The 3″ Uncle Sam figure will be released on June 22nd. Disney’s events page lists this release only at Walt Disney World’s D-Street, but I would have to imagine a larger release is in store for this figure. It is designed by Thomas Scott and will retail for $16.95.
Austin sent in these pictures of So Tasty on display at D-Street. They release this Friday, June 8th along with the Park Starz Haunted Mansion Bride variant. Check out the HQ pics of So Tasty and more info on our explained page.
Well, he was scheduled for June 15th (or at least an unnamed Animation 2 LE figure was) but now the Vinylmation blog has removed that listing from it’s event calender. We’ll keep ya posted if it returns.
You can now follow us on Instagram. Look for DestinationVinylmation as we post pictures of Vinylmation and the Disney Parks. Zoe kicked us off today with a little find at DCA…
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Ep. 076 Nemo Submarine This show focuses on all the Disneyland figures recently announced. Zoe joins us to give a west coast perspective on all of them. she also got a preview of the new Cars Land and Buena Vista Street at DCA and tells us all about it… including a ride on the new Radiator Springs Racers attraction. We also team up with Austin to review the So Tasty series and run down the Park 10 line up. |
We just released episode 2 of the new Once Upon a Pin podcast today. If you are a pin collector, check it out for all all the latest news, release dates and reviews with a fun Disney magic twist.
This week we preview the Disney’s California Adventure and the Gear Up For Adventure pins. We cover all the release dates for WDW, DLR and around the globe. And also review the Confectioneries and WDW train sets. Check it out on iTunes or at www.OnceUponAPin.com.
The other day, Austin and I were recording the latest episode of YesterEARS on location at Disney Quest. Half way through the show, I took a break to play some old arcade games when I stumbled upon some interesting photos that fell behind one of the cabinets. Take a look…
In an interesting twist, a new 9″ Vinylmation shape has been announced, but not on Disney’s official Vinylmation Blog. We first saw the news on Noah’s Fine Art blog, then on the Disney Parks Blog. The mold will be in the shape of Lightning McQueen and is called “Vinylmation 95.”
At first I thought this might just be a custom deal, but all wordage points to this being a new Vinylmation platform for Disney artists to create new designs on in addition to the Mickey mold. Here is a quote right out of the Disney Parks Blog:
“One of the things I’m most excited to share with you is the debut of the new Vinylmation 95 platform! Guaranteed to get your motor racing, this new 9” form is shaped like the one and only Lightning McQueen and pays tribute to his signature number, 95.”
Update 5/30/12 Disney Artist Eric Caszatt tweeted us, in fact confirming this new mold will be used by other artists for more designs.
The new Vinylmation will officially be unveiled to the public on June 9th at the grand opening of WonderGround, a new art store at the Downtown Disney District in California. As part of the event, the artist Noah, will debut a limited edition design on this Lightning McQueen Vinylmation 95 platform. That same day, Noah will be holding a Vinylmation Signing from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. He is also scheduled to be on hand every Friday and Saturday night throughout the month of June, from 5–9 p.m.
What else can you expect to find in WonderGround Gallery? Not only will you find original artwork on the walls, but you can actually find some of this featured art on an array of items, including limited-edition giclées, deluxe prints, t-shirts, mugs, magnets and more. In addition, look for art-inspired home and lifestyle products, including books, journals, note cards, picture frames, novelty pens, stencils, vases, paperweights and art figures, among other items. Visit WonderGroundGallery.com for more information and artist appearance schedules.
Noah’s customs will be the first designs on this new 9″ Vinylmation platform, but others are sure to follow. Will we see a few non-customs released in conjunction with the June 15th Carsland opening? Cars is sure getting special treatment in the world of Vinylmation. This film series was the first to get designs on the Monorail mold and now this. However, just like the monorail, I do appreciate the unique and Disney themed mold and am excited to see some very creative designs. And like the monorails, I don’t know what the future holds, but I do know the creativity coming out of the Disney Design Group will continue to push the boundaries and expand way past what we imagine. It is very hard to judge this without seeing the initial Disney designs, but I do know this opens a door to whole slew of new possibilities. How about you? Will you enjoy Park, Animation or Urban designs on this platform? Or how about character and movie representations? And it all begs the question, what new mold form will they think of next?
The remaining two Disney Tunes figures are scheduled to hit D-Streets on June 1, but if you can not wait, or get to the store, they are available right now at DisneyStore.com. (Thanks 3dstitch)
It’s a few days late, but we figured we would still show you some photos from DLNT Reporter Max Guggenheim that he took on his last trip to the Disneyland Resort:
The Carthay Circle Theater is coming along nicely
An over the walls shot into Buena Vista Street, and we didn’t even stand on a garbage can!
Pavement going in in front of the Carthay Circle Theater
Time lapse camera installed
This construction shot is brought to you by California Sanitation
Mandatory Jolly Holiday Bakery pics
Display case inside
The weathervane of controversy…
