New December/January Release Dates

With the announcements below we confirm there will be WDW Marathon figures this year as well as another Valentine’s Day commemorative. We have yet to see the actual figures, but the marathons are called “mini medals.” So here is a look at the 2013 medals: The Valentine’s one is anyone’s guess. We also get details about the … Read more

Give the gift of an Aaralyn Custom Vinylmation

Looking for a gift for someone special? Or want to treat yourself this holiday season? These customs are available for immediate shipment! 9″ Baby Ariel and Friends 9″ Paint Splatter Mickey 9″/3″ Combo of Dumbo and Timothy Mouse Also available: 3″ Sulley and 3″ Paint Splatter Mickey Aaralyn’s Contact Info: Website: www.artworksbyaaralyn.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/artworksbyaaralyn Twitter: … Read more

Release Day Friday: November 30, 2012

Only two items released today and they are both online releases of products already available elsewhere. Next week is set up as a slow release day as well. According to Disney, all we will see is the Mad T Party LE combo in California.

Mickey’s Circus Photoshoot

We finally got around to taking the Mickey’s Circus Vinylmation figures to Storybook Circus over at the Magic Kingdom. It’s a wonderfully themed place. Make sure you take the time to stop and look around. Take note of the numbers on the Circus train cars. Tell us what you think of the photos below. And … Read more

Fantasyland Grand Opening Details and Trading Event

I will start with the news that most directly impacts Vinylmation collectors. Disney has announced a merchandise (mostly pins, no vinyls) event to be held on December 6th to commemorate the Grand Opening of The New Fantasyland. The event will be held at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Room J at the Convention Center from 5:00 … Read more

Spotlight On: Custom Vinylmation Artist Mike Vetrone

Artist Mike Vetrone just sent us pictures of his newest creation. My jaw dropped. This depiction of Beauty and the Beast is simply stunning. I love the added touch on the wheels. Take a look and let us know what you think…

Vinylmation Cyber Monday Sale

It’s time for the “Why the heck do I buy Vinylmation when they are released even with my Annual Passholder discount” sale. Today is Cyber Monday, so of course the Disney Store has a ton of stuff on sale. And of course, that includes Vinylmation. Here are just some of the deals, there are plenty more … Read more

No December Disneyland Trade Night?

It appears that Disneyland may not have a December trade night. Over the course of 2012, DLR and WDW have alternated months, and the final month of the year should have belonged to the west coast. However no trade night has been put on the calendar section of either the Disney Pin or Vinylmation websites. … Read more

Mystery Topper

Our friends IndyandMarion sent us over a mysterious picture the other day… It is a Vinylmation Mystery Chaser antenna topper. They found this one at Disneyland but we have since seen them pop up at Walt Disney World as well. It seems to take the form of a junior figure with the arms tucked by … Read more

Episode 098 Anubis

Ep. 098 Anubis This week we discuss the latest Disney Store releases… Robots 3 and Zooper Heroes. We also talk about the AP figures floating around the world resorts and announce the winner of the random DeeVee Award voter drawing. We also cover more of the latest news and have an up to date calendar … Read more

Annual Passholder Vinylmation Now Worldwide

by Nickolas Lam Hello DestinationVinylmation fans, my name is Nickolas Lam and I am a new contributor to this website. I am excited to be joining this awesome website, and I will bring you exciting new articles about Vinylmation. Please enjoy my articles and I hope it helps the community. Ni hao! If you live … Read more

A Zloser Hook at Zooper Heroes

The Vinylmation Blog likes to hold back secrets at times, but they had no problem divulging the identity of the Zooper Heroes yesterday. This is the next 12 figure mystery series that will hit Disney Stores and online on December 10th. The blind boxes will retail for $9.95 and are full of various animals dressed up as … Read more

Jack, Sally & Noah

Noah has been announced as the WonderGround Gallery’s Artist in Residence for December. The WonderGround Gallery is located at the Downtown Disney District in Anaheim. Every Friday and Saturday night (excluding December 1) throughout the month, Noah will be meeting with guests, doing live performance art and debuting some of his newest works. Some of those … Read more

Robots 3 Sticker Shock

Robots 3 was released today at Disney Stores and Online and it wouldn’t be a Disney Vinylmation release without some surprises now would it? The 9″ Steambot Willie was featured on the Vinylmation Blog a week ago with a $69.95 price tag, already a bit high for a solo nine inch, but not unprecedented. Well, when … Read more

Barneys Vinylmation in NYC

Thanks to The Playwright, we have a look at the new Barneys 9″ designer Vinylmation from inside the Madison Ave. flagship in NYC. We also found out, a little detail omitted from Barneys website, the limited edition size is 200 each. The figures retail for $250 each and although the website says online only, they can be … Read more

Episode 097 Abominable Snowman

Ep. 097 Abominable Snowman This week we talk about the Barney’s release and figures from Japan and Hawaii. We talk about the past few week’s releases and review Classic Collection and Pixar 1. We also break down the numbers from the 2012 Dee Vee Awards. Listen in Popup Player Download podcast