Spotlight On: Aaralyn’s Tiny Tails

WDWNT on March 18, 2013

We got this great message from Aaralyn about her Tiny Tails series.

Aaralyn’s Tiny Tails Series will go on sale this Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 7PM PST. Each blind box will cost $75 shipped and be limited to 2 blind boxes per person and shipped within the United States. The series will go live at the link below: artworksbyaaralyn.bigcartel.com/product/tiny-tails-custom-series-blind-box.

 For more Tiny Tails, please visit Aaralyn’s Facebook Page at : facebook.com/ArtworksbyAaralyn

Spotlight On: NRB Relic’s Remy

WDWNT on March 17, 2013

NRB Relic emailed us this cool custom and we thought you guys should know a little more about it.

NRB: HE IS HERE..!!! NRB Relics newest 3″ custom Vinylmation inspired by Remy from Ratatouille “Lets Get Cooking”.
This custom Vinylmation is part of The Custom Artist Project Series 2 PIXAR.

DV: WE’re excited too. Pixar is a great choice for a series. One question about your vinyl though. What is the spoon made of?
NRB: Remy’s Spoon is made with an apoxie clay that I use on most of my pieces.

DV: Is Ratatouille your favorite Pixar movie?
NRB: Ratatouille is one of my favorites….there are so many wonderful ones
to choose from….Remy gave me a chance to add a lot of detail…..! He
was truly a blast…..!

DV: Where can we find out more about this figure and the Custom Artist’s Project?
NRB: To find out more about this series visit facebook.com/groups/ArtistProject/. To see more artwork from NRB Relic visit facebook.com/NRBRelic or nrbrelic.com.

DV: Thanks for the info!

Spotlight On: Casey’s Custom Accessories

WDWNT on March 17, 2013

We spotlight lots of custom artists on DV, but Casey Maute has put a twist on things. He creates custom accessories for your Vinylmation.

Destination Vinylmation: First off, what gave you the idea to start creating accessories for Vinylmation figures?
Casey Maute: I made my first ever painted custom for my friend and it looked pretty ridiculous… it looked like a baby so I figured it needed a baby piano! After I made that, he encouraged me to make more accessories. I’ve been working with clay for years now, making jewelry… so it was a perfect way to use my love of vinyls to continue with my clay work.

DV: Have you created any custom Vinylmation?
CM: I have! I’ve made one 3″ Winnie the Pooh for myself.. it’s not the greatest.. but I wanted to at least try to do a custom.. Then, I made the custom Sonny Eclipse with his baby “Fisher-Price” piano. I haven’t done any more painting, and stick to accessories now.

DV: You seem to create accessories for both Disney produced and custom figures.
CM: Most of the customs I make accessories for are for the artists. I’ve done a whole series of accessories for Crazy4Vinyls for his Simpsons series and I’ve done several for Jenny Grinsell’s customs.

DV: I am huge Sonny Eclipse fan. I have to visit him often to sit through a show even if I don’t eat there. You feature a lot of Sonny Eclipse, are you a fan as well?
CM: I’ve become a fan, but anything Sonny Eclipse related was for Shane Russell’s Sonny Eclipse army! He’s really let me get creative and make up all kinds of crazy things for his Sonny’s to wear.

DV: Did you create the custom Sonnys we see in the photos? If so, can you tell us about them?
CM: I did not, the credit goes all to Jenny Grinsell! She’s amazing and really has taken customs to the next level with her level of detail and creativity.

DV: Do you plan on selling your accessories? If so, do you take requests?
CM: Yes, and yes! Anyone can message me on my Facebook fan page and request a custom accessory. I’ll let you know how much it costs and if its doable. I can always recreate something, or work with you to make something totally unique.

Follow Casey on Facebook and Instagram to see more of his work and contact him with your requests.
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/outsidetheblox
Instagram: @osohandmade

Annemarie’s Custom Studio Ghibli Series

WDWNT on March 17, 2013

Beginning on April 1st, and continuing for the next twelve days, artist Annemarie will reveal a figure from her new Studio Ghibli custom Vinylmation series. It is a 12 figure series that will cover 9 different movies and will contain some wonderful surprises! Follow Annemarie at her Facebook artist page.

