Goofy’s Back and Disneyland’s Retro

WDWNT on February 16, 2011

The official Disney Vinylmation Blog has just released a look at the backs of the 9″ Park 5 Goofy’s Barnstormer and Retro Disneyland figures. Here is our take:

Retro Disneyland
Artis: Monty Maldovan
LE: 800
Release Date: February 25th
Where: D-Street in Orlando and CA


I was on the fence about this one, mostly because I focus on WDW over DLR items, but…

The back of the head has a retro look at the DLR Castle
Tink is featured flying around on the back of the right ear
The iconic Tomorrowland Rocket Ship is on the back of the body
Goofy’s Barnstormer
Artis: Eric Caszatt
LE: 800
Release Date: February 25th
Where: D-Street in Orlando and CA
It’s funny how this became a tribute to a former Toon Town attraction. When it was designed, Goofy’s Barnstormer was not on it’s way to being re-themed as The Great Goofini.
Nice detail on the back of the head with the window and banner
Look closely, and you can see Goofy’s outline as he crashes through the barn

LOST: Found

WDWNT on February 15, 2011

One of our listeners and Vinylmation custom artist Cesar Diaz
sent in these pictures of a 12 figure LOST set he created. He did
a fantastic job and we are excited to share these photos with you.
Check back for an interview with Cesar about this set and his
other creations coming soon. Click here for a look at the whole set.
Here is a closer look at a few:
Jack

As with all the figures in
this set, Cesar decided to
captures Jack’s Season 1
look. Great detail with the
jacket and tie and scrapes
on the face.
Locke

My favorite out of the set,
Cesar captured one of
John’s signature moments,
the Orange Smile.
Charlie

Again, nice detail with the
clothing, putting Charlie in
the zipper hoodie. Check
out the hand:
Kate

Sawyer’s nickname’s were
were right on, as is Ceasar’s
addition of freckles on Kate.
Vincent

Would he be the mystery
chaser? Nice placement of
the tongue hanging down to
the body. Very well layed
out design.
All Photos by Cesar Diaz


Valentine’s Day Treat

WDWNT on February 15, 2011

One of our listeners, and D-Street release day line friend, Cliff from Florida sent in this Valentine:

Chocolate Dipped Strawberry

Tail Spin and more on February 25th!

WDWNT on February 14, 2011

Update: 2/22/11 The Tailspin set from the Disney Afternoons series release has been pushed back to March 4th. Check for it online then!

Big news from Disney today! The first 3″ Disney Afternoons combo pack featuring Tale Spin will be released as an online exclusive on February 25th. Also available the same day at D-Street in Orlando and CA will be the 9″ Park 5 Goofy’s Barnstomer and 9″ Retro Disneyland figures. Here is our take:

Tail Spin

We have been waiting awhile for the Disney Afternoons release, and Disney decided Tail Spin would lead the pack. First off, we get great, fun packaging here.

There are, however a few surprises. First is the Tail Spin release will be exclusive to the Disney Store Online. No word on if the full line of Disney Afternoon figures will be this way. Second, it is a Limited Edition size of only 1000 sets. The retail price is a nice $24.95. And third, its not coming out as a series… so we will see these releases sprinkled over time.
Kit
Baloo. One of my favorite Disney characters. They have done him well here. Love the cap.
Goofy’s Barnstormer
With Toon Town having closed forever on February 11th, Goofy’s Barnstormer is undergoing a theme change, so this figure will pay tribute to the old Toon Town. Here is what Goofy’s Barnstormer will soon become at the Magic Kingdom:
Retro Disneyland
This figure celebrates Disneyland. It is adorned with the the icons of Walt’s vision for Disneyland, mixed with that signature retro colored box theme they use in the logo.

We were getting worried, not having any release dates past this Friday’s Nerds Rock. What do you think about Disney not giving more advaced word about release dates like they used too? Leave your comments on that, Disney Afteroons, Goofy’s Barnstormer or Retro Disneyland below.

Disney Store Online Inventory Update

WDWNT on February 12, 2011

Here is a quick look at some new and still available Vinylmation at the Disney Store Online

Bacon just became available today online and at D-Street. Maria Clapsis’s Orange Bear was also released today and is in stores and online.
Simba was at D-Street today, but reports say it always read “Sold Out” online despite the listing. Update 2/12/11: Check comments below.
Might be your last chance to grab some Toy Story. They have been out of the stores for months, but have recently popped up… not only a D-Street, but inside the theme parks and now online.
Disnyland Ticket booklet sets pops on and off line from time to time. It’s there today.
Urban 3 recently saw a price drop to $5.99… some boxes and cases are still out there.
Also of note:
– Disney advertises the code above to use at checkout to save on shipping… But check the comments below… we also got a tip that the code SHIPONLINE works for FREE!!!!!! shipping on orders over $50. That sounds better than $5 off… so give that one a try first. Thanks DDuck4Life.
– 9″ Mad Hatter, 3″ Dormouse figures still available online only
– 11 of the 12 Flags are online… USA is the only country not listed.
– Animation 1 single boxes and cases for sale online
– Villains 1 single boxes and cases for sale online

Simba’s back, and front

WDWNT on February 10, 2011

Coming out tomorrow is the box topper for the Animation 1 series. Here’s some pictures of the front and back. The front was just released at the Vinylmation Facebook.


I like the tail the most I think. He’s got a sad sorta face, but the whiskers are fun. I am totally going to pick up at least two of these tomorrow. (I hope the variants are included in the set that might be on the bottom of this combo.)

Tell us what you think, just leave us a comment.

A Variant Opinion… Cutesters Too

WDWNT on February 9, 2011

Over at Tomopop.com writer Kristina Pino has put together a quick article on the recent Cutester Too series. Check it out.

Ms. Pino has done several articles about vinylmation for Tomopop, and we’ll try to point them out as we see them.

Also check them out for news about other collectible toys.

Screenshots from Tomopop.com