It’s NOT a trap. Star Wars Series 3!

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Today, at Celebration VI in Orlando, Disney announced series 3 of Star Wars. Like most people expected it appears to be attached to the third movie, Return of the Jedi. So far we’ve seen an Admiral Ackbar and a 9″ Jabba with Jr Salacious.

This is amazing news! My only worry is this. Does that mean series 4 might be Phantom Menace related? That would sadden me. The other big question is cost. If series 2 is $14.95, how much will series 3 be??

What else would you like to see from this series remembering that it is probably Return based?

Second Wave of Pairs 2

WDWNT on August 30, 2012

Update 08/28/12 For those of you in Disneyland looking for these because we reported they were on the shelves already… Disney has updated their calendar and changed the release date from August 24 to 31 to match WDW and Online. We are sorry for the misinformation in the podcast as well, but were going on what Disney gave us.

In one of Disney’s random unannounced releases they seem to love so much, a second wave of some Pairs 2 Juniors were released at Disneyland on August 24th and given an August 31st release date for Walt Disney World, Disneyland and Online.

Donald Duck, Goofy, Simba and Tinkerbell join the mix in this round. Each package is $12.95 and comes with the two juniors paired together as above. All in the same red, yellow, black and white style of the first release. As much as I personally didn’t care for the style, this round appeals to me a little more. I like the Donald and the Simba. Even the stylistic second figures look better to me. The stars on the Tink pair really fit well. The diamond pattern on the Donald pair is a nice design for the small canvas. The pair that comes with Goofy reminds me of the Thomas Scott Urban 8 figure.

Episode 086 Blocks

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Ep. 086 Blocks

Recorded live at Star Wars Celebration VI this week’s episode features a review of Star Wars series 2 and the hologram Princess Leia. We also rundown the official Mickey’s Circus itinerary with more hints and tips. We read and listen to your Mystery Mail Bag Questions and Comments. And like always, we deliver the latest news and release dates.

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Duffy the Disney Bear Photoshoot

WDWNT on August 30, 2012

I couldn’t wait to take the Duffy Vinylmation over to Epcot to see all the Duffy goodness!

First he wanted to read the story of how he came to be.
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He was excited to learn all about the Duffy adventures.
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He posed next to his story book with the Epcot ball in the background.
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Oh my! This is the Epcot home of Duffy the Disney Bear!
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Welcome Duffy indeed!
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He couldn’t pass up a photo next to Mickey.
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And of course, the big bear himself.
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Sailor Duffy loves to travel the globe.
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I’m seeing double Duffy!
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I’m seeing lots of Duffy!
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Duffy overload!
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Duffy mixes it up with some pals.

ZoMG: Disney & Barneys Holiday Collection!!!

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Let me start off this article by saying my two favorite worlds are colliding this holiday season, Disney and fashion. When I woke up this morning, I received a tweet from one of my good friends Jordan. He understands the obsessions so naturally he forwarded me this link.

I don’t think I have been THIS excited about something happening for the holiday season in a very long time. Barneys & Disney are collaborating this holiday season to launch a line “Electric Holiday”.

Beginning November 14th there will be a three-dimensional electric light show at the Barneys Madison Avenue flagship store that is inspired by the Electrical Parade. Not only will there be a light show, there will be a short film featuring, Minnie, Daisy, Cruella and Snow White turned into fabulous 5’11” super models dressed in designer clothing from brands like, Balenciaga, Lanvin and Nina Ricci.

Minnie in Lanvin

I love how they elongated the Disney characters to turn them into super models and give them designer clothing. Daisy is my favorite from what I’ve seen so far. I love the dress and the extra large bow on her head. Her look is designed by Dolce & Gabbana.

Along with this fabulous holiday spectacular, Barneys will be selling limited edition items including, Vinylmation figures designed by Diane von Furstenberg and Paul Smith.

Design by Paul Smith

I love the DVF design, she look her signature lip print with a fun saying to make the first fashion forward Vinylmation. I am so excited. (The interesting thing is they appear to be 9″ figures. I am going mostly by the right arm and hand shape. – Nick)

Not only will there be Vinylmation, also included in this Holiday Collection will be, Mickey Mouse ears designed by Rag & Bone and L’Wren Scott, various toys, sweets and ornaments that will be available at select Barneys stores and online.

