Aloha New DVC Resort Vinylmation!

WDWNT on August 26, 2011

On August 29 a new DVC resort opens in Hawaii, Aulani. To commemorate this resort, Disney will release an open window 3″ Vinylmation.

It will only be available at Kelepa’s store at the Aulani resort and will retail for $14.95.
There was no official word, but with no word on LE and now markings on the box about an LE, we assume this is a limited released. Meaning it should be on shelves for a good time to come. There is also no specific word that you have to show your DVC member card to purchase this figure.
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Disney calls this figure Menehune-inspired. Menehune are said to be a people, sometimes described as dwarfs in size, who live in the deep forests and hidden valleys of the Hawaiian Islands. I like the style of this figure and the facial expression is cool, but I would have also liked an Aulani logo on the back. What are your thoughts on this newest member of the Vinylmation family?

Peak at Park 9 Series?

WDWNT on August 23, 2011

Update: 8/29/11 Check out our Park 9 Explained page for a full breakdown.
@Kajiholic tweeted us this picture that appears to be the future park 9 series. What do you think about this set?

I see a Dapper Dan from Main St. USA, a WDW Train, Skyway, Dumbo, Jungle Trek bat, Blizzard Beach Gator, and the bear from the Camp Minnie and Mickey sign at Animal Kingdom.

He says that he found these at Downtown Disney and then as soon as he bought some they were pulled off the shelves. A very lucky find indeed!!

D23 Vinylmation Preview: DCL Update

WDWNT on August 21, 2011

Update: 9/21/11 All these figures will be on ships in September.

We found some more DCL exclusive figures. All these, and the previously shown characters set of DCL 3″ Vinylmation will be Open Edition. Meaning they will be on the ships for a time to come. We asked if they will be available at the Disney Store Online’s DCL section… the answer was probably not.

Each of this trio represents the individual ships: Magic, Wonder, Dream. They will Open edition and sold on the Cruise ships for a time to come.

Aquaduck Donald! We have seen concept art, but this looks amazing!!! He is siting in an inner tube. The tube looks like Goofy’s from Have a Laugh. And you can see his feet popping over the raft like he is seated in it. Spectacular!!! This will also be Open Edition on DCL ships.

This Open Edition DCL exclusive looks like a Castaway Cay depiction maybe? Or just a nice vacation. With Mickey resting in a hammock on the body, the head has a bright yellow sun and the shadows of palm trees against it.

D23 Vinylmation Preview: Park 7 Complete List!

WDWNT on August 21, 2011

At D23, the Park 7 Vinylmation lineup was announced… by way of pins. 10 of the 12 Vinylmation designs where on display as pins. the 11th design that was not a pin is the already known Earful Tower and the 12th would be the mystery chaser. So here is the known Park 7 line up:

 Muppet Vision 3D

This colorful figure fits perfectly onto the Vinylmation. It’s Kermit’s hot air baloon that flies high over the attraction.
Tomorrowland Rocket

This was the icon of Tomorrowland in the Disney Parks. I showed off pride as being a USA rocket and gave excitment to the future of space exploration. You can see the rockets circling the head.
Tinker Bell

The famous fairy gets another vinylmation.
Donald Philharmagic

This is a favorite of mine. It’s from the Philharmagic show where donald gets stuck in a tuba at the end of the show. Only to get blasted out into the wall behind you and then end up tangled in the instruments of the ceiling of the gift shop.
Hong Kong Castle

From the markings on the body, this looks like the Hong Kong castle to me.
Hula Guy

Does this guy come from the Polynesian? Aulani? Or none of the above?
World of Motion Sea Serpent

See this article for details
Spacesuit Figment

Figment makes his third 3″ Vinylmation appearance. 
EPCOT 2000

Love it or hate it, it’s now a Vinylmation
Kali River Rapids

A great, and wet, Animal Kingdom attraction.

D23 Vinylmation Preview: Teams and DLR Half Marathon

WDWNT on August 19, 2011

These are some event specific and other specialty Vinylmation that were showcased at D23. First up is the 2011 Disneyland Half Marathon 3″ Stopwatch figure.

This will release on September 2 at Disneyland for $14.95. Runners can pick this one up and there is a space on the back to write your marathon time.

Up next are 2 figures from an upcoming “Teams” series. The two teams features are the Orlando Magic and LA Lakers (make sense) from the NBA.

Hopefully they offer a full selection of teams and other sports. I can’t wait for my Red Sox, Patriots and Celtics Vinylmation!

D23 Vinylmation Preview: Disney Cruise Line

WDWNT on August 19, 2011

Update: 8/29/11 IMPORTANT – Check out more details and HQ photos on our updated DCL 2011 Explained Page.


Update: 9/21/11 All these DCL vinyls will be on ships in September.

A ton of great DCL Vinylmation on the way. We know about Aqua Duck Donald. At D23 they unveiled a vinyl specific for each ship… the Magic, Dream and Wonder. And they also had on display these 7 figures. It’s classic Disney characters all dressed up and ready to set sail.

Dale
Chip
Donald Duck
Goofy
Mickey

 Mickey actually has an accessory hat. And if this one looks familiar, we saw him pop up on eBay by one of those Hong Kong sellers.

Minnie
Pluto

D23 Vinylmation Preview: 9″ Urban 7

WDWNT on August 19, 2011

A few upcoming 9″ Urban 7 figures were shown off at D23 on Friday. Here is a look.

This 9″ King Tut is part of a 9/3 combo. It will retail for $74.95 and is LE 1500.

The 3″ King Tut is a depiction from outside the sarcophagus. This combo will release in November.

Disney calls this 9″ figure “Monster”. We saw this in Jumbo pin form earlier in the year.

This is another figure we saw coming, 9″ Color Bar. We inferred this released based on the 3″, Jr., Ear Hat combo released earlier this year.

D23 Vinylmation Preview: Florida Project

WDWNT on August 19, 2011

I can’t wait for the Florida Project! September 9-11 at EPCOT. We already knew all the figures for purchase, but we got a peek at the ‘gift’ given to people who registered for the Vinylmation day:

It’s a Minnie Mouse. I don’t know about you, but this figure doesn’t do much for me. Its kind of plain. I like the bow, but a generally ugly piece. Your thoughts?

The Orange Bird is a different story. I know we already have one (the AP Exclusive), but this one has a different facial expression and a Mickey Ear Hat! This guy will be only available through trading with Cast Members at the Florida Project.

Here is a look at the 3″ available. Dumbo will be sold with a 9″ Mickey and Pooh will be sold solo.

On the right, is the 9″ Mickey that is packaged with the 3″ Dumbo. On the left is the 9″ Empress Lily. Check out our Florida Project Explained page for more info.

D23 Vinylmation Preview: Animation 2

WDWNT on August 19, 2011

Some Animation 2 figures were on display. This sequel will be released in November for $12.95 a blind box.

Here are two of the figures:

Flower from Bambi
Dopey – Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs