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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:

 

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We are happy to announce a release date for Vinylmation™ Animation! This collection will be released on January 7 at D-Street at Disneyland® Resort and Walt Disney World® Resort. This collection will also be available at Disneyland Paris® Resort and at Disney Store locations.

A new Vinylmation™ collection was just released at Disney Store locations in Japan. The Vinylmation ™ Villains Collection features many of the most infamous Disney Villains including the Old Hag from Walt Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Cruella de Vil from Walt Disney’s 101 Dalmatians, Kaa from Walt Disney’s The Jungle Book, and Ursula from Disney’s The Little Mermaid to name a few.

You can click on the link above or here to get a “spoiler” of the chaser in this collection. We’re still awaiting the final release date for the Disney Store locations in the United States, so keep checking the blog for the latest Vinylmation™ news.

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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.

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We have lots of great Vinylmation™ Figures to reveal this week, beginning with a look at the three figures for Animation #1:

As you can see, Animation will include a wide variety of Disney characters, even some you don’t see very often (such as Dodger from Disney’s Oliver and Company above). Look for lots more images from this collection that’s full of character tomorrow!

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 It’s corn by Monty Maldovan from Holiday #2.

We’re going to take a brief break from the blog while we feast on Thanksgiving goodies. See you all on the other side of our post-turkey slumber!

This very patriotic figure designed by Maria Clapsis celebrates the Fourth of July.

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With the release of the 3-inch figures for Vinylmation™ – Holiday #2 coming up on December 3, it’s time to start our look at the figures from the series.

Up first, it’s a “lucky” figure celebrating St. Patrick’s Day designed by April Kelly.

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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.

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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.

 

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Adrianne Draude created this design which features the Magic Mirror from Walt Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, who also makes a chilling experience in the Fantasmic! Show at Disneyland® Resort and Walt Disney World® Resort. Guests visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios can currently see an oversized version of this Vinylmation™ Figure in a window display at the Villains in Vogue Store.

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Great news! October 22 is the official release date for Vinylmation™ Park #5 at Disneyland® Resort and Walt Disney World® Resort. Here’s another look at one of the Vinylmation™ Figures part of the collection:

 

Dawn Ockstadt created this “jolly” design, featuring one of the loveable penguin waiters from Walt Disney’s Mary Poppins. We especially like the inclusion of the striped design from Bert’s jacket in the ears.