New Possible Release Dates and Sets

A source of Vinylmation Kingdom provided release dates for some upcoming series. None of these dates are confirmed by Disney at this time, but they give us a peak at windows to anticipate these sets. A few are once we know about, a few are ones we have never heard of.

3/8 – Oz Series – This series of 3″/Jr combos will celebrate the upcoming Disney Movie “Oz: The Great and Powerful.” March 8 is also the release date of the movie.

3/24 – Mickey’s Wild West Series – No idea about this one. I’d assume Mickey and Pals in western garb and probably not the 1928 comedy short staring Mickey Rooney.There is a 1934 Disney Short called “Two Gun Mickey.”

There is also a show at the Disneyland Paris Disney Village called “Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show.”

“An encounter with Buffalo Bill, Sitting Bull, Annie Oakley and the Rough Riders brings the audience back to the Old West. Upon arrival, guests are greeted by Mickey in the festive atmosphere of Colonel Cody’s Saloon alongside Goofy Sheriff and the musicians. Let the Show begin!”

3/29 – Cutesters: En Vogue Series – This will be the first series on the new Minnie shaped platform. Features a high fashion look.

4/5 – Urban Redux 1 Series – The reboot of the Urban series will feature different set sizes than we are used to.

4/12 – 9″ Chernobog and Animation 3 Series – The great part about the 9″ Chernobog announcement is that we have now seen a few 9 inch figures with accessories. So if this doesn’t have wings, big disappointment. He could be a part of the Fantasia series. Animation 3 is solid so far from what we had seen at Mickey’s Circus.

4/22 – Masks Series – I can’t even begin to guess.

4/26 – Monsters University Series – A mystery box set featuring characters from the upcoming Disney Pixar film.

Oz Figures Shown

Today Disney put up the details of the Oz figures. First off, they are designed by Ron Cohee (one of Nick’s Top Things of 2012). Second they will be released as two pack sets on March 8, 2013 and each set will cost $24.95. Each set will contain a 3″ and a Jr Vinylmation. The sets are
Wicked Witch and Baboon, Oscar Diggs and Finleyl, Glinda and China Girl, Evanora and Knuck. We first saw some of the these figures at Mickey’s Circus. What do you think of them now? (Picture not to scale, I wanted to show more detail on the Juniors.)

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This week we discuss Cutesters en Vogue, Oz, Fantasia and more. We also have a discussion about trading at the parks and welcome two solutions. We talk to Bryan Forsberg who has opened a dialogue with Disney and has started a petition. We of course have the latest release dates as well.

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Ron Cohee The Great and Powerful

On March 8th, the Oz: The Great and Powerful Vinylmation sets will be released at both D-Streets and online. What better way to celebrate then to have the artist of the series, Ron Cohee, sign them! He will be at D-Street Orlando from 5-7 on March 8th.

Artist signings are always a great chance to meet and briefly chat with your favorite artists. We have always enjoyed our time at these events, so you should check them out. Even if you aren’t getting a piece signed it is nice to wish the artist thanks for all the joy they bring to us.

“Oz, The Great And Powerful” Balloon to Land At The Disneyland Resort

From Erin Glover on the Disney Parks Blog:

We’ll be celebrating the upcoming release of “Oz The Great and Powerful” when the “Journey to Oz Balloon Tour” floats into the Disneyland Resort on February 17. Part of a multi-city tour sponsored by HSN and IMAX Corporation, the tour kicks off February 12 from the Walt Disney Studios lot in Burbank, Calif.

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Before visiting the Disneyland Resort, the balloon tour will appear at the “Oz The Great and Powerful” premiere at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood on February 13. After it departs the Disneyland Resort, the tour will stop at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., on February 20 and at Central Park in New York City on March 5-6.

Fans can also unlock screenings of the film in cities near them through the “Journey to Oz Balloon Tour” app, which launches on Facebook.com/OzTheGreatAndPowerful on February 15. And don’t miss “Oz The Great and Powerful” when it opens in U.S. theaters and IMAX on March 8!

“Oz, The Great And Powerful” Preview Coming To Hollywoodland

From Erin Glover on the Disney Parks Blog:

 Get a Sneak Peek at ‘Oz The Great and Powerful’ at Disney California Adventure Park During ‘Limited Time Magic’
If you’re – like me – counting down the days until “Oz The Great and Powerful” opens in theaters March 8, I’ve got exciting news for you. From February 16-March 31, Disney California Adventure park guests can experience a special sneak peek of Disney’s new fantastical adventure as part of “Limited Time Magic.” Throughout the day at the Muppet*Vision 3D theater, guests will have the opportunity to see an extended preview of the film in 3D, mixed with special in-theater 4D effects.

And don’t forget – you can experience these “Limited Time Magic” offerings and more at the Disneyland Resort for less with our special limited-time ticket offer.

Michael Wada’s 2/17/13 DLR Photo Report

DLNT Reporter Michael Wada was at the Disneyland Resort this past weekend and got some great pictures of Fantasy Faire and of the Oz hot air balloon.

As part as a multi-city promotion, The “Journey to Oz Balloon Tour” landed this weekend at the Disneyland Resort
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and yes it is a real hot air balloon (we have been asked multiple times)

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Some filming going on as well. (LOOK AT THE MINI BALLOON!!!!!)

He must have gotten a lot of followers for that twitpic

There it is…

Neat graphic on the side of the trailer

Anyway, on to the theme park, Fantasy Faire is looking great

Maurice’s Treats has showed up

Over in Frontierland, Big Thunder is still closed

The Mark Twain still in dry dock

Michael was nice enough to go around the park and grab some pictures of the Kodak pictures spots

Despite the sponsorship being pulled, Kodak is still has a heavy presence in the park

Sleeping Beauty Castle decorated for True Love Week

Thanks for the report Michael

Mickey’s Circus- Movie Based Vinylmation

Disney announced that they will make a better effort putting out the Vinylmation when the movie hits the theaters from now on.

There will be four total 3″/Jr. LE Combo sets released around the March 2013 launch of Oz The Great and Powerful. They are all designed by Ron Cohee. 

3″ Oz with Jr. Monkey LE Combo Set

3″ Glinda with Jr. China Doll Combo Set

Celebrating The Lone Ranger on the silver screen in the Summer of 2013 will be this 3″ LE Combo pack featuring Tonto and The Lone Ranger. They are designed by Eric Caszatt who took great care to give us an accessory crow on Tonto’s head instead of just painting it on. 

The release of Pixar’s Monsters University movie in June will have it’s own 12 figure blind box series dedicated to it. 

Mike and Sully, all ready for college, were shown off at Mickey’s Circus. Then we got to see the shining example of NOT being released with the movie hitting theaters… or Blu-Ray… POTC On Stranger Tides.