This piece will come complete with a stand when finished. Stay tuned for more information on this custom in the coming weeks! Feel free to discuss this upcoming custom Vinylmation on our forums.

The world needs more Unicorns like Buttercup. Don’t you agree?

 
Buttercup – 1900×1200
Buttercup – 1280×1024
Buttercup – 1024×768
Buttercup – 800×600

Fellow Disney blogger Michelle Harker posted an article and video featuring West Coast artist Noah yesterday on the Disney Parks Blog. We heart Noah and LOVE (that’s with capital letters) the 5-foot Vinylmation figure he created that was inspired by World of Color (yes, we still can’t wait to see that show!!). The interview he did is a lot of fun so we hope you enjoy as much as we did – SEE IT HERE.

Noah also shared with as a picture he took with his camera during the morning that video was shot. Awesomeness!

 

We had the opportunity to see the Main Street Elecrical Parade last night at Magic Kingdom® Park. How “electrosynthamagnetically” awesome it was to see it again! Some Guests may have heard about the new Create Your Own Vinylmation figure that is being released within the week at Disneyland® Resort (don’t worry Florida and on-line fans, it is coming soon).

With the debut of the World of Color, it seemed fitting to have the new Glow-in-the-Dark Vinylmation® Figure released in California first. There will be a 9″ and a 3″ version of the figure as seen below.

9″ Glow in the Dark Figure

3″ Glow in the Dark Figure

Some of you may be wondering – does it really glow in the dark? Yes – it really does. Here is the 3″ Figure glowing with the lights out. Sweet! Though we kind of feel we are seeing a ghost.

 

Like we mentioned, these figures should be arriving within the week in California to the following locations:

3″ Figure:
D-Street – Downtown Disney® District
Off the Page – Disney California Adventure® Park
Tower Gifts – Disney California Adventure® Park
Adventureland Bazaar – Disneyland® Park
Showcase Gifts – Disneyland® Park

9″ Figure:
D-Street – Downtown Disney® District
Tower Gifts – Disney California Adventure® Park

We also announced last Friday that Vinylmation, Jr. – Series #2 is coming. We now have a release date for the series which will premiere in California first on June 18, 2010 at the following locations:

Vinylmation, Jr. – Series #2 – California Release Location

D-Street – Downtown Disney® District
World of Disney® Store – Downtown Disney® District
Star Trader – Disneyland® Park
Gag Factory – Disneyland® Park
Showcase Gifts – Disneyland® Park
Westward Ho – Disneyland® Park
Tee’s, Hats, Tattoos – Disney California Adventure® Park
Off the Page – Disney California Adventure® Park

The release date for Walt Disney World® Resort and the Disney Parks On-Line Store has not been determined at this time. We’ll update as soon as we know more.

 

We’ve received many questions about this Vinylmation™ figure, which was created by the Disney Parks News Bureau as a special gift. This figure is not considered to be a limited edition, and could be reordered at any time (hence the lack of an edition size on the footstamp of the figure). This figure was designed as a promotional gift and is not available for sale at Disney Parks. Finally, although it is similar to the blue figure found in the Vinylmation™ Clear Series #1, the figure is much darker and is not a re-purposed Clear figure.

Here is a look at the concept art used to create this figure:

 

In other news, we recently spoke with Alex Maher who created the “Stitched Bear” one-of-a-kind Vinylmation™. This was Alex’s first one-of-a-kind creation, and he gave us some additional insight into its creation. He spent about 25 hours working on the figure itself; each night he would spend a little bit of time making it come to life. He had two different concepts – one was a clown and one was the stitched bear. He loved how the final design turned out as it looks like a child’s toy who has seen lots of love. Way to go, Alex!

Another wallpaper image today featuring a one-of-a-kind figure designed by Alex Maher from Disney Design Group for the grand opening of D-Street in Florida. This figure called “Stitched Bear” is currently on display at the location and is available for sale. We just want to grab this bear and give him a big hug.

 

Alex Maher – One-of-a-Kind – 1618×1050
Alex Maher – One-of-a-Kind – 1280×1024
Alex Maher – One-of-a-Kind – 1024×768
Alex Maher – One-of-a-Kind – 800×600  

The Vinylmation 9″ Figure inspired by the classic Adventures Thru Inner Space attraction from Disneyland® Park is now available on the Disney Parks On-Line Store.

We are also excited to share today a new wallpaper image based on the one-of-a-kind figure designed by Disney Design Group Artist Quynh Kimball for the grand opening of D-Street in Florida. It is currently on display (and available for retail) at the location. We hope you enjoy it as it is one of our favorite designs. We will post some additional one-of-a-kind wallpaper images within the next week or so. The photograph of these figures was shot by Steven (and yes, he had his EPCOT Center camera strap).

