Park Starz 2 Variants Update

WDWNT on August 27, 2013

Disney has released info about the first of the four variants for Park Starz 2. It will be a glow in the dark Tower of Terror Bellhop.

He will be released at D-Streets on June 28 for $24.95 and will have an edition size of 2,000. I understand what the artists are going for with the glow in the dark, but I personally think figures like this (and the Haunted Mansion variants) are overkill and bland. They look cool with the lights off, but don’t look appealing when viewing a collection. Don’t get me wrong, the common version of this figure is absolutely amazing, I’m just not a big fan of the all over the body glow in the dark. I like spot uses of it on a figure instead.

Also, Vinylmation Exchange posted a leak about what the other three variants will be. Remember, until Disney confirms it, the following is just rumor. Remember, Disney did give us general release windows, edition sizes and prices for all of these, but a member on VE has named them.

July
POTC Red Head and Skeleton Combo pack (rumor)
Edition Size: 2,000
Retail: $49.95

July
Gus Variant (rumor)
Edition Size: 1,000
Retail: $26.95

August
Carnotaurus Variant (rumor)
Edition Size: 2,000
Retail: $24.95

What could these be? The Red Head and Skeleton combo really stumps me. What is a valid variant of the Red Head? Pre or Post auction? Gus should be a clear version like the Park Starz 1 Bride. And as far as Carnotaurus, a comment made by a visitor to our site months ago may actually come true… a fossil version!

New NYC Jobs with Character Jr. Key Chains

WDWNT on August 27, 2013

Disney Store artist Enrique Pita has been a bastion for DS Vinylmation release info since the flow of updates slowed from the company itself. Recently, he Instagramed three new junior key chains he created specifically for the NYC Times Square Disney Store.

The three figures are sold individually. There is NYC Cab Driver Goofy, NYC Policeman Mickey and NYC Fireman Donald! Wow, what amazing detail on these 1.5 inch canvases. They are getting better and better. To actually convey emotion on the faces of these is incredible to me. Here is a photo via Vinylmation Kingdom of each of the figures in the packaging.

Agent P Mission Marvel Revealed

WDWNT on August 27, 2013

Looks like a photo has leaked of the upcoming Agent P Mission Marvel figure that will be released at Disney Stores on June 24. That date is still rumor, as not confirmed by Disney, but is reported from many Disney Stores. Vinylmation Kingdom was sent and posted this photo:

I love it! Agent P is in his superhero costume and has a “P” on his belt. No hat for Agent P, but by the piece seen between the head and body, he does have a cape attached. The episode, a crossover between Phineas and Ferb and Marvel, is set to air this summer.

Screen shot from the upcoming episode. Photo courtesy Disney
Screen shot from the upcoming episode. Photo courtesy Disney

Also, here is the trailer for the episode… as if you were not excited enough!

Animation 3 Series Photoshoot

WDWNT on August 27, 2013

The characters of the Animation 3 series have been bugging us for months to go to Walt Disney World… who are we to say no? So we gathered them up and took them around the parks for the day.

I think someone got confused about what’s a rose and what isn’t.

Toby, are you sure this is baker street?

Looks like my house is standing. Not like it’ll last long.

In a mine! In a mine! In a mine! In a mine! Where a million diamonds shine!

I need to consult my resources, but i believe that’s a monorail?

I think someone’s watching me.

…with three happy chappys with snappy serapies.

Nw you see me now you…. heeeey.

Why are dalmations fire dogs? Because 101 dogs can put out a fire really fast.

Robin Hood and Little John are running through the forest. Wait, where’s Little John? Disney Design Group, we need your help.

“Meega nala queesta.” Roughly translated “I want to destroy.”

Summer 2013 Tokyo Disneyland Mickey and Minnie

WDWNT on August 27, 2013

Japanese Vinylmation collector @Vinylmati0n shared some photos of a couple new Tokyo Disneyland that will be released on July 1st. They will retail for ¥ 1,200 (about $12.25 USD) each.  No word yet if these will be released in the US.

It looks like they are just based on guests at the park with the summer heat getting the best of them as they have what looks like sweat pouring from their ears while wearing sweat soaked shirts. The accessory sunglasses with the reflection of the castle in them are spectacular. Overall, I enjoy the designs, however I do not like the tee shirts with Mickey and Minnie on them. It is character overkill. I would rather just see a Tokyo Disneyland logo.

Aloha! Mickey Surfs Washes Ashore

WDWNT on August 27, 2013

We have been waiting to see the Mickey Surfs figure that was rumored to be coming to the Honolulu, Hawaii Disney Store. Well, thanks to Enrique Pita, the artist himself, the wait is over.

It has become common place to get more info about Disney Store releases from Enrique Pita than the Disney PR outlets. Enrique posted this photo on his Facebook page and according to the post, Mickey Surfs was released today, June 24th at the Ala Moana Disney Store in Honolulu, HI.

It is an absolutely great design. Nice simple lines and cool painted on sunglasses. And of course, the accessory Surf Board. It makes a wonderful Disney-themed souvenir from Hawaii.

Enrique Pita also posted a photo of the back of the surf board. Wow, the detail here is tremendous.

Park Starz 2 Photoshoot

WDWNT on August 27, 2013

Park Starz is my favorite Vinylmation series. So it was exceptionally fun to take Park Starz 2 around Walt Disney World for some photos. Here is what we came up with this time.

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