Jingle Smells 3 Features Character Nutcrackers

WDWNT on October 31, 2013

The 2013 installment of Vinylmation’s best smelling series will have the theme of Disney Characters as Nutcrackers. Vinylmation World has posted a leaked photo of Jingle Smells 3 and it features a peppermint scented Goofy, a Mickey that smells like sugar cookie, Minnie with a strawberry scent and a chocolate scented Donald.

Like the previous sets, each Jingle Smells 3 figure has an ornament top with a ribbon for hanging. No word on if they are designed by Disney Store artists like series 1 or Disney Design Group artists like the second series. Vinylmation World reports that Disney Stores and Disneystore.com will release these four open window figures in the next few weeks. I hope D-Street gets them too like last Christmas, but no word yet.

Overall, I like the unique take on the characters. They have vibrant colors and cool accessories. I think I would still say series 2 is more fun, but these are well though out and exactly what collectors want.

Urban Redux 2 Explained

WDWNT on October 31, 2013

Urban Redux 2 Explained
Release Date: October 25
$12.95
A sealed tray will have either a Chaser, Variant or Super Variant Chaser.
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.

Update 10/25/13 Photos of the Mammoth and Transistor variants (both courtesy of Vinylmation Exchange) and the Chaser added.

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The Second Marvel Variant Surfaces

WDWNT on October 31, 2013

Today finally saw the release of the first series of Marvel Vinylmation.  And thanks to Vinylmation World, the second variant in this set was revealed.  It is a variant of Thor with a beard.

And here are both figures together:

I have to admit I’m a little disappointed.  After the awesome Phasing Vision that is in this set, as well as all of the source material they could have pulls from, this feels like a huge miss.  It follows similar variants like Monsters University and Muppets 3 where only a minor detail on the figure has been altered.  What are your thoughts?

Update from Japan d23, Including a VARIANT

WDWNT on October 31, 2013

Last night, pictures from the d23 convention being held in Japan flooded social media.  While rumors swirled about possible variants and super chasers, Vinylmation World helped clear some of that up.  They posted some pictures from Instagram user Umokichi, which includes all 8 figures lined up, including the Oswald chaser, as well as a picture of a recently discovered variant from the set.

Here are the 8 previewed designs together:

And here is the variant, its Tink with golden Mickey ears:

A pretty cool design I think, and sure to be sought out by Tink fans.  This set is already proving to be insanely popular, as its being passed around that this set has already SOLD OUT. What do you guys think? Are you a fan of the Japanese designs, or do you prefer the vinyls pumped out stateside? Let us know!!

2013 DeeVee Ballot

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Voting for the 2013 DeeVees is now over. Thanks to everyone who voted and the winners will be announced in November.

2013 DeeVee Voter Contest

WDWNT on October 31, 2013

Here are all the details on the Voter Contest for the 2013 DeeVee awards.

All you need to enter is to fill out a 2013 DeeVee ballot.
All the ballots will go into a random drawing where one person will be drawn as the winner.
That winner will then give us 5 Disney characters they would like to have as a custom.
Our custom artist will create a 3″ version of one of those characters and give it to the winner!

Fun and easy.

And now for the special announcement: This year’s voter contest winner will receive a their custom from the one, and only, Miranda Legendre!

Here is a sample of her previous work…

You can also find more of her work over at facebook.com/mirandalegendreartworks.

A big thanks to Miranda for helping us out with this special prize.

Remember everyone that the voting for the 2013 awards will end on October 20th at 11:59 PM EST. Click here to vote! destinationvinylmation.com/2013/10/2013-deevee-ballot/

Urban Redux 2 Chaser Revealed

WDWNT on October 31, 2013

by Brendt

Today, the official Vinylmation blog posted an article revealing the Urban Redux 2 Chaser. Take a look at the vinyl below:

Thomas Scott designed this figure, and I absolutely love it. I hope that’s the image he thinks of all of us collectors, be it at a trading event, a signing event, or anywhere on social media. We all love Vinylmation, and this is a wonderful tribute. It also sports an interesting color scheme that I love. Now that we have the chaser revealed, any ideas on variants? Maybe there will be a variant chaser in the set!!! Let us know what you think!!

“I love what looks like a Mystery Chaser tattoo on the arm!” – Nick

Jingle Smells 3 Release Online Today

WDWNT on October 31, 2013

Today was the unannounced release of the four new Jingle Smells designs for series 3.  They are available at the Disney Store online for $12.95 each. This year, the figures look like Nutcrackers and like the Jingle Smells before they each have a unique scent and include an ornament like top and ribbon for hanging. The figures include Mickey (chocolate cookie), Minnie (strawberry), Donald (sugar cookie) and Goofy (peppermint).

These 4 figures were designed by Disney Store artist Enrique Pita, and look fantastic!! Love the nutcracker imagining he used. These are sure to be very popular this holiday season. Will you guys be starting your Christmas shopping today? The packaging is the same as last year with a circular open window design and air holes to test the scent.

2013 Disney Store Christmas Ornament Released Today

WDWNT on October 31, 2013

Along with Jingle Smells 3, the new ornament vinylmation released today. It is available in both stores and online for $12.95.  It is designed by Gerald Mendez and features a nice red and gold design. What do you guys think? Will you be hanging this one from your tree?