 

Quynh Kimball – One-of-a-Kind – 1618×1050

Quynh Kimball – One-of-a-Kind – 1280×1024

Quynh Kimball – One-of-a-Kind – 1024×768

Quynh Kimball – One-of-a-Kind – 800×600

One of the most exciting elements of the festivities for tomorrow will be the unveiling of many one-of-a-kind pieces from our Vinylmation™ artists. We were floored by the tremendous amount of creativity shown in these designs. Trust us, you’re going to want to come out and see these figures for youselves. Here’s a little taste of their stunning work:

All of the one-of-a-kind pieces come with specially designed packaging that is equally imaginative as the Vinylmation™ figures themselves. If you can’t come down to D-Street tomorrow, make sure to check out the blog as we will be posting an in-depth look at all of the figures including the packaging tomorrow.

For those planning on attending the artist signing tomorrow, please be aware that there will be a two figure limit per artist, per guest.

One of the most exciting elements of the festivities for tomorrow will be the unveiling of many one-of-a-kind pieces from our Vinylmation™ artists. We were floored by the tremendous amount of creativity shown in these designs. Trust us, you’re going to want to come out and see these figures for youselves. Here’s a little taste of their stunning work:

For those planning on attending the artist signing tomorrow, please be aware that there will be a two figure limit per artist, per guest.

All of the one-of-a-kind pieces come with specially designed packaging that is equally imaginative as the Vinylmation™ figures themselves. If you can’t come down to D-Street tomorrow, make sure to check out the blog as we will be posting an in-depth look at all of the figures including the packaging tomorrow. 

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D Street replaces Planet Hollywood on Location

“We’re getting ready for you…”

A sheet was handed out to let guests know what new Vinylmation was available

Guests in line were invited to sign a Vinylmation that will go on display

We’re inside! The witch face is actually a prop from World of Disney New York

Notice Project Manager for Disney Trading Steven Miller in the background with his awesome EPCOT Center camera strap

Bag for just $1.95 with any $30 purchase

Nothing says “urban” like Star Wars…

There’s even Vinylmation in the watch display case

A little too “urban” for my taste….

A lot of the shelves and such in the store are recycled. This rack is from Villains in Vogue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Plenty of Vinylmation Jr. and Park Series #4 to go around

The Create-Your-Own Vinylmation table is made of Vinylmation

Mickey is made out of Vinylmation figures!

Some custom Vinylmation on display

A display case featuring every 3″ design to date, including the yet-to-be-released passholder exclusive Mr. Toad figure

Sticker eyes are being sold for both 3″ and 9″ Create Your Own Vinylmation

Cutesters!

Accessories

Vinylmation apparel

Vinylmation backpack

Buttons and more

Plenty of Vinylmation Jr. Series #1

There are actually 2 chasers

What is Vinylmation?

Another look at the giant display case

Clear and Muppet Series #1 available

Holiday Series #1 also available

A cool display of 9″ Urban Vinylmation

Urban Series #2

Park Series #4 is now available

They are selling fast

Park Series #3 still available

The Sports Series has been released

More custom Viynlmation

This Tomorrowland design is TOO COOL!!!

A Vinylmation chandelier

Vinylmation signed by Disney Channel Stars

Even more Vinylmation behind the registers

Ummmm….

“Can we come in?”

Temporary sign outside

A long line outside

The VP of Downtown Disney outside welcoming guests

The first 500 passholders were given this button of the upcoming Mr. Toad Vinylmation

-Our Vinylmation Station image galleries have officially launched!!! Be sure to check out the images of already released and upcoming Vinylmation at these links (we’ll be adding pictures constantly):

Released Series Galleries

Upcoming Series Galleries

-The official Vinylmation website posted four fantastic wallpapers today, be sure to check them out at this link.

-The special 3″ Vinylmation pieces from Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights that were released on November 10th will be arriving at the Disneyland Resort in a few days. The Epcot Holidays Around the World Vinylmation will be released at Epcot on November 27th. Randy Noble will be signing his creation on December 4th at the Magic Kingdom inside the Main Street Gallery from 6-8 PM.

-The 9″ Create Your Own Vinylmation can now be found in boxes as seen below (Retail $39.95):

-Vinylmation now has a large display in the Tomorrowland Light and Power Co., including the first series of Vinylmation plush. The store and arcade re-opened on Saturday with the soft-opening of Space Mountain at the Magic Kingdom: