Big Release Day Upon Us

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Just wanted to give you all a reminder that today, November 8th, is a very big release day.  Here is a rundown of all of the releases, their LE sizes, how much they cost, and where you can scoop them up:
Festival of the Masters Mickey (and its variant): LE 1200 (with a 1/10 chance of a variant), price $16.95, WDW only
Meet and Greet Mickey (Festival of the Masters): LE 500, $49.95, WDW only

Animal Kingdom Two-Pack (Mickey): LE 2,000, $29.95, WDW only
Animal Kingdom Two-Pack (Pooh): LE 2,000, $29.95, WDW only
5th Anniversary Vinylmation (and its variant): LE 1000 (with a 1/10 chance of a variant), price $16.95, WDW Friday, DLR SATURDAY
Marvel Yellowjacket and Wasp Two-Pack: LE 1000, $29.95, WDW Friday, DLR SATURDAY
*note that DLR will be getting the 5th anniversary vinyl and Marvel two-pack a day after WDW to coincide with their special signing events
With all of these releases upon us, which are you guys most excited about?

Pixar 2 Chaser

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Pixar 2 was released early at a UK Disney Store and a Vinylmation Kingdom staff member pulled the chaser from the series. Click below to reveal it.

Pixar 2 is due out at D-Streets, Disney Stores and Online on November 15th

Pixar Series #2 Variant Revealed!!!!

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This evening, Vinylmation Exchange member Nancy Madrid posted the first pictures of the variant in the upcoming Pixar 2 series.  Take a look at the figure below:

It’s Elastigirl in her original suit!!!! Designed by Gerald Mendez, I think this variant definitely works, as opposed to some of the “lazier” variants we’ve seen of late.  Here is a picture of what she looked like rocking this suit in the original movie:

What do you guys think? Does this variant make you wish they made a Mr. Incredible in his blue suit for Pixar series 1? Let us know!!!

 

Mike Vetrone Wreck-it Ralph Set Available Today!

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A Wreck-it Ralph custom set designed by artist Mike Vetrone will be available later today, Nov. 19, 2013, at VinylmationWorld.com. The custom series consists of 8 Vinylmations and will be released at 10pm EST / 7pm PST exclusively on the  Vinylmation World Online Store.  They will be $85 each, which includes shipping to anywhere in the US.

Park 13 Explained

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Park 13
8 Figure Blind Box Series
Expected to be released in November 2013

08/29/13 Today Vinylmation World posted some pics of the Park 13 series. What do you think of these? Where do you think the Bellhop we saw earlier fit into this set?

The Head Salesman
(Trader Sam, Chief Name)
Jungle Cruise
Magic Kingdom
Long time coming. Beautiful design with umbrella and flowers in the ears. We still need a Park Starz version.

There is a ton of talk about his name and both sides are kind of correct. This figure for sure represents the Magic Kingdom version and not the Disneyland version. But here is a link to the best article I could find about the name. It is from a former Jungle Cruise Skipper.
Three Headed Troll
Maelstrom 
Norway, Epcot
A beautifully drawn depiction of the most memorable part of this attraction. The canvas is full of color and personality.
Box ‘O Bot Target
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spun
MK, Disneyland
Odd choice, but a neat nod to a fun attraction. A good overall design with the Zurg targets and starry ears.
Claire de Room
It’s Tough to be a Bug
Animal Kingdom, DCA
Very simple figure. Not my first choice for a character from this attraction, but she does decorate a fun billboard.
Devil
Mr. Toads Wild Ride
MK, Disneyland
Nice simple look on a popular character from a beloved attraction. Love the pitch fork.
Injun Joe’s Cave
Tom Sawyer’s Island
Magic Kingdom
A nice feature in the cave itself, but an odd depiction on the vinyl.
Catastrophe Canyon
Backlot Tour
DHS
The attractions needs to go. But this part was always fun. Explosions, fire and gushing water taking guests back stage of action movie’s special effect. The design is full of action and really puts you on the ride.

Pardon Our Pixie Dust
Mystery Chaser
Disney Theme Parks
A wonderful chaser depicting the famous signs Imagineers post around construction zones at the Disney parks.

Pardon Our Pixie Dust
Variant Chaser
Disney Theme Parks

Animation 4 Combo Topper Revealed

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Today, Vinylmation.com posted a story revealing the combo topper for the upcoming Animation 4 series.  Take a look at the design below:

It’s King Louie from The Jungle Book!! This figure was designed by Maria Clapsis, and will be available both online and at parks for $24.95.  It is also important to note that these will be released December 20th, a week after A4 hits shelves.  What do you guys think of this topper? I think he looks great, and it is cool to see the Animation series featuring trends, as we got Baloo in Animation 2 and Mowgli in series 3.  But I have to ask, where is Three Caballeros Donald?!?! Hopefully in Animation 5…? Also, don’t we have a Jungle Book series coming out?

Park 13 Chaser Spotted

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Today at D-Street, the Park 13 combo toppers went on sale along with the brand new Frozen vinyls.  Vinylmation Exchange member Raul Chewie Rivas pulled the brand new park 13 chaser and posted pictures of it.  Take a look below:

The chaser was designed by Caley Hicks, and is an interpretation of the construction signs used around the parks.  I love the use of caution tape all around the arms (the back also features a pretty cool sorcerer Mickey).  How do you guys think this chaser compares to other park chasers? And do you think this is better than the Imagineering vinyls that were released at D23 this year? Let us know!!

New Lilo and Stitch Vinyls Released/Previewed

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Update 11/23/13 Full photo of Elvis Stitch added at bottom of page

Disney Store artists Ignacio Rodriguez and Enrique Pita have been very busy. Both artists have been slowly previewing their brand new Lilo and Stitch designs over social media over the course of the past couple of weeks. Today finally saw the release of one of these sets, while the other had yet another cryptic preview.

The set released today was designed by Ignacio Rodriguez and is exclusive to the Ala Moana Disney Store in Hawaii. It features Lilo and Stitch in appropriate Hawaiian attire and some pretty cool accessories, take a look:

I have a feeling these will be pretty sought after. This is one of the best Stitch’s I’ve seen yet, and I love how it looks like Lilo is dancing. Both accessories look great too. And the packaging is perfect!!

Additionally, Enrique Pita sent another preview of his Las Vegas Stitch. Take a look:

If the Hawaiian release is any indication of how this is going to turn out, I’m pretty excited. Can’t wait to see the full image of this design!! What do you guys think? Will you be flying out to Hawaii to grab one of those two packs? And do you think this Elvis Stitch will have a guitar accessory too?

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Nacho Rodriguez Teases a “Fancy” New Vinyl

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Yesterday, Nacho Rodriguez teased another upcoming vinyl on his Instagram account.  Little is known about this figure other than that it is not another Vegas vinyl, and he used the hashtag #fancy.  Thoughts on what this could be? It seems like it could be a Minnie figure, will it be a part of a new two pack? Hopefully we get more information soon!