Pop Vinyl – Page 2 – WDWNT Archive

Disney Goes Pop!

WDWNT on June 4, 2011

On Thursday, we posted an article talking about Disney’s new line of Pop! Vinyl figures and our thoughts on a few of them. Today we give you the POV of an expert in the vinyl collectible world. Kristina Pino is a writer for the collectible toy website Tomopop.com. On our next podcast, she will be our guest and will take us through the history of vinyl toys leading up to Vinylmation. A lot of collectors, including us, were not aware that much of what we see in Vinylmation is standard in the vinyl toy world. Kristina will tell us what else is out there you might be interested in collecting and how to find them. She will also discuss her thoughts on the state of Vinylmation and what we can expect in the future. Please join us for this great upcoming episode. But today, she wrote us an exclusive article about Disney’s Pop! Vinyl:

Disney Goes Pop!
by Kristina Pino

The same way that a lot of folks who collect Vinylmation are new to the world of Designer Vinyl, I’m sure many who are now seeing the new Disney Pop! figures are also new to Funko’s simplistic toy design! I’ve been asked to shed a little light on Funko and where they came from, along with a bit of my take on Disney Pop! Series One.

Chances are, you’ve got a local comic book shop somewhere in your town or nearby. Chances also are, if you go to your local comic book shop, they probably sell some toys/figures. If they do, you might catch the Funko Pop! Heroes or Marvel vinyl figures there, which include a lot of your might-be favorite comic heroes such as Spider-Man, Batman, Green Lantern or Captain America. Now that there are more super hero movies coming out, I’m sure there’ll be an even bigger presence of these figures.

Of more interest to Disney enthusiasts, aside from the Pop! Disney set, there’s also Pop! Movies sets which includes a few characters from the Wizard of Oz. On top of vinyl figures, you can find plush toys of the same characters and even Star Wars bobble-heads in the Funko Pop! style, if that’s your thing.

For images and information on any and all things Funko, you can visit their site right here. They’re fun and for the most part are at a lower price point than the Disney Pop! line, so they make a great addition to any growing vinyl collection. They’re only a little bit larger than Vinylmation, so you could even share shelves with these. This is a really fun way to go if you’re looking to expand your vinyl horizons.

In terms of whether they are anything like Vinylmation, they are only alike in vinyl/format (what they’re made of, being plastic). Vinylmation are more poseable but are a set three inches in height. Whereas Funko Pop! vinyl is a bit larger, but generally only their heads are poseable. Their designs are very clear-cut and easy to spot because of the clear lines, big heads, small bodies and “button eyes”.

I have a full review of Tinkerbell and Mickey Mouse on Tomopop.com, a toy and collectibles news blog where I freelance. We’ll also have a review up soon for Maleficent, the big bad lady herself. I plan to purchase more, because while the figures have a few paint/splotching issues that should have been avoided and a bit of a price increase, they’re still very charming and I can’t really say no. I can only say, “not yet”, and buy them over a longer period of time! I love the designs for the entire set, so it’s only a matter of time.

There are many different types of toy collectibles out there, and in terms of vinyl only there are still more toy lines to look into and enjoy, even if you just want to collect Disney-related things. Be sure to tune in and listen to my interview on the next Destination Vinylmation. Especially if you’re curious about learning more about Vinylmation and where it came from!

Comic Con Exclusive Pop Vinyl

WDWNT on January 1, 1970

If you happen to be in San Diego this week for Comic Con, check out some of the cool Disney Pop Vinyl exclusives that will be sold there. Warning: If you aren’t at the Sand Diego Comic Con DO NOT LOOK AT THESE. YOU WILL WANT THEM!
The 9″ Metallic Maleficent will be sold for $50. There is a LE of 360. Needless to say, this looks awesome! The metallic finish really gives the piece a great look. And at 9″, Maleficent will cast fear into the heart of anyone who goes into your room.
9″ Buzz will also be $50 and have a LE of 360. I miss that he doesn’t have a helmet, but his suit looks much shinier in metal. What do you think?
This 3″ Mr. Incredible is dressed in the suit he wore in his younger days. Of all the pieces that are comic con exclusives, this is the one I’d want. It’s super cool, and only $15 with a LE of 480.
Mike Wazowski is 3″s tall, sells for $15, has a LE of 480, and GLOWS IN THE DARK. How awesome is that?
I’m not sure what “flocked” means, but this Sulley for $15 and with a LE of 480 seems pretty soft from looking at it. I think it means it will be furry. Not like hairy, but just like short peach fuzz across his body. Weird….
Now this is the Metallic I was thinking of when I read about the 9″ exclusives. Sort of like the Metal powerup in Super Smash Brothers. Mickey is all metallic colored and only $15. There also only 480 of him, so get him while you can!

Also at Comic Con, Ben Butcher, Disney-Pixar designer will meet with Comic-Con attendees and sign autographs at the Funko Booth #4829 on July 21 and July 22 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

If the convention is too much for you, head over to the Fashion Valley Mall Disney Store location, where they can meet their favorite Disney Store Vinylmation artists on July 22 and 23 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

D23 Exclusive Pop! Vinyl

WDWNT on January 1, 1970

Last month, Comic Con got a few exclusive Pop! Vinyl. Today we learned D23 will have a couple of it’s own.

This is a 9″ “Metal” Steamboat Willie. This is LE 350 and will retail at the event for $44.50. I’m excited to try to add this to my collection. he looks great and I’m a big old school Mickey collector. This is similar to the 9″ Maleficent we saw at Comic Con. A 3″ version of Steamboat Willie will be in the upcoming Pop! Vinyl Series 2.

