Evilos Contest Winner

Last week we got an email from Sabrina. You might remember her as the winner of the Evilos’ Evil Kermit Contest back on April 15th. She sent the following pictures, along with a few kind words.

“I got my Vinylmation yesterday! It is amazing- and it is a 9 inch! I was totally expecting a 3 inch, so it was a wonderful surprise! It is my first 9 inch. He also included two of his custom pins!

Thank you so much to Evilos for donating these prizes to the contest and thank you to Destination Vinylmation for hosting the contest! The figure and pins are wonderful.”

-Sabrina

We’d like to congratulate Sabrina again. A big thanks also goes out to Evilos for his contribute to this contest, as well as donating those surprise pieces Sabrina received. Thank you Evilos and keep up the good work! We’d also like to thank everyone who entered this contest. If you’re looking to have some fun and possibly win another vinyl, check out our Combo Contest #2!

Episode 019 Oopsy

Ep. 019 Oopsy
In this episode, Nick and MC review the Sea Creatures and the new mold as it looks painted. They also talk about they know about the Pirates and the 6 piece Steam Park set. A new contest is announced. And like always, the newest in news, release dates, and the Mystery Mailbag.
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Episode 018 Balloon Chaser

Ep. 018 Balloon Chaser
In our first Mystery Chaser episode, we celebrate the release of Muppets 2 by recording live from The Muppets Theater. Kermit and the rest of the Muppets join in for this exciting event. Our special guest is Vinylmation Product Developer Donald Ferro. He talks about D-Street’s first birthday and the new Vinylmation mold. We update you on the latest release dates and review Muppets 2. In addition we announce the winner of our Evilos Comment Contest. There are also plenty of Muppet surprises in store for you. Enjoy the show!
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Evil Kermit (The post you’ve been waiting for!)

This is the contest post. If you don’t know about it, check out Evilos’ Evil Giveaway Rules. You have til midnight EST to leave a comment to be entered into the contest. Good luck!

First, we wanted to thank Evilos again. Check out the cool Evil Kermit above. We are giving this one away, but check out his webpage at Evilos.com. There are lots of cool figures to check out there. Second, we wanted to say how cool and how nice a guy he is (as you’ll see in the letter he sent us). Always one to bring a positive attitude to this community, I think we should all try to be a little more like him when we can. Here’s the message he asked us to add to this post.

“I want to thank Nick and MC for allowing me to give something away to the dedicated listeners, its my pleasure to help promote their awesome podcast, the site and Vinylmation in general. Anyone that knows me personally knows I’m very passionate about vinylmation and the Disney brand.

I can’t believe its almost been two years since I first made a custom using the 3″ Blank I purchased at Disneyland. That custom the was Evil Kermit which brings this contest full circle once again.

Vinylmation has provided us artists with such an iconic canvas to work with, Mickey Mouse. Pushing the limits of what a vinyl collectible can do, it challenges artists to think outside the box and truly be creative.

I hope that over the years I have inspired both young and old to pick up a blank and just be creative. There is an inner artist in all of us, I think we were all put here to create things and inspire others, rather than destroy each other.

I also want to thank Donald Ferro and Steven Miller who, behind the scenes, put a lot time and love into this product we all enjoy. They have gone out of their way to make us the fans feel excited about a Disney product again. Also to the Artists, Thomas Scott, Eric Caszatt, Lin Shih, Chris Chapmen and the army of extremely talented people that are pushing the envelope and coming up with amazing designs everyday. They are the life-force behind vinylmation and I salute them.

Lastly I would love to thank my beautiful wife who has put up with my creative madness and has been really supportive, even though there seems to be a million Mickeys all over the house. Also my two children, Alexander and Isabella who are my reason for living..

Thank you all.” -Christopher (Evilos)

Thanks again Evilos for everything you’ve brought to the vinylmation community.

