Posts Tagged ‘Collectibles’

MINDstyle Offers First Look at ‘Animatronic Donald Duck’ from Epic Mickey

MINDstyle has been promoting Epic Mickey in a very vague way as of late and with the other merchandising for the game going on, particularly through Hot Topic, it’d be of little shock if MINDstyle were to produce vinyl adult toy collectibles (ATCs) in support of the game. In fact, it might even be more shocking if they weren’t (or at least Medicom which is producing the VCD of Mickey in the collector’s edition of the game).

Enter Animatronic Donald Duck. I’ll be honest, this may not be news, but this is the first time I’ve personally seen any form of these animatronic Disney characters since the initial concept art was leaked. According to the blog entry from MINDstyle:

‘The Mad Doctor has been fiddling with these classic Disney characters and scattering them everywhere, while Oswald has been attempting to put them back together out of loneliness. One of the choices that Mickey can eventually make is whether he wants to put Donald (and, presumably, the likes of Goofy and Pluto as well etc.) back together. In Epic Mickey, the animatronic Donald and other animatronic versions of Mickey’s friends were constructed for Oswald the Lucky Rabbit so that he could have friends like Mickey’s in his efforts to try and mimic his brother’s life.’

Vinylmation Previews Celebration Vinylmation/Vinylmation Jr Sets

On its official blog, Disney Vinylmation has offered up a preview of an upcoming series first mentioned at its recent Trade City, USA event.

Vinylmation Celebrations offers up multiple occasions to celebrate such as graduation and just saying thank you, as pictured to the left. Each 3″ figure (the larger ones shown) comes in an open-window box so you’ll be able to see which one you’re purchasing, but the accompanying Vinylmation Jr figure (the smaller ones shown) will not be visible within the package so you won’t know which one you’ll get until you purchase the set.

The series is set to be released some time in 2010/2011.

Vinylmation: Nightmare Before Christmas Release Date Announced

The Vinylmation Nightmare Before Christmas 3″ and 9″ figures will be released at D-Street at both the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts on September 10, 2010 a per the official Vinylmation blog.

The 9″ Oogie Boogie and Santa Jack (with elf) figures are limited to an edition size of 1,000

MINDstyle Re-imagines Popular Stitch Vinyl Collectibles by Eric Tan and Jenny Chung

MINDstyle has recently previewed a couple of exciting new Stitch-inspired art toy collectibles (ATCs) by Eric Tan and Jenny Chung inspired by their previous creations.

A smaller version of Jenny Chung’s Lilo CosPlay Experiment 626 figure was available exclusively as a purchase with purchase at the D23 Expo in 2009. Guests who made a qualifying purchase (it was the TRON-painted V.I.N.CENT for myself) were able to purchase up to three of the CosPlay figures for $23 each. To their credit, however, MINDstyle added to each pre-order an additional figure gratis due to some complications with order fulfillment. Now Chung has followed up with a new Lilo CosPlay figure inspired by the Experiment 626 project, this time Lilo is dressed as Stitch’s gal-pal, Angel. Perhaps most remarkable of all, MINDstyle says it will be available at select Disney Store locations this holiday season.

Although MINDstyle apparently has given a first look of it several months ago, it has recently announced that Eric Tan’s Lava Stitch vinyl collectible, a follow-up to the Tiki Stitch, will also be available for this holiday season at select retail locations, although presumably not Disney Store.

Mickey, Minnie and Goofy Get Their Nerd On in New Limited Edition Kooky Kollection

Hike up your pants and prepare to go back to school in style with this fabulous new Kooky pen collection stuffed inside your pocket protector.

Disney Theme Park Merchandising has announced the Kooky Kollection #14 Nerd set featuring Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Goofy in a way few have ever seen them. The collection is limited to 7,500 sets and will retail for $18.95. It will be available at some point in September at select retail locations at both the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts as well as online at DisneyStore.com.

Final Two ‘LOST’ Cast Photos Now Available for Purchase

“Soul Survivors” and “The Sanctuary,” the final two collector photographs from ABC’s hit series “Lost,” are available for purchase beginning today while supplies last. Featuring the cast from the final season, only 815 numbered reproductions of each image will be custom printed on high quality photo paper. Pricing for the 10×37 “Soul Survivors” print is $69.99; “The Sanctuary” cast photo will only be available as an 8×10 print for $19.99. A certificate of authenticity will be included for each print.

These final images will also be available for purchase at the “LOST” The Official Show Auction and Exhibit, which will take place in southern California at the Barker Hangar in the Santa Monica Airport on Saturday, August 21 and Sunday, August 22.

“Lost” fans can purchase the prints by going to www.officialLostphotos.com, which is the sole home of all of the cast images from every season of “Lost” going back to the series premiere in 2004.

