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

Episode 141 Sunny Day

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Ep. 141 Sunny Day

This week we review Pixar 2 and NBC 2. We talk about all the releases over the past few weeks and of course give a full run down of what will release next. There is also news about chasers, variants and other Vinylmation fun!


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2013 Dee Vee Award Show – Episode 142 Griffin Chaser

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2013 Dee Vee Award Show

After a long break, we’re back with the results of YOUR voting. The 3rd Annual Dee Vee award show that chooses the best of the best of the past year. As always, it is filled with celebrity presenters and lots of fun! So sit back, relax and find out who won! And thanks to everyone who voted!

2013 DeeVee Award Winners

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2013 DeeVee Award Winners

The 3rd annual Destination Vinylmation DeeVee Awards honors this year’s best Vinylmation and Artists. To hear the fanfare please check out Episode 142, Here is the list of this year’s winners. We hope you enjoyed the process and remember to be on the look out for vinyl to nominate for next year’s DeeVees. Please listen to our next podcast for the announcement of the winner of the Vinylmation from the voters drawing.
Favorite Disney Artist
Maria Clapsis

Thank you again Maria for all your hard work this year. This is Maria’s 3rd DeeVee for Favorite Disney Artist in a row.
Favorite Disney Commissioned Artist
NOAH

This is NOAH’s second DeeVee for Favorite Disney Commissioned Artist in a row.

Thank you NOAH for your dedication to this art form.
Favorite Custom Artist
Mike Vetrone

 Thank you Mike for all your contributions to the custom Vinylmation universe.

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 Favorite Custom Artist Series
Aladdin Mystery Set

Artist: Mike Vetrone
Best 3″ Figure
Oswald

Artist: Eric Caszatt
Set: Classic Collection
Best 9″ Figure
Ursula

Artist: Quincy Sutton
Set: Little Mermaid

Thank you Matt Norris from Vinylmation Kingdom presenting this award.
Best Jr. Figure
Rescue Rangers Zipper

Artist: Maria Clapsis
Set: Disney Afternoons 2

Thanks to presenter Carl C. Von
Lewin from Chasing Vinylmation.
Best 12 Figure Set
Beauty and the Beast

Set: Beauty and the Beast
Artists: Maria Clapsis and Caley Hicks

Thank you to celebrity presenter Brett Bennett, host of the WDW Fanboys Podcast.

Best non-12 Figure Set
Walt Disney Imagineering

Artists: Justin Hamana and David Buckley

Thanks to presenter Carl C. Von
Lewin from Chasing Vinylmation.

Best Chaser
Oswald

Artist: Eric Caszatt
Set: Classic Collection

Thank you to celebrity presenter Tom Corless, host of the WDW News Today.
Best Variant
Wild West Mickey

Artist: Enrique Pita
Set: Wild West

Thank you Zoe for giving out this award.
Best Use of Ears
Beauty and the Beast Mrs. Potts

Artist: Maria Clapsis
Set: Beauty and the Beast

Thank you Zoe for giving out this award

Best Limited Edition Combo
D23 Beauty and the Beast

Artist: Caley Hicks

This was the two pack that was exclusiely available at the 2013 D23 Expo.
Most Likely to Be Found in a Trading Box
Milo

Set: Extreme Wrestlers

Thank you Casey Maute and Jon Plesic from Vinylmation Exchange for giving out this award.
Best Accessory
Han Solo’s Carbonite

Artist: Maria Clapsis
Set: Star Wars 3

Best Mickey
Steamboat Willie

Artist: Enrique Pita
Set: Through the Years

Thank you Brent Dodge from FromScreamToTheme.com for giving out this award.
Best Alternative 
Platform Figure 
Orange Bird

Artist: Thomas Scott, Casey Jones and Maria Clapsis
Set: Park Starz 2
Best Use of Clear
Beauty and the Beast Stained Glass Ears

Artist: Maria Clapsis and Caley Hicks
Set: Beauty and the Beast

Thank you Zoe for giving out this award.

Best Minnie Platform
D23 Black and White Minnie

Artist: Eric Caszatt

Thank you Zoe for giving out this award.

Best Location Specific
Mummy Donald

Artist: Sio
Location: Tokyo

Thank you to celebrity presenter Tom Corless, host of the WDW News Today.

Best Event Figure or Combo
D23 Beauty and the Beast

Artist: Caley Hicks
Best Packaging
Beauty and the Beast

Set: Beauty and the Beast
Best Vinylmation Event
D23

August 9-11 in Anaheim, CA

Thank you to celebrity presenter Tom Corless, host of the WDW News Today.
Most Anticipated
Upcoming Series
Toy Story 2

Release Date: Next Year
Best DV Episode
Ep. 096 – Paint Drip Mickey Chaser

This episode is the 2012 DeeVee Awards show.

Thanks to Amber from Revolution Diaries for presenting this award.
Favorite DV Cast Member
The Mystery Mailbag

Years on DV: 3

Red Balloon Awards
The Red Balloon Awards are one-time categories that honor special achievement in Vinylmation. They are named after the first chaser from Park series one.
Best Urban Set
Urban 1

Artist: Various

Best Cheshire Cat
Furry Friends

Artist: Enrique Pita
Set: Furry Friends
Those are this year’s winners. What do you think of the results?

Episode 144 Zipper

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Ep. 144 Zipper

This week we review the releases of the past week including Animation 4, Disney Character Star Wars and the Dated 2014 figures. We also give our thoughts on the Eachez line of Vinylmation and have a full updated release calendar.


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Spotlight On: Brian Shapiro’s Invertimation Series

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Custom Artist Brian Shapiro is back with a very intriguing series customs set for next year:

I present my last custom of 2013 which is a preview of a series I’m going to do in 2014 called Invertimation!

That mischievous prankster, the Cheshire Cat, has teamed up with other tricky characters like Stitch and Genie to invert the colors of some of Disney’s beloved characters.  To undo this magic spell on your phone or tablet, simply invert the colors on it and look at the photo as shown.  For iOS devices go to Settings>General>Accessibility>Invert Colors.  I’m not sure how to do it on Android.  If you are viewing this on a monitor, invert the colors on your phone and look at the pic with your device’s camera.  Enjoy!

Next up is Experiment 626!!  See you in 2014!

Puppy Love for Valentine’s Day 2014

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On January 24, 2014 our first duel three inch figure combo pack for Valentine’s Day will be released at D-Streets. This combo features Lady and the Tramp and is an edition size of 2000. It is a nice artist and cartoony take on the two characters that still leaves room for Animation series versions of these two love dogs that can be designed closer to the original animation.

Episode 145 America on Parade

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Ep. 145 America on Parade

This week we review the Park 13 Haunted Mansion and Tower of Terror LE box sets. We preview the upcoming Indiana Jones series. We have news about Valentine’s Day, Aladdin and Disney Store figures. And we have an interview with Disney Design Group artist Maria Clapsis.


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