Vinylmation Customations Offers Gifts Through Facebook Shop

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We just checked in with Custom Vinylmation artist Heather Kattleman of Vinylmation Customations and she had some new treats for us to share with you. First, just in time for the New Fantasyland, is her Beauty and the Beast Stained Glass 9″ figure.

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She also has a brand new Star Wars Samuri.

And she of course has some Christmas themed figures, perfect for gifts.

Both Santa Mickey and Rudolph Pluto are available right now on her Facebook Store. Along with this cool 3″ custom figure.

Love it! Check it all out at the Vinylmation Customations Facebook Store here. Just click on the “Shop & Order Now” link.

Spotlight On: Custom Vinylmation Artist Mark Johnson

WDWNT on December 21, 2012

Artist Mark Johnson recently designed a couple new custom Vinylmation.

His 3″ Toy Story Little Green Men Claw Machine is a fantastic take on this classic Pixar scene. Great use of the bubble helmet.

Christmas Carol Gonzo was sold through Evilos’ blind bag series, but Mark can re create any of his figures or customize a completely new creation to order. Just stop by his Facebook page and drop him a message.

Episode 100 Flowers and Fairies

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Ep. 100 Flowers and Fairies

In the 100th episode we discuss the 2013 Walt Disney World calendar that reveals the line up for the 2013 series vinyls. We also talk about the new Mickey Platform CYO with artist Evilos. We of course have the latest release dates. And we have your voice mails in the Mystery Mail Bag.

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2013 Open Edition on eBay

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Why do I even try to assume I know what Disney is doing? Thanks to a tip from a reader Chris, we found a Hong Kong eBay seller with what appears to be the 2013 open edition figure up from auction.

It also seems to be a legitimate figure, not a dumpster diver, that was released in Hong Kong on December 6, 2012. I have recently assumed the Open Edition 2013 figure we will see released here in the states on December 28 would be the Oswald figure since the Oswald poster is December 2012 on the recently released WDW calendar. But maybe not.

This design has some similar elements, but is not one of the 13 limited edition figures we saw on display at Mickey’s Circus. The first LE figure is set for release on January 4, 2013.

You can check out the auction for yourself here.

Adam Roth’s 8/7/12 WDW Photo Report

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WDWNT Reporter Adam Roth visited the Magic Kingdom and Downtown Disney on Tuesday and has a ton of newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look:

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Work continues on Princess Fairytale Hall

Castle Wall construction rolls on

Plenty of turrets installed now

The Seven Dwarfs’ Mine Train is being enclosed

It may look like snow on top of Under the Sea, but they are actually installing real grass as they weren’t happy with how the green paint looked

You can actually see the entrance to Big Top Souvenirs now

The rock-work over the backstage entrance looks good

Let’s see how the Dumbo interactive queue is doing

Pretty cool system the Cast Members sue to track the capacity

It was pretty busy

My favorite part of this queue?

LED fireworks!

Looking beyond Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak…

The canopy is finished on what we expect to be a small food service location themed to Humphrey the Bear

A look back at Dumbo

The photo-op with the ride vehicle has returned

A quick stop at the Contemporary for our first look at the new RFID pay system where guests can use Key to the World cards by just pressing it up to the Mickey icon, provided a credit card is on file

Work continues on Splitsville, set to open in the Fall

Characters in flight is still down for maintenance

But in the meantime, you can buy merchandise to mark the day you didn’t ride it…

No Pleasure Island… No Hyperion Wharf…

Work continues on the new volcano at Rainforest Cafe

Looks like they are getting ready to install the “D-Tech Me” area

Cool castle mosaics available as part of the Castle Collection currently being displayed at the Disney Gallery in California

Thanks for reading!

Spotlight On: Custom Vinylmation Artist NRB Relic

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NRB Relic has a few new customs that we will spotlight this week. The first one is her 9″ custom Vinylmation “A Gift To Present”.

It is a ONE OF A KIND piece of art hand painted and additions to the Vinylmation are hand sculpted by artist NRB Relic (Nanette R. Belgen) This piece was shown at the SON OF MONSTERPALOOZA show on Oct. 27- Oct. 28 2012.

Find more pictures and contact info on her Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NRBRelic.

Wonderground Gallery: Good, Evil and Vinyl

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The Wonderground Gallery in the Downtown Disney District in Anaheim will host a new theme of artwork for purchase beginning December 15. Select artist who offer up canvas and prints have also designed some Vinylmation for the launch. We have not seen the pictures of the Vinylmation yet, but here is a blurb from Disney about the Good vs Evil line:

“The battle between good and evil has never been stronger. So the questions become … Who will rise to the challenge? Who will prevail? Only a peek inside WonderGround Gallery will reveal the ever-lasting rivalries of our fairytale world. Join us on December 15 for the launch of the “Good vs. Evil” exhibit, as we unveil interpretations of frightful and delightful characters by various artists.  Items being released on Saturday, Dec. 15 will include original and limited edition artwork, deluxe prints and Custom Vinylmation among other items.  Please note: Wristbands guidelines will apply.  WonderGround Gallery will open at 8am on December 15. Wristband guidelines apply.”

Artist Signings:
9:00 am to 11:00 am – J. Scott Campbell*, Miss Mindy*, Nei, Noah*, Mike Stilkey, Sean Chao and Kristin Tercek*
1:00 pm to 3:00pm – Stephanie Buscema, Martin Hsu*, Jacki Huang, Jerrod Maruyama, Ming Ong* and Michelle Romo
*Denotes artist will have a Custom Vinylmation piece.


Here are a few of my favorite pieces. Check out the Wonderground Gallery post on the Art of the Disney Blog for more info.


Javier Soto’s Wonderground Gallery Custom

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We found out last week that when the Wonderground Gallery at Downtown Disney at Disneyland opens up its December 15th event: Good vs Evil, there will be custom Vinylmation available as well. We now know what one of them will be.

This 9″ Snow White and Evil Queen comes from the talented hands of Javier Soto. It comes packaged in a beautiful collector’s box. Here is a photo of the two sides facing off.

Here are the details on the rest of Wonderground Gallery December 15 event.