Big Hats City Exclusive Explained

Big Hats City Exclusive Release Dates: Vary Price: Vary Details: This series of similar style figures will be released periodically at Disney Stores around the world. They will represent the city in which they are released. Roman Warrior London Royal Guard Dublin Leprechaun Paris Chef

Flower & Garden Vinyl Photoshoot

Spring has sprung… well, at least at EPCOT it has. The annual Flower & Garden Festival has given us a single commemorative Vinylmation a few year back. I figured it was about time the little guy visited the event it was designed for. I also tossed the single Food & Wine figure into the mix … Read more

Cutesters Seagull

This one deserved a post all it’s own. We were taking pictures at EPCOT and happened to have the Cutesters at the Beach Seagull on us. We put it down to take a picture and to our surprise, the real one came over to investigate. Seagull 1 – Seagull 2 – Seagull 3 – Seagull … Read more

Cutesters at the Beach Photoshoot

Although I live in Orlando and am able to get to Walt Disney World practically whenever I want (he he, don’t worry, I’m not rubbing it in, I have a point here) I miss out on one important aspect… vacation. For me it’s a day trip, but often I like to pretend I’m on vacation… … Read more

Spotlight On: Custom Vinylmation Artist Justin Marshall

Artist Justin Marshall has sent us a new custom. He told me how he used a glue gun then painted over it to get an actual texture to the design.

Mini Golf; Huge Fun!

This is neither Vinylmation, nor Disney, but if you would like to see pictures of Universal Orlando’s new Mini Golf courses, check out my articles on Orlando Sky Radio. I had a chance to play on both 18 hole courses last night. They are set to open on Monday. Here is a link to pictures … Read more

Release News Update

Just a few news & notes: The commemorative New York Giants Super Bowl Vinylmation is now available at D-Street Orlando. We originally thought this would be an online exclusive. Thank you Disney for tossing this in my face as I walk into my favorite store. Any word if these are in D-Street California? We originally … Read more

Collector’s Corner: Michael and Colleen

Send an email to DestinationVinylmation@gmail.com to have your collection featured Name: Mike and Colleen Hometown: Fairfax, VA (although our heart is currently riding the TTA) Collection Count: 80 3″ = 69 9″ = 3 Jrs = 0 Park Starz = 8 How long have you been collecting? Since October 2010. We originally had no interest … Read more

Cast Member Vinys Photoshoot

Occasionally Disney releases a Vinylmation figure only available to Cast Members. Occasionally we take them to the park for pictures. There are a few variant pictures up on our Facebook page. CM #2 The Ambassador on Main Street USA – CM #1 Retro Mickey visits the Emporium – CM #3 Voluntears thinks about inquiring within … Read more

Not A Flying Toy

When we featured David’s Collector’s Corner last week, I spotted something very interesting in his pictures. Now, maybe its because I fly around in one for a living, but I was fascinated by this Tyler Dumas custom. David purchased this One-Of-A-Kind helicopter design by Tyler Dumas at D-Street Orlando. I have seen a bunch of customs past … Read more

Sorcerer of the Magic Kingdom the Home Game Rules

Sorcerer of the Magic Kingdom the Home Game Rules Version 1.0 By Ryan Thompson A note from DV: Ryan drafted up some rules for a home (or where ever you would like to play) game. Check out these game play rules. Test it out. And send your feedback to Ryan: ryan@rmtphotography.com. Also, you can find … Read more

Urban 9 Leaked

Looks like pictures of Urban 9 have leaked out onto the web. Vinylnation, just moments ago, posted this: This image shows concept art of the set of 11, no chaser. Of note here: The two bugs we saw on Vinylmation’s Facebook show up in this set. We already knew about Ram and Toaster. What the … Read more

Collector’s Corner: Tyler

Name: Tyler C Hometown: Littleton, CO Collection Count: 145 3″ = 142 9″ = 0 Jrs = 3 Park Starz = 0 Customs = 0 How long have you been collecting? I have been collecting since February of 2009, when I think only Park 1 was released. Yeti was my first Vinyl, $15 on ebay! I … Read more

Episode 063 Diver

Ep. 063 Diver We have two great interviews this show. First is Laura Inglis, a contributor for Non-Sport Update Magazine. She chimes in on the collectibility of the Sorcerer of the Magic Kingdom cards. Then Zoe calls in to compare trading at her home DLR shops with her recent trip to WDW. We have all … Read more

Collector’s Corner: David

Send an email to DestinationVinylmation@gmail.com to have your collection featured Name: David Hometown: Miami, FL Collection Count: 992 3″ = 866 9″ = 86 Jrs = 31 Park Starz = 3 Customs = 6 A wall of 9″ figures How long have you been collecting? I have been collecting vinylmations since it came out. The … Read more

Peak Inside Flower & Garden 2012

I had some time yesterday to drop by Day 1 of the 2012 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival. The opening scene was from Fantasia with Sorcerer Mickey rising high above the walking mops. The sides of display featured dancing animals included ostriches, hippos and gators. Of course, the Fab 5 graced the entrance to World Showcase and … Read more