He was totally into Disney before you…

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Looks like Disney is going hipster. Here’s a pic of Hipster Mickey that will be part of a Hipster Cocktail Party on July 18th at Wonderground Gallery in Disneyland. Find out more here. What do you think of this look? Will it come to Vinylmation too?

Episode 120 DCL Lifeboat

Ep. 120 DCL Lifeboat This week we talk about the Vinylmation in the Reflections of Evil catalog and review Park Starz 2. We also discuss how poorly the Reflections of Evil registration was handled by Disney. Listen in Popup Player Download podcast

The Monorails: Live at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort

Long before they made an appearance as our favorite 3″ Disney collectibles, The Monorails were a band that toured around the Walt Disney World Resort performing at the resorts on their grand openings. We recently dug up some of The Monorails old concert posters, CDs, Albums and publicity photos. On May 17, 2004, Disney opened … Read more

Park 3 Photoshoot

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Update 05/13/13 Here are the correct answers: 1. Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Animation Academy 2. Magic Kingdom: Country Bear Jamboree 3. Contemporary Resort Lobby 4. Magic Kingdom: Prince Charming Regal Carousel 5. Magic Kingdom: Cinderella’s Castle 6. Epcot: American Adventure Sign 7. Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Herbie’s Drive-In 8. Magic Kingdom: Plaza Rose Garden 9. Magic Kingdom: … Read more

VinylMOMtion Day Instagram Contest!

Win a Prize! In honor of Mother’s Day, Destination Vinylmation will be conducting the first ever VinylMOMtion Day contest. All you have to do to enter is: Take a photo of your Mom holding a Vinylmation Post it to Instagram between now and Midnight Sunday, May 12th, 2013 Make sure you hash tag it #VinylMOMtion We will … Read more

Un-Masked

Dennis Conroy posted these photos to Vinylmation Exchange today: They are photos of the upcoming Disney Store Masks Vinylmation series. Each figure comes with that piece over their head as a “mask.” They remove to uncover the character below. However, the character does not match up with the rest of the body. This could be … Read more

Disneyland Trade Night! Today, May 10th

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Trading Night at the Disneyland Resort May 10 Pacific Ballroom at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel Calling all Traders! Join us for Disney Trading Night, May 10, from 5 – 8 p.m in the Pacific Ballroom at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel. Meet avid and novice traders, make friends and share stories about your collections. We kindly … Read more

Park Starz 2 and Fox and The Hound Released Today

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Park Starz 2 is out at D-Streets today. And don’t forget, Casey Jones will be available at  D Street,  Downtown Disney Westside to sign figures today from 5 – 7 p.m. Animation Series 3 – The Fox and The Hound SKU: 400007323704 Retail Price: $26.95 Artist Name: Monty Maldovan Edition Size: 2,500

Skeleton Dance?

Today in 1929, Disney’s first Silly Symphony was completed. It was titled “Skeleton Dance”. We thought this would be a good time to remind everyone that the Silly Symphony series will be coming to stores this year and we think the Skeleton Dance is high on the list of possible figure designs. I personally think … Read more

Park Starz 2 Explained

I have said it on the podcast numerous times that Park Starz is the best part of Vinylmation. This second series cements that feeling. Wonderful character selection and wonderful designs. Park Starz 2 will release on May 10th, 2013 at both D-Streets and May 3rd online for $18.95 per blind tin. Here is the 12 figure lineup: … Read more

Spotlight On: Mike Vetrone’s Poison Apple Custom

Mike Vetrone sent us a few photos of and a few words on his most recent creation: “I wanted to share with you one of my most recent works.  It is a 9 in Bad Apple from Snow White.  I wanted to really emphasize the “poison” on the apple so I sculpted it! This was … Read more

Spotlight on Joshua Pirtle’s Gravity Falls Custom Combo

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We were sent some photos of a pair of Gravity Falls customs by Joshua Pirtle from Kissimmee, Fl. Gravity Falls is a Disney Channel cartoon and these vinyls feature the main characters. Destination Vinylmation: What got you into painting Vinylmation? Joshua: Back when I started collecting with Park Series 2, I really wanted Vinylmation of … Read more

Parks Starz 2 Variants Announced

Kind of a tricky headline for kind of a tricky piece of news. Disney’s Vinylmation website decided to tease us a bit by telling us that there will be Park Starz 2 variants, how many there will be, how much each one will cost and the edition size of each one… but no names or … Read more

Registration Date Change for Reflections of Evil Trade Event

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According to the Disney Parks Blog, registration for the Reflections of Evil Trade event will now begin on May 13th at 1pm EST instead of May 8. But they have a good reason… Ticket sales and event registration were slated to begin tomorrow (May 8) but in true Villains fashion, they have hidden the link … Read more

Artist Jared Flores to Debut A Bug’s Life Blind Box Series

This set was inspired by the insect characters from Disney/Pixar’s 1998 release A Bug’s Life . It features many of the beloved heroes, villains, and wildcards from Pixar Studios second movie. This set features 12 designs, followed by one Mystery Chaser.  For full photos of the set please visit my Flickr stream. The series will go … Read more

Artist Heather Kattelman Offers Star Wars Weekends Custom Specials!

A note from Heather Kattelman: I am offering these exclusive 2013 Star Wars Weekends Customs for a limited time NOW through June! If you are attending one of the weekends, order right away to pick it up at the event or have it shipped to you free by ordering before the final SWW. ENDOR JEDI … Read more