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:

 

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.

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.

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.

The Vinylmation™ Team gave an extensive sneak preview of upcoming series planned for late 2010 and 2011. You can see logos and some artwork for those series on the Sneak Page. Look for addition updates and images from that Vinylmation™ Conversation later this week.

We also have some exciting news about upcoming releases planned for September 2010.

• Two Urban #4 – 9″ Figures by Mike Sullivan and Thomas Scott
• Vinylmation™ – The Nightmare Before Christmas 3″ and 9″ figures will be released on September 10, 2010. These will be released at both D-Streets in California and Florida.

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.

AUGUST 27, 2010
PRODUCT RELEASE

D-Street at Downtown Disney® District in California

-Annual Passholder – Mr. Toad

-Toy Story

Walt Disney World Release Information:

AUGUST 27, 2010
PRODUCT RELEASE

D-Street at Downtown Disney® West Side in Florida

-Annual Passholder – Mr. Toad

-Toy Story

Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park

-The Animal Kingdom

AUGUST 29, 2010
EVENT

Trade City, USA – Vinylmation™ Showcase at Epcot® – World ShowPlace
The first-ever Vinylmation™ Event will take place on Sunday, August 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This “Vinylmation™ Showcase” will be held in World Showplace at Epcot®. It is part of the annual Disney Pin Celebration which this year has the theme of “Trade City, USA.” As the story goes, the newest subdivision in Trade City, USA is called Vinylmation®, hence the event. There are some unique items that have been created just for this event, and we’ve planned so much more.

In addition, at the event there will be quantities available of the following Vinylmation™ collection:

-Annual Passholder – Mr. Toad

-Toy Story

-The Animal Kingdom

-Disney Pin Trading 10th Anniversary

After a long break we are back! As we’re sure you can guess, we’ve been busy putting together the finishing touches on our Trade City USA – Vinylmation™ Showcase event. We really can’t wait as it will certainly be a historic occasion as it is our first Vinylmation™ event.

As part of the event we will be offering a silent auction featuring many Vinylmation™ items, including one-of-a-kind and rare figures. Click here to download the catalog showcasing all of the auction lots. We especially love the one-of-a-kind Vinylmation™ Figures by Chris Chapman and Adrienne Draude. While we tried our best to capture the amazing artwork, they really must be seen in person to get the full impact. Both figures also come with unique packaging as well which make them true collector items.

Look for more sneak previews of the event in the upcoming week. We can’t wait to meet all of our Vinylmation™ fans on August 29!

Previewed on DisneyStore.com this morning, it was quickly changed to ‘Not Avalible’. It is presumed that this set will be released at Trade City, U.S.A. next weekend, though not official, as a ‘First Purchase Opportunity.

Celebrate a decade of Disney Pin Trading with our Vinylmation 10th Anniversary Pin Trading 9” Figure. Created by Disney artist Maria Clapsis, this Limited Edition Vinylmation figure will be the pride of your Disney Pin Trading collection.

Created especially for Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort

• Limited Edition of 950
• Poseable arms and head
• Includes 10th Anniversary Pin Trading Vinylmation 9” Figure, 10th Anniversary Pin Trading Vinylmation 3” Mickey Mouse Figure, 10th Anniversary Pin Trading Mickey Mouse Pin
• Created by Disney Artist Maria Clapsis
• Plastic/metal
• Imported

For more images of this set, be sure to check out our recently updated galleries.

August 6 will bring the release of two 9″ Vinylmation™ figures and one 3″ and 9″ set from the Urban #4 collection:

The figures will be released at D-Street at the Disneyland® and Walt Disney World ® Resort.