For more information on “Lost,” visit ABC.com

Vinylmation: Release Dates for Toy Story, Animal Kingdom, ‘Trade City USA’ Auction

Disney Design Group and Disney Trading have announced several items today via the official Vinylmation blog:

In addition to the Annual Passholder exclusive Mr. Toad 3″ Vinylmation figure being released at the Disneyland Resort on August 27, the Toy Story collection will also be making its debut at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World at D-Street in the Downtown Disney district. The Mr. Toad 3″ vinylmation will be available to annual passholders at Walt Disney World on August 29.

Also on August 27, the Animal Kingdom series will be released only at Disney’s Animal Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort. Meanwhile, the Disney Pin Trading 10th Anniversary 9″ and 3″ will be available at the Disneyland Resort (also available now at DisneyStore.com)

In regards to the Trade City, USA Vinylmation event taking place August 29 at Epcot, there will be a silent auction which includes many one-of-a-kind, original production, pre-production variations of Vinylmation figures.

Pictured above is the 9″ Dr. Elias Frumberlockle Steampunk Vinylmation by Chris Chapman which comes complete as shown. Other unique 9″ figures include a pre-production of a canceled figure also by Chris Chapman called Moai and a Tiki figure by Adrienne Draude. Other 9″ figures such as SHAG’s Haunted Mansion 9″ & 3″ set, variations on the Winnie-the-Pooh and Piglet 9″ and 3″ sets and more.

There will be one-of-a-kind 3″ clear glitter set along with figures from the Sports series #1 (in which the tennis ball has actual flocking), as well as variations on other collections in addition to many other Vinylmation collectibles.

You can access the auction’s catalog here (PDF).

Also available at the Trade City, USA event will be a limited number of Toy Story, Animal Kingdom, Mr. Toad and the Pin Trading 10th Anniversary 9″ and 3″ set.

Vinylmation ‘Steampunk’ Inspired Limited Edition Watch Announced

The official Disney Parks blog today took a closer look at the upcoming 2011 release of the Vinylmation ‘Steampunk’ series, which we first gave you a sneak peek at earlier this month.

In addition to a look at some of the hand-painted proofs, the entry also came with an announcement that there will be a limited edition Vinylmation ‘Steampunk’-inspired pocket watch to be released at the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts in December. It will be limited to 750 pieces and comes as pictured with a 3″ Vinylmation inspired by, in turn, the watch itself.

‘Squirrel Baby’ from ‘LOST’ Seeks Home at Memorabilia Auction

With an estimated value of $300 – $500, Claire’s ’squirrel baby’ from ‘LOST’ season six episode The Lighthouse is just one of many of the fascinating memorabilia items that will be up for bids at Profile in History’s ‘LOST’ Exhibit and Auction in Santa Monica on August 21 and 22.

After three years of living alone on the island, Claire kept a substitute baby fashioned of animal parts with buttons for eyes.  When Kate questioned Claire about what it was, Claire told her it was ‘all I had.’

In the clip below, the cast, crew and creators of ‘LOST’ ponder the charm and magic of what is affectionately known as the squirrel baby.

The clip is from just one of the many bonus features found in the ‘LOST’ season six DVD collection, now available for pre-order.

For more details on the exhibit and auction, click here.

Disney Store ‘Belle’ Limited Edition Doll Now Available for Pre-Order; Hi-Res Photo

The Disney Store has provided us with this hi-res photo of the new Disney Store exclusive limited edition Belle doll which will be available to own on October 5, the same day Beauty and the Beast is being released on Disney Blu-ray/DVD.

The exquisite 16″ doll which is limited to just 5,000 pieces worldwide joins Snow White and Tiana as the third princess in this highly collectible series from Disney Store which has consistently and rapidly sold out completely very shortly after their respective releases.

With its intricate details inspired by 18th century French fashion, this beautifully designed Belle doll captures the essence of the Beauty that turned a Beast into a handsome prince. The elegance of her golden satin dress is enhanced by the intricate layers of gathering, each punctuated by a shimmering golden rhinestone. The bodice is accented with five perfect golden roses, each capped by a single glittering stone, and gleaming golden jeweled strands which add to the magical look befitting a Disney Princess. A delicate swag of luxurious chiffon held in place by gorgeous golden roses adds the perfect touch to an exquisite gown. Belle holds a single glittering red rose; a fitting testament to the power of true love.

Belle retails for $99.95 and comes complete with a stand and certificate of authenticity (COA). She will not be bundled with an edition of the film.

To view the hi-res version of the photo, click on the thumbnail pictured above. If the resize icon appears in the photo window, you may click it to view the doll at its full size.

For more information or to pre-order Belle, click here.