3″ Annual Passholder Balloons LE not OE

WDWNT on December 3, 2012

In Disney’s funny little way of not wanting us to have all the info up front, we found out another little tidbit about these new 3″ Annual Passholder Exclusive Balloons… they have a limited edition size of 3,000. That is according to the Disney Vinylmation Blog. The Events page still calls them “open edition.” There was no LE placed on the first two Passholder figures, Mr. Toad and Orange Bird. The were open edition and in fact, are still available today to my knowledge. I will say, the LE of 3,000 on this figure is quite large and should be around for some time to come. Disney also released official pictures of both versions…

The balloon figures for each coast are different and retail for $14.95 and are now available at the D-Streets. I like the Disneyland one much better. Just appears to be a more classic and clean design.

Episode 098 Anubis

WDWNT on December 3, 2012

Ep. 098 Anubis

This week we discuss the latest Disney Store releases… Robots 3 and Zooper Heroes. We also talk about the AP figures floating around the world resorts and announce the winner of the random DeeVee Award voter drawing. We also cover more of the latest news and have an up to date calendar of releases.

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Picture of New Passholder Figure is Floating Around the Web

WDWNT on October 30, 2012

Thanks to a friend for pointing us toward this photo of the previously unknown Annual Passholder 3″ figure that is due out on November 2 for $14.95 at both D-Streets.

This same picture has been used in a few eBay pre-sale auction already. The photo is not credited  but appears to be taken at the D-Street Orlando upcoming figures display case. You can see Walt Disney World printed on the balloon, I would assume the DLR version is identical except for Disneyland printed on it. This figure represents a gathering of the iconic Mickey head shaped balloons inside a balloon sold on Main Street USA.

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DLR Passholder Variant Revealed

WDWNT on October 30, 2012

Like we conjectured on the podcast (which isn’t even out yet!) Disneyland will be getting a variant of the WDW Passholder vinylmation. Not only will the writing be changed to reflect the other park, the top balloon will also be a different color! The DLR one is yellow, the WDW is blue.

What do you think of these vinyls? Will you get both? Only one? Will the other parks get these too, like the Celebrations First Visit Balloons?

Annual Passholder Vinylmation Now Worldwide

WDWNT on July 8, 2012

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Ni hao! If you live near Hong Kong Disneyland and Disneyland Resort Paris, there is a new Vinylmation for you guys. The Annual Passholder Vinylmation for HKDL has a yellow Mickey balloon in the head, like the Disneyland Resort Vinylmation. It has the clear outline globe, and the blue and green balloons on the bottom. It has a small edition size of only 300.

(Photo from dsewrc on eBay)

The Disneyland Paris AP’s edition size has not been released, however, the size will probably be 300 or 3000 like the others. It has a blue Mickey balloon for the head. The bottom balloons are blue and green, reminiscent of the Disney World Passholder Vinylmation. It was released on Saturday in the Disney Village in Paris

(Photo from miaze49 on eBay)

Disney’s California Adventure and Cars Land 2012 Explained

WDWNT on June 11, 2012

Finally some Disneyland Exclusives for all those California folk who have sat by and watched two straight Park series dedicated to WDW. Disney has announced a huge merchandise lineup the celebrate the opening of Carsland and the re-opening of the reimagined DCA. Here is a look at the full catalog. It is chock full of shirts, pins, coins and of course… Vinylmation.

The three limited edition pieces will be on sale at the event on June 15th in Disneyland. The other 3″ open edition figures will also be out that same day and retail for $12.95 each. For the three limited edition pieces there will be a purchase limit of only one per person and will be found in Zone 3 at the event. The event takes place at the Animation Building in DCA. More more info on the event and how to attend, can be found on the artofdisney page here.

What do you think of these pieces? Will you be getting any? Is that not the coolest accessory ever with the bear????

Passholder Exclusive
Buena Vista Street Red Car TrolleyArtist: Maria Clapsis
Limited Release
Release Date: 6/15/12
$16.95

It looks like this vinyl will be a limited release and only one per guest.

Great looking cable car. I really like the use of clear for the windows.
Red Car TrolleyArtist: ?
Open Edition
Release Date: 6/15/12
$12.95

I like the use of the rail line map on the feet and the stamp on the ear.
Hollywood Pictures BacklotArtist: ?
Open Edition

Release Date: 6/15/12
$12.95

A cool looking collage of the attractions in this part of the park. I like the color scheme too.
Condor FlatsArtist: ?
Open Edition

Release Date: 6/15/12
$12.95
Grizzly River RunArtist: ?
Open Edition

Release Date: 6/15/12
$12.95

LOVE the accessory! A must have!
Cars LandArtist: ?
Open Edition

Release Date: 6/15/12
$12.95

This one we found during the podcast. Nick really thinks it looks sweet.
Ariel’s Undersea AdventureArtist: ?
Open Edition

Release Date: 6/15/12
$12.95

I’d talk about this, but Zoe’s screaming is too loud to think.
Radiator Springs Racers 9″Artist: Maria Clapsis
LE: 500
$54.95
Release Date: 6/15/12

It looks like this vinyl will be a limited release and only one per guest.

Pretty straight forward conversion of a poster. Well done though.
Red Car Trolley 9″Artist: Maria Clapsis
LE: 500
$54.95
Release Date: 6/15/12

It looks like this vinyl will be a limited release and only one per guest.

I like the back of this one with the man and the kid and the Mickey balloons.

Update: Disneyland Passholder Exclusives

WDWNT on June 20, 2011

July 8th is still the day to get the Disneyland Passholder Exclusives, but there is an update to where you can purchase them. July 8th a blackout date for some APs so there will be 2 locations to purchase Goofy’s Sky School and The Little Mermaid from:

  • Embarcadero Gifts inside Disney’s California Adventure Park (open 9:30am)
  • D-Street at Disney’s Downtown District (open 8am)
Also note the purchase limit of 2 figures, per style, per day.

Disneyland Annual Passholders 2011 Explained

WDWNT on May 18, 2011

The Little Mermaid – Ariel’s Undersea Adventure

Designed by Maria Clapsis
Released July 8th
$14.95

Clearly a clear Vinylmation, this passholder exclusive looks quite different from other Little Mermaids or in fact most others at all. Utilizing the old molds, this Vinylmation has clams for ears, fish and Sebastian on its head, a starfish on its foot, a shadow of Ariel on its stomach and bubbles throughout. A very intricate piece. – Nick J
Goofy’s Sky School
Designed by Maria Clapsis
Released July 8th
$14.95

We’ve seen a few different Goofy Vinylmations come out already yet the designers continue to introduce new designs. Goofy’s ears are sky blue with the flight school bird (wearing what looks like may be goggles) in his right ear and the cloud with a bird shaped center missing on his left. The artist seemed to place Goofy inside of the plane for this Vinylmation with the window of the cockpit located on his chest and the propeller on his stomach. This is also created using the old mold. – Nick J
I’m a tin fan, but these boxes the DL APs are packaged in look great!

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