I’ll Huff and I’ll Puff and I’ll Review these Vinylmation

WDWNT on June 22, 2012

The Big Bad Wolf and Three Little Pigs set came out today at D-Streets. This LE 1500 set sell for $44.95 and was designed by Monty Maldovan for the Animation 2 Limited Edition series. On the surface, the set is spectacular. It’s a perfect use of the 3″ and Jr combos. The amount of detail and character packed onto the Jr figures these days is remarkable.

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Each of the pigs has their own facial detail, ear design and clothing design. Some of the best designed Jrs ever and makes me even more excited for Snow White. There is one slight problem however. But it is in the production. Maybe I have never looked close enough upon Jrs, but there seems to be some glue protruding from where the arms meet the body.

I noticed it on all three in this combo pack. It is not enough to pass on this set, but it does knock the grade down a bit if that is the issue on all the combos.

The backs are what you’d expect… the clothing, hats and tails. Next up is the 3″ Big Bad Wolf.

It is a wonderful design all on it’s own. The colors and proportions do capture the movie character. But when I put this up against Enrique Pita’s Villains 2 design, I’d have to give Enrique a slight edge.

Villains 2 Enrique Pita
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I like Monty’s feet and body on the Animation 2 combo figure, but Enrique gives us a much more detailed and villainous face. I also like Enrique’s over sized hat design and ears. Both artists offer a completely different look at the same character. Monty gives a more smooth animated feel where as Enrique delivers a more gritty depiction of this villain. Overall, this LE combo shouldn’t be missed if you are a fan of classic Disney animation. It’s a great nod to the film. Ideally I would have liked to see an LE of 1000 and a price tag $10 cheaper, but that didn’t keep these guys from my display cabinet.

Rhino Escapes

WDWNT on June 13, 2012

 

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.

Episode 066 Palm Trees

WDWNT on June 13, 2012

Ep. 066 Palm Trees

In Zoe and Annmarie’s first episode as the new hosts of Destination Vinylmation, they talk about the release of the new Monorails series and Big Bad Wolf set. They also have a rundown of upcoming events and release dates as well as read your comments and questions in the mystery mail bag. The Combo Contest 3 results are also revealed.

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WDW Trade Night Wrap Up

WDWNT on March 5, 2012

Update 3/4/12 Two updates below. Alex Maher actually had a hand in the Snow White Jr designs along with Thomas Scott. Also, Billy Davis is freelance, not a Disney Cast Member.

We had a ton of fun and learned a lot last night. Including many, MANY, release dates!!! Take a look…

As usual, the line exploded about 40 minutes from the doors opening. Also as usual, much pre-show trading took place.

Then the scramble for tables began. These shows have been incredibly packed lately. Pin and Vinylmation traders alike claimed their space and hunkered down for 3 hours. But the highlight of any WDW Trade Night (sorry DLR traders) are the displays of upcoming figures… and we got to see a few new ones!

Alice in Wonderland LE Flowers Set
Thomas Scott
LE 2000
April 20th
Four 3″ figures make up this set. It was a great little surprise to see a yet to be revealed Alice LE set and a lot of excitement surrounded this one.

Alice 3″ Flower
Alice 3″ Flower
Alice 3″ Flower
Alice 3″ Flower
Alice 3″ Flower Box Back
Looks like a perfect addition to the Alice series. Designed with care and every detail in mind, the colors truly pop in person.

Alice in Wonderland LE Cheshire Cat Set
Thomas Scott
April 13th
Also on display were the two 3″ figures from the Cheshire Cat set. This one we knew about for quite a while, but were happy to get a release date on it. What we couldn’t get a release date on however was the 9″ LE Alice set we have had sneaks of on the Vinylmation blog.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Jr 6
Thomas Scott and Alex Maher
April 20th
This of course is the next Jr. mystery box set of 18. We have seen a lot of dwarfs, but finally all 7 together. Now Thomas alluded to Snow being in this set… and come on, what would the set be without here, but we saw her in all her tiny glory last night.

I’m a big fan of Snow and in Jr form, she is captured wonderfully. Right along side Aurora from Villains 2, the Princesses look good on the miniature canvas.

