The Vinylmation figure created for the San Fransisco 49ers will be released at the Disney Store on Stockton Street on October 5. The store is located at 39 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA 94108. The figure is also available via the online store.
Four of the Pairs 2 Jr key chains are on special at Disney’s Family Deals website.
Dopey, Cheshire, Minnie and Pluto are on sale for $8.99, or half off, until next Wednesday, October 10. Click here for the link.
By Brian Shapiro
Vinylmation news got off to a wicked start this week with a much anticipated preview of two figures from the Vinylmation Villains #3 series, and they did not disappoint! The two designs released feature Chernabog from Fantasia and the coachman from Pinocchio.
The detail on these figures is tremendous. The light and shadows on Chernabog are perfect, and the large wing accessories are impressive. The coachman is equally detailed and once again demonstrates one of the best aspects of Vinylmation, the penchant to showcase obscure Disney characters that don’t usually appear in merchandise. These figures will be released at Disney Stores on June 18, and will retail for $9.95 each. With Father’s Day on June 17, what more could you ask for as a gift? Just saying.
Although they have been available at local Disney Stores, on Friday, May 11, Urban Series #9 was released along with the combo topper set at D-Streets and online at DisneyStore.com.
It is interesting to note that this series is selling for $9.95 each for the blind boxes, a nice decrease in price since the last Urban series. The combo set is selling for $24.95, which is two dollars less than the last Urban combo set. Typical for Urban series, there is a lot of variety of designs for the figures in this set, which includes two variants.
Finally, Disney announced the release of an all new series of open edition three-inch figures called Vinylmation Mascots. This window boxed series will be coming to Dstreets and Disney Stores on June 22. Artwork for this set has been circulating around the internet, but Disney hasn’t released anything official. The mascots appear to be original stylized designs featuring the Fab 5. They do not represent any particular team, but have been designed in the spirit of rugged, retro looking sports mascots. We will share the artwork for this set in an upcoming report.
In the meantime, check your midichlorian counts. The Force will be strong with Vinylmation collectors next week when the Vinylmation Disney Characters as Star Wars Characters set is released on May 18!
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RedVirtue Vinylmation Arts has some new designs he would like to share including the newest addition to his Star Ducks series.
The Candy Corn Starducks will go on auction starting at $34.99 each. There will be seven of this series.
Series starts it’s release this week.
The Steam Punk Willy will be his first “one of a kind” Vinylmation. Only one will be made. It will release in November. It will also go on auction starting at only $34.99.
Visit his Facebook page for more info and links to the eBay auctions: http://www.facebook.com/pages/RedVirtue-Vinylmation-Arts
Artist Cesar is Giving Away a Custom Vinylmation! Here are the details:
***UPDATE*** Sorry for the confusion, but all comments must be made on Cesar’s Facebook page in order to enter the contest.
This week’s giveaway will be Mickey Skellington. Mickey is ready for Halloween and is dressed up as everyone’s favorite bone daddy.
To win, you must do the following:
1. You must like my Facebook page to be eligible for the giveaway
2. You must leave a comment under this picture in the comments section of my Facebook page that says “Bone Daddy Mickey for me”
Giveaway starts now and will end next Sunday Oct 14th at 10am PST. I will then use a random generator to pick one winner. Good luck!
We want to give an update on artist Annemarie. First, she has a new Facebook page where she displays all of her latest work. When you get the chance, go LIKE that page to get updates on all of Annemarie’s customs. Next, we want to share with you some of her latest work. This first one may be my personal favorite of her customs yet:
By Steven Miller on the Disney Parks Blog:
I generally believe I’m a lucky guy. I have two wonderful children, loving parents, an amazing girlfriend, and I work at the happiest place on Earth. While the New Year arrives with a number that some may consider unlucky, I believe that 2013 will be a lucky and magical year. Believing in magic is the theme that Disney Theme Park Merchandise selected for the 2013 dated art programs. The foundation for this new program is the style guide that Disney Design Group completed in November 2011. I recently took a closer look at the style guide to see what artwork is coming to merchandise in the New Year. The 2013 style guide contains a variety of logos, graphics and patterns that give one consistent look for the merchandise. Artists and merchandisers can use elements from the style guide on all sorts of items fromdrinkware to plush to coffee mugs. Sorcerer Mickey and his hat are both prominently featured in the 2013 artwork. I particularly like how his silhouette was incorporated in the logos for Disneyland and Walt Disney WorldResorts (something I’ve not seen before). I also liked the creative use of “13” in the word “believe.” At many merchandise locations in Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts, you will see visually impressive statements containing all kinds of 2013 merchandise. These statements make shopping easier for guests, as dated merchandise is some of the most popular souvenirs from Disney Parks. Guests can also find an assortment of 2013 merchandise on the Disney Parks online store. One of the more unique items currently in the shop is a tie-dyed shirt for Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort that has Sorcerer Mickey and friends facing off against several Disney Villains. Disney Design Group created alternate art program for 2013 that you may recall seeing in a recent Disney Parks Blog video. Stay tuned as I will be giving a closer look at the amazing oversized posters from the 2013 calendar that will also make their way to pins, Vinylmation, iPhone covers and apparel next year.
This set just keeps getting better and better. A few days after pictures leaked onto the net showing the Extreme Wrestler series, Vinylmation.com has announced they come with trading type cards!
Each figure will come with their own card with their name, bio, hometown and signature move! Love it. The packaging design is great as well. They will be released in Disney Stores on October 29th for $9.95.
Here is a look at the full tray and 11 figures…