Goofy by Balman

I cannot wait until this collection launches on November 14h. If you live in the NYC area or are visiting the Madison Ave store his holiday season, please tweet me pictures and videos! (@zoekatherine)

– Zoe

Animated Animals at Walt Disney World

WDWNT on August 30, 2012

A wolf, a hamster, two mice and three little pigs walk into a theme park…

The Three Little Pigs keep a close eye on the Big Bad Wolf as he prowls outside the MK Train Station looking for yummy guests.
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Bernard and Bianca start up their own flight school at Animal Kingdom.
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Rhino looks for adventure at the Animal Kingdom.
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Rhino visits the world’s largest hamster ball.
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Bolt and Rhino get ready to go!
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Bolt and Rhino traveling together

Once Upon a Pin Podcast #006 – July 12, 2012

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Have you checked out our new pin podcast? Once Upon A Pin is a podcast all about Disney Pins. Pins Charming and Rapinzel deliver all the latest news, release dates and reviews with a fun Disney magic twist.

This week we dive into all the pins shown off at the last WDW Trade Night including Epcot 30th, Disney Princesses and Fantasyland pins.

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More Epcot 30th Merchandise

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The Disney Parks Blog has just previewed more Epcot 30th merchandise. No vinyl yet, but let’s keep our fingers crossed.

Perhaps the greatest shirt ever printed… the 8-bit Figment tee. And for sure my next Disney cap. I just opened a new savings account at my bank and called it Epcot 30th Relief Fund.

That jumbo pin will find it’s way into my collection as 100 plus dollars find their way out of my wallet. And that set of Epcot logo shot glasses will be collecting dust on my shelf for years to come. There are many more pins on preview for the Epcot 30th celebration. Check them out at OnceUponAPin.com. No release date or details have been announced yet.

SPOILER: Under the Big Top’s Crazy Chaser(s)???

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SPOILER ALERT

Over at Vinylmation Kingdom they posted this picture taken by Jennay Gooney (Click on image to reveal). They are saying that it’s the chaser from Under the Big Top.
We got this better picture from The Playwright. Check it out.

Well, both of them are! And a neck piece! This is just crazy!

So if there is a Jr coupled with the chaser, what does this mean? Well, for one thing, those collectors with a good feel will be able to easily pluck this much heavier blind box. I don’t think that should be a deterrent from Disney Artist incorporating this idea, because I do enjoy the creativity. To accompany a Jr with a 3″ inside a blind box opens up many realms of possibilities. As for the design of the figure itself, this is now the second figure we see use the neck extension in this way. Vampire Goofy in Spooky Series 1 also has an open mouth so his jaw and chin extend down onto the neck piece. Until now, the neck has always just been used to represent a long neck or body. I’m not 100% sure I’m on board with the execution of these two figures yet, but I love the idea of it.

Disney Funko Pop! Vinyl Series 4

WDWNT on July 27, 2012

The forth installment of the Disney Funko Pop! line is due for a July 2012 release. After seeing some previews at Comic Con, this is another can’t miss for myself. The line up is incredible. We get the traditional mix of Pixar, classic Villains, 1000 Acre Woods and a pop culture icon.

Besides Carl and Ellie from Up, this is Pixar’s cutest couple. Wall-E and Eve are paired up for Series 4. I really enjoy how Funko gives us pairs from movies in each series. Wall-E looks perfect, all scared with the droopy eyes.

Although these two never actually meet, they are from the same animated classic… Fantasia. So while the pair up isn’t traditional, I think putting one of the most revered Villains with perhaps the most beloved form of Mickey is fantastic. Chernabog looks menacing even in Funko’s traditionally cute form. Sorcerer Mickey has nicely sculpted robes, a hat with a touch of character and a classic look to his face.

We already have Jack and Sally, now we have two more inhabitants of Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas world. Brilliant job by giving the Mayor two faces. Oogie Boogie looks spectacular with some definition to his sack body and dice in hand.

Jack Sparrow is the first POTC character in the Funko series. Looks like they got a bunch of clothing detail in there.

We already have Snow White, so Funko decided to pair up two other characters from Disney’s most storied classic. Grumpy looks… well, grumpy. The Evil Queen looks as good as Series One’s Maleficent. Her over sized crown is a nice touch and you can’t forget the apple.

Cinderella is our princess for this set.

Tigger hops in to give us another Winnie the Pooh figure.

And it took four series, but Goofy finally makes the cut. His eyes look absolutely awful. I know they could not go with the traditional Funko black eyes because his whole body is black, but at least give him black pupils, come on.