Villains 3 Sneak Peek

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Many Disney fans are rejoicing today. Disney has released a sneak peek of Villains 3 and look who is a part of this set:

Chernabog of Fantasia fame! He is much anticipated and a welcome addition to Vinylmation. The artists went the extra mile and even added the wings. Worth the wait for sure. The second figure is the coachman from Pinocchio.

I would love to see more of a peek, but beggars can’t be choosers. Maybe at the WDW trade night this Friday? Villains 3 is set for a June 18th release at Disney Stores.

Spotlight On: Custom Artist Crazy4Vinyls’ Toy Story Series 2

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Last week we posted Mike Boon’s speculation on the vinyl sequel to the Toy Story Series. When he saw them, Crazy4Vinyl mentioned that he had done similar series. So, to continue the theme, here is Crazy4Vinyls’ Toy Story Series 2.

What do you think? These are some really cool characters. First he has Mr. and Mrs. Potatohead. Then Chuckles and Mr. Pricklepants. Then to round out the set of figures similar to Mike’s he has Dolly. I think the Chuckles came out magnificent. And Mr. Potatohead’s hat looks great (I think this set was done before Villains 2.

To complete the set he has Puck, Bookworm, and Stretch. Two additional awesome characters included are, Totoro (a Japanese Miyazak character who has a cameo in Toy Story 3) and the Troika nesting doll. Take a peek above at the full turn around of Troika. And then below look at the original character.

Crazy4Vinyl did a great job and found some really cool characters that would be a great addition to the Toy Story 1 series already out. Good job Crazy and let us know what you think in the comments below. Anyone else you would want to see in this set?

Spotlight On: Custom Vinylmation Artist Cesilie

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Destination Vinylmation: A long time ago we featured some of your work, but I honestly do not think we ever posted the finished sports players. I love the sculpted hats!

Cesilie: Thanks! They were fun to create and I have a few more hats sitting around waiting to be… drafted to a team 😉

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DV: USA Mickey is all over your Facebook page. Did you have any challenges creating the rustic look on him?

Cesilie: My mom is the mastermind behind the antiquing process. When I created my vintage Minnie she suggested we give them a lil bit of something extra. Since I’m all about the vintage feel and look I thought giving them a bit of brown would make them look sort of wooden. It’s actually a really easy thing to do.

DV: Oswald! How long did it take you after seeing Disney Easter Bunny to decide to make this?

Cesilie: Literally as soon as I saw the leaked photos of the Easter Donald vinyl I screamed “OSWALD!!!!”. I’ve been wanting to make an Oswald since I started doing my vinyls… For me he’s such an under rated and under appreciated Disney character- after all if it wasn’t for Oswald being taken away there would’ve been no Mickey!

My motto’s always been “It may be big because of the mouse but it’s because of the loss of the rabbit.”. When I was able to go to Disneyland and pick up some of the Easter Bunnies I just knew they would be perfect for an Oswald 🙂

DV: Is Facebook still the best place to contact you and see your work? Do you still do commissioned pieces?

It is! Facebook.com/MoDoodleDesigns. I still do commissioned pieces! I’m working on an Avengers set right now as well as some Phantom of the Opera figures. I’ve also opened up my art mediums to other vinyl platforms like dunnys and kidrobots.

Robots 2 Photoshoot

WDWNT on January 12, 2012

Austin and I made a trip to Walt Disney World last week because we heard the Robots 2 were causing a ruckus. Come to find out they were just taking a look around the place. We found some playing at the Magic Kingdom, while others were found making Epcot their home.

All Mixed-Up
Tomorrowland
Magic Kingdom
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Scaling new heights in Tomorrowland
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Found some pipe coils lying around, maybe she can sell it for scrap?
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There is something eerily familiar about the top of this robot. I know I have seen it somewhere. Oh well can’t think of it never mind.
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Every robot loves him some nuts and bolts.
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Houston, I have landed this strange surface it seems nothing like the moon. It’s strange and metallic. No clue what it could be.
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This nut seems to be making strange noises. It’s realllllly scary!
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Somebody climbed up there, got stuck, and fell asleep.
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I have officially landed on the moon… or is this still Walt Disney World?
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Wheeeeee! I found a planet as big as me. I will name it “Baby Figment.” Because it is cute, and tiny, and purple, and I love it.
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Most people have a chip on their shoulder, he seems to have a robot on his.
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The clawwwwwwwww! The claw is our master. The claw chooses who will go and who will stay.
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I see you!
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These are supposed to conduct electricity. Maybe it will turn the light bulb in my stomach on.

