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VinylmationTraders.com to Provide Photos and News

July 14, 2014December 17, 2012

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Nick LoCicero

Nick LoCicero has almost 20 years experience in the media industry. He has worked on numerous Disney related media projects, most know at WDWNT for WDW News Tonight. He has been visiting Walt Disney World since 1982. After moving to Orlando in the late 90's he became a passholder, developed a fascination with the history of the vacation kingdom and has spent way too much money on park merchandise.

Destination Vinylmation is happy to announce an agreement with VinylmationTraders.com! What does this mean for our readers and podcast listeners? In order to bring you the most comprehensive reports possible, they have agreed to share news and photos with our listeners and readers and in return, we ask that you check out VinylmationTraders.com to connect … Read more

Spotlight On: Custom Vinylmation Artist Jared Flores

July 14, 2014December 17, 2012

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Nick LoCicero

Nick LoCicero has almost 20 years experience in the media industry. He has worked on numerous Disney related media projects, most know at WDWNT for WDW News Tonight. He has been visiting Walt Disney World since 1982. After moving to Orlando in the late 90's he became a passholder, developed a fascination with the history of the vacation kingdom and has spent way too much money on park merchandise.

Today’s artist sent us pictures of some of the most impressive Star Wars customs MC and I have ever seen. We are really excited to spotlight Jared Flores of Southern California for the first on DV… and we have a feeling there are many more to come. Destination Vinylmation: Your Star Wars customs are amazing. … Read more

Classic Collection Photoshoot

December 17, 2012

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Nick LoCicero

Nick LoCicero has almost 20 years experience in the media industry. He has worked on numerous Disney related media projects, most know at WDWNT for WDW News Tonight. He has been visiting Walt Disney World since 1982. After moving to Orlando in the late 90's he became a passholder, developed a fascination with the history of the vacation kingdom and has spent way too much money on park merchandise.

I was very excited to take the Classic Collection to Walt Disney World for a photoshoot… well before the set was even released. I had already decided the shoot would be in black and white, but I had not settled on a place to take them. I at first thought Main Street USA at the … Read more

Episode 101 Haunted Mansion Clock

December 17, 2012

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Nick LoCicero

Nick LoCicero has almost 20 years experience in the media industry. He has worked on numerous Disney related media projects, most know at WDWNT for WDW News Tonight. He has been visiting Walt Disney World since 1982. After moving to Orlando in the late 90's he became a passholder, developed a fascination with the history of the vacation kingdom and has spent way too much money on park merchandise.

Ep. 101 Haunted Mansion Clock This week we talk about the new Pixar Little Green Men release and the new D-Street window display awaiting Orlando guests. We also discuss some news regarding the 2013 series and review the Zooper Heroes chaser. And as always, we have a full release calendar. Listen in Popup Player Download podcast

Little Green Men Land at D-Street

December 15, 2012

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Nick LoCicero

Nick LoCicero has almost 20 years experience in the media industry. He has worked on numerous Disney related media projects, most know at WDWNT for WDW News Tonight. He has been visiting Walt Disney World since 1982. After moving to Orlando in the late 90's he became a passholder, developed a fascination with the history of the vacation kingdom and has spent way too much money on park merchandise.

Friday, December 14th saw the release of the Pixar 1 Little Green Men combo at D-Streets and Online. The set of three Little Green Men is a limited edition 2000 and retails for $44.95. The online quantity sold out in less than 15 minutes. As of the end of the day on Friday, both D-Streets … Read more

New Window Display at D-Street Orlando: Commentary on the Hobby?

December 15, 2012

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Nick LoCicero

Nick LoCicero has almost 20 years experience in the media industry. He has worked on numerous Disney related media projects, most know at WDWNT for WDW News Tonight. He has been visiting Walt Disney World since 1982. After moving to Orlando in the late 90's he became a passholder, developed a fascination with the history of the vacation kingdom and has spent way too much money on park merchandise.

When guests showed up in Orlando for the release of the Pixar 1 LE combo set featuring the Little Green Men from Toy Story, we were treated to a brand new Vinylmation themed window display at D-Street. Behind the left hand window was a moving conveyor belt full of Vinylmation! The figures ranged from sets … Read more

Changes to Release Schedule

December 14, 2012

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Nick LoCicero

Nick LoCicero has almost 20 years experience in the media industry. He has worked on numerous Disney related media projects, most know at WDWNT for WDW News Tonight. He has been visiting Walt Disney World since 1982. After moving to Orlando in the late 90's he became a passholder, developed a fascination with the history of the vacation kingdom and has spent way too much money on park merchandise.

Disney updated the Events page of the Disney Vinylmation Blog today and with that, came a couple date changes. The Pixar Tuck and Roll combo, still listed as LE 1000 by the way, has been moved from December 28 to January 4. Also, while Disneyland will still get the open edition 2013 figure on December … Read more

Spotlight On: Custom Vinylmation Artist NRB Relic

July 14, 2014December 14, 2012

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Nick LoCicero

Nick LoCicero has almost 20 years experience in the media industry. He has worked on numerous Disney related media projects, most know at WDWNT for WDW News Tonight. He has been visiting Walt Disney World since 1982. After moving to Orlando in the late 90's he became a passholder, developed a fascination with the history of the vacation kingdom and has spent way too much money on park merchandise.

The third NRB Relic custom to be featured this week is from the NEW NRB Relic Biomechanical 3″ custom Vinylmation series “Biomechanical Heartless”. The first in the series is “Scar”. “Scar” is hand painted by artist NRB Relic. There will be more NRB Relic “Biomechanical Heartless” customs coming soon….You may see some hints on my Facebook … Read more

Vinylmation Reporters Wanted

July 14, 2014December 13, 2012

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Nick LoCicero

Nick LoCicero has almost 20 years experience in the media industry. He has worked on numerous Disney related media projects, most know at WDWNT for WDW News Tonight. He has been visiting Walt Disney World since 1982. After moving to Orlando in the late 90's he became a passholder, developed a fascination with the history of the vacation kingdom and has spent way too much money on park merchandise.

