2013 DeeVee Ballot
Voting for the 2013 DeeVees is now over. Thanks to everyone who voted and the winners will be announced in November.
2013 DeeVee Voter Contest
Here are all the details on the Voter Contest for the 2013 DeeVee awards.
All you need to enter is to fill out a 2013 DeeVee ballot.
All the ballots will go into a random drawing where one person will be drawn as the winner.
That winner will then give us 5 Disney characters they would like to have as a custom.
Our custom artist will create a 3″ version of one of those characters and give it to the winner!
Fun and easy.
And now for the special announcement: This year’s voter contest winner will receive a their custom from the one, and only, Miranda Legendre!
Here is a sample of her previous work…
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You can also find more of her work over at facebook.com/mirandalegendreartworks.
A big thanks to Miranda for helping us out with this special prize.
Remember everyone that the voting for the 2013 awards will end on October 20th at 11:59 PM EST. Click here to vote! destinationvinylmation.com/2013/10/2013-deevee-ballot/
Urban Redux 2 Chaser Revealed
by Brendt
Today, the official Vinylmation blog posted an article revealing the Urban Redux 2 Chaser. Take a look at the vinyl below:
Thomas Scott designed this figure, and I absolutely love it. I hope that’s the image he thinks of all of us collectors, be it at a trading event, a signing event, or anywhere on social media. We all love Vinylmation, and this is a wonderful tribute. It also sports an interesting color scheme that I love. Now that we have the chaser revealed, any ideas on variants? Maybe there will be a variant chaser in the set!!! Let us know what you think!!
“I love what looks like a Mystery Chaser tattoo on the arm!” – Nick
Jingle Smells 3 Release Online Today
Today was the unannounced release of the four new Jingle Smells designs for series 3. They are available at the Disney Store online for $12.95 each. This year, the figures look like Nutcrackers and like the Jingle Smells before they each have a unique scent and include an ornament like top and ribbon for hanging. The figures include Mickey (chocolate cookie), Minnie (strawberry), Donald (sugar cookie) and Goofy (peppermint).
These 4 figures were designed by Disney Store artist Enrique Pita, and look fantastic!! Love the nutcracker imagining he used. These are sure to be very popular this holiday season. Will you guys be starting your Christmas shopping today? The packaging is the same as last year with a circular open window design and air holes to test the scent.
2013 Disney Store Christmas Ornament Released Today
Along with Jingle Smells 3, the new ornament vinylmation released today. It is available in both stores and online for $12.95. It is designed by Gerald Mendez and features a nice red and gold design. What do you guys think? Will you be hanging this one from your tree?
2013/14 Holiday Japanese Vinyls Coming Soon
Better email your friend in Japan, because throughout November there will be new vinylmation releases coming out!! The first releases November 1st, and it is a holiday Mickey and Minnie. Dresses as Santa and sporting adorable looks, these cute figures also have cookie accessories that is similar to the pumpkin that mummy Donald is holding.
The next release comes November 4th and it is a Horace Horsecollar design that represents the year of the horse. It is also holding a fan accessory. Love this one!!
Finally, on November 14th there is a new Darumma figure coming out, also holding a fan accessory.
What do you guys think? Will you be adding these to your expanding Japanese collections?
Pixar Series 2 Leaked Product Shot
By Brendt
The news keeps trickling in today, as Vinylmation Exchange member Stevan Agbaba posted the first image of the physical Pixar series #2 vinyls. We got a sneak peak of this set at Reflections of Evil, and now we can finally see how detailed some of the figures are. Take a look:
Some of these figures are straight winners, as I love Dory, Boo, and Mr. Pricklepants. Emile, and Alpha are great representations, but a tad plane. Same goes for Dot, and the jury is still out on Elastigirl for me. I think this is a great follow up to the first Pixar series, and the Disney Store crew have done a great job with these designs. What are your guys thoughts? Any ideas for the Chaser?
Episode 138 Side Mickey
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Ep. 138 Side Mickey
This week we talk about the release of Jingle Smells 3, the reveal of the Urban Redux 2 Chaser and some new Japan figures for the holidays. We also have a full release and events calendar.
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Collector’s Corner: Tony and Erica
Destination Vinylmation: How long have you been collecting?
Tony and Erica: Just This year…Started with Pixar1 and Robots 3. We did have a few from our last Disney trip. But wasn’t “collecting” then. We got hooked when we pulled the Pixar chaser with our 1st blox.
DV: How many do you have in your collection?
T&E: We currently have 195 and hope to be at 200 soon!
DV: Which is your favorite vinyl?
Erica: Jack and Sally from the 1st NBC set (first purchase) Tony: I like the darker Mickey’s Runaway Brain, Monster, and the BTM2 Mickey…
DV: Which of your Vinylmation is the most treasured?
Erica: Ariel custom by Panonboard Customs Tony: The new Black Cauldron Chaser from V4 (Personal connection to that movie)
DV: Which vinyl was the hardest to get?
T&E: The Little Mermaid pass holder exclusive. They wouldn’t sell it to me (didn’t understand why at the time)
DV: Who is your favorite Disney artist?
T&E: There are so many good ones. Enrique Pita has done some of our favorites
Favorite custom (if you have) and favorite custom artist? Its hard to choose.
DV: How about Custom Artists?
T&E: We LOVE our Panonboard custom (Great work). But Ryan Branoff, and Mike Ventrone have had AMAZING sets come out recently!
DV: Hardest display to create?
T&E: None were hard really. I make wood frame inserts that slide into ANY empty tray. I can make one using the measurements, paint, slide into the tray, DONE! I have shared how to do this with about 50 people by now via Facebook. Its so easy and quick. Its Fun!
DV: Figure you’re most looking for?
Erica: Si and Am Japan ETO Tony: Paint Drip Mickey and 3D Mickey
DV: Anything else you would like to add?
T&E: There are so many great people that we’ve met doing this, and so many great artists. We are excited to keep collecting and growing our collection. Our son loves them. And my sister is absolutely hooked. Its really brought us together.
DV: Thanks for your time and for sharing your impressive collection!