Episode 138 Side Mickey
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Ep. 138 Side Mickey
This week we talk about the release of Jingle Smells 3, the reveal of the Urban Redux 2 Chaser and some new Japan figures for the holidays. We also have a full release and events calendar.
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Urban Redux 2 Chaser Revealed
by Brendt
Today, the official Vinylmation blog posted an article revealing the Urban Redux 2 Chaser. Take a look at the vinyl below:
Thomas Scott designed this figure, and I absolutely love it. I hope that’s the image he thinks of all of us collectors, be it at a trading event, a signing event, or anywhere on social media. We all love Vinylmation, and this is a wonderful tribute. It also sports an interesting color scheme that I love. Now that we have the chaser revealed, any ideas on variants? Maybe there will be a variant chaser in the set!!! Let us know what you think!!
“I love what looks like a Mystery Chaser tattoo on the arm!” – Nick
Episode 137 Killer Bee
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Ep. 137 Killer Bee
This week we talk about the Marvel Chaser and series release details. A new Run Disney mini medal is released. We get updated info on the Japan D23 vinyls and some Disney Store releases and deals. We also go over more info about the 2013 DeeVee Awards.
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Episode 133 Cry Baby
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Ep. 133 Cry Baby This week we talk about Park 13, the Medieval series and Redux Super Chasers. We also go over the entire history of the Park series and look at the evolution of the designs and set make ups. We give our opinions on the highs and lows and also predict what the future holds for the beloved series. |
Two More Redux Super Chasers Pulled
Last week two more Urban Redux Super Chasers were pulled from blind boxes. The first was fond in Disneyland by Vinylmation Exchange member Larry Alvarado. He was rewarded with the Ninja cat designed by Maria Clapsis.
Then, on the other coast, a Space Monkey designed by Enrique Pita was pulled by Eric Pellegrino at Walt Disney World.
This makes four known pulled Urban Redux Super Chasers out of a possible 24 total. Of course, more may have been pulled but not posted in public.
Jrs 8: Goofy’s Candy Company Chasers
The Disney Merchandise Blog posted the two chasers from the Goofy’s Candy Co. Jr. 8 series. One is the official Goofy’s Candy Co. logo in the head with Goofy’s signature laugh “Gawrsh!” written all over the body. The other chaser is Goofy, looking goofy and apparently sweating. What do you think of these chasers and the set as a whole. Will you get them? Check out Goofy’s Candy Co. Explained.
Urban Redux Super Mystery Chasers Revealed
I am very impressed with the Disney Merchandise Blog. As we talked about in the last DV Podcast episode, the Merchandise Blog is taking the lead in being THE source for news on Disney theme parks merchandise releases. The official Vinylmation blog and now the official Pin blog, both redirect to the merchandise blog. I do think the consolidation and dedicated authors is a great thing… now that they are setting this precedent, let’s hope they keep it up. Now, onto the BIG news.
There are a total of 24 one-of-a-kind Super Mystery Chasers inserted into Urban Redux Series 1. Above, you can see just 6 of them. There are 4 from each artist. At least in this group, they appear to be spin offs from the original set designs. Caley drew an ant from her ant farm. Monty drew the Pig in full form from his Pig, Bunny, Turtle figure. And Maria drew a Cat Ninja to go with her human ninja in the set. I keep loving the idea of this series more and more! I know there will be debate on this, but I enjoy the fact that the Super Mystery Chasers have something to do with the figures from the base set. They almost tell a mini story. Challenge: If you come to own all four Redux customs from a single artist, you get to co-host an episode of the Destination Vinylmation podcast with us!
We wondered if we would ever see these. It is good to know that we will eventually see all the designs via the Disney Merchandise Blog. They promise peeks at the remaining figures. They also link to a Disney Parks Blog article about Redux and point guests to the online store for purchase. And, in another post, they reveal the chaser to the upcoming Cutesters en Vogue and promise to show us the variants next week. Now, we have already seen them all, from photos they already hid online, plus the series is already out in Paris… but this could mark a shift in philosophy for the blogs. Stay tuned. So far, a wonderful start to this much needed Disney blog.
Park 13 Chaser Spotted
Today at D-Street, the Park 13 combo toppers went on sale along with the brand new Frozen vinyls. Vinylmation Exchange member Raul Chewie Rivas pulled the brand new park 13 chaser and posted pictures of it. Take a look below:
The chaser was designed by Caley Hicks, and is an interpretation of the construction signs used around the parks. I love the use of caution tape all around the arms (the back also features a pretty cool sorcerer Mickey). How do you guys think this chaser compares to other park chasers? And do you think this is better than the Imagineering vinyls that were released at D23 this year? Let us know!!
Pixar 2 Chaser
Pixar 2 was released early at a UK Disney Store and a Vinylmation Kingdom staff member pulled the chaser from the series. Click below to reveal it.
Pixar 2 is due out at D-Streets, Disney Stores and Online on November 15th
First Junior Chaser Variant Revealed
Over at vinylmationworld they are reporting that Bob Garner found this special surprise in a Juniors 7 In Space box. It’s a red variant of the green chaser. So it’s a Variant Chaser.
What do you think of variants in the junior series? Is it as cool as the 3″ or pointless?