Star Wars Series 1.5: The Disney Menace
Well it’s finally here, the next Wave of Star Wars Vinylmations! After months and months of speculation then countless teasing of images we finally can purchase and hold in our hands the incredible, Maria Clapsis-designed Star Wars / Disney mash-ups. These were released on, May 18, 2012 at Disneyland® Resort and Walt Disney World® Resort D-Street locations just in time for the WDW Star Wars Weekend event. As your resident Star Wars Nerd, I am bringing … Read entire article »
Star Wars Series 1.5: The Disney Menace
Well it’s finally here, the next Wave of Star Wars Vinylmations! After months and months of speculation … Read more »
“Up in the Attic”: Little John ‘Helps’ Edition
Hey Everybody! Little John here. If you have been following my exploits over at the Vinylmation Kingdom … Read more »
Mickey’s Circus—Big Vinylmation News From The Big Top!!!!
Exciting news from the Vinylmation Blog. They released the catalog with all the Limited Edition Vinylmation goodies. … Read more »
Disney College Program: Applications and Acceptances
In the last installment of this column I introduced myself and what the Disney College Program (DCP) is, so I figured in this one I would talk about getting into the program. … Read more »
Xero’s Heros and Zeros : Urban 9
Not even sure how to start this week’s article. And I really do not have any idea what … Read more »
Participate in our Vinylmation Collector Survey
If there is one thing I have learned in my time collecting vinylmations, discussing Vinylmations, and writing … Read more »
The New Mold : Good or Bad for Vinylmation?
More Ponderings of Xero's Mind The New Mold So I had a little free time tonight and it … Read more »
Disney Store 25th Anniversary: A Journey
Wednesday, March 28, 2012. 25 years ago today, the first Disney Store opened in Glendale, CA. To … Read more »
Park Starz Announced. It’s A Good Thing, people.
This will be a quick update after my 6 hour drive home but prepare for more over … Read more »
A Wishes and Desires Give Away : Park Pop! Series
We have seen the explosion of Pop! in recent months. This hobby has gone from nonexistent to full … Read more »
“Up in the Attic”: Little John ‘Helps’ Edition
Hey Everybody! Little John here. If you have been following my exploits over at the Vinylmation Kingdom Forums, you know that Travis is my current sponsor. Well, after a stressful week of work, seeing shows, and showing me around parts of the NYC area, he is exhausted. While he sleeps in for a bit before going to a friend’s graduation, … Read entire article »
Mickey’s Circus—Big Vinylmation News From The Big Top!!!!
Exciting news from the Vinylmation Blog. They released the catalog with all the Limited Edition Vinylmation goodies. Let’s get to it. Mickey’s Circus Ringmaster Mickey Edition Size: 1500 Retail: $16.95 Mickey’s Circus Minnie and Goofy Edition Size: 750 Retail: $26.95 Bongo and Lulubell (From Fun and Fancy Free) Edition Size: 500 Retail: $26.95 Mickey’s Circus Seal (9″) Edition Size: 100 Retail: $150 Mickey’s Circus Lion (9″) Edition Size: 100 Retail: $150 What do you all think? … Read entire article »
Disney College Program: Applications and Acceptances
In the last installment of this column I introduced myself and what the Disney College Program (DCP) is, so I figured in this one I would talk about getting into the program. A step by step guide to the application process, with some tips and an insider’s view. I want to break it down to the four major stages of the entire process; there is the online application, the web based interview, the phone interview, and the waiting game. Each has multiple steps, but if this is your dream, it will be easy-peasy. The online application is basically like any other online application, putting in your basic information, yada yada yada. Make sure to list all previous … Read entire article »
Xero’s Heros and Zeros : Urban 9
Not even sure how to start this week’s article. And I really do not have any idea what direction I am gonna take. It is almost midnight. My 16 month son has vomitted about 12 times in the last 3 hours. The antivomitting medicine that I just ran to the pharmacy for (a pharmacy that did not accept my insurance by the … Read entire article »
Dollars and Sense #52: 9″ Vinylmation Checklist
For the next 3 weeks, I wanted to take a close look at 9″ Vinylmations. I’ll be honest, these are probably my most favorite part of collecting Vinylmations. The low edition sizes, the chase, the great artwork on a 9″ canvas…. They are a lot of fun on so many levels. This part of the hobby, however, has also … Read entire article »
Walt’s Kingdom Showcase: Photography Fridays!
While Baltar and I deal with the craziness that is real life, and look into revamping the Sunday recap article, I just wanted to take a moment to showcase something that I started up last week on our sister site: Walt’s Kingdom. On Friday, I announced the first assignment for Photography Fridays. Every other Friday, I will post a Disney photography … Read entire article »
The Winner of the Robots 1 Complete Set of 12 is….
Bentoch! Last week we announced five straight weeks of Vinylmation Complete Set giveaways. Our first winner is Bentoch. Just send Baltar a PM on the Vinylmation Kngdom Forums so we know the address to send the Robots set of 12! If you are interested in winning a complete set of Vinylmations, just read the rules and start posting. Every forum member who has 20 posts by Friday May 18, 2012 at 9AM will be entered into the drawing. … Read entire article »
Park Starz Tour of Disneyland!
After finally completing my Park Starz Series 1 collection, I decided it was time for the Starz to visit their homes. This will be part one of an ongoing series, as each Park Starz character journeys to its attraction of origin (or in some cases, where their attraction used to be). … Read entire article »
Reminder: First Vinylmation Kingdom Complete Set Giveaway is Tomorrow!
Vinylmation Kingdom will be having a contest each Friday for the next 5 weeks where one lucky person will get a complete set of Vinylmations including the chaser. What’s the catch? You have to be a member of our forums at http://www.vinylmationkingdom.com/forums. Beyond that each week has a minimum forum post requirement to be eligible for the drawing. May 11- Robots … Read entire article »
Villains 3 Preview
The disney blog was updated today with two sneak peek pics of figures that will be in the Villains series 3. It appears that everyone’s wish has been granted with the addition of Chernabog. The other figure is the coachman from Pinocchio. Well what other characters do you think will be included in this series? … Read entire article »
Poncho Pete’s 9″ Preview–Maleficent and Prince Phillip
fairy tale noun Definition of FAIRY TALE a : a story (as for children) involving fantastic forces and beings (as fairies, wizards, and goblins) —called also fairy story b : a story in which improbable events lead to a happy ending This genre, for many people, is synonymous with Walt Disney. Snow White, Cinderella, Pinocchio, Dumbo, the list goes on and on, but did … Read entire article »
“Up in the Attic”: Mickey Mouse Disco
Today I wanted to share with you one of the more obscure pieces of my Disney collection. In the 70′s, disco was quite popular. In 1979, Disney wanted to cash in on this, and Disneyland Records released Mickey Mouse Disco. Before we get into the record itself, I will say that I really like the artwork on the record sleeve. The colors … Read entire article »
Disney Mascot Series
It seems another scrapper as appeared on ebay. Last week it was new DCL vinyls that were revealed. This time Jerry Sinner from Vinylmation Exchange on Facebook found a link to an auction showing what looks like Pluto dressed in college garb. So what do you think? What other characters might be making their college debut? … Read entire article »
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