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

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.

Graffiti Store Exclusive 9in Figure (Front)

Graffiti Store Exclusive 9in Figure (Back)

Special Card With Figure

Taxi Store Exclusive 9in Figure

Minnie Statue of Liberty 3in Store Exclusive Tin

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’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.

The Disney Parks Blog posted an article today about the upcoming Limited Edition ear hats inspired by two figures from the Urban #4 series: Check It Out.

A few of you may be wondering about an announcement that was shared yesterday about Duffy, The Disney Bear. Passholders who attended a sneak preview of Duffy, The Disney Bear heard that he is coming to the world of Vinylmation™. It’s true and we can’t wait. We spoke with Donald Ferro, product developer for Vinylmation™ about this figure.

“Mickey Mouse will remain the current platform for Vinylmation at this time,” explained Donald. “We are looking at different forms to complement the Mickey Mouse form and Duffy, The Disney Bear will be one of them. He will be a unique form not necessarily designed to replace the Mickey shaped form.”

Stay tuned for future interviews with Monty Maldovan and Thomas Scott, two of the Disney Design Group Artists, who are working on this different and unique form. We are still in the high-level concept phase. When we have additional concepts to show, we will post them here (and on the Sneak page).

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

Park Series #5 Three Inch Figure Poster

Park Series #5 Nine Inch Figure Poster

‘Retro’ Magic Kingdom 9 in

Tree of Life 9in

Mad Hatter and Dormouse 9in/3in Set

Park Series #5 Combo Pack featuring Sorcerer Mickey

Urban Series #5

Urban Series #5 Combo Pack

Urban Series #5 Poster

Holiday Series #2

Nightmare Before Christmas Series

Nightmare Before Christmas Series Poster

More Disneyland ’55 Attraction Posters

Annual Passholder Orange Bird 3in Figure with Tin

2011 Marathon Vinylmation Figures

Disney Dream Maiden Voyage Set (Two 3in Figures, a Pin, and a Vinylmation Jr.)

Vinylmation Flag Series

Vinylmation Magnets

Onto the Vinylmation Conversation with Steven Miller

New Cast Member Tradeable Only Figures for WDW’s 40th Anniversary (Similar to Hidden Mickey Pins)

Disneyland Resort Silly Symphony Swing Annual Passholder Figure

Cutesters Too, Coming Soon

New Collectible Merchandise featuring Mickey Ear Hat, inspired by Urban Series #4 9in Figure (Blue Flames) will come with a 3in figure inspired by hat

DVC Member Exclusive featuing old DVC Logo

Celebration Series will be Open Windowed, and will feature Vinylmation Jrs (similar to Sports Series and Oh Mickey!)

Occupation Set will be similar to Celebraiton Set, as each occupation’s 3 Inch figure will have a possibility of 3 Vinylmation Jrs that will come with them.

New Sushi Series Coming Soon, Similar to Condiment Set

The Disney Afternoon Series is Coming Soon, Steven previewed the Chip and Dale Rescue Ranger Twin Pack (similar to Wall-E/EVE Set released in beginning of year)

Disney Animation Series #1 will feature classic Disney Characters, some popular, some obscure, heres a preview of Dodger, the Fairy Godmother (she comes with a wand), and Mushu

Urban Series #6 Preview

A new ‘nerd inspired’ set featuring classic Disney Characters, they will come with accessories, like the glasses with Chip and Dale

In other news, Muppet Series #2 will be coming out, and will feature more Muppet Characters (sadly no pictures as camera died). As well as a preview of Park Series #6, we dont have the pictures from presentation, but we do have pictures of actual figures that were released in case after Vinylmation Conversation.

This picture shows Park Series #6 Preview (Monstro and Disneyland Paris’ Space Mountain), Cutesters Too (the three children in back dressed up), and Urban Series #6 (Zipper and Thumb)

Park Series #5 Preview, Coming October 2010

More International Flag Figures were added

More Holiday Series #2 Series Previewed, Coming Fall 2010

Open Boxed Nightmare Before Christmas Figures, Coming October 2010

Urban Series #5 Preview, Coming November 2010

Very Cool Urban Series #5 Tea Kettle

Star Wars Series, Coming Fall 2010

New 3-D Pins of Vinylmation Figures, Coming December 2010/January 2011

9in Monorail Poster from Disneyland ’55 Series, LE 555, to be released in Disneyland Resort. Five figures to be released, 2 the first month, 1 the second month, and 2 more the final month (October, November, December 2010)

Special 40th Anniversary of WDW Open Edition Figures, Coming 2011

Stay Tuned for tomorrow, as it is the actual Vinylmation Event, and we will surely have some great previews. I heard a rumor that a little Orange Bird might come for a visit.