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Ep. 091 Super Mouse This week we discuss the releases of the Nursery Rhymes and Popcorns series. We review the new Tony Food and Wine figure. We give you the first details about the 2012 Dee Vee Award nominations. And we have an interview with artist Rust this World who is heading up the Custom Artist Project and the upcoming release of the blind box Sidekickz series. |
Not many seem to like the Urban series Mouse Gears (or Gear Bears). But we think they are just misunderstood and needed to get out of the box to play. So we took them to, where else? Mousegears at Epcot. So on this 30th anniversary of the great Disney theme park, we would like to share these pictures with you!
The Custom Artist Project is a group of 11 of the best custom Vinylmation artists in the world who have come together to make their own blind box series. Series 1 is called “Sidekickz” and is a mix of different Disney sidekicks from films or TV. It will be released on October 6th. Each day leading up to the release, we will spotlight a different artist from the series. Today we spotlight custom artist Aaralyn
Hometown:
Lafayette, LA
Website:
www.artworksbyaaralyn.com
What Disney Sidekick did you choose?
Rajah from Aladdin
Why did you choose that sidekick?
Rajah is a very loyal sidekick to Jasmine throughout the movie and I love his character design. My favorite scene from the movie is where Jafar transforms Rajah into a cub. He has an adorable confused expression that I wanted to capture in my custom. In addition, I have always been a fan of cats.
Favorite Disney Movie?
I think this is the hardest question I’ve ever been asked. Growing up, I was always a fan of Beauty and the Beast. While now I can’t pick a favorite, some of my other favorites include Tangled, Mulan, Princess and the Frog, Brave, Up, and Monsters Inc.
Favorite Disney Theme Park Attraction?
While I love the People Mover at Magic Kingdom, my favorite ride is Toy Story Mania at Hollywood Studios. The ride is so much fun, even though my score could use improving.
Favorite aspect of working on the Mickey shaped canvas?
In addition to loving the challenge of creating art on a 3D mold, I love that every piece I design is shaped like the mouse that started it all. While I enjoy the other molds Disney has created, the Mickey mold will always be my favorite.
More info on the Custom Artist Project:
Website: http://www.facebook.com/groups/ArtistProject/
How to purchase: The price of one blind box is $65, including shipping within the US. We’re looking into international shipping right now, but it will probably be another $5-10 if it works out.Paypal is going to be the accepted payment. It is limited to one household per blind box.
What you get: You will get one blind box (yes, I’m actually making boxes) with one of 24 different figures. Some figures come with accessories. You will also get 11 different cards, 1 from each artist.
WDWNT Reporter Jeff Lukas visited the Magic Kingdom on Saturday and has some great newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look:
Welcome
We’re still letting the memories begin…
Work continues on the Main Street Bakery facade
Tangled characters meeting in Town Square until a new home in Fantasyland is ready
Pillow pets everywhere!
Still funny
Something for the ladies
That’s… different…
The Plaza Ice Cream Parlor is looking great following the refurbishment
Everything looks brand new inside
The Tangled meet and greet is being turned into the home for Merida from Brave
More steel rises for the Seven Dwarfs Mine Coaster
What appears to be a large weathervane appeared on the roof of Maurice’s Cottage, Enchanted Tales with Belle
We just keep moving ours…
The second tent is Storybook Circus is slowly being covered
No more steel frames to see at Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid
The Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station is coming along nicely
Just a peek over the walls and we can see Casey in all his glory! This looks fantastic for being just a water play area.
RFID FASTPASS scanner outside the Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
The crane, the crane!
Most of the framework for the Castle Walls is standing now
“I wonder what they are building…”
Stroller parking now happening outside of Village Haus
It’s been quite a shuffle the last few years
Some facade work happening on “it’s a small world”
Work continues on the former plot of the Fantasyland Skyway Station
Work is wrapping up on the Big Thunder Mountain refurbishment
Everything out in the queue looks good
Bigger changes are expected for the indoor queue, at the very leas most of it has been rebuilt
I know it’s blurry, but you can see that the railroad ties are back
The new track should be a nice adjustment
Oooooooo….
