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Ep. 131 3D Mickey Chaser This week we review the D23 Expo. The Vinylmation, the events, the stores and the people. Nick chooses his set of year and MC says not so fast. We also have news about a new Nightmare blind box series, more NYC vinyls, Halloween Tokyo figures and much more. |
Vinylmation Exchange has posted a photo of a pair of Halloween themed Juniors that are set for a September 3rd release in Tokyo Disneyland.
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Ep. 132 Cactus This week we give a step by step rundown of what to expect at the Reflections of Evil trading event. We also go over the full calendar of events. All that, and a look at new NYC and Tokyo vinys and a peek at Villains Series 4. |
Japanese Vinylmation collector @Vinylmati0n shared some photos of a couple new Tokyo Disneyland that will be released on July 1st. They will retail for ¥ 1,200 (about $12.25 USD) each. No word yet if these will be released in the US.
It looks like they are just based on guests at the park with the summer heat getting the best of them as they have what looks like sweat pouring from their ears while wearing sweat soaked shirts. The accessory sunglasses with the reflection of the castle in them are spectacular. Overall, I enjoy the designs, however I do not like the tee shirts with Mickey and Minnie on them. It is character overkill. I would rather just see a Tokyo Disneyland logo.
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Ep. 110 Blue/Yellow Gear Bear This week we have a ton of news to cover including Animation 3, Jr. 8, Tokyo 30th and much more. We also run down Chuck’s list of proposed WDW Resort vinyls and talk about the reorganization of D-Street Orlando. And of course, we give you the complete release and events calendar. Stay tuned at the end of the show for the special 2013 Custom VinylMadness Selection Show! |
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Ep. 077 POTC Dog Another Park Starz variant is released, as is a new 9″ mold. Disneyland’s California Adventure opens up it’s expansion and we learn all about the Color Block series. A packed show is all topped off with Adam from Disney Brit to give his take on the Disneyland Paris inspired Park 10 set. |
The Toyko Disney site has just announced it’s plans for the parks’ 30th Anniversary Celebration. Starting on April 15th, 2013, the “Happiness Year” celebration will begin. A new parade is being developed, Star Tours is undergoing it’s upgrade, and there will be seasonal celebrations throughout the year.
Why do you care? Because with each of the last anniversary celebrations we got specialized vinylmation. Hong Kong’s 5th, Disney World’s 40th, and Paris’ 20th all got anniversary specific vinyl, so be on the look out for some from Tokyo next year!
Update: 11/20/11 This blind box set was released as a Japan Disney Store exclusive on November 18th for 990 Yen per blind box (about $12.88 USD). The interesting thing about this set is there are 12 known figures and 1 mystery chaser. Thanks to reader Nick for pointing us toward some eBay auctions. The chaser has been revealed as:
The Siamese Cats from Lady and the Tramp. I was so very afraid of these cats as a kid. I used to think they were after me in my sleep. But this Vinylmation looks incredible. The sealed case still comes with 24 blind boxes, so it seems you get a set of 13 and another 11, hopefully different, figures. Here are some screen shots of the packaging:
I always enjoy seeing what comes out of Japanese Pop Culture. On eBay, a couple new pre-sales have popped up for some Japan exclusive Vinylmation. The first one is a very interesting looking set that could create a lot of buzz stateside.
It’s a set of Zodiac signs using Disney Characters. Can you name them all? Highlight the text below to reveal the characters.
Top Row:
Abu from Aladdin
Chicken Little from Chicken Little
Patch from 101 Dalmatians
Pumbaa from The Lion King
Middle Row:
Elliot from Pete’s Dragon
Sir Hiss from Robin Hood
Pegasus from Hercules
Bo Peep’s Sheep from Toy Story
Bottom Row:
Remy from Ratatouille
Maggie from Home on the Range
Tigger from Winnie the Pooh
Thumper from Bambi
The above set releases on November 18 in Japan. As of this post, two eBay sellers have it listed. One is a Buy It Now for $650, the other has a starting bid at $205. There is another Japan exclusive also listed on eBay as a pre-sale…
1290 Yen converts to about $16.79. Not bad for a special Vinylmation in a cool tin. Daruma dolls are seen as a symbol of perseverance and good luck in Japanese culture. You may need said luck importing this Vinylmation from Japan at a good price. Right now, there is one Buy It Now for $50 and a second auction that has 3 bids and is up to $51.
