Today, the series of 4 Vinylmation designed to look like Andy’s crayon drawings from the Toy Story films where released at D-Streets.
They retail for $12.95 each and were originally available in Japan to commemorate the opening of Tokyo’s Toy Story Midway Mania attraction. Also released today was the 9″ Park 11 Grizzly Peak designed by Casey Jones.
It is an LE 800 and retails for $44.95.
WDWNT Reporter Melissa Weber stopped by Epcot earlier today to find that the park is just about ready for the Flower and Garden Festival which officially begins tomorrow:
Everything hasn’t completely grown in yet, but the Fantasia display already looks spectacular
This might be my favorite display ever!
Too cool…
Hyacinth Hippo, Ben Ali Gator, Lady Upanova, and friends make up the back portion
The princesses are out near International Gateway again
Woody and Buzz near the American Adventure
Beauty and the Beast in France
Lady and the Tramp in Italy
Mater and Lightning McQueen in Japan
Garden at United Kingdom
Pooh and Friends also in the U.K.
Piglet riding Eeyore
Peter Pan characters between Future World and World Showcase
China
Don’t forget, the festival starts tomorrow!
We can’t believe it took them this long, but the Toy Story figures finally asked for a field trip to ride Toy Story Midway Mania. Austin and I were happy to oblige, and even took a short detour to the All-Star Movie Resort for a look around the Toy Story buildings. I hope you enjoy this photoshoot. Austin provided some captions. I also included some pictures of Buzz and Woody’s trip to Pixar Weekend last spring. As always, more photos on our Facebook page. (also, check out our story on the history of TS Midway Mania and the Park 9 LE figure)
Who knew? It seems as though Andy from the Pixar Toy Story franchise went away to college to become an artist:
Straight from our friends over at the Vinylmation Japan Blog (an unofficial fan site), we have revealed four Toy Story Vinylmation that will be released at Tokyo Disney Sea on July 5th at McDucks Department Store. They are to commemorate the summer opening of the Toy Story Midway Mania attraction at Tokyo Disney. They will cost 1200 Yen or $15 USD. It seems to be a four figure series that includes Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the Alien all designed from the stand point that Andy actually drew them. And as you can see above, Andy actually signs them as the artist!
To me, these are an absolutely beautifully designed series. Such a unique take that makes so much sense in the Toy Story universe.
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For the second day, we’d like to take a look at two characters from Toy Story 3. Thanks again to Mike Boon for such wonderful artwork! |
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Dolly Toy Story 3 (2010) Voiced by: Bonnie Hunt This sassy rag doll didn’t have a major role in Toy Story 3 but will no doubt be seen in future efforts (such as the Toy Story toons, books, merchandizing and more) considering how she is one of Bonnie’s toys. Plus, she’s cute. |
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Mr. Pricklepants Toy Story 3 (2010) Voiced by: Timothy Dalton Like Dolly, Mr. Pricklepants – a thespian with a love of lederhosen – had a relatively minor role in Toy Story 3 but will be part of the Toy Story crew for years to come. His entire back would be covered in his “prickles”. “This figure looks great, especially with the hair filling up Mickey’s head.” – M.C. |
| Mike Boon joins us every day this week with his speculation of a Toy Story 2 Series vinylmation. For past posts click here. You can also check Mike out at his own blog: baboondesign.blogspot.com | |
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Today we’re taking a look at two of the most famously voiced characters from the franchise. Good old Earnest and Frasier. Thanks again to Mike Boon for such wonderful artwork! |
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Slinky Dog Toy Story (1995) Originally voiced by: Jim Varney (Toy Story) Like the Potato Heads, licensing issues likely got in the way of having Slinky appear in Toy Story Series 1. But considering his prominence in the series, that’s a wrong that would need to be righted. I pictured the body component to be clear, with the slinky coils stretching around his midsection. |
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Stinky Pete the Prospector Toy Story 2 (1999) Voiced by: Kelsey Grammer The crafty and deceitful villain in Toy Story 2 can participate in all sorts of adventures with Woody, Jessie and Bullseye from Series 1. I tried to stick to the limitations of the mould, but this would obviously look great with a hat accessory and/or a pick-axe. |
| Mike Boon joins us every day this week with his speculation of a Toy Story Series 2 vinylmation. For past posts click here. You can also check Mike out at his own blog: baboondesign.blogspot.com | |
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We’d like to welcome back Mike Boon for another series of Vinylmation Speculation. Last time we saw his thoughts and designs on future Muppets series. This week we’ll see his ideas for a second Toy Story vinylmation series. Each day this week we’ll see two new designs, ending on Saturday with a design he thinks will make a great chaser. As with last time, All these figures look great and we are proud to show them to the community. Thanks again to Mike Boon! |
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Mr. Potato Head Toy Story (1995) Voiced by: Don Rickles Licensing issues with Playskool no doubt put a damper on any attempts to include Mr. Potato Head with Series 1, but he would be a vital addition to a second series. The head of the figure and one ear could be clear plastic along with, perhaps, the feet. This could give the impression of his feet being just barely attached (as on the real Potato Head). The back could either show the inside of his little compartment (for example, his other eyes) or a different expression. |
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Mrs. Potato Head
Toy Story 2 (1999) “I really like the use of the ears in these two. The contrast of Mr.’s Ears ear symbol with the heart in Mrs.’s is a very nice addition.” – M.C. |
| Mike Boon joins us every day this week with his speculation of a Toy Story 2 Series vinylmation. For past posts click here. You can also check Mike out at his own blog: baboondesign.blogspot.com | |
Just a few days ago, we showed you video of the Mr. Spell prop near Toy Story Midway Mania at Disney’s Hollywood Studios actually displaying text. Well, now there is some audio to go along with it. It still isn’t exactly working properly, but it seems we are getting closer and closer to a fully operational Mr. Spell:
Thanks to a tweet by @hinaloe415, we were treated to some pictures of Toy Story Cutesations that were released in Japan. If you missed it, Cutesations is a blind box plush series that debuted with Alice in Wonderland last year. It is sold at Disney Stores and this Toy Story set seemed to have debuted at Disney Stores in Japan.
They cost 790 Yen ($9.46 USD) per blind box.
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Today we’re going back and looking at some of the newer characters from Toy Story 3. Thanks again to Mike Boon for such wonderful artwork! |
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Chuckles Toy Story 3 (2010) Voiced by: Bud Luckey The perpetually dour Chuckles isn’t fond of Lotso’s scheme to turn Sunnyside into a prison. Eventually, Chuckles makes his way into the home of Bonnie (along with Andy’s other toys) and he finally smiles after seeing Bonnie has drawn him with a big grin on his face. Chuckles with a smile would make a great variant. “Great variant ideas. They seem to be a standard in Vinylmation sets these days, so why not imagine them as part of future sets!”-M.C. |
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Trixie Toy Story 3 (2010) Voiced by: Kristen Schaal Rex’s dinosaur partner from Toy Story 3 – on-line name Velocistar237 – would look great with some real horns (Disney can use the same ones they used for Buttercup). If not, they could be painted on the ears. “I love the idea of horns. If not three, then just the one on the nose!”-M.C. |
| Mike Boon joins us every day this week with his speculation of a Toy Story Series 2 vinylmation. For past posts click here. You can also check Mike out at his own blog: baboondesign.blogspot.com | |
