What's HapPINing? blog update [2/11]

[thejessta]

Mention of future LE 3D Vinylmation pins!

From the What's HapPINing? blog:

February 11, 2011
By now you have probably discovered, purchased or traded the new three-dimensional Vinylmationâ„¢ Pins. We recall the first time we saw them in the office and were like - wow! They look great and make for such a unique addition to a pin collection.

Julie Young, developer for these pins, shared some details about them.

• All pins are made of zinc metal but are plated with different colors chosen to complement the individual designs.
• The three-dimensional Mickey shape is made from the same material as actual Vinylmationâ„¢ Figures.
• Each design is created through a combination of spray-mask painting, pad printing and hand painting.
• The first assortment of pins contains 11 designs. There are two versions of the red balloon pin - one for Disneyland® Resort and one for Walt Disney World® Resort.
• More designs will be unveiled throughout 2011, with a total of 47 designs to be release by August.
• The designs were selected in partnership with Thomas Scott, one of the lead designers for Vinylmationâ„¢.
• The current pins are considered to be open edition, yet look for some limited edition figures coming in the future!

 

[karkura]

Is it just me or are those 3D Vinylmation pins just ugly?

 

[caligirlUCR]

I agree . . . . they are nothing like I thought they would be when I frist heard of them. I wish they were smaller and cuter.

 

[DISNEYPINS99]

wow 47 before August
way too many way too fast
and they are UGLY

 

[bfogartyjr]

Just like the Vinylmations themselves? Hmmm?

 

[Martin B]

Yes they are Ugly, but I want the Mike Wazowski one!

 

[hopemax]

I know there are a lot of Vinylmation fans out there. I do have a couple pins from the 1st series, but mostly I don't get it. For every cute one, there seems to be a dozen, "What were they thinking!" I can't help but think of the Jafar boobs now. :lol:

 

[karkura]

I know there are a lot of Vinylmation fans out there. I do have a couple pins from the 1st series, but mostly I don't get it. For every cute one, there seems to be a dozen, "What were they thinking!" I can't help but think of the Jafar boobs now. :lol:

HAHA!!! I get it!!

 

[Martin B]

I love that Vinyl!

I can see why people think he has female parts though..

Martin

 

[coblj003]

Yeah, I kinda agree that the pins don't really appeal to me. If you think about it, maybe they should release a blank vm-pin so you can do what you want.

 

[jeffluvsstitch]

Speaking as a huge Vinylmation fan, I can't stand the 3D ones. I think they are just hideous. I feel like they are just getting all crazy with the Vinylmations with all of the mystery sets, the Jumbos (which I love), and now the Jr ones on top of these. It's a bit much.