Pick up Mechanical Kingdom Cheap!

According to Disney, from April 26 – May 6 you can pick up Mechanical Kingdom from D-Streets for only $24 for 4! That’s pretty cool. The only down side is that Ludwig is a online exclusive! This sale is part of the limited time magic event. Do you have this set yet? Will you get … Read more

Who is the 13?

Now that you know What and When the 13 is, what about Who they are? (Who who, who who, I really wanna know!) The tech team over at Destination Vinylmation has sifted thru the notices and discovered the names of these vile villains (as well at the heroes who will take them on). On the … Read more

When and What is the 13?

We learned back at Mickey’s Circus that this year’s big trading event was going to be called 13: Reflections of Evil. Today, the Disney Parks Blog gave us more info, and it kinda blows my mind. Not only is this event starting on the Friday the 13th in the year 2013, but according to the … Read more

UPDATE- WDW Trade Night!!! April 30th

Update: 4/24/13 New start time plus news. The Disney Parks Blog says that the event will take place from 5-9 p.m. The event will be in the Grill and the adjacent lobby. There will be NO Vinylmation trading table. Space will be super limited. Good luck! 4/12/13– Over the past few days, collectors on every … Read more

Episode 117 Squiddy

Ep. 117 Squiddy This week we review Animation 3. We also talk about the release, chasers and variants of Goofy’s Candy Co. and Wild West. And as always, a complete release and events schedule. Listen in Popup Player Download podcast

Collector’s Corner: Steven

This week we talk to our friend Steven. Here is his collection… Destination Vinylmation: Great collection. How long have you been collecting? Steven: I’ve been seriously collecting when Pixar series one came out, I had most of the toy story ones so I finished both of those sets at the same time. DV: First vinyl … Read more

Park Starz 2 Signing with Casey Jones

There will be a signing of Park Starz 2 with Artist Casey Jones on Friday, May 10 from 5 – 7 p.m. at D Street, Downtown Disney, Walt Disney World.

Park Starz 2 sketches

Artist Casey Jones tweeted this image of sketches of the characters from Park Starz 2. It’s an interesting behind the scenes look at all the characters. We are so excited for this next series! May 3rd, get here faster!

Artist John Henselmeier Posts Custom Vinyl How To Videos

We have been seeing a lot from Artist John Henselmeier lately. I have known him mostly from pins, but his talents are beginning to be seen in the Vinylmation hobby as well. Last August, he had a custom Circus Monkey in the Mickey’s Circus silent auction. This year, he has a few customs in the Tiki Room … Read more

Episode 116 Red Gear Bear

Ep. 116 Red Gear Bear This week we talk about Animation 3 and the upcoming trade nights. In our feature topic, we discuss what we each believe is the high point of the Vinylmation hobby to date. And in Mystery Mail Bag, we tackle the differences and similarities between the Parks and Disney Store releases. Listen … Read more

Annemarie’s Custom Studio Ghibli Series

Beginning on April 1st, and continuing for the next twelve days, artist Annemarie will reveal a figure from her new Studio Ghibli custom Vinylmation series. It is a 12 figure series that will cover 9 different movies and will contain some wonderful surprises! Follow Annemarie at her Facebook artist page. “My hope with this set … Read more

Spotlight On Mike Vetrone’s Latest Customs

The first one I would like to share with you is Gizmoduck.  I did this piece for a friend of mine who is making an entire duck tales set from different custom artists.  It has been a really awesome project to be apart of.  I wanted to make it seem like a comic book super … Read more

Spotlight On: Amber Gonzalez’ Ladies of Disney

Amber Gonzalez is back, this time with some her Ladies of Disney set, including a few Minnie platform customs. We asked her what inspired this line. “The new Minnie mold is what inspired me to make the Ladies of Disney set. It’s perfect for dresses and Dainty shoes :) it brings out the perfect girlie … Read more

Spotlight On: Ryan Branoff’s Stitch and Ugly Duckling

Our good friend Ryan sent us a few pictures of his latest custom Vinylmation. So here is Stitch and the Ugly Duckling. “One of my favorite Disney movies is ‘Lilo & Stitch’ and I think at the emotional core of the movie is the scene where Stitch reads ‘The Ugly Duckling’ for the first time. … Read more

Wild West Explained

Wild West Release Date: April 20 Disney Stores Artist Signing with Gerald Mendez and Enrique Pita at the Sun Coast Plaza Mall in Costa Meza, CA on April 20 from 10am-1pm. Update 04/02/13 We added photos from Disney of the set. Update 04/01/13 We added photos from Vinylmation Exchange of the remaining 6 figures off the side … Read more

Animation 3 Explained

Animation 3  April 12, 2013  $12.95  12 figure blind box set Updated 04/18/13 Disney officially released a photo of the one and only variant in Animation 3. The Yellow version DOES NOT exist. Updated 04/02/13 Vinylmation Kingdom has posted concept art of the variants and chaser from Animation 3. The variants include a yellow Pascal and a red, … Read more