Villians to Invade Disney Stores across the country!

WDWNT on December 19, 2010

While looking around the “Vault” at Disney’s official Vinylmation website, I noticed something under the Disney Store Exclusive section.

Looks like this upcoming set will not be available at the Disney Theme Parks, only at your local Disney Store. Click here for a handy Disney Store locator to find the one closest to you.
When you click on the Villains link, you can take a look at 360 images of each of the figures in the upcoming series.
M.C. and I briefly discuss the Villains 1 and Animation 1 series in the latest episode of Destination Vinylmation. At the time of the recording, I hadn’t seen the backs, so I picked out one of my favorites for you right here.
Look at the Steamboat Willie Mickey on the back of Pete!!!! Great detail there. Love that added touch.

Cool Customs by Shaun Myers

WDWNT on December 19, 2010

I went to the trade show last night at WDW (as seen in the post last night), and while I was walking around looking for something cool to trade I spotted the following Custom Vinylmations.


Squirt

Flower

These amazing customs are the creation of Shaun Myers. I love the detail work on both pieces. The scales on the shell of Squirt and the flowers around Flower are awesome! Look for more great ones from this artist in the future!

Destination Vinylmation Ep. 005

WDWNT on December 19, 2010

Destination Vinylmation Ep. 005 Fireworks

Check out our latest episode. In this one we speak with Disney Trading Social Media Head Steven Miller, we review the latest 3″ and 9″ Vinylmation releases, and we look ahead to 2011 and all the new Vinylmation sets scheduled to be released. We also discuss who we think will be the chaser for the “Animation 1” and “Villains 1” series. Also listen for the latest contest where you could win a free vinylmation!

Trade event in Florida

WDWNT on December 18, 2010

Looking in at the Trading Event at WDW on Friday night. A fun night, mostly because I traded for over 12 Vinylmations, including the Park 4 Chaser and TWO green army men!

Figments of our Imagination

WDWNT on December 18, 2010

Now that we have the latest Vinylmations in hand and in pictures, we thought it would be interesting to compare the Figment from Park 1 to his latest edition as part of the Park 5 set.

Park 1 Fig Mouse by Maria Clapsis

Park 5 Tux Figment also by Maria Clapsis

Both are 3″ figures.

In the Park 1 he has on his original outfit, basically nothing but a shirt with his name on it, whereas, in the Park 5 set he has on a little tux with a top hat. (Very distinguished)

In the Park 5 figure, his nose and face are defined much better, even giving the illusion of a snout, but in the original Park 1 he’s just got a smile and eyes. (I think this is because the artist is more familiar with the medium.)

Not much else is radically different, although on the Park 5 Figment he’s got thumb nails and his wings are just a little smaller.

Do You Know the Dormouse?

WDWNT on December 14, 2010

This Friday December 17th fans will be able to purchase The Mad Hatter Vinylmation 9″ online at the DisneyStore.com.

We all know the Mad Hatter, but this post will focus on the less talked about 3″ that accompanies Hatter, the Dormouse from Alice in Wonderland.

Did you know, the Dormouse in Disney’s 1951 animated classic Alice in Wonderland shared his voice with a far more famous Mouse? Jimmy MacDonald, the voice of Mickey Mouse from 1947 to 1977, also voiced the Dormouse. Jimmy MacDonald was passed the job of voicing Mickey Mouse from none other than Walt Disney himself. MacDonald was also a legendary Disney sound effects artist. The Dormouse that was depicted in Alice in Wonderland also made appearance in a few other Disney animated productions including the Bonkers Afternoon Cartoon and Mickey’s Magical Christmas.

Be sure to log on early to DisneyStore.com this Friday to get your hands on this limited edition of 1,200 Vinylmation set. It will retail for $74.95 and was designed by Maria Clapsis.

First Pictures of Disneyland A-E Ticket Booklet Set!

WDWNT on December 10, 2010

A BIG “thank you” to one of our listeners and twitter friend: TheRealWeinbeez, for these great pictures. You made us first on the web with the following:

Here is a first look at the backs of the Vinylmation:

And the Fronts:
Here is the inside of the box:
And the front:
Here is an up close look at the pin that comes with the set:
And here is the Display at D-Street in California:
All photos by TheRealWeinbeez


Getting Goofy with Vinylmation

WDWNT on December 9, 2010

The Disney Vinylmation Blog recently released a picture of an upcoming Disneyland Passholder Exclusive Goofy’s Sky School Vinylmation. Here are some pictures and background info on this exciting piece. First, take a look at the Vinylmation up against some Disney Imagineer concept art for the attraction that is being built right now at the California Adventure:

As you can see, it’s a front shot of Goofy in his red plane with aviator goggles on. This ride is based on the 1940 cartoon short “Goofy’s Glider.” It will be themed like a flying academy to teach novice pilots how to fly. Riders will climb to the top of the 55-foot tall coaster through clouds that have Goofy-shaped holes. That explains the great detail in the left ear of the Vinylmation:
Here is some concept art for Goofy’s Sky School (which is a re-theming of the Mullholland Madness coaster that closed in October 2010):
And one last thing just for fun… Goofy getting ready for his new attraction: