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

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!

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hopemax said:

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:

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