beginning at 7am, wristbands will be distributed for the Vinylmation™ 95 releases in conjunction with the WonderGround Gallery Grand Opening. We ask that you please not line up prior to 6am. Wristbands are limited. Limits will apply. Merchandise not guaranteed. All information subject to change without notice.”
In addition to the Lightning mold customs, the Disney Vinylmation Blog gave us all a peak at a Mickey mold custom designed by Miss Mindy that will be available.
If you are just interested to go browse, or meet the artists, here is a schedule of today’s events:
The following artists will take part in a special appearance and signing on
Saturday, June 9, 2012 at WonderGround Gallery in the Downtown Disney District.
11 am – 1pm
Brigette Barrager, J. Scott Campbell, Martin Hsu, Amy Mebberson, Miss Mindy,
Noah, Genevieve Santos and Lyla Warren
3 pm – 5pm
Stacey Aoyama, Sean Chao, Sean D’Anconia, Danny Handke, Jerrod Maruyama, Michelle Romo,
Jared Andrew Schorr and Frank Svengsouk
If you attend, please send pictures… especially if you purchase one of the Vinylmation 95 customs!
Last year, Walt Disney World got an 8 figure set (6 regulars, 2 variants) celebrating the 40th anniversary. WDW then had two full Park sets dedicated to it. This summer however, there is a windfall of Disneyland figures. It started with a bunch of figures celebrating DCA. Now, on June 22nd, a set of 6 Disneyland figures will be available at D-Street California. Like the earlier WDW set, they represent the parks, establishing date and resort logo. These figures appeared in the Vault section of Disney’s Vinylmation website. So there were no details available. But it seems as if two of the figures might be Cast Member Trader Variants… similar to the way WDW had two variants that could only be found through trading with CMs.
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Disneyland
A red and yellow design that has Sleeping Beauty’s Castle in the head, “Disneyland” in the body and “1955” on the feet. It reads “The Happiest Place on Earth” on the back. |
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Disney’s California Adventure
A mostly yellow and blue figure with the retro style Mickey head found on the Ferris Wheel on the head. |
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Disneyland ’55
Very similar to the WDW version, it has the established date on the head, the same Mickey design on the body and a banner with “Disneyland” on the back. |
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Disneyland ’55 Silver Variant Cast Member Trader? Same as above, but silver. |
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Disneyland Classic D
The Classic D Disneyland logo on the head of a mostly yellow and blue figure. There are stars painted all around with Tinker Bell in the left ear. |
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Disneyland Classic D Silver Variant Cast Member Trader? Same as above, but silver. |
Looks like the every other month trend will continue. Walt Disney World’s Contemporary Resort will host a free trading night for Vinylmation and Pin collectors on the night of July 6 in the Fantasia G ballroom from 6p-9p. This will probably be the last free event until the ticketed Mickey’s Circus trading event.
Our friend, and soon to be contributor, Don Sawyer sent us this picture and caption:
My visit to D Street today in Orlando to purchase the 9″ Contemporary Motel and the 3″ Gold Monorail was especially exciting for me! I knew that I would get the chance to bring it home and display all of my other 3″ Monorails together as a set. They really look great together on my mantle. I am hoping that Disney will continue to release more monorail vinylmations in future park series because it one of my favorite collections!