Evilos’ Evil Giveaway Rules

Thanks to custom artist Evilos, we have the great opportunity to hold a contest to give away a free Evilos Evil Kermit custom.

*Not actual figure. You’ll see that
Tomorrow in the contest post.


Coinciding with the highly anticipated Muppets 2 Vinylmation series, on Friday, April 15th, we will be holding a comment contest; the winner of which will be mailed a free special Evil Kermit custom from Evilos himself. All anyone has to do is find the post tomorrow with the picture of the giveaway prize (it will be really obvious, we’ll tweet about it several times) and make a comment on that page between the time the page appears and midnight EST. Then we will take all the entries made, and randomly select one winner who will then be mailed the Evil Kermit.

All decisions are final. One entry per person, per day. Official staff of Destination Vinylmation are not eligible (sorry Zoe and Ryan). Because of mail fees only people residing in the United States can win. Winner will be announced on this weekend’s podcast.

Please be cool and try to make your comment worthwhile 🙂 We can’t wait to show you this piece and start this contest.

In fact, those of you who listen to the podcast regularly will know how to get a second chance at winning this contest. Consult the latest podcast for more info.

Combo Contest 1 Results

First off, a big thanks to everyone who entered the contest. Every entry was awesome and very creative. We were constantly amused and blown away each time we opened our email up. We look forward to the next time we have this contest, and to all the contests we will have in the future. Listen to our latest podcast to hear us talk about our favorites.

And now.. the winner…s

Best Combo: Fancy Evil Dr. Porkchop
by: Mae Rayes
Head: Evil Dr. Porkchop (Toy Story)
Body: Mr. Toad (Passholder Exclusive)
Cane: Fairy Godmother’s Wand (Animation 1)
“This was one of our first entries and it just stuck in my head the entire time. The head and body just fit aesthetically. The bowler hat on Evil Dr. Porkchop just fits with Mr. Toads clothing and using the wand as a can toped it off.”
-Nick
Best Duo (Special Award): Daft Punk
by: William Tran

Heads: Blue Monorail, Mission Space (Park 3)
Bodies: Statler, Waldorf (Muppets)

“Everything about this was perfect. The idea, the execution, the photography, the setting, the Disney connection, the poses. Everything. Only the first two were necessary, but this entry went above and beyond.”
-M.C.

For your enjoyment, here are all the others. (In no particular order) Thanks again for all the participation!

