WDWNT Reporter Banks Lee visited D Street at Walt Disney World earlier today and here’s what’s happening in Vinylmation:

Plenty of Dreamfinder and Figment to go around

Same for Retro Magic Kingdom

Animation 3″ now available

Star Wars coming out next week, but I’m sure you already knew that

Beast 9″ from Animation available

Very cool box for Animation Series #1

Plenty of Beast and Elliot/Pete 3″+9″ available

Zurg & Bo Peep 9″ still available

Vinylmation + watches still available, despite being absolutely amazing

Vinylmation and ear hats still sitting around too

From Official Vinylmation Blog:

Happy new year everyone! We’re really excited about 2011 and the great collections that will be released. So let’s get started with the preview…

Starting off we have more news on Animation #1 and a preview of a 3″ figure we haven’t shown before:

 

Those who have been paying attention should notice that this Pinocchio figure differs from the one we showed earlier. This other design is a new feature in Vinylmation™ collections that we call a “variant.” These figures will be a similar design to the normal figure found in the series, but with a twist. For example, the more commonly found Pinocchio in Animation #1 has donkey ears and the variant does not. Expect to see these variant figures in many of the upcoming Vinylmation™ series.

Let’s continue our look at Animation #1 with the limited edition figures:

 

Fans of Disney’s Pete’s Dragon will love this 9″ + 3″ combo set with Elliot the Dragon and Pete.

 

Another 9″ figure is the Beast from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast exhibiting a rather fierce expression.

All of these figures will be released along with the 3″ collection on January 7. However, there are four other 9″ figures coming in late spring. One of them is Hyacinth Hippo from Walt Disney’s Fantasia. We particularly love the inclusion of the tutu skirt:

 

Next we have a follow up on Park #6, which is currently scheduled for a late winter release:

 

This figure was inspired by the Primeval Whirl Attraction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park.

 

Casey Jones designed this figure inspired by the tiki totems found in the Adventureland® Area.

As we’re sure our Vinylmation™ collectors know, the combo packs for the Park series have been featuring Mickey Mouse in some of his most famous starring roles. So what’s next for Park #6? Presenting Mickey in one of his most unusual shorts, Runaway Brain:

 

Now we’re going to switch gears and move to a different series that has been generating a lot of excitement, The Disney Afternoon. These Vinylmation™ Figures will be limited edition and sold in open windowed boxes of two, similarly to the Wall-E/EVE release in 2010. The first set will feature Baloo and Kit Cloudkicker from Disney’s Talespin:

 

Finally, we have a preview of a new previously unannounced series, Vinylmation Jr #3 – Good Luck + Bad Luck. As you might expect from the title, half of the designs in the series focus on items associated with good luck (such as horseshoes, four leaf clovers) and the other half on things associated with bad luck (like friday the 13th, and a broken mirror). Here are two cats, one lucky and one not-so lucky:

 

From Official Vinylmation Blog:

Lots of information to share today.

The 9-inch figure designed by Tyler Dumas from Holiday #2 will be released at D-Street in California and Florida on Friday, December 10. The figure resembles a birthday cake (if only it was real!). The edition size is 1000 and the retail is $44.95.

We also have a release date for the much anticipated Disneyland® Resort – A-E Ticket book set. This set will be released at D-Street in California on December 10. The edition size is 1955 and the retail is $99.95. The artwork for this set was done by Lin Shih from Disney Design Group.

There will be 100 sets released on the Disney Parks on-line store at a future date. Stay tuned as we do not have a confirmed date for the on-line release.

There will be a special Artist Meet and Greet session this coming Friday, December 3 at D-Street in Florida. The event will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and will feature several Disney Design Group Artists including Eric Caszatt and Mike Sullivan who designed the Vinylmation™ – Timepieces with figures being released on Friday. There will also be Monty Maldovan and Maria Clapsis who designed figures from Vinylmation™ – Holiday #2. We hope to see you there!

Speaking of this coming Friday, we learned that D-Street in Florida will be opening at 8:00 a.m.

And now, another look at the upcoming Animation #1 series. This time we have Philoctetes from Disney’s Hercules designed by Eric Caszatt.

From Official Vinylmation Blog:

December 3 will be an exciting day at D-Street in California and Florida. We will be releasing several things including the 3-inch figures from Vinylmation™ – Holiday #2, the Vinylmation – Ice Cube Tray with 3-inch figure, and three different timepieces with 3-inch figures.

You probably recall reading a Disney Parks Blog article about the Steampunk inspired timepiece as few months ago. Here are some additional details.

This timepiece plus 3-inch figure was designed by Mike Sullivan from Disney Design Group. It has an edition size of 750 and a retail of $150.

This timepiece plus 3-inch figure was designed by Eric Caszatt from Disney Design Group. It has an edition size of 750 and a retail of $150.

This timepiece plus 3-inch figure was designed by Eric Caszatt from Disney Design Group. It has an edition size of 750 and a retail of $125.

For fans in Florida, we are finalizing details for an artist autograph session with Disney Design Group artists to be held on December 3 at D-Street. Stay tuned for more details.