Robots 2
Billy Davis (entire set)
April 13th
With the first Robots set put in the hands of the Disney Store artists, it was a mild surprise to see the second series designed by artist Billy Davis. Billy, has given us Sea Creatures and even the Urban 8 Robot. That Robot was sure a pre-cursor to what we will see in Robots 2. Billy certainly took a different angle on the look of the Robots for this series and so far, I think I like it better than the first series. Shielded from view (guess they were not supposed to be on display last night) were two other Robots, and one had a big bubble (think Buzz) giving a 50’s sci-fi movie robot feel. Since I just dined in the Sci-Fi diner, I recognized the style.

Day/Night Bot
Bulb Bot

9″/3″ Animation 2 Price Phillip and Maleficent Dragon
Casey Jones
LE 1200
April 6th
Honestly, the Maleficent dragon doesn’t do much for me. I enjoy the Villains 2 Maleficent better. However, the Price Phillip looks absolutely spectacular! Not to say the dragon isn’t expertly designed, just a matter of personal taste. I don’t like how I’d have to buy the combo to get him. (anyone want to set up a split?) This is a solid LE addition to Animation 2.

3″ Price Phillip with sword. The ears are perfect with the thorns!
Another view of the Prince. The back has a painted on cape.
9″ Maleficent Dragon
9″ Maleficent Dragon back

9″ Park 8 Mickey Mouse Revue
LE 1500
March 30th
Paris got it first, but our time is coming soon. The first in a line of Park 8 LEs. I wasn’t really into this design… that is, until I saw the back last night. Breathtaking and super creative.

I’ll show you the back first. To me, this design over the whole thing would make a perfect vinyl. It really represents the former attraction.
The front isn’t bad either. It honestly looks like an Animatronic’s face. Interesting new 9″ mold hand design to hold the accessory baton.

9″ Animation 2 Roger Rabbit
Maria Clapsis
LE ?
July 13th
OK, this one is cheating. We didn’t see it at the trade event. But sometime after this weary eyed trader went to sleep last night, the Vinylmation Blog updated with a release date and turnaround of the great 9″ Roger Rabbit.

Meanwhile at D-Street….

The store was lit up with the new 7″ Night Lights.

Green, Red, Purple and White are available for $24.95 each and they come with batteries.

You can test them out in the store, so I’m not sure how much juice those batteries will have left once you get it home.

The USB drives were also available.

Urban 1 Oopsy, Cast Exclusive Mickey and Cutesters 1 Owl where the chosen designs.

Probably due to the $65 price tag, these where kept behind the counter where guests had to ask for them.

Animation 2 Photoshoot

WDWNT on March 5, 2012

We couldn’t keep them boxed up. The figures from Animation 2 wanted to check out Walt Disney World. So Austin and I took them around the parks to see their favorite spots. Austin added some captions too. And as always, there are plenty more pictures from this shoot on our Facebook page.

Attention: We found the Bear Necessities.
Chicken Little got so tired of saying the sky is falling, he decided to make a sign.
Now only if there were two of every instrument in the Philharmagic Orchestra … or is there?
Where a million diamonds shine! Or in this case four, but they ARE realllllllly shiny.
Flower is just simply twitterpattered by all the flowers.
Beware whilst walking in Liberty Square at night you might come home without a head.
A rare moment where Jiminy Cricket gets time to himself.
I can guarantee you he whistles while he works and so do those trains.
Jose and Donald enjoy a little siesta.
Nobody monkeys around with Monkey Fist and lives to tell the tail, that’s just Kim Possible.
Sebastian got caught in a net, best be careful Chef Louis doesn’t catch him.
It ain’t too long a walk to Tiggr’s mailbox when you’ve got a spring in your step … or is it tail?
Tinker Bell welcomes guests to the Kingdom.

Animation 2 Limited Edition Explained

WDWNT on February 9, 2012

Update 7/29/12 Geppetto, already released in Disneyland Paris, gets an August 10 release date online and at D-Streets. The Disney Blog says it will cost $12.95!!! Super value? Most likely a mistake. Also August 10, some quantity of the LE 1000 Rhino will be made available online after selling out at both D-Streets.

