Retro Weekend: 5/23/11

WDWNT on May 24, 2011

Last weekend we saw a lot of upcoming figures for the first time thanks to the trading event over at WDW. We had a lot of fun there and want to thank everyone who attended and came up and said, “Hi”.
We got our first look at some of the Urban 7 figures in real life. The alien’s clear body is very cool. As is the Spaghetti and Meatballs figure. Check out more shots of this series in
While the news of the new Alaskan DCL exclusive figures were all over the place last week, on Friday we had a chance to actually see the figure, and the other two figures that are coming out: Caribbean and Mexico.

Disney Cruise Lines Explained- 2011

Another big reveal at the trading event was the release of the WDW 40th Anniversary Variants. These pieces can only be retrieved by trading with a Cast Member at stores inside WDW.

WDW 40th Cast Trader Found!
Another unexpected find at the trade event was two of the vinylmation from the upcoming Sarah Matthews series, B&W. (This series hasn’t even officially been announced by Disney yet!)
Also remember that last week:

9″ Urban 6 Released

Bakery Series update

Star Wars Re-Released in WDW as part of

Star Wars Weekends

and Combo Contest 2 Best in Show Prize announced

Retro Weekend: 4/24/11

WDWNT on April 25, 2011

This weekend in Retro Weekend we have some cool photos, a new foreign vinylmation, and several confirmations of pieces and prices. Check it out.
On Friday Nick and MC visited a local “sea themed” park and took some cool pictures of the newly released Sea Creatures set with some friends of theirs.

Under the Sea

The Pirate Mickey was advertised on Japan Disneyland’s website. Coming this week… to Japan.

Pirate Mickey Sets Sail for Japan

While we were picking up our Sea Creatures we confirmed with D-Street the price of Sushi. $99.95

Sushi Price Confirmed

Also released this Friday at D-Street Florida, the 4 Ear Hats that we saw released early in California.

Ear Hats for Sale

A twitter friend got engaged with a custom made vinyl he crafted for the occasion.

When Paul Met Julie

And if you missed it we got more pictures of two upcoming sets.

Bakery

Steam Park

Retro Weekend: 04/17/11

WDWNT on April 18, 2011

This whole week has been crazy, but here are some of the articles we had this weekend that you may have missed because we were changing servers.
First up, Nick got an exclusive hands on with the new Mickey Vinylmation Mold. Check out his first reactions to the actual figure in real life.
Two great posts were written about the D-Street happenings on both coasts.

First, Nick discusses D-Street Florida’s one year birthday party and talks to each of the artists available to sign vinylmation.

D-Street Florida Artist Signing 4/15/11

We also got a great ZoMG article from our Californian reporter Zoe.

She went to the Muppets 2 release and got to talk to Muppets artist Monty Maldovan.

ZoMG: Monty Maldovan and Muppets 2

While we are the subject, Zoe also gave us some great pictures and a review of the Cutesters Too Ear Hat.

ZoMG: Cutesters Too Donut Ear Hat and Eclair
On Friday, Muppets 2 came out in both D-Streets and in Disney Stores across the nation. There was just one little difference…

Prices at D-Street and Disney Store

For those who like to be Spoiled, we revealed the Muppets 2 Chaser.
A quick talk with Nerds Rock! artist Doug Strayer revealed some big news, turning our April Fools joke into a joke on us!

Nerd Stitch, More then a Joke!

Disney announced the release date for the Sushi Set, April 29th.

Sushi Vinylmation Explained

There was even another release that Friday. The 9″ Holiday 2 Easter Basket. It sold out online.

A Tisket a Tasket, Easter Basket Online and Price

And, if you hadn’t noticed, we were running a contest with the help of custom artist Evilos. This post went up Friday and was the opportunity for readers to submit an entry.
Everyone left great comments, you should check them out.
Thanks again to Evilos for the wonderful giveaway.

Evil Kermit (The post you’ve been waiting for!)

The winner was announced this afternoon on…

Destination Vinylmation
Episode 018 Balloon Chaser

Nick and MC visited the Muppet Theater to record this podcast. Special Guest Stars: Vinylmation Product Developer Donald Ferro and the Electric Mayhem.

Retro Weekend: 03/20/11

WDWNT on March 21, 2011

Another weekend with lots of news. Here’s the recap.
On Friday, Urban 6 was released. The first thing on everyone’s mind… what’s the chaser?

Urban 6 Chaser Revealed
Front and back

The next thing everyone wanted to see was the variants. (With some help from our CA reporter Zoe.)

Blue Finger
Blue Nature Cycle
Clear 1337

While at D-Street Nick stumbled upon a clue to the re-release of Star Wars 1

Return of the Jedi (to D-Street)

While waiting for the Trade Event to begin, Nick and his newly acquired Urban 6 friends explored the Flower and Garden Festival.

Urban 6 goes to the Flower Garden Festival

Finally, the Trade Show started. Nick meet a lot of people.

WDW Trade Show 3/18/11

Then Sunday came around and we dropped by the Blind Box Studios to record the latest version of Destination Vinylmation.

Episode 014 Furr

Retro Weekend: 03/13/11

WDWNT on March 14, 2011

Lots of cool news from the world of vinylmation this weekend.
Here is a wrap up…
The Urban 6 Mickey Hats are now slated to be released on March 18th.

New Urban 6 Ear Hats

Then, a day later, Disney officially announced the two 9″ figures the hats were based on.

You’ve seen the hats, now see the 9″ figures.

The TRON: Legacy set (already out in Hong Kong) was given a release date in the US, March 25th.

TRON Release Date

And a listener told us more about the artists involved.

Tron Vinylmation Explained

We scored a big artist’s interview with Chris Chapman, which we first blogged about…

Spotlight On: Chris Chapman of the Disney Design Group

… and then we played the interview on our latest podcast. (Along with a review of Jrs. 3, Mystery Mailbag, and more!)

Destination Vinylmation Podcast
Ep. 013 El Raton

Finally, leader (listen/reader) Zoe sent in some nice pictures and information about the still not officially released Villains 1 9″/Jr sets.

Maleficent and Sleeping Beauty: Up Close and In Hand

Also worth noting is this week’s Destination Disney podcast. The gang talks with former Executive VP of Operations at Walt Disney World Lee Cockerell about Disney’s theme park’s disaster readiness. An informative listen.

Destination Disney Radio
Show 3/11/11