Thriller Michael Jackson
by: Mayra Sierra
Head: Wolf Boy (Urban 3)
Body: Rizzo (Muppets)
Politician
by: Justin Kim
Head: Evil Dr. Porkchop (Toy Story)
Body: Statler (Muppets)
The REAL Donkey Pinocchio
by: Mayra Sierra
Head: Pinocchio (Animation 1)
Body: Bullseye (Toy Story)
Okapi
by: Mayra Sierra
Head: Zebra (Animal Kingdom)
Body: Giraffe (Animal Kingdom)
Arms: Zebra (Animal Kingdom)
Liger
“It’s pretty much my favorite animal.
It’s like a lion and a tiger mixed…
bred for its skills in magic.”
by: Dustin Hertz
Head: Lion (Animal Kingdom)
Body: Tiger (Animal Kingdom)
Colonel of Corn
by: Jesse Spaar
Head: Adventure’s Club Colonel (Park 4)
Body: Candy Corn (Holiday Tin)
Yellow Gears
by: Mae Reyes
Head: Pink/Yellow Gear (Urban 4)
Body: Blue/Yellow Gear (Urban 5)
Lionheart
by: Dennis Conroy
Head: Lion King (Park 2)
Body: X-Ray (Urban 5)
Centaur Mickey
by: Dustin Hertz
Head: Mickey (Cast Exclusive)
Body: Bullseye (Toy Story)
Arms: Mickey (Cast Exclusive)
Invisible Buzz Lightyear
by: Mae Reyes
Head: Buzz Lightyear (Toy Story)
Body: Clear Chaser (Clear 1)
Paint by Numbers 2
by: Jesse Spaar
Head: Paint Drip Mickey (Urban 4)
Body: Paint by Numbers (Urban 2)
Eggs & Ham
by: Jesse Spaar
Head: Evil Dr. Porkchops (Toy Story)
Body: Blue Bird (Trade City)
Ghosts of America
by: Bridget
Head: America Sings (Park 3)
Body: Lonesome Ghost (Have a Laugh)
Clear Blue Sky
by: Jesse Spaar
Head: Frosted Mickey (Ice Cube Tray)
Body: Clear Chaser (Clear 1)
Samurai
by: Mae Reyes
Head: Super Mouse (Urban 4)
Body: Chinese Writing (Urban 2)
Knight Time
by: Dennis Conroy
Head: Knight (Urban 5)
Body: Clock Cleaners (Have a Laugh)
Cheese Burger in Paradise
by: Dustin Hertz
Head: Cheese Burger (Urban 3)
Body: Palm Trees (Urban 3)
Lonely Ghosts of Toontown
by: Bridget
Head 1: Lonesome Ghost (Have a Laugh)
Body 1: Toontown Trolley (Park 3)
Head 2: Toontown Trolley (Park 3)
Body 2: Lonesome Ghost (Have a Laugh)
Turkey Burger
by: Dennis Conroy
Head: Cheesburger (Urban 3)
Body: Turkey Leg (Holiday 1)
Fish & Chip
by Dennis Conroy
Head: Chip n Dale (Have a Laugh)
Body: Aquaramouse (Park 2)
Mountain Time
by Dennis Conroy
Head: Disney Vacation Club (DVC)
Body: Clock Cleaners (Have a Laugh)
Def Leopard
by Spin on Vinyl
Head: Leopard (Animal Kingdom)
Body: Leopard (Animal Kingdom)

Combo Contest #1

Update: 1/16/11 The winner are announced and the gallery of entries is here.

Update: 1/14/11 The entries are all in. We are voting, and the results will be announced on the podcast this weekend. Check the site later this weekend for the gallery page of all the submissions.

For those of you who don’t listen to our podcast, in the last one we announced a contest. Today we are announcing the contest to everyone else, and providing an end date! If you have questions email us at

Combo Contest 1

The Rules:
1: Take vinylmations and form a new one by changing around the parts (the easiest way is to put a new head on another one’s body) See the examples below.
2: Email the photo to . In the email name the new figure and explain which parts you used to make your figure.
3: You can use any 3″ Vinylmation (nothing selfpainted) to help create your figure. You can use a “make your own” piece, but only if it hasn’t been painted. The more interesting and better themed, the more likely to win.
Update: 1/6/10
4: Enter as many different combos are you want!

The Prize:
The winner will receive a Vinylmation (from a list we will supply).
Once the winner is chosen, they will receive an email with a list of Vinylmation what we can send out. The winner then chooses which they want and they get it!

The Due Date:
The contest will end at 12 pm (noon) EST on January 15th. The winner will be announced on the next podcast following that date.

Head: Strawberry Field
Body: Watermelon Chaser
Head: Orange Bird
Body: Steampunk Watch

The winner will be named by Destination Vinylmation. All decisions are final. All photos may be published in a gallery for Destination Vinylmation. Feel free to add a watermark to your photos. The list of vinylmation to win is subject to change, but we promise NO CLEARS!

Destination Vinylmation Ep. 005

Destination Vinylmation Ep. 005 Fireworks

Check out our latest episode. In this one we speak with Disney Trading Social Media Head Steven Miller, we review the latest 3″ and 9″ Vinylmation releases, and we look ahead to 2011 and all the new Vinylmation sets scheduled to be released. We also discuss who we think will be the chaser for the “Animation 1” and “Villains 1” series. Also listen for the latest contest where you could win a free vinylmation!