Tiki Peak At This New Hawaiian Exclusive

WDWNT on September 16, 2011

Release Date: October 4
Where: Disney Store at Ala Moana Center in Honolulu, Hawaii

Update: 10/05/11 We are getting lots of people letting us know that, in fact, you CAN’T ORDER THIS THRU THE MAIL. It seems that the policy was changed after we made our initial call. We tried to call last night but no one answered. Thanks to everyone who wrote in letting us know of the change. (One person even said the Disney Store suggested we look online, nothing on the Disney Store site as of yet.)

Update: 9/18/11 We just got off the phone with the manager at the Disney Store at Ala Moana Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. This figure CAN be mail ordered! On, or after, October 4 you can call (808) 957-0050 to place your order. You will have to pay actual shipping, which can not be calculated until you call.

This might just be my favorite location specific Vinylmation produced to date.

Hawaii Tiki Front

This Enrique Pita 3″ design will be available on October 4. Do we know any vinyl fans who live on the Hawaii island of Oahu? Your Disney Store at the Ala Moana shopping center is getting an exclusive Vinylmation!

Hawaii Tiki Back

Look at that tail! Great design here. And did I mention it comes in tin?

The hat is removable on this 3″ figure.

Here is a shot at the other side of the tin.

Where do you rate this location specific? Anyone in or visiting Hawaii is going to be very popular at the next trading event.

Rafiki 9″ Baby Simba Jr Combo

WDWNT on August 28, 2011

Update: 8/28/11 Ten Rafiki’s were released at the SF Disney Store on Saturday along with the 3″ SF Golden Gate Bridge exclusive. So… 690 for the rest of us at stores scattered across North America and some warehouse waiting to be shipped to a few lucky online buyers.

This is an exciting combo set that makes a ton of sense. A 9″ Rafiki with a baby Simba Jr will be released at select Disney Stores across the country on August 29. This Jim Valeri designed set is limited to only 700 and will retail for $59.95. This is the same day the Lion King 12 figure series is released across the country (and Canada) exclusively to Disney Stores as well.

The catch, just like the Villains 9/Jr combos, is that only select stores will have a limited quanity of these, as will the Disney Store Online. Here is the list of stores:

US
Chandler Fashion Center – Chandler, AZ
Mission Viejo, CA
Montebello, CA
Fashion Valley – San Diego, CA
Santa Monica, CA
Stockston Street – San Francisco, CA
Westfield at Culver City, CA
International Plaza – Tampa, FL
Perimeter – Atlanta, GA
North Michigan Avenue – Chicago, IL
State Street – Chicago, IL
Roosevelt Field – Garden City, NJ
Freehold Raceway – Freehold, NJ
Times Square – New York City, NY
Palisades – West Nyack, NY
Cherry Hill, PA
Northpark – Dallas, TX
Northstar – San Antonio, TX
Bellevue Square – Bellevue, WA

Canada
Metropolis at Metrotown – Vancouver, BC
Square One – Mississauga, ON

Good luck on grabbing one of these. Rafiki is my favorite design in the 3″ Lion King set, and this 9″ looks great as well. I really like the background in the ears.

And baby Simba has the markings on his head. I like how they put a 3″ Rafiki in the set even though they are putting out a 9″ as well. I hope we eventually get a 3″ Animal from Muppets for example. I do question the LE 700 on a piece that’s spread around the Disney Stores when a figure that’s produced to 1000 or 1500 sits on the shelves of two D-Street stores for months. What are your thoughts on the LE, distribution and figures themselves?

Robots Signing at California Disney Store

WDWNT on July 27, 2011

Disney is amazing us with the promotion and coverage of the Robots Vinylmation release. They continue this week with artist profiles and a story on the artist signing this past weekend at the Fashion Valley Disney Store in San Diego, CA.

Photo from Disney Store Blog

Here, Marcella Lau signs a Robot for a guest. Take a look at the set up. Huge detailed displays featuring the artists in the background. Again, showing the Disney Store going all out for this release. I can’t wait to see what they do for Lion King! (another Disney Store release) Hope it’s more of the same fanfare.

Photo from Disney Store Blog

For more pictures and the full story on the artist signing, check out this article at the Disney Store Blog. If you were there, send us your pictures and story too.

Get Vinylmation Cheap this Weekend!