Update 6/22/12 Vinylmation Blog Event Calender updated dates for Roger, Humphrey, and Rhino

Update 6/6/12 Rhino removed from Vinylmation Blog Event Calender

Update 5/29/12 Release date of June 15 and price of $18.95 confirmed for Rhino

Update 4/21/12 Saw the box side for the 9″ LEs revealing the entire lineup.

 

 Geppetto

Pinocchio (1940)

Artist: TBA

Release Date: August 10

LE 1000

Price: $44.95

 

 9″ Humphrey

and

3″ Ranger J. Audubon Woodlore

Various Cartoons (1950’s)

Artist: Monty Maldovan

Release Date: July 6th (D-Street)

July 20th (Online)

LE 1200

Price: $74.95

 

 9″ Maleficent

and 3″ Prince Phillip

Sleeping Beauty (1959)

Artist: Casey Jones

Release Date: April 20, 2012

LE 1200

Price: $74.95

 

 Three Little Pigs

& Big Bad Wolf

Three Little Pigs (1933)

Artist: Monty Maldovan

Release Date: March 2012

LE: 1200

Price: $44.95 

 

 Roger Rabbit

Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (1988)

Artist: Maria Clapsis

Release Date: July 27th (D-Streets and Online)

LE: 1200

Price: $44.95Roger looks great on this large canvas.

 

 Rhino

Bolt (2008)

Artist: TBA

Release Date: July 20th D-Streets

& August 10 Online

LE: 1000

Price: $18.95A great expression on this hamster’s face and wow! It comes inside his own ball. Brilliant!

 

 Bernard and Bianca

The Rescuers (1977)

Artist: Casey Jones

Release Date: January 12, 2012

LE: 1200

Price: $26.95

M.C. Rescues Some D-Street Releases

WDWNT on February 9, 2012

M.C. braved the rain to hit up D-Street today. Let’s see what he found…

Rescuers 2-Pack with Bernard and Bianca from Animation 2 for $26.95. He was excited enough to wake up early and go grab these. I enjoy the design, but not enough to grab them. Especially since I never really had a connection to this movie. No real line reported and plenty of the 2-pack still left. We will probably see them for sale at tonight’s trading event at the Contemporary.

Junior 5 also officially released today. M.C. grabbed some chaser shots. Oddly enough, they were out in the open in the display.

Smoke and Mirrors. Love this one! Looks like Junior 5 is giving us the first clear part Jrs. The smoke is actually painted onto a clear head and body.

Peanut Butter and Jelly. Don’t like as much, but a cool use of a clear purple bottom.

Also today, the 3″ Valentine’s Day figure was out in the stores. This is a very lovely display.

Release Dates Confirmed

WDWNT on February 9, 2012

Today Disney confirmed some release dates.

On Friday, January 27, this Bernard and Bianca 2 pack from Animation 2 will release a D-Streets for $26.95. It is an LE 1200.

Jr 5 This and That releases at D-Streets and other park locations on Friday, January 27 as well. We have seem these around the parks already, but things get official tomorrow.

It wasn’t a misprint… this ONLINE EXCLUSIVE 9″ Park 8 Main Street Electrical Parade Dragon retails for the ridiculously high price of $74.95. No 9″ has ever been priced so high. They made 1500 of these! Its already just an OK design in my opinion. I have a feeling this one will be 50% next Christmas. This is our first look at the turnaround and Maria did a great job. I’m actually coming around on liking this design after seeing the whole thing, but not for 75 bucks.

Our best look yet at this trio. Love it! Can not wait to pick this Fife and Drum set up for $44.95. It is an LE of 5000 and is also an ONLINE EXCLUSIVE.

Episode 056 Herbie

WDWNT on February 9, 2012

Ep. 056 Herbie


This week we talk about the latest releases including the Chinese Zodiacs and Theme Park Favorites. We review the D-Tour series. And Annemarie joins us to talk Variants… do we like them? What ones make sense? And as always, we open the Mystery Mail Bag and read your questions and comments.

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