Booooooooo….
The Robo-News man in Tomorrowland returned to service recently
He looks brand new!
Some new shirts at Philharmagic, I LOVE both of them
This shirt has been around, but still cool!
Center Street looks great as does all of Main Street following the 3 years of facade work that has been going on
The Custom Artist Project is a group of 11 of the best custom Vinylmation artists in the world who have come together to make their own blind box series. Series 1 is called “Sidekickz” and is a mix of different Disney sidekicks from films or TV. It will be released on October 6th. Each day leading up to the release, we will spotlight a different artist from the series. Today we spotlight custom artist NRB Relic.
Hometown:
Lake Arrowhead, CA
Website:
www.nrbrelic.com
What Disney Sidekick did you choose?
Flower
Why did you choose that sidekick?
He is just so cute! And also because he needed a tail it opened an opportunity to do some sculpting.
Favorite Disney Movie?
Mary Poppins
Favorite Disney Theme Park Attraction?
Indiana Jones Adventure
Favorite aspect of working on the Mickey shaped canvas?
I have loved Mickey forever and to be able to paint anything I want and incorporate Mickey as part of the piece is just so awesome!
More info on the Custom Artist Project:
Website: http://www.facebook.com/groups/ArtistProject/
How to purchase: The price of one blind box is $65, including shipping within the US. We’re looking into international shipping right now, but it will probably be another $5-10 if it works out.Paypal is going to be the accepted payment. It is limited to one household per blind box.
What you get: You will get one blind box (yes, I’m actually making boxes) with one of 24 different figures. Some figures come with accessories. You will also get 11 different cards, 1 from each artist.
The Custom Artist Project is a group of 11 of the best custom Vinylmation artists in the world who have come together to make their own blind box series. Series 1 is called “Sidekickz” and is a mix of different Disney sidekicks from films or TV. It will be released on October 6th. Each day leading up to the release, we will spotlight a different artist from the series. Today we spotlight custom artist Heather Kattleman.
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Website:
www.facebook.com/VinylmtioCustomations
What Disney Sidekick did you choose?
The Little Mermaid Flotsam & Jetsam
Favorite Disney Theme Park Attraction?
Hands-Down, my favorite attraction is Fantasmic! It just never gets old, no matter how many times I’ve seen it – To me, the show brings the iconic “Disney Magic” to LIFE!
Favorite aspect of working on the Mickey shaped canvas?
Being able to see past Mickey and realize the design, then bring it to life is exciting! Although “Mickey Mouse” looks great on Vinylmation, it’s so fun to make it more than that.
More info on the Custom Artist Project:
Website: http://www.facebook.com/groups/ArtistProject/
How to purchase: The price of one blind box is $65, including shipping within the US. We’re looking into international shipping right now, but it will probably be another $5-10 if it works out.Paypal is going to be the accepted payment. It is limited to one household per blind box.
What you get: You will get one blind box (yes, I’m actually making boxes) with one of 24 different figures. Some figures come with accessories. You will also get 11 different cards, 1 from each artist.
Today we feature a new artist to our spotlight section. Ashley from Greeley, CO has sent us some pictures of her Up, Finding Nemo and Ratatouille themed customs.
Destination Vinylmation: How long have you been creating custom Vinylmation?
Ashley: I’ve been a huge fan on Vinylmations since 2008, but only started doing my own customs about 4 months ago.
DV: Have you done other artistic projects before Vinylmation?
Ashley: I’ve always painted, but mostly on canvas before Vinylmations.
DV: Do you collect the Disney Vinylmation?
Ashley: Yes! I am a huge collector! They’ve taken over most spare surfaces in my place.
DV: If so, what are some of your favorites?