WDWNT on July 21, 2011

As a thank you to their fans over at facebook, the DisneyStore has offered a great discount this weekend. At both the brick and mortar stores, as well as the store online, you can get 20% off the entire order (minus a free special items). We even have confirmation from Disney that vinylmation are included in this promotion.
Remember those robots that are coming out tomorrow??? 🙂

To get the code “like” the Disney Store at facebook.com/DisneyStore and check the post they made today.

What will you be getting with this great discount???

For those who aren’t cool enough to help out Disney, you can get the discount info from here, but that’s kinda uncool dude.

Robots Mystery Uncovered

WDWNT on July 18, 2011

Disney just sent us these pictures from the site of an archaeological dig. If you have been wondering where these great looking vintage Robots came from… here are some details.

Copyright Disney

It appears a dig uncovered this box. It came with a mysterious warning. But The Disney Store decided to wipe off the dirt, break the lock and take there chances with what was inside.

Copyright Disney

Robots! Will they take over the city? I’m not sure, but we do know they will take over Disney Stores on July 22. Check out our Robots Explained page for more details.

I left my Vinylmation in… San Fransisco

WDWNT on May 26, 2011

Announced today were two exclusive vinylmation for San Fransisco. Both will be released on June 26th (the same day as the 3″ Hey Taxi in NYC). Both will also be exclusives to the Stockton Street Disney Store.
First up, another Tinned 3″. Woohoo! This time it’s a cable car. It looks awesome. I must have it! This figure is designed by Dan Beltran (most recently from the Cutesters Like You set).

The other one is a beautiful 9″ figure by Gerald Mendez. It will show the Golden Gate Bridge at night in the front, and then on the back is the bridge during the day! It is glorious. There will only be 1540 of these. Get them while you can. Only at the Stockton Street Disney Store in San Francisco.

Just a Short Cab Ride….

WDWNT on May 26, 2011

Today, while as we discovered the London exclusives, Disney announced several new “location” themed exclusives. The first is a 3″ version of “Hey Taxi!”

It will be released exclusively at the Times Square Disney Store in NYC on June 26th. The design is by Jim Valeri, who also designed the original 9″ figure. And the second best part- It comes in a tin! Oh tin, I’ve missed you so, never leave us again!

“I love it! Exactly what I had hoped for! (and still hope for with the London Double Decker Bus) I love the 9″, but prefer to collect the 3″s.” – M.C.

What do you think?

Let the Trades Begin!

WDWNT on May 26, 2011

Disney officially announced today that trading will start in Disney Stores on May 31st! They said that the experience will be “based on the experience in the parks”. So I guess that means there might be Clear boxes AND Mystery boxes?? There will be more info to come. Although I also expect several stores to start trading early based on previous experience.

When you store starts trading, let us know. Take a pic and we’ll post it!

ZoMG: Kidada Disney Store Release- Santa Monica

WDWNT on May 4, 2011

When I went to get my Kidada vinylmation, I was the first person in line so they let me help open up the store with this Disney Store magic key! Very fun! 🙂 (I love this key!)


(Evil Shadow Zoe opens the store, Ed.)

I don’t think enough people knew about the release. A couple of more people came and they sold out. They only had 12 of the 9″ figures!


So cute!! Just like the chocolate milk vinylmation that came with the
hats! I love this!!

All photos by DV reporter Zoe

Cute little saying! 🙂

-Zoe

Kidada Disney Store Release- NYC Edition

WDWNT on May 4, 2011

Our reader, The Playwright, was at the Times Square NYC store for the opening of the Kidada section of the Disney Store. Here are some pictures that were taken from the trip.

The first floor looks like it is still under construction, but as the sign says, “There’s plenty of Magic upstairs.”

This is the 9″ box from the front. We’ve seen this image a lot, but it still retains the “New Flavor” starburst.

Here’s the back of the box. Kidada’s logo is interesting. It’s got a Giraffe as a central part of it.

Check out the side of the Kidada 9″ piece. Lots of fun details about the production including this Nutrition Label.
That’s right, this piece covers 100% of your daily allowance for Girly Fun, Vinyl Perfection, as well as the Vitamins C(ollective), D(elicious), and A(dorable)!

Taken thru the box, this is the Artist’s Card. (So these still have them, I wonder how long it will take to completely stop them)

The 9″ was on display with Kidada’s other recently released items, the Wish-a-Littles.

All pictures from The Playwright

They are pretty adorable themselves. According to a tweet last night, @evilosart also seem to like them.

We’d like to once again thank The Playwright for these pictures from NYC. What are your thoughts on today’s release. Also look for a similar post from the left coast coming soon!