Project Manager for Disney Trading Steven Miller was gracious enough to give us a few minutes of his time to take a look at some upcoming Vinylmation being previewed at the Vinylmation booth at Festival of the Masters at Walt Disney World this weekend. Here is our Vinylmation Station exclusive video!

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From Official Vinylmation Blog:

We start with two images that were posted on the Walt Disney World® Resort and Disneyland® Resort Facebook pages yesterday.

An upcoming open edition figure for the 40th Anniversary.

A 9-inch figure based on the Matterhorn from a future Vinylmation™ Park series. We stress “future.”

And now some new images that were again handpicked by Donald.

Of course Donald would select Donald Duck from the upcoming Vinylmation™ Nerds series.

A figure from Vinylmation™ – Cutesters #2 and
Janice from the upcoming Vinylmation™ – Muppets #2 series. Oh wow, like, fer sure.

Cases for the iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4.

When we get to 3,500, we will post a preview that many of you have been “dying” to see.

And now a couple of release updates.

On November 12, the Vinylmation™ – Urban #5 Combo Pack will be released at D-Street in California and Florida.

On November 19, the next 9-inch figure designed by David Mitchell for the Vinylmation™ Holiday #2 series will be released at D-Street in California and Florida.

Finally on November 26, the Epcot® Holidays Around the World 2010 figure designed by Thomas Scott will be released at D-Street in California and the following Epcot® Locations: Gateway Gifts, ImageWorks, Club Cool, MouseGear, Art of Disney, Port of Entry, Disney Traders, World Traveler, and Heritage Manor.

Over the past couple of days, the Official Vinylmation Blog has previewed many great upcoming figures, here is a recap.

First is a preview of the Sam the Eagle figure, to be released in the Muppet Vinylmation Series #2.

Here are a few more previews of upcoming special releases, and series:

We can’t wait to take a ride on the AquaDuck!

Well at least he is no longer suspended indefinitely.

A look at three more figures from the upcoming Vinylmation™ – Animation #1 series. We wonder who is in the middle.

Some news on upcoming Holiday Themed Figures:

This is the Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2010 limited release 3-inch figure. It will have a retail of $16.95. In Florida, it will be released on November 8 at the following Magic Kingdom® Park locations – Emporium, Mickey’s Star Traders, Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe, Frontierland Trading Post. In California, it will be released on November 12 at D-Street – Downtown Disney® District.

This is the Osbourne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights 2010 limited release 3-inch figure. It will have a retail of $16.95. In Florida, it will be released on November 8 at the following Disney’s Hollywood Studios™ locations – Mickey’s Of Hollywood, Youse Guys, Beverly Sunset, Sorcerer’s Hat Shop, Art of Disney Gallery, Tower of Terror Shop, Stage One Company Store. In California, it will be released on November 12 at D-Street – Downtown Disney® District.

Finally, the Official Vinylmation Blog recently showcased two upcoming TRON Legacy themed figures.

From Official Vinylmation Blog:

Here is a small glimpse at a great suprise awaiting Guests to the new Disney Store which will soon be opening in the heart of New York City:

 

The wait is finally over! The 3″ collectors set originally scheduled to be released at Trade City USA will be released tomorrow at D-Street at Walt Disney World® Resort. Click below to get full views of the 3″ figures found in this collection:

The collection also includes a pair of Vinylmation™ Jr. Figures.

We also received release information about some additional items coming to the D-Street locations.

Holiday #2 – 9-inch figure desgined by Lin Shih (Limited Edition 800).
Releasing on October 22 at the D-Street locations in California and Florida.

The petite print and canvas wrap for Vinylmation™ Park #5 will also be released on October 22.

We have the release date for the Park #5 combo pack featuring a 3-inch Sorcerer Mickey figure designed by Monty Maldovan.

Park #5 – Combo Pack featuring Sorcerer Mickey Mouse.
Releasing on October 29 at the D-Street locations in California and Florida..

And for those wondering about the release of the 9″ Vinylmation™ Park #5 Figures, the first two will be released near the end of the year. We’ve decided to space the releases of the 9″ figures to give more collectors a chance at obtaining these awesome pieces.

From Official Vinylmation Blog:

 

The two figures pictured above are the first Cast Chasers. We have to stress that these figures won’t be released until sometime in 2011 (in other words, they are not available for trade now). Once introduced, these figures will be distributed to Cast Members to use for trade in the open and mystery trade boxes. They are similar to the Hidden Mickey pins that Cast Members use for trading with guests. These figures will complement a series of open window box figures being created for the 40th Anniversary of Walt Disney World® Resort. Each one of those open window boxes will salute a different Disney Theme Park.

 

From Official Vinylmation Blog:

How many of you already have the Vinylmation™ Toy Story series? We will be releasing the three 9-inch figures on Friday, September 17 at D-Street in California and Florida. The three figures were designed by Thomas Scott who also designed the 3-inch figures.

The Bo Peep figure is a 9-inch plus 3-inch set and includes one of her sheep.

 

The remaining two figures include the Evil Emperor Zurg and one of the Little Green Men (who isn’t so little). You may recall that we had a 3-inch Little Green Men figure in Park Series #2.

 

 

The Zurg and Bo Peep figures will have an edition size of 1200, while the Little Green Men figure will have an edition size of 1500.