Although the space shuttle Endeavor never lifted off for it’s history flight today, Disney posted a story about a couple Vinylmation that recently returned from a trip to space.
Update: 4/28/11 The Japan Disney Store exclusive Pirate Mickey Hero of the Caribbean went on sale today and we found some already up on eBay. These pics are from eBay seller hawaiian_seaside. We also now know the artist is Kazuhiro Murase.
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4/13/11 Looks like Japan is getting a great looking Pirate Mickey Vinylmation. Vinylmationworld.com yesterday found an ad on the the Japan Disney Store website advertising this upcoming release. According to our translation of the ads, this piece will come out on April 28th and cost 1290 Yen (approx. $15.75).
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Pirate Mickey Hero of the Caribbean
Here’s the turnaround of our latest hero all the way from Japan. It appears to be using the old mold. This figure’s release comes almost a month before the 4th movie in the Pirates franchise hits theaters and more than 2 months before the Pirates attraction based series is projected to hit shelves here in the states. This colorful figure will be sold in a pirate themed tin. |
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Check out Pirate Mickey’s gold tooth and bandanna. The bandanna looks a lot like the one on the Jack Sparrow Pirate Vinylmation we saw last week. Jack is part of the Pirate of the Caribbean Attraction Series. Also notice the scar by his right eye. His eyes are a bit goofy looking. |
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Look at the bling. The artist gave Mickey lots of jewels and rings. On his left hand are two pieces, one of which looks like a blue Mickey Head. |
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Here’s the bottom of the piece. It says, “Pirate Mickey Hero of the Caribbean” The artist signature is to hard to read, but it looks like it starts with a K. Anyone know who that might be? |
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Looks like tins are back, or this figure was made before the change, we might never know. We do like the tins, and using it as a treasure chest makes a lot of sense! Lots of detail, including lots of booty, handles to carry it, and a Mickey shaped keyhole in the lock. |
Sometimes it’s fun to take some Vinylmation info and rumors out there and speculate on what’s to come. We know Disney plans to put out an alien Vinylmation after this mysterious picture was posted on the Vinylmation blog yesterday:
It looks like the Disney Stores couldn’t keep the evil Villains contained. Now it seems that they will be taking over both D-Street stores on May 6th. They even got the California Store to open at 8 AM!
Last month we did a whole week of wedding related Vinylmation. In honor of the Royal Wedding this week, and in conjunction with @DragynAlly’s Wedding Wednesday, we put together some pictures. Weddings and Vinylmation, together forever! |
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We found this picture over at the Disney Wedding Blog. If I ever get married, you KNOW, that this will be there. Although, I’d rather make it out of ice cream, not just ice!
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Photographer Cassie Dyer, from ponchothemouse.tumblr.com took a picture of her favorite vinylmation, Poncho, with some flowers from her cousin’s wedding. |
| Maria Clapsis’ customs, which we reviewed and compared to the Celebrations set of Bride and Groom. |  |
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Lisa and Trace Farry’s custom bride and groom guest book Vinylmation. |
| Stormtrooper of the Week #8. With a background from flickr.com/photos/redandjonny/ |
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Jenifer Marie’s Bride and Groom set. |
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The Dragyn’s Lair Check back at Dragyn’s Lair on Friday for some prizes! Other Sites Involved: And Host hosted posts by: |
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The Vinylmation.com blog revealed a first look at an upcoming Sci-Fi themed vinylmation. A green skinned alien! No other information was revealed.
Does this have anything to do with Sci-Fi Academy coming to Disneyland? Anyone have any idea the connection to Disney?
As we found on the Art of Disney blog, Mike Sullivan will be signing his Star Wars set on June 4th, 2011. This signing will be at the Little Green Men Store Command in Tomorrowland, Disneyland. This will also mark the re-release of the Star Wars set in California. |
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| Mike Sullivan is a great guy, and we had a lot of fun talking to him the night of the original Star Wars release in Florida. We even got him to sign our boxes! |
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| Please note: “Limit TWO (2) cases per Guest. Limit TWO (2) items signed per Guest. We ask that you bring no personal items to be signed. Event and information are subject to cancellation or change without notice including but not limited to dates, times, artwork, release dates, and retail prices. Merchandise for signing must be purchased on the event day at the event location. Valid Disneyland® Resort receipt may be required. Paid admission is required to enter Disney theme parks.”
This looks like it means that you will have to have the receipts and have purchased the Star Wars set that day, instead of bringing a set in from the past. |
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Ep. 019 Oopsy
In this episode, Nick and MC review the Sea Creatures and the new mold as it looks painted. They also talk about they know about the Pirates and the 6 piece Steam Park set. A new contest is announced. And like always, the newest in news, release dates, and the Mystery Mailbag.
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For those of you looking to trade Jrs, Nick found a new place. At Frontierland in the Magic Kingdom, you can trade Jrs in this neat wooden case at the trading post. Now people in Florida have two options, this place, and at D-Street.
How many people have traded Jrs??