Have you ever wanted to write for a popular website? Well good luck. In the mean time, why don’t you put your Disney and Vinylmation passion, knowledge and skills to work writing for Destination Vinylmation. We are looking for collectors out there who are dedicated to deliver opinion and news articles on a regular basis. Some of … Read more

Advertise with Destination Vinylmation

July 14, 2014December 12, 2012

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Nick LoCicero

Nick LoCicero has almost 20 years experience in the media industry. He has worked on numerous Disney related media projects, most know at WDWNT for WDW News Tonight. He has been visiting Walt Disney World since 1982. After moving to Orlando in the late 90's he became a passholder, developed a fascination with the history of the vacation kingdom and has spent way too much money on park merchandise.

Destination Vinylmation’s reach is growing each and every day. Thanks to our loyal readers and listeners, our numbers have grown beyond our wildest dreams. With this growth, comes added difficulties and expenses in delivering the content that you enjoy. While we still have a blast recording the podcast and writing for the website (and have … Read more

Spotlight On: Custom Vinylmation Artist NRB Relic

July 14, 2014December 12, 2012

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Nick LoCicero

Nick LoCicero has almost 20 years experience in the media industry. He has worked on numerous Disney related media projects, most know at WDWNT for WDW News Tonight. He has been visiting Walt Disney World since 1982. After moving to Orlando in the late 90's he became a passholder, developed a fascination with the history of the vacation kingdom and has spent way too much money on park merchandise.

We are spotlighting a few on NRB Relic’s custom this week. This 3″ custom Vinylmation is titled “Jailbird Mickey Mouse”. This piece is part of the “Treasures” Series by NRB Relic. He was inspired by Disney’s short “The Chain Gang” from 1930. This piece is one of a kind and is hand painted and additions … Read more

Spotlight On: Custom Vinylmation Artist John Ward

July 14, 2014December 11, 2012

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Nick LoCicero

Nick LoCicero has almost 20 years experience in the media industry. He has worked on numerous Disney related media projects, most know at WDWNT for WDW News Tonight. He has been visiting Walt Disney World since 1982. After moving to Orlando in the late 90's he became a passholder, developed a fascination with the history of the vacation kingdom and has spent way too much money on park merchandise.

Destination Vinylmation: What have you been up to lately? John Ward: I’ve recently been working on holiday themed customs. It started with Evilos’ Blind Bag series 3, I did 4 holiday themed customs for that series, three 3″ customs and one “Grand Prize” 9″, each with sculpted elements. The 9″ which I call “Christmas at … Read more

What’s Your Top Ten of 2012?

December 11, 2012

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Nick LoCicero

Nick LoCicero has almost 20 years experience in the media industry. He has worked on numerous Disney related media projects, most know at WDWNT for WDW News Tonight. He has been visiting Walt Disney World since 1982. After moving to Orlando in the late 90's he became a passholder, developed a fascination with the history of the vacation kingdom and has spent way too much money on park merchandise.

It’s the time of year we begin to reflect on the last twelve months. Around Destination Vinylmation headquarters that means thinking about all the Vinylmation headlines, events and releases we experienced over the past year. Soon, we will be releasing our Top Ten of 2012 lists… and we want yours too. Between now and December … Read more

DLR & WDW 2013 Calendar Differences

December 11, 2012

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Nick LoCicero

Nick LoCicero has almost 20 years experience in the media industry. He has worked on numerous Disney related media projects, most know at WDWNT for WDW News Tonight. He has been visiting Walt Disney World since 1982. After moving to Orlando in the late 90's he became a passholder, developed a fascination with the history of the vacation kingdom and has spent way too much money on park merchandise.

A few days ago, we revealed what the inside of the 2013 Walt Disney World calendar looks like, also revealing the line up for the 2013 poster series of Vinylmation. Then we received a photo of the Disneyland 2013 calendar from Thomas. He showed us that the December poster, along with a few others, are … Read more

Painting a Picture of Faces to Come

December 11, 2012

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Nick LoCicero

Nick LoCicero has almost 20 years experience in the media industry. He has worked on numerous Disney related media projects, most know at WDWNT for WDW News Tonight. He has been visiting Walt Disney World since 1982. After moving to Orlando in the late 90's he became a passholder, developed a fascination with the history of the vacation kingdom and has spent way too much money on park merchandise.

by Nick Lam If you are looking for some inside scoop on what might be the next Vinylmation design, check out the Vinylmation Digital Painter game on Disney.com. You can create your own Vinylmation design with their templates of various old/new characters. Here is the first page when you enter. It shows you how to … Read more

Spotlight On: Custom Vinylmation Artist Mark Johnson

July 14, 2014December 10, 2012

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Nick LoCicero

Nick LoCicero has almost 20 years experience in the media industry. He has worked on numerous Disney related media projects, most know at WDWNT for WDW News Tonight. He has been visiting Walt Disney World since 1982. After moving to Orlando in the late 90's he became a passholder, developed a fascination with the history of the vacation kingdom and has spent way too much money on park merchandise.

Artist Mark Johnson recently designed a couple new custom Vinylmation. His 3″ Toy Story Little Green Men Claw Machine is a fantastic take on this classic Pixar scene. Great use of the bubble helmet. Christmas Carol Gonzo was sold through Evilos’ blind bag series, but Mark can re create any of his figures or customize … Read more

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