Release Day! – June 29th, 2012

WDWNT on July 7, 2012

Lets start with the biggest, most exclusive, piece first.

Today the Park 8 Yeti was released exclusively online. The Casey Jones figure costs $74.95 and there are only 1000 of them. Buy it at DisneyStore.com

At both D-Streets the Duffy the Bears came out. Read more about them at

And also at D-Streets are the new Color Block Series. Read more about them at:

Also remember that Disneyland will be having a trading night tonight from 7-10 at the Pacific Ballroom at the Paradise Pier Hotel.They will also be having signing with Monty Maldovan and Quynh Kimball throughout the day and at the trade event.
Over in Orlando, WDW will have a Park Starz Series artist signing with Thomas Scott and Casey Jones from 5-7 at D-Street. D-Street WDW will also be getting the new 9″ CYO Vinylmation ’95 pieces.

For all the details of upcoming events go to our calender at

Calling All Vinylmation 95 Custom Artists

WDWNT on July 7, 2012

The introduction of the Vinylmation 95 CYO has opened up new doors for custom Vinylmation artists out there. We would love to spotlight your work along side all the Mickey mold customs we have been featuring for years. So whether your a new artist, of a seasoned pro, email us (DestinationVinylmation@gmail.com) with you name and pictures of your work and we will get back to you with some fun questions to make up your article.

While we are waiting for yours, take a look at what these artists, commissioned by Disney, have produced for the Wonderground Gallery at the Downtown Disney District, California.

A Bug’s Life
by Calef Brown

The Little Mermaid
by J. Scott Campbell
Midway
by Miss Mindy
Monster’s Inc.
by Lyla Warren
Muppet Vision 3D
by Amy Mebberson

CYO Vinylmation 95 Lightning McQueen

WDWNT on June 11, 2012

Update 6/15/12 The WDW release had been delayed until June 29. It will still release at DLR on June 15.



Update 6/13/12 We have a price point for the CYO Vinylmation 95. It will be $39.95 according to the Disney Vinylmation Events page.

On June 15th, a Create Your Own version of the new 9″ Lightning shaped Vinylmation will release at WDW and DLR.

Custom artists…. what are your ideas? And remember, Noah launches his customs on this platform on June 9th at DTD Disneyland.

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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Wonderground Gallery Opens Today

WDWNT on June 11, 2012

Zoe is at the Grand Opening of the Wonderground Gallery and is sending in pictures throughout the day…

Update 12:30pm PST

“A Bug’s Life” Vinylmation 95
Artist: Calef Brown
$900

“Boo Peep”
Artist: Miss Mindy
$3800

“Midway” Vinylmation 95
Artist: Miss Mindy
$2000
“Showtime”
Artist: Miss Mindy
$3800

Today, June 9, is the opening of the Wonderground Gallery at Downtown Disney California. It is an art gallery full of amazing paintings and various collectibles and will be the showcase for the new Vinylmation 95.

Noah and a few other artists will be the first to present their customs to the public for purchase, then a Create Your Own will go on sale on June 15 at D-Streets.

Late yesterday, our own Zoe took a peak inside the store.

You can see (besides Zoe’s reflection) Cast Members still setting up inside.

If you would like to get a custom Vinylmation 95 at the Wondergallery, Disney has posted the following information:
“Guests may line up for the Grand Opening of the WonderGround Gallery on June 9, 2012 behind the Rainforest Cafe. In addition, beginning at 7am, wristbands will be distributed for the Vinylmation™ 95 releases in conjunction with the WonderGround Gallery Grand Opening.  We ask that you please not line up prior to 6am.  Wristbands are limited.  Limits will apply.  Merchandise not guaranteed.  All information subject to change without notice.”

In addition to the Lightning mold customs, the Disney Vinylmation Blog gave us all a peak at a Mickey mold custom designed by Miss Mindy that will be available.

If you are just interested to go browse, or meet the artists, here is a schedule of today’s events:

The following artists will take part in a special appearance and signing on
Saturday, June 9, 2012 at WonderGround Gallery in the Downtown Disney District.

11 am – 1pm
Brigette Barrager, J. Scott Campbell, Martin Hsu, Amy Mebberson, Miss Mindy,
Noah, Genevieve Santos and Lyla Warren

3 pm – 5pm
Stacey Aoyama, Sean Chao, Sean D’Anconia, Danny Handke, Jerrod Maruyama, Michelle Romo,
Jared Andrew Schorr and Frank Svengsouk

If you attend, please send pictures… especially if you purchase one of the Vinylmation 95 customs!