“My hope with this set is to reach the fans of Studio Ghibli but to also hopefully inspire many of you to check out these amazing films, some of which I believe are the greatest animated movies of all time.” – Annemarie

 Yubaba
“Spirited Away”
Proprietor of The Bathhouse and the main antagonist of the animated film.

Wow! The use of Frollo’s hat as her hair is innovative and just flat out amazing.

Howl
“Howl’s Moving Castle”
Mysterious, reclusive wizard.

This is my favorite Studio Ghibli film. This custom is full of color and life. The inclusion of Calcifer in the ear is a perfect way to add to the story. And the detail of the castle in the other ear is stunning.

Kiki
“Kiki’s Delivery Service”
A young witch

Annemarie uses the Minnie platform and Kiki is a perfect fit. Kiki’s cat Jiji is expertly drawn on that tiny space in the ear. And the sculpted broom isn’t half bad either.
Btw, some ? images below have now transformed 😉

Porco
“Porco Rosso”
WWI fighter ace and freelance bounty hunter

Part of what makes this series great is the shading, wonderfully done here bringing Porco to life. Also small details in the ears, like the plane here.

Blue Totoro
“My Neighbor Totoro”
  Leads a Mei to find Totoro asleep.

A wonderful depiction of the small blue creature from the film. Annemarie previously made a 9″ large grey Totoro. 

Mei
“My Neighbor Totoro”
Little girl who meets and befriends Totoro.

Great seamless use of the top of the Minnie canvas between the ears and the bow. Her dress and shoes also fit perfectly onto the Minnie.

Baby Boh
“Spirited Away”
Yubaba’s baby.

Again, a wonderful use of shading and minimal lines in the face to really bring the character across. Nice detail in the ear and the perfect Junior companion.

Baron
“The Cat Returns”
Young girl on the way to the Cat Kingdom.

A wonderful representation capturing the face and suit really well. The large top hat and sculpted cane give this piece added character.

Arrietty
“The Secret World of Arrietty”
A borrower who lives under the floorboards.

Another custom on the Minnie. Very smart use of the bow for her hair clip. Wonderful use of layers for the clip, hair and greenery backdrop. And yes, that’s a real pin accessory.

Ponyo
“Ponyo”
A fish-girl who floats away on the back of a jellyfish.

The idea to use the buzz helmet is great and she even painted on it. Everything just fits for a very pleasing design. The jellyfish painted on the body are beautiful.

No Face
“Spirited Away”
A spirit who attaches himself to Chihiro.

A seemingly simple addition to the series actually has intricately drawn ears, both Mickey arm removed and a sculpted upside down arm attached to represent his giving of gifts.

San
“Princess Mononoke”
A woman raised by the wolves

So good, I had to post both the front and the back. How incredibly rich and detailed are both sides of this vinyl! Again, on a Minnie shaped canvas, the design perfectly takes the form head to toe. The inclusion of a junior with a few Tree Spirits painted on is a great bonus.

Spotlight On: Ryan Branoff’s Stitch and Ugly Duckling

WDWNT on March 17, 2013

Our good friend Ryan sent us a few pictures of his latest custom Vinylmation. So here is Stitch and the Ugly Duckling.

“One of my favorite Disney movies is ‘Lilo & Stitch’ and I think at the emotional core of the movie is the scene where Stitch reads ‘The Ugly Duckling’ for the first time. I think it’s a great moment where Stitch realizes that he acts out because he is lonely. I wanted to capture this emotion in the set that I created. The way I tried to represent Stitch is a little bit different than how we’ve seen him in the past. He’s looking calm, and thoughtful. In addition to the 9″ figure, I knew to complete this set that I would need a 3″ Duckling and a picture book accessory. Both I think compliment the 9″ Stitch well and really complete the package!”

