Nick LoCicero 
The other day, Austin and I were recording the latest episode of YesterEARS on location at Disney Quest. Half way through the show, I took a break to play some old arcade games when I stumbled upon some interesting photos that fell behind one of the cabinets. Take a look… It appears that Kevin and … Read more
We just released episode 2 of the new Once Upon a Pin podcast today. If you are a pin collector, check it out for all all the latest news, release dates and reviews with a fun Disney magic twist. This week we preview the Disney’s California Adventure and the Gear Up For Adventure pins. We cover … Read more
Who knew? It seems as though Andy from the Pixar Toy Story franchise went away to college to become an artist: Straight from our friends over at the Vinylmation Japan Blog (an unofficial fan site), we have revealed four Toy Story Vinylmation that will be released at Tokyo Disney Sea on July 5th at McDucks Department Store. They … Read more
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June 29th is a busy day for collectors at Disneyland. Up until now, we have only gotten bits and pieces of what is going on, now we seem to have the complete picture. The day starts off with a treat for pin collectors. Gear Up for Adventure is part of a summer long series of pin releases … Read more
Ep. 076 Nemo Submarine This show focuses on all the Disneyland figures recently announced. Zoe joins us to give a west coast perspective on all of them. she also got a preview of the new Cars Land and Buena Vista Street at DCA and tells us all about it… including a ride on the new … Read more
To have your custom work spotlighted, please send an email to DestinationVinylmation@gmail.com – Destination Vinylmation: Do you ever draw a concept then give up on it because you can’t make it work in 3D? Or do you stick with it and make alterations? Brian Shapiro: Luckily, I haven’t had to abandon any designs because I couldn’t adapt … Read more
Our friend, and soon to be contributor, Don Sawyer sent us this picture and caption: My visit to D Street today in Orlando to purchase the 9″ Contemporary Motel and the 3″ Gold Monorail was especially exciting for me! I knew that I would get the chance to bring it home and display all of my … Read more
You can now follow us on Instagram. Look for DestinationVinylmation as we post pictures of Vinylmation and the Disney Parks. Zoe kicked us off today with a little find at DCA…
Looks like the every other month trend will continue. Walt Disney World’s Contemporary Resort will host a free trading night for Vinylmation and Pin collectors on the night of July 6 in the Fantasia G ballroom from 6p-9p. This will probably be the last free event until the ticketed Mickey’s Circus trading event.
Last year, Walt Disney World got an 8 figure set (6 regulars, 2 variants) celebrating the 40th anniversary. WDW then had two full Park sets dedicated to it. This summer however, there is a windfall of Disneyland figures. It started with a bunch of figures celebrating DCA. Now, on June 22nd, a set of 6 … Read more
Zoe is at the Grand Opening of the Wonderground Gallery and is sending in pictures throughout the day… Update 12:30pm PST “A Bug’s Life” Vinylmation 95 Artist: Calef Brown $900 “Boo Peep” Artist: Miss Mindy $3800 “Midway” Vinylmation 95 Artist: Miss Mindy $2000 “Showtime” Artist: Miss Mindy $3800 Today, June 9, is the opening of … Read more
To have your custom work spotlighted, please send an email to DestinationVinylmation@gmail.com – Destination Vinylmation: Today, we would like to feature your Avengers customs. You seem to have assembled the whole team here. Why don’t you run down the list and point out a detail from each you are most proud of. Ryan Marella: Creating the Avengers … Read more
Austin sent in these pictures of So Tasty on display at D-Street. They release this Friday, June 8th along with the Park Starz Haunted Mansion Bride variant. Check out the HQ pics of So Tasty and more info on our explained page. – –
The 3″ Uncle Sam figure will be released on June 22nd. Disney’s events page lists this release only at Walt Disney World’s D-Street, but I would have to imagine a larger release is in store for this figure. It is designed by Thomas Scott and will retail for $16.95.
We were originally told Duffy the Disney Bear would not be hitting D-Streets until July 6, however that date has been moved up to June 29th. Both the sailor and flocked version will be on shelves and retail for $14.95 each. While both coasts get the release this day, only Disneyland will have a signing … Read more
