Bad Taste in Collector’s Mouths

WDWNT on September 12, 2012

Just when we thought the Comic Con release issues were in the past, the DisneyStore.com today made the 8 “Comic Con Exclusive” So Tasty figures available for purchase online.

According to the Vinylmation blog back on July 10th these were “very limited edition” and only “250 available of each design” at SDCC. Unfortunately, there is no mention of a limited edition size on the DisneyStore.com listing for these figures. The product shot does however show the Comic Con logo on the box.

So where exactly does the truth lie with these 8 Comic Con So Tasty figures? Was there a quantity of the 250 left over that they decided to sell online? It is really hard for me to believe there were any of these $10 figures left over from Comic Con. It seemed collectors and re-sellers where buying these up like candy. Maybe in some technical speak only 250 were available at Comic Con but the original production run was in fact much higher? That is possible, just would be nice if they were honest about that from the outset. Or how about the speculation that the 250 LE only applied to figures sold on site with the SDCC logo on the box? Again, valid. It still gives collectors something to look for, but what about the SDCC logo on the production shot online? Or, the most dreaded of all, will all who order these and get a confirmation wake up tomorrow to a “sorry, these were not available at the time of your purchase” email from the Disney Store? All these questions are valid, and they all have issues and more questions attached to them. But one of the most important questions is how upset are buyers who paid upwards of $500 on eBay for a full set of 8?

One way or another, it seems like the Vinylmation collectors were mislead once again. Just looking at screen shots from Disney’s own Vinylmation Blog shows either a misscommunication or misdirection somewhere along the way.

Your thoughts on the SDCC Comic Con So Tasty 8?

So Tasty Explained

WDWNT on June 13, 2012

So Tasty!

Release Date: June 4, 2012 (Disney Stores) and June 8, 2012 (D-Streets)

Where: Disney Stores and D-Streets

Price: $11.95

Details: Each 3″ figure is scented relating to its name and design.

Update 6/2/12 Root Beer Float and Grape Soda Added.


Update 5/29/12 In addition to Disney Stores on June 4, So Tasty will also release at D-Streets on June 8.

Update 5/25/12 The Vinylmation blog teased us with a few looks at the So Tasty line. I’m really starting to like the unique characterization of each.

Bacon Cheeseburger

What exactly will this smell like?
Frozen Lemonade

Ooooh so sour!
Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Cone

So tasty! Oh hey, I just got the name! lol
Popcorn

I hope this smells of butter. And lots of it!

 

 Root Beer Float

Clear brown body to show off a yummy mug of ice cold soda. Then the head is a scoop of ice cream billowing over the cup. All topped off with a straw in the ear.

 

 Grape Soda

A purple cup of Grape Soda pop. You can see the bubbles in the head with the straw and Ferris Wheel in the ear.

4/21/12 – The DV Staff gives initial opinions on this series… before product shots are shown:

Nick: They are targeted toward a specific audience for sure, kids and female. I’d have to say the initial designs are not as cute as say some Cutesters or many of the “cutesy” designs by say Maria Clapsis. Elements of the popcorn design are very cool however. The “disco” hair accessory to represent bubbling popcorn and the Ferris Wheels in the ears to represent fair grounds. The scent idea is cool. (how are those Jingle Smells scents holding up by the way to those who bought them?) I think they will sell well, especially as open window (if they are).

Annemarie: I think these are really cute, and it’s a good idea, but I don’t think I’ll be purchasing them; I usually like to stick to Disney-related stuff, it has to really blow me away for me to branch out from that. I like the designs though, the detail and expressions keep getting better and better in these. If this is an open-box series and there’s a food item I particularly enjoy, I may pick one up. A blind box series? I’ll pass.

Zoe: After seeing the so tasty Vinylmation preview, I think they look super cute! I love the idea that they will smell, like how jingle smells were. I hope the scents smell good. Also I love the use of the popcorn on top of the head, looks almost like Goofy’s afro. I love the details on these and think they will do great in the stores! The mint chip ice cream is cute, and it’s my favorite kind of ice cream so I will definitely need that one! I can’t wait to see how the rest turn out! 🙂

Episode 076 Nemo Submarine

WDWNT on June 13, 2012

Ep. 076 Nemo Submarine

This show focuses on all the Disneyland figures recently announced. Zoe joins us to give a west coast perspective on all of them. she also got a preview of the new Cars Land and Buena Vista Street at DCA and tells us all about it… including a ride on the new Radiator Springs Racers attraction. We also team up with Austin to review the So Tasty series and run down the Park 10 line up.

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Episode 075 It’s a Small World Leopard

WDWNT on June 11, 2012

Ep. 075 It’s a Small World Leopard

On our 75th episode we finally get those Vinylmation themed cupcakes! We also make a big announcement about another Disney themed podcast we are launching this week. Annemarie joins us fresh off her trip to Japan to give her take on the week’s news and talk about what Vinylmation collecting is like in Japan. We also discuss the new Lightning mold, the Villains 3 lineup and much more.

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SDCC So Tasty Update

WDWNT on February 25, 2012

The Playwright wrote into us because he just received his SDCC So Tasty Vinylmation in the mail from the Disney Store Online.

I got my whole set of 8 comic con “exclusives” in the mail today.  As per your request on the podcast, here is a picture of the front and back of the vinyl.

It does have the comic con sticker and nowhere does it say it’s limited edition of any kind.

The Playwright

So Tasty’s MK Photos

WDWNT on February 25, 2012

There is only one place you would expect to find So Tasty… the Main Street Confectionery. As if the place didn’t already smell good enough…

The Cheeseburgers are served!
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Grape Soda goes great with other sugary sweets.
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The Sugar Meter is off the charts with Frozen Lemonade.
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Donald and Goofy couldn’t even pop a more fine corn.
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Root Beer Float in a Magic Kingdom souvenir cup

Music and Food Festival

WDWNT on February 25, 2012

Over at the DisneyStore.com they are having a Buy One Get One sale of So Tasty and Tunes vinylmation. Just pick up 2 and the second one will be free. The sale lasts from now until August 26th at 11:59 PM PST. For all the details see the image from the website below.

I understand the sale on Tunes, they have been around a while. But So Tasty feels like it just came out, especially on the heels of the Comic Con Exclusives. Maybe that experience has left a bad taste in their mouths. Will you be picking any up with this sale?