– Ryan Branoff

 

Spotlight On: Amber Gonzalez’ Ladies of Disney

WDWNT on March 17, 2013

Amber Gonzalez is back, this time with some her Ladies of Disney set, including a few Minnie platform customs. We asked her what inspired this line.

“The new Minnie mold is what inspired me to make the Ladies of Disney set. It’s perfect for dresses and Dainty shoes 🙂 it brings out the perfect girlie touch . Picked 8 of my favorite girls to bring to life. My next project will be a set of Lady Villains :)”

These figures are $48 shipped each. These are a 1:1 limited edition.

 

Spotlight On Mike Vetrone’s Latest Customs

WDWNT on March 17, 2013

The first one I would like to share with you is Gizmoduck.  I did this piece for a friend of mine who is making an entire duck tales set from different custom artists.  It has been a really awesome project to be apart of.  I wanted to make it seem like a comic book super hero.

Then there was the issue of the wheel.  I sketched up a bunch of options using the mickey mold feet, but decided that it would be best to just make it myself.  I am very happy with the result.  It is one of my favorite pieces I’ve ever made.

Next is my Magic Carpet 9 in.  This was a commission.  The collector wanted the magic carpet to be the main focus and then let my mind run wild.  I am a huge Genie fan and have an army of 100 Park 11 Genies.  I had to include him.  One of my favorite ways he is shown in the movie is at the end in the moon.

I thought this would work perfectly.  On the back I put the “mountain” inside the cave of wonders that the lamp is on.  Another one of my favorite scenes in the movie.  It was fun getting to make a vinyl for one of my absolute favorite movies.

Lastly, I made a Furry Friends Abu for the Light it Up Blue Auctions going on at Vinylmation Exchange: Bid Wars.

I love in the movie when Abu has the red gem reflecting in his eyes.  I think its adorable haha.  I made the gem blue to play off of the theme.

Mike Vetrone
michael.vetrone@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/customsbymikevetrone
instagram @washyourrhands

Spotlight On: Brian Shapiro’s Sully Incognito

WDWNT on March 3, 2013

From custom artist Brian Shapiro:

I present my latest Incognito Series figure! This one’s abstract for sure. It is called “Mikey Mouse” in celebration of the upcoming movie, Monsters University, by Disney. With a lift from his friend, Sully, Mike Wazowski scares up some laughs as Mickey Mouse! Of course, things don’t go according to plan when poor Mikey’s vision is obstructed and Sully’s shoe doesn’t fit! 

Artist Jared Flores to Debut A Bug’s Life Blind Box Series

WDWNT on March 3, 2013

This set was inspired by the insect characters from Disney/Pixar’s 1998 release A Bug’s Life . It features many of the beloved heroes, villains, and wildcards from Pixar Studios second movie. This set features 12 designs, followed by one Mystery Chaser.  For full photos of the set please visit my Flickr stream.

The series will go up for sale on the Facebook group: Vinylmation Exchange Customs. On Sunday May 12 at 7:00 PM PST the official post will open. There are 12 bugs available for purchase, so the first 12 people to claim their box on the post will secure a their bug. Limit one bug per person.  This purchase includes one randomly assigned character from the set, as well as a signed artist card. Each box will sell for $90, with shipping expenses included.

You can keep track of my work at http://jaredcircusbear.tumblr.com
Contact me for custom commissions at jared_circusbear@yahoo.com

Spotlight On: Brian Shapiro’s Invertimation Series

WDWNT on March 1, 2013

Custom Artist Brian Shapiro is back with a very intriguing series customs set for next year:

I present my last custom of 2013 which is a preview of a series I’m going to do in 2014 called Invertimation!

That mischievous prankster, the Cheshire Cat, has teamed up with other tricky characters like Stitch and Genie to invert the colors of some of Disney’s beloved characters.  To undo this magic spell on your phone or tablet, simply invert the colors on it and look at the photo as shown.  For iOS devices go to Settings>General>Accessibility>Invert Colors.  I’m not sure how to do it on Android.  If you are viewing this on a monitor, invert the colors on your phone and look at the pic with your device’s camera.  Enjoy!

Next up is Experiment 626!!  See you in 2014!