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:

 

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.

My apologizes for the limited amount of updates recently. Here is a ”round-up” of all the latest Vinylmation News and Previews. 

From Official Vinylmation Blog:

Here’s a sneak peek at one of the great Vinylmation™ Figures part of the Park #5 collection:

 

This Vinylmation™ Figure was inspired by the Buzz Lightyear themed attractions at Disney Parks and was designed by Disney Design Group Artist Eric Caszatt. Disney Park fans will notice many details in the design, including the iconic Zurg “Z” targets in the ears, a couple of batteries on the back and the Galactic Hero score (which we’re sure all of you will remember as the highest possible ranking).

For fans who are planning to attend the 10-10-10 Trading Event on October 10, 2010 at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Convention Center, please note that the time for the event has changed. It will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

 

A new Cast Exclusive Vinylmation™ 3-inch figures was released at Company D and Team Centers in Florida and California. This limited edition figure was designed by Maria Clapsis and salutes Disney Voluntears. It has an edition size of 10,000 and Cast Members must present a valid ID card in order to purchase it. Limit of two figures, per Cast Member, per day.

 

Everyone has a birthday and this series will make a unique birthday gift. This open window box series will feature figures inspired by the Zodiac. The figures were designed by Maria Clapsis and Lisa Badeen. They did extensive research on not only the traditional figures associated with the Zodiac but also the colors and stars associated with each sign.

Cody Smith has returned from a final day at Trade City USA, today was the Vinylmation Showcase. Not only did we have the ultimate preview area, but also taking place was the Vinylmation Conversation, a 30-minute information presentation by Steven Miller of upcoming news and previews in the Vinylmation World.

Let’s begin with a Park Series #5 Preview of the whole set (excluding chaser, and a few 9in Figures)

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Cody Smith has returned with more photos of upcoming Vinylmation figure previews from today’s second half of the Pin Celebration 2010–Trade City USA, each day at the event they add a few more figures, so let’s see what tomorrow, the Vinylmation Showcase, brings.

Park Series #5 Preview, Coming October 2010

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From Official Vinylmation Blog:

Announcing three new Vinylmation™ releases this Friday, June 25 at the Walt Disney World® Resort! First we have the Vinylmation™ Jr Series #2, which made its Disneyland® Resort premiere just last week. Second is the Vinylmation™ Condiment set, which will also be released at Disneyland® Resort on June 25. Finally, we have the debut of a brand new Vinylmation™ figure, Plane Crazy Mickey Mouse:

 

This figure will sold exclusively in a combo pack with a randomly selected Vinylmation™ Park #4 series.

All of the new releases will be found at D-Street at Downtown Disney West Side on June 25. For those who are purchasing the Vinylmation™ Condiment set, note that as this is a limited edition item there will be a purchase limit of two (2) sets per Guest, per day.

At the grand opening of a new Disney Store in Montebello, California, Disney Store President Jim Fielding tweeted: “Vinylmation debuts at Montebello!”, with the following picture attached:

Not only is there Vinylmation in a Disney Store, but it’s two series that have still not debuted in the parks; the “Have a Laugh!” and “Toy Story” series. I replied to Jim Fielding on Twitter asking when we would see more Disney Stores with Vinylmation, he replied “40 stores by 7/11″. Vinylmation is on the way to the Disney Store!!! Stay tuned to The Vinylmation Station as we find out more information on this developing story.

In other news, we can report the following characters are represented in the “Toy Story” series thanks to the above photo: Jessie, Rex, Woody, Lotso, Buzz Lightyear, Bullseye, Wheezy, Green Army Men, Buttercup, Big Baby, and Hamm.