Nick LoCicero 
Today Disney revealed some information about two of the Animation 3 LE sets. First, The Fox and The Hound will be at D-Streets and online on May 10, 2013. There will be a LE of 2,500 and each pack will go for $26.95. I like the tail on the fox a lot. The side of … Read more
The wait is over. Urban Redux has been mistakenly released at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Villains in Vogue store before the official March 22 release date. (part of the promotion or mistake?) Some photos and info have been posted on the Vinylmation Exchange Facebook page, posted by Andrew M. Pitts. First of all, a case has 8 figures. The biggest … Read more
FREE GIVE AWAY… ENTER NOW!!!! (above image is NOT the giveaway piece) For a chance to win a 3” Roman Rodriguez Art Custom One of a kind. SO HOW DO I WIN???: 1. Visit the Roman Rodriguez Art Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/romanrodriguezart 2. “Like” the page by clicking the Like button at the top right. … Read more
Here is a message from custom Vinylmation artist Jared Flores: Hello all, I am currently working a custom series I’d like to let you know about. The blind box series is to be a 13 figure series (containing 1 mystery Chaser) featuring beloved characters from Pixar’s A Bug’s Life. The series will include a range … Read more
The Silly Symphonies were a series of animated shorts produced by Walt Disney Productions. There was a total of 75 made between 1929 and 1939. Each short was unique, in that, with few exceptions, they did not contain reoccurring characters. The Silly Syphonies are a very important part of Disney’s animation history, because they were a testing … Read more
Ep. 111 Cuppa Tea This week we talk about the announcement of Beauty and the Beast, Silly Symphony and more Park Starz 2. Also, Julie Young makes some strong and intriguing statements about the hobby and upcoming sets. We also interview Jordan Ahern, the film maker behind a documentary on the Custom Toy scene. And of course, we have the latest release dates … Read more
Melissa and Brandon, the Art Portfolio teachers at Millennium Middle School in Sanford, Florida, have finished another Vinylmation themed project with their students and we would like to share the finished designs with you. DV: Last year, we spotlighted the Vinylmation themed project you gave to your students. You decided to do this once … Read more
Over at Disneyland this past weekend, traders organized an unofficial fan meet up for Vinylmation lovers called “Trading in the Park.” The event is held in the picnic area at DLR from 11am-1pm on the 1st Saturday and 3rd Sunday of each month. Collectors of Vinylmation, Pins, Pop and more are welcome. OCVinylDon of VinylmationTraders.com sent us … Read more
I love the Enchanted Tiki Room. More for it’s style and place in Disney theme park history than for the actual entertainment value of that show in the year 2013. But none the less, I enjoy some good Tiki Room merchandise. Well, Disneyland is celebrating the 50th anniversary of this historic attraction this year and … Read more
Brian Shapiro has begun a new series he titles “Incognito.” The first in the series is called “Put on a Happy Face” and features Donald with a Mickey mask on. This is a brilliant and very well executed idea. It is very smart because Brian found a way to make a Donald custom and not … Read more
Here is my newest custom Vinylmation “OUCH!” inspired by one of the most loved films ET the Extra-Terrestrial. “I have watch this movie over 1,000 times and every time I watch E.T. and Elliot say goodbye it brings a tears to my eyes. He also lights up! Check out this video: ET-Come… Eliott-Stay… ET-Ouch. Eliott-Ouch. … Read more
Ep. 110 Blue/Yellow Gear Bear This week we have a ton of news to cover including Animation 3, Jr. 8, Tokyo 30th and much more. We also run down Chuck’s list of proposed WDW Resort vinyls and talk about the reorganization of D-Street Orlando. And of course, we give you the complete release and events calendar. Stay tuned … Read more
Update 3/6/13 Here are a few facts from Disney: Each piece is hand-painted in a purple pearl finish, which shines to show off Figment’s smiling face, along with planets and stars Hand-signed by the artist on foot Includes acrylic stand with printed Noah Figment graphic on cut-out number “30” backdrop Produced on demand up to … Read more
Evilos brought us information about a kickstarter that has been started by a indie film maker named Jordan Ahern. After watching the short video on his kickstarter page, I’m convinced we need to help this guy make his movie. Here are the details. Jordan needs $13,660 to make his film, a documentary about Vinyl artists. … Read more
Jr. 8 Goofy’s Candy Co. Explained Release Date: April 12 (Facebook Store), April 19 (D-Streets) $9.95 Maria Clapsis and Thomas Scott Designs are based on Disney’s consumable line. Update 04/18/13 The Disney Merchandise Blog posted the two chasers from the Goofy’s Candy Co. Jr. 8 series. One is the official Goofy’s Candy Co. logo in the … Read more
Fantasia 7 will be released at D-Streets and Online on April 26. The combo was designed by Thomas Scott, will retail for $24.95 and is LE 1500. Today, we got our first glimpse of this pair. First up is Zeus. And here he is from the Disney film… The second figure in the pack is Hephaestus. … Read more