Ashley: I love the Matryoshka doll from cutesters I and am a huge fan of the entire toy story set! Even though I have them all, I always trade for them when I see them in trader boxes.
DV: Why did you choose Up and Finding Nemo as the subjects of these customs?
Ashley: Up might be my very favorite Disney movie, so I have had this design in my mind for awhile. As for Peach, she is the highlight of the Nemo ride at WDW for me and I knew she’d look great on Mickey!
DV: You also sent over pictures of your Ratatouille custom… I see a theme here. Big Pixar fan?
Ashley: Huge! I’m currently on a mission to do one from every Pixar film. Next will be bugs life and Wall-E.
DV: How long does it take to choose just the right scene for the vinyl? And does it take a lot of pre-planning on paper?
It’s more about finding inspiration in the right place. Like a ride, seeing the movie again or a great poster. I usually do one pre-design on paper to see if it suits Mickey and then go to town!
DV: What was the most challenging part about creating these customs?
Ashley: Finding a way to take a flat design and apply it to Mickey! Once I do a few sketches and outlines things go smoothly from there!
DV: Do you have a website where people can see more of your work?
Ashley: I don’t have one yet, but people are welcome to contact me at twisted.coincidence@gmail.com.
The 2nd year anniversary of Destination Vinylmation is on November 8th and to celebrate, we will once again be hosting the annual Dee Vee Awards! (listen to 2011 Dee Vee Award Show) This is a show of celebration for the collectible we all know and love. It is also your chance to choose your favorites over the past year. Before we get to the voting, we are asking for your help to nominate the entries into each of our categories. All you have to do is copy and paste the category list below into an email, list your nominations and send it to:
You have until Midnight on Friday, October 12 to submit your nominations. You may submit nominations for as many or as few categories as you like and can you can nominate as many figures or people for each category as you like. You may only nominate figures that were released between October 1, 2011 and September 30, 2012. (Click here for a PDF of all the figures released during that time span. * Disclaimer: Not all possible figures may be listed. This is just a guide.) Nominees will be announced on October 14th on our podcast and online. Then Listeners can vote for their favorites in each category. Winners will be announced in November at the Dee Vee Awards.
2012 Dee Vee Award Categories
Favorite Disney Artist (Disney Store or Disney Design Group)
Favorite Disney Commissioned Artist
Favorite Custom Artist (Artist who has not been sold a piece through Disney)
Best 3″ Figure
Best 9″ Figure
Best Jr. Figure
Best 12 Figure Set
Best non-12 Figure Set
Best LE Combo Set
Best Chaser
Best Variant
Best Non-Mickey Platform Figure
Best Use of Ears
Best Trading Location
Most Likely To Be Found in a Trading Box
Best Accessory
Best Mickey
Best Use of Clear
Best Location Specific
Best Packaging
Best Vinylmation Event
Most Anticipated Upcoming Series
Best DV Episode
Favorite DV Cast Member
Red Balloon Awards: (1 time and done categories nominations in these categories NOT limited to past year time span)
Best Furry Friend
Best Park Series (Out of Series 1-10)
While at Epcot’s 30th celebration on Monday, I happened across a few shelves full of the new Mechanical Kingdom Vinylmation. Inside the gift shop at Journey to Imagination. This series is not due out until October 5th at WDW and the 6th at Disneyland (where there will be a signing with series artist Mike Sullivan at D-Street). I could not resist adding the Donald Duck figure to my collection immediately.
The design is great, the paint job is perfect and the hat is spectacular. But the hidden surprise…
The cape is removable. Unlike the Goofy Vader cape that is molded onto the figure, this cape is like your average action figure cape and rings around the neck. Mechanical Kingdom retails for $12.95 and as far as I can tell was only put out early at this Epcot location.
This Vinylmation will be available at Disney Stores on October 22 for $9.95.
This looks stunning. Hopefully it will be just as good in person. It appears to be Donald trapped in a snow globe with Chip ‘n Dale around him.