3″ Flocked Lotso will also be at D23. He is LE 500 and retails for $14.50. Collectors picked up a flocked Sully at Comic Con. Flocked means it will have a peach fuzz type texture to it. I’m not crazy about the look of Lotso here to be honest, but I do collect most things Toy Story and Lotso is a favorite. I think the flocked is enough to put this in my collection… then I don’t have to worry about not wanting the normal 3″ Lotso that will be in Pop! Vinyl Series 2.

D23 Exclusive Pop! Vinyl Review

WDWNT on January 1, 1970

D23 in Anaheim saw the release of a couple limited edition Funko Disney Pop! Vinyl figures as well as the premiere of Series 2. The Disney Store inside D23 opened up Sunday with extremely long lines waiting to get in because along with the Pop! Vinyl, it was Lion King release day as well.

Cast Members were on hand to assist guests and hand out the LE Pop! and Series 2 figures. This was a great idea as it cut down on the mad house atmosphere that would have otherwise occurred. Guests were let into the small store a few at a time.

First, Series 2 of Pop! Vinyl, at last check sold out at the Disney Store Online, is a 12 figure set that retails for $12.50 a piece, just like Series 1. The second offering consists of: Belle, Beast, Jack, Sally, Jessie, Boo, George Sanderson, Mr. Incredible, Syndrome, Lotso, Minnie and Steamboat Willie Mickey.

The first of the limited edition Pop! Vinyl available at D23 was this 9″ Metal Steamboat Willie. He sold for $44.50 and was LE 360 (advertised as 350).

Now, the people who bought 9″ Maleficent and Buzz at Comic Con commented on how absolutely large these were once they got them. And boy are they right. You think 9″ Vinylmation, but somehow these just seem more massive. And the packaging is huge. I forgot I had to fly back with this and had to open it and flatten the box to get it home!

The style is fantastic on this figure. I enjoy the classic Mickey look. Not much detail to speak of, but that isn’t a design flaw… its just the nature of the subject.

The construction of the figure is quality. It’s solid and sturdy and looks great on my shelf.

Next up, the 3″ Flocked Lotso. He sold for $14.95 and was LE 480 (advertised as 500).

Lotso is incredible! I really great purchase here. This flocked version, which is like a peach fuzz texture, totally captures Lotso much more than the regular vinyl version will.

There are a few “dent” marks along the skin, but it doesn’t detract from the overall look of this guy when he is sitting in your collection.

Again, other than the “dents”, the quality here is great as well. He is covered from head to toe.

Pop! Goes The Vinyl

WDWNT on January 1, 1970

by Nick LoCicero

Earlier this week, Disney released a new series of Vinyl toys called Pop! Vinyl.

These are not to be confused with our beloved Vinylmation, but they are along the same family lines that Vinylmation came from.

As a side note here, we are very excited about this weekend’s podcast. We will be joined by Kristina from Tomopop.com. That is a wonderful website dedicated to toys and focuses a lot on vinyl toys. We know a lot of Vinylmation collectors out there are like we were. We didn’t know the history of the vinyl toy. All these things we enjoy (or don’t), blind boxes, chasers, variants, have all been done before and will be done again. Kristina is going to give us a history lesson on vinyl toys and maybe a peak into the future of Vinylmation. Now, back onto subject, she will also review Disney’s latest Pop! Vinyl toys. Until then, here is a quick breakdown on the series:

The main thing to note about this set is that all the characters take their own form. It is not like Vinylmation where they all have to be painted onto one (for now) canvas shape. It is a 12 figure open window set with a ton of great characters.

Pop Vinyl are only available at Disney Stores and the Disney Store Online. They retail for $12.50. Each figure is listed at 3 3/4 inches tall, just a Jiminy Cricket top hat taller than Vinylmation. Although Stitch and Mike look a little shorter than the other ten.

Overall, I really like the Pop! Vinyl collection. The colors are vibrant, the clothing details are wonderful and they just have a fun classic yet modern look to them. I really enjoy the caricature type design of each classic animated film star. The idea is a bit like Pook-A-Looz.

Buzz Pook-A-Looz

Ya, I also have a few of those. I’ll be adding some Pop! Vinyl to my Disney collection. Here is my take on a few of these individual figures:

Maleficent is my favorite figure. She made a great 9″ Vinylmation, and this vinyl doesn’t disappoint either. Her face and horns are brilliant. Her clothing also takes nice form and the colors are vibrant.

Snow White is another favorite out of this set. The big rounded face and huge bug eyes really tell the story of this cute princess. I can almost hear her sweat voice singing to me.

On the flip side, I don’t like the Mickey Mouse design. The face looks very vacant. The welcoming open arms are a cool feature, but the overall look is a bit blah.

What do you think about Pop! Vinyl? Will these make it into your Disney collection?

Belle & Beast Headline Disney Pop! Vinyl Series 2

WDWNT on January 1, 1970

Comic-Con was this weekend in San Diego, CA. Funko, who makes Pop! Vinyl figures, had a selection of special LE Disney Pop! Vinyls for sale. Our friend Daniel was at the event. Here is his account.

“All of these were sold out by end of day Friday, except Mr. Incredible.”

Here are the 9″ Buzz and Maleficent. “They had more on top of the booth. Maleficent was flying off the shelves!”

Now, here is a look at what to expect from Series 2 of Disney Pop! Vinyl

	Lotso “Toy Story 3”
	Jack Skellington “Nightmare Before Christmas”
	Sally “Nightmare Before Christmas”
	Belle “Beauty and the Beast”
	Beast “Beauty and the Beast”
	Boo “Monsters Inc.”
	George Sanderson “Monsters Inc.”
	Jessie “Toy Story 2 & 3”
	Mr. Incredible “The Incredibles”
	Syndrome “The Incredibles”
	Mickey Mouse “Steamboat Willie”
	Minnie Mouse