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Spotlight on: Custom Vinylmation artist Mark Hoffmann

September 6, 2011

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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 RMThompson RT: Mark, thank you for taking the time to answer a few questions today and welcome to the world of Vinylmation, we understand you’re a newer collector/designer? MH: Very new. I am working on the second custom that I have ever done. I have been collecting the 3″ Vinylmation for almost a year … Read more

Spotlight On: Vinylmation Custom Artist Keith Lapinig

September 4, 2011

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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.

Vinylmation Custom Artist Keith Lapinig wants to design a Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloon and needs your help: So voting ends THIS Tuesday. Around 10,000 vinyl elves were hidden around Macy’s stores all across the country last month. People were asked to decorate them and then submit their designs. We have now been narrowed … Read more

D23 Exclusive Pop! Vinyl Review

September 2, 2011

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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.

D23 in Anaheim saw the release of a couple limited edition Funko Disney Pop! Vinyl figures as well as the premiere of Series 2. The Disney Store inside D23 opened up Sunday with extremely long lines waiting to get in because along with the Pop! Vinyl, it was Lion King release day as well. Cast Members were … Read more

Episode 036 Orange Blue Gear Bear

September 2, 2011

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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. 036 Orange Blue Gear Bear This week we run down the news of the week including Project Z rumors, Park 9 and some new releases like 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. We list all the known release dates that now extend into 2012. We also recap our trip to Disneyland, DCA and LA. Listen … Read more

Let’s Get Dangerous! Darkwing Swoops into D-Streets 9/16

August 31, 2011

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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.

Darkwing Duck Afternoon Cartoon Vinylmation finally has a release date. On September 16, the same day I’ts a Small World hits the shelves, Darkwing and Gosalyn will be available at both D-Streets for $26.95. Like all other Disney Afternoon sets, this will be LE 1000. Gosalyn Mallard and Darkwing Duck are featured in this combo. … Read more

Z to be revealed soon

August 31, 2011

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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 announced that Project Z will be revealed at the Florida Project in two weeks. Stay tuned for more info, live blogging from the show, and a podcast recorded after the show. Also worth noting, the Vinylmation talk that was originally scheduled from 11:30-noon on 9/11/11 is now extended to 11-noon. Interesting… Also, we’re working … Read more

D23, Disneyland and L.A. in Pictures

August 30, 2011

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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 been a week since D23 and we have had time to settle back down into our normal lives. I’ve also finally had time to put up some pictures of our trip. No breaking news here at this point, but just a photo tour of our trip. Once again, thank you to everyone who we meet at D23 and to those who gave us tips for DLR. It was an amazing trip we will never forget.

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Anaheim Convention Center

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Nick at D23

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First stop was Vinyl, Pin and Ear Hat Showcase

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Florida Project Pins

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A look at the past, present and future of Disney Theme Parks

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The new Mickey Head that moves and speaks

More pictures of D23, Disneyland and LA after the jump

Pint Sized Disney: A Charming Use for Juniors

August 29, 2011

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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.

Instead of reviewing a Jr Vinylmation this week, I decided that I would let you in on a little thing that I love using my Jr figures for. All of my Jr Vinylmations have been used for this purpose, and it’s called phone charms. Phone charms are a little way you can express yourself when … Read more

Special Birthday Present for M.C.

August 28, 2011

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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.

Chelsey surprised us first with the Blind Box Buyer. Then, as a listener to the podcast, she knew it was M.C.’s birthday. So she gave M.C. a really special birthday present. Wow! Look at this guy. A ninja warrior. The detail on this figure is astounding. With one sword in hand and another in holster, … Read more

Episode 035 Snow White’s Scary Adventure

August 23, 2011

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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. 035 Snow White’s Scary Adventure This week we wrap up D23. We talk about all the event releases and all the new upcoming figures on display at the expo. Listen in Popup Player Download Episode

Spooky Series 1 out of box

August 22, 2011

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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.

Zoe went to the Disney Store today and picked up the first Spooky Series set. It looks awesome. What do you think? And look! Their hair comes off! Great accessory! And so does hers.

New Kidada Vinylmation Tease at D23

August 21, 2011

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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.

This is all they would show us, but they did tell DV that it will release in Disney Stores late september, be an LE 500 and should come with a charm.

NOAH Poison Apple 9″

August 21, 2011

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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.

Here's a sneak peek one of NOAH's upcoming Poison Apple 9" for an event at Vault 28 over at California's Downtown Disney. He will also be release some clothing designs and more at that Villains inspired event. The artwork in back will (like all his other stands) be released as a larger painting too.

D23: Oskar and Jim Signing

August 21, 2011

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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.

Over at the Disney Store Oskar Mendez and Jim Valeri were signing Newly released Lion King vinyl. There were wrist bands given out, so only a limited number of people could get them signed. Sadly, Destination Vinylmation was not in that group!

SPOILER!!!!!! Lion King Chaser

August 21, 2011

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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.

Update: Zoe overhead the artists saying “Oh no that is wrong” at the signing this morning…. Well according everyone (thanks for those who mentioned) this is a defective Chaser. (I saw the guy pull it out of his box) so this is the Chaser’s body with Banzai’s head. More to come… Here is a photo … Read more

Florida Project Pin and Vinylmation Itineraries Released

August 19, 2011

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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 Itineraries have been released for the Florida Project, September 9-11. The highlights included a Disney Trading Night prior to the event, the RSP pick up times and location, the Vinylmation Chat Session (where new stuff should be announced), and various activities. Here’s the major highlights with links to the complete itineraries. Here is a link … Read more

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