All Together
Future World
Epcot
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If I just squeeze through here maybe I can escape.
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If I stand perfectly still you can’t see me.
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If I charge up my bulbs enough I just know I can get it to 150.
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Help! Get me out of here! They are planning to dissect and study me. They already took my feet.
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This is a really wacky solar system. That planet just missed my head by an inch.
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What does this word mean? INN OOO VEEEN TIIIOOONS. Innoventions? It’s like it’s made up.
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Thumbs up! Darn. Can’t… move… thumb.
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I found some sort of flying contraption. Now if  I can juuuuuuust reach it. And why do these clouds have cracks in them?
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I don’t know how to type, but i will try because I am the masked avenger. Wait, no I’m not.
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How many shadows do I have? It’s kind of creeping me out.
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This sign kinda looks like the Contemporary, but it’s not. I’m so confused.
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Whatever you do, don’t turn that gear. I am already upside down and I will get really dizzy.


Park Starz Bride Variant

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All the Park Starz variants now have release dates:

Abe – May 25

HM Bride – June 8

Yeti – June 22

Figment – June 22 (Online only)

All are LE 2500

Sweet New Pinocchio Kidada

WDWNT on January 12, 2012

Surprise! The Disney Store Online today released the 9″/Jr Kidada we have been waiting for since last year’s D23.

An LE 500, this set comes with a colorful 9″ featuring Pinocchio having fun at Pleasure Island, a Junior Jiminy Cricket and a pin. It retails for $74.95 and is available online as well as the North Michigan Avenue Disney Store in Chicago, Times Square Disney Store in Manhattan and the Walt Disney Studio Store in Burbank.

The back of the 9″ is delicious with donkey Pinocchio inside Monstro’s mouth.

The Junior Jiminy has a great facial expression as he is watching Pinocchio. The pin reads “Official Conscience, 18KT”. A nice touch.

The box, as with all Kidada’s, is simply brilliant. A colorful design with quotes and such that ads as much to the figure as the design itself.

The back of the box reinvents the way 9″s SHOULD be packaged! A window in the back gives collector’s a look at the whole design. And the way it’s done, with the curtain, is fantastic. I have never purchased a Kidada yet, but this one I hit “add to cart” as soon as it loaded onto the screen. One of the best overall designs I have ever seen on a 9″ Vinylmation, toss in the Jr, pin and packaging… and this is one of the instant standouts of 2012.

Mascots Vinylmation Explained

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Mascots Series
Release Date: June 22
Price: $12.95
Details: 4 figure open window series. Foam fingers, flags and hats highlight this series.

Mickey

Mickey comes with a baseball cap and is wearing a red sweater.

Goofy

Goofy has the most interesting design change ever, his right arm is bent and includes a foam finger design.

Pluto

From the HK dumpster dive we saw Pluto, but he was without his school flag. It seems like that flag would slide into holes in his mouth.

Donald

DOnald comes with a different type of hat and matching sweater.

Monorail Cars Photoshoot

WDWNT on January 12, 2012

It was only a matter of time before the Monorail Cars decided to stretch their wheels (tracks?) and visit the parks. Austin and I caught them rolling around Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

CHICK HICKS
When I break down during a race this is the best place in town to get fixed (and the cheapest).
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DOC HUDSON
“Not all my tricks, rookie!”
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FILMORE
Stop by Fillmore’s Organic Fuel! It’s good for the environment, man!
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FINN McMISSLE
Back when these phone booths were popular, I wasn’t even using a Caine yet mate.
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FLO
Maybe i can flirt my way out of this ticket.
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FRANCESCO BERNOULLI
Only ze best tools for zis Italian zuperstar.
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HOLLY SHIFTWELL
This machine measures how much carbon monoxide I am giving off.
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LIGHTNING McQUEEN
nothing better than racing down the streets of New York, feeling the wind on your hood.
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MATER
Now if I give it enough gas, do you think I’ll Git-R-Done?
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RAMONE
I only use the finest paints when I do your paint job, man.
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RED
Gotta keep guard, just in case.
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SHERIFF
Better not catch you speeding!

YesterEARS: May 20-26 Show #005

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