Apr 10, 2011
"I ºoº New York" Vinylmation Released Today at the Times Square Disney Store
The Times Square Disney Store released today an exclusive 9" figure:
This Vinylmation™ Figure was designed by Marcella Lau an has an edition size of 1540.
Apr 8, 2011
Mystery Chaser figure for Vinylmation - Star Wars Series #1
This is the Mystery Chaser:
And this is the SUPER Mystery Chaser:
As to how many of them were made, let's just say they are more rare than the Mystery Chaser.
And this is the SUPER Mystery Chaser:
As to how many of them were made, let's just say they are more rare than the Mystery Chaser.
Apr 7, 2011
New Vinylmation Ear Hats with 3-inch Figures as part of the Urban #6 series
2 new Vinylmation™ Ear Hats with 3-inch figures were released on March 18 at the D-Street locations. They are part of the Urban #6 series and were inspired by two 9-inch figures coming in April.
Hat designed by Maria Clapsis and figure designed by Caley Hicks. Edition size is 800 and retail is $49.95. 
Hat designed by Maria Clapsis and figure designed by Doug Strayer. Edition size is 1000 and retail is $49.95.
And here is a look at the 9-inch figures that inspired them.
Both figures will be released in April. The 9-inch plus 3-inch set made to look like a gum ball machine will be a Disney Parks On-Line Store Exclusive.
Hat designed by Maria Clapsis and figure designed by Doug Strayer. Edition size is 1000 and retail is $49.95.
And here is a look at the 9-inch figures that inspired them.
Apr 6, 2011
Toy Story Midway Mania!
Up next, a look at an upcoming 9-inch figure inspired by Toy Story Midway Mania! The artwork was created by Lin Shih.
Apr 5, 2011
Tron: Legacy Series
Greetings, Programs! This is the Vinylmation™ Series featuring characters from Tron: Legacy that arrived at the D-Street locations on March 25. These figures are also available on the Disney Parks On-Line Store!
Let's remember an article about it from November 2010:
I asked Eric if he had a favorite figure from the series.
Let's remember an article about it from November 2010:
Vinylmation – ‘TRON: Legacy’
posted at the Official Disney Parks Blog on November 17th, 2010 by Steven Miller, Merchandise Communications Manager
Greetings, Programs! I have added this article to the “Never Thought I’d Be Writing About This” bucket. I actually get to write about my favorite Disney film, “Tron.” I recently took my son to Tron Night in central Florida. We saw about 23 minutes of the new film, “TRON: Legacy,” and all I can say is, “Wow!” It was surreal (and awesome) to see my son pretending to play “disc game” after the preview (seriously, I did that as a kid too!). Speaking of awesome things, we have created some super cool merchandise inspired by the world of Tron (and I get to share it with you). Up first, it’s Vinylmation. I spoke with Eric Caszatt, one of the lead designers for Vinylmation, about these figures coming in 2011.
“We are releasing eight, 3-inch figures inspired by ‘Tron,’” explained Eric sitting behind his desk with “TRON: Legacy” wallpaper on his computer screen. “I started designing the figures about eight months ago. At Disney Design Group, I work closely with the Walt Disney Studios to get live action film reference materials. My great partners at the Studios provided me with complete turn-around images of the characters. The film makers reviewed and approved each of [the figures]. That was pretty cool.”
Eric designed six figures featuring characters from “TRON: Legacy” like Sam Flynn, Clu, Quorra and others. Thomas Scott designed the remaining two figures inspired by Kevin Flynn – one from 1982 and one from 2010. Originally, these figures were planned as two different limited edition sets.
“We changed the release of these figures to an open window box,” continued Eric. “We thought it would be a mistake to limit their production as they look outstanding. We believe in them like we believe in the Users [laughs].”
I asked Eric if he had a favorite figure from the series.
“I like Clu,” said Eric. “Everything about him turned out perfect – the color, the design, the artwork. [The figure] really pops. The most challenging figure was Castor as he is all white. I added shading to give the figure some definition and adjusted his face to give him an expression. It took several reviews from the Studios’ team before we were both happy with the final design.”
As mentioned, these figures will be released in 2011. But coming sooner to the “Game Grid” is a special event on November 21 featuring Noah, a local Southern California artist who is no stranger to Vinylmation. Noah has created 24 custom, 9-inch figures to be released at D-Street in Downtown Disney in California, and 12 custom, 9-inch figures for D-Street in Downtown Disney Marketplace in Florida. Each figure will retail for $595.00 and comes with a “TRON: Legacy” inspired display case standing 22-inches tall. Noah will be attending the event in California from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to personalize the figures.
I still recall the meeting that Donald Ferro, developer for Vinylmation, and I had with Noah at the end of July in California. Over breakfast, Noah explained his concepts for the figures. Seeing the final custom figures, like that preview of “TRON: Legacy” at Tron Night, blew me away! I just found the number one item for my holiday wish list this year. End of line.
Mar 29, 2011
Mar 25, 2011
Mar 10, 2011
[Unboxing] Animation Series 1 - Young Simba from The Lion King
Imagination is endless with Vinylmation! Disney Artists created Original and Innovative designs on a three dimensional canvas. This box contains one of eleven known designs or the elusive mystery "chaser" from Animation Series 1. Which one did you get?
Simba, the lion cub who is heir to King Mufasa, is taught to respect all creatures, great and small. They are all part of the Circle of Life. When the evil Scar initiates a wildebeest stampede that kills Mufasa, he blames Simba for his father's death and convinces Simba to run away.
So begins the journey from boyhood to manhood for Simba. Cast out into exile, Simba must fend for himself and, with the help of Timon and Pumbaa, he makes a lifestyle of "Hakuna Matata," no responsibilities, no cares. Only when Simba's old friend Nala appears, pleading with Simba to save the Pride Lands from the evil Scar, does he spring into action to take his rightful place in the Circle of Life as the new Lion King.
Our story ends as King Simba and his mate, Nala, look on while Rafiki, the baboon, hoists their cub into the air. All the creatures of the kingdom cheer! Someday, the sun will rise on this cub's time. The Circle of Life begins again!
| Film: "The Lion King" (1994) Voice Artists: Matthew Broderick (adult Simba) and Jonathan Taylor Thomas (young Simba) | |
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