Mickey’s Circus- Zooper Heroes
The Disney Store announced a new 12 figure blind box series called Zooper Heroes. (not a typo) The artists have taken zoo animals and given them alter egos.
Haunted Mansion Variants?
Update 9/16/12 @VM_Paris just tweeted this picture seemingly confirming the existence of the HM Variants. Earlier this week, HM blind boxes were mistakenly released in Paris. Two notes… these are ones we see in the leaked photos below and also the color looks different but that could be just the light.
Hatbox Ghost clear and sold variant
Phineas clear and solid variant.
It’s been a long time coming, but the Haunted Mansion series is set to be released on September 21s and 22nd. We might have just found a big reason for both the delay and why you’ll want to buy this series…
The Variants!
An anonymous source sent us these pictures of what seem to be variants of the figures. Only rumor at the moment, but these figures definitely take the floating wedding cake. They appear to be non clear versions of several of the figures. They also appear to be made of the plastic that would glow in the dark. Can you imagine that??? Above is Phineas and the Hatbox Ghost, although the hatbox ghost losses his gold tooth for some reason. Below we also have a version of Gus. Who knows how many of the figures get this version. What if there is a glow in the dark version of everyone? The ghosts with all glowing bodies and the non ghosts with glowing eyes or other parts?
Of course, these also could be prototypes of an earlier version of the figures before they settled on clear. These could also be, but much more unlikely, some LE combo or something. We’ll know in a week.
Here’s a look at what we think it might look like if it glows.
Spotlight On: Evilos’s Blind Bag Series 3
Evilos’s popular Blind Bag Series is back for a third series! We recently talked to Evilos about what to expect and how and when you can purchase your blind bag.
Destination Vinylmation: What is the Blind Bag Series all about?
Evilos: First, thank you for giving me the opportunity to talk about my latest project! It’s sites like yours that bring content most collectors would never get to read about to the Vinylmation community.
The Blind Bag Series is all about creativity, excitement and mystery! Creativity in the way of one of a kind customs by 21 artists from all walks of life. The artists were more than happy to donate customs to the project and tasked to create holiday themed customs for series three. The customs that have been sent in have blown me away. Artists have really raised the bar this series. I’m very proud to have them as a part of Blind Bags Series 3. We will be having a “Best Of Show” event that fans will vote on their favorite custom of the series. The winner will receive a Custom Evilos Trophy proclaiming that artist, “Blind Bags Artist of the Year”.
Artists will also be entered into their own separate raffle to win great prizes like figures and gift cards, just like we did last year, to say thanks for being a part of this project. The greatest joy for me is to give exposure to these great artists that may never get a unique spotlight to display their talents on this level. Blind Bags provides that outlet to them and many commissions have come out of being a part of my series.
Excitement is brought about in the way of cool prizes and side inserts like “The Puzzle Challenge”, which collectors will be challenged to complete a 12 piece puzzle. Each Blind Bags Series 3 box will contain one puzzle piece. There will be a total of 8 complete puzzles. All the complete puzzles will have the same image making it possible to complete with some effort. Collectors will have the challenging task of collecting all twelve pieces to redeem a prize through buying, selling and trading for pieces. The first collector to send in a complete puzzle will win an Urban 1 complete set with cards. There will be seven other prizes for each completed puzzle sent in including 9″ one of a kind customs and other prizes such as gift cards to the Disney Store.
The mystery of not knowing what each box may contain in terms of figures and prizes makes Blind Bags even more exciting. There will be cool inserts from my personal collection like Park 1’s, Chasers, Variants and other various figures from retired series. There will be many great one of a kind customs including: 9″ customs from John Ward, Javier Soto, Evilos & Gerald Mendez. Blind Bags Series 3 offers a fan something very unique to this hobby, which at this time has not been offered anywhere else. It’s truly the dream product for any Vinylmation fan!
DV: What can people expect from BB3?
Evilos: Each box will have 5 figures, which will include 1 Custom & 4 Random Figures, One puzzle piece, One promo pack of artist business cards that may contain other “Prizes” such as pins or gift cards. What will you get?
DV: How much does a blind bag cost?
Evilos: Price: $100 (USA) Shipping Included
DV: How and when can people purchase a bag?
Evilos: Boxes will be sold Friday September 21st @ 9am (PST)/ 12noon (EST) on the Blind Bags 3 website. There will be a strict limit of two boxes per address. These will sell out fast!
Website: http://evilos.com/Evilos/BB3.html
Artists:
Gerald Mendez
Javier Soto
NRB Relic (Nanette Simard Belgen)
Gemma Steib
Cesilie Keller
Mark J Hoffmann
Dillia Gregory
Jenny Grinsell
Howie Green
Ken Rogers
John Ward
Aaralyn Montgomery
Ben Hudson
Cesar Diaz
Celeste Villanueva
Mark Johhson
Roger Evetts
Dylan Pommer
Panoboard Customs
Jerry Sinner
Josh Edwards
Evilos (Christopher Avalos)
You can find more info about Evilos at evilos.com and view and purchase his work at his eBay store.
Episode 089 Squares
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Ep. 089 Squares We are now a week removed from all the announcments at Mickey’s Circus. So this week we go more in-depth about our opinions on the upcoming sets and our personal highs and lows from the previews. |
Get them before they turn into a pumpkin!
Yesterday the Cinderella 7 figure set hit Disney Stores and Online. The 9″ Cinderella Castle figure was also available yesterday (proof in screen shot above) but doesn’t seem to be there today. It is an LE 1500 figure and quantities were available throughout US stores as well, so did the online allotment sell out in 1 day? I had a friend pick mine up at the local Disney Store, she also grabbed a 9″, so they were there. I don’t have the set in hand yet, but The Playwright sent us pictures from his pick up at the Times Square store in NYC.
As you can see, the display box swings open to give access to the figures and the back of the box is wonderfully decorated with artwork and an inscription.
Reward Yourself with Vinylmation
The Disney Movie Rewards program now offers a Vinylmation for 850 points. It is the 2012 Halloween Minnie Mouse. An interesting choice, especially since they do not seem to be offering the Pumpkin Patch vinyl along with it.
They also have some Funko Pop! Vinyl Marvel figures and other Marvel merchandise available through the rewards program.
Up until now, I’ve just been stocking up on Starbucks gift cards with my points. These offerings are not enough for me to bite, but they are moving in the right direction.
Spotlight On: Custom Artist Project Sidekickz Artist Celeste
The Custom Artist Project is a group of 11 of the best custom Vinylmation artists in the world who have come together to make their own blind box series. Series 1 is called “Sidekickz” and is a mix of different Disney sidekicks from films or TV. It will be released on October 6th. Each day leading up to the release, we will spotlight a different artist from the series. Today we spotlight custom artist Celeste.
Hometown:
Southern California
Website:
http://celestecustomvinylmations.blogspot.com/
What Disney Sidekick did you choose?
Booster Munchapper!
Why did you choose that sidekick?
It wasn’t a easy choice but I wanted to choose a character that’s not too obscure but would look cool on a vinyl and I chose to go with Booster Munchapper from the animated series Buzz Lightyear of Star Command. So now Buzz has a sidekick he can roam the universe with!
Favorite Disney Movie?
So many great films out there but Beauty and the Beast would be considered my favorite Disney movie.
Favorite Disney Theme Park Attraction?
Every time I visit Disneyland I have to always ride Peter Pan’s Flight at least once.
Favorite aspect of working on the Mickey shaped canvas?
I would have to say that my favorite part when working on a Vinylmation is coming up with designs that best suits the shape.
More info on the Custom Artist Project:
Website: http://www.facebook.com/groups/ArtistProject/
How to purchase: The price of one blind box is $65, including shipping within the US. We’re looking into international shipping right now, but it will probably be another $5-10 if it works out.Paypal is going to be the accepted payment. It is limited to one household per blind box.
What you get: You will get one blind box (yes, I’m actually making boxes) with one of 24 different figures. Some figures come with accessories. You will also get 11 different cards, 1 from each artist.
Tower of Terror 10 Miler
This is a big weekend. Epcot 30th merchandise today with the celebration on Monday. Food and Wine Festival just begun. And Saturday night, the big Tower of Terror 10 Miler. Now I just began my Disney running career this past January with the WDW Half Marathon, but these medals are sure good enough motivation to keep on going. This race gives finishers a replica of the Hollywood Tower Hotel with moving elevator and glow in the dark elements.
I had to abstain from chowing down at the Food and Wine Festival today, which was hard since I had to stop by to grab my Epcot 30th stuff and Tony Vinylmation. But you can bet I’ll be attacking those stands Sunday as I walk around the park proudly wearing my medal. I want to say good luck to everyone out there participating in this weekend’s race including our friend Matt over at Vinylmation Kingdom and my Once Upon a Pin co-host Rapinzel. We still couldn’t convince MC to run… maybe next year.
Moore News from London
Some friends of DV, the Moores, just got back from an overseas trip and sent us back a report of what they found.
Hey guys,
We just got back from London and had to make a visit to the Oxford Street Disney Store while there. We also stopped in to the Covent Garden store and the store out near Stratford. The Oxford Street store was by far the biggest of the three as it had a second floor below street level. It was also the only store with more than a half dozen vinyls total. They had lots of flag vinyls and lots of the 25th anniversary light up Mickeys with the base. They also had a full shelf of Big Top and Spooky Series 2. Aside from that they only had a handful of the around the world and a couple of Nerds Minnie vinyls. They also had a 9″ vinyl for £5 which converted to roughly $9 when we were there. Aside from that, they had a few cool displays.
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Spotlight On: Custom Artist Project Sidekickz Artist Evilos
The Custom Artist Project is a group of 11 of the best custom Vinylmation artists in the world who have come together to make their own blind box series. Series 1 is called “Sidekickz” and is a mix of different Disney sidekicks from films or TV. It will be released on October 6th. Each day leading up to the release, we will spotlight a different artist from the series. Today we spotlight custom artist Evilos.
Hometown:
Burbank, California. Home of Disney Studios!
Website:
http://evilos.com
What Disney Sidekick did you choose?
Lefou (Beauty & The Beast)
Why did you choose that sidekick?
Its my daughters favorite movie. I’ve grown to love this movie, the songs and the characters. Lefou was a must for me!
Favorite Disney Movie?
WALL-E hands down!
Favorite Disney Theme Park Attraction?
At the moment Soarin’ Over California!
Favorite aspect of working on the Mickey shaped canvas?
Anything you can imagine in your minds eye, you can translate it to the form. Old Mold or New Mold, it does not matter. Now go out and create!
More info on the Custom Artist Project:
Website: http://www.facebook.com/groups/ArtistProject/
How to purchase: The price of one blind box is $65, including shipping within the US. We’re looking into international shipping right now, but it will probably be another $5-10 if it works out.Paypal is going to be the accepted payment. It is limited to one household per blind box.
What you get: You will get one blind box (yes, I’m actually making boxes) with one of 24 different figures. Some figures come with accessories. You will also get 11 different cards, 1 from each artist.