Disney Vinylmation Park Starz Series 1 - Ice Gator & Horizons Robot Vinyl Figures

So every Friday for the next few weeks Disney will be unveiling new figures in its upcoming Vinylmation blind box series, Park Starz (check out the first 4 figures here). Park Starz takes classic characters from Disney Theme Parks around the world and reinterprets them as unique collectible vinyl figures. The two new figures announced today are a Robot from Horizons, a popular theme park attraction at Epcot which ran from 1983-1999, and Ice Gator, the official mascot of Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park at Walt Disney World.

Created by Disney Design Group artists Thomas Scott and Casey Jones, Park Starz Series 1 includes 11 characters and one “mystery chaser” figure. Unlike previous Vinylmation Series, each of the 12 figures in Park Starz Series 1 will be completely different. Disney Vinylmation Park Starz Series 1 will be released in mid to late October 2011.

Darkwing Duck Disney Afternoon Vinylmation 2 Pack

While The Blot has not covered the past 2 Disney Afternoon Vinylmation releases (either because I never watched the show or didn’t find out about the release until after they were sold out), this was the one set I’ve really been looking forward to...the Darkwing Duck 2 pack! Like most of you, Darkwing Duck was my favorite Disney Afternoon cartoon (right up there with DuckTails and Gummi Bears) and I’ve really enjoyed the series' rebirth in the BOOM! Studios comic books. The set includes Darkwing Duck (a.k.a. Drake Mallard) and Drake's nine-year-old adopted daughter (and sidekick) Gosalyn.

This awesome set goes on sale today, Friday, September 16th, at all D-Street Locations. The Darkwing Duck Disney Afternoon Vinylmation 2 Pack has a limited edition run size of 1,000 pieces and will retail for $26.95.

Star Trek: Voyager “Seven of Nine” Screen Print by Craig Drake

Mondo’s Star Trek Screen Print Series is back with its very first design based on the hit television show Star Trek: Voyager! Originally introduced at San Diego Comic-Con 2011, Mondo will actually be releasing three different versions of Craig Drake’s “Seven of Nine” print featuring Jeri Ryan's uber-popular human Borg. There will be a special art print, as well as single versions of Seven's characters from the Star Trek: Voyager episodes “Scorpion: Part 2” and “The Gift”.

“Seven of Nine” by Craig Drake is a 36”x24” hand numbered screen print with a limited edition run size of 145 pieces. This Star Trek print will retail for $65 each and goes on sale at a random time today, Friday, September 16th, at the Mondo online store. The single versions of Drake’s “Seven of Nine” prints measure 24”x26”, come hand numbered, sold as a two print set for $85, and have a limited edition run size of 130 sets.

Superfestival Exclusive Painted Ugly Unicorn Vinyl Figures by Rampage Toys

After making two different unpainted colorways of its new Ugly Unicorn sofubi vinyl figure available for pre-order, Rampage Toys (a.k.a. Jon Malmstedt) is bringing the heat with two Superfestival 57 exclusive painted versions of its brand new figure. On the left is the "Allsorts Liquorice Ugly", which features black vinyl and has a limited edition run size of 5 pieces, and on the right is the "Poppy Goji Ugly", which features red vinyl and has a limited edition run size of 7 pieces. The “Poppy Goji Ugly” was inspired a 60's vintage Poppy Goji Jon saw in Aomori. Although most of us won’t have an opportunity to pick up one of these “ugly” Japanese vinyl figures at Superfestival 57, fear not! Jon is already working on some painted colorways for New York Comic-Con 2011. As always, more details to come!

Full Metal Jacket Leroy C. & S7 GID Pocket Invisiboy

Summer may be over but Super7 is just starting to enjoy the sunshine in San Francisco! While most dread the end of summer and a return to school, Leroy C. is more than happy as he looks forward to stomping around the playground during recess. Full Metal Jacket Leroy C. by Invisible Creature is cast in Pearl Grey vinyl highlighted by bronze and grey sprays and will retail for $35 each.

As much as he wants to disappear, Pocket Invisiboy will have a hard time hiding when cast in glow in the dark vinyl! Super7’s pocket sized mascot in an ascot is back in Super7’s traditional GID colors (cast in Glow vinyl with red and blue sprays). This is one colorway that is sure to spark excitement in Super7 collectors, especially at its $25 price. Leroy C. and Pocket Invisiboy go on sale this Friday, September 16th, at noon Pacific at the Super7 online store.

Jon-Paul Kaiser 36” Zombie Pirate Olaf the Mute Qee

Following in the footsteps of the Maori Warrior 36” Qee comes Jon-Paul Kaiser’s Zombie Pirate Olaf the Mute 36” Qee! It’s rare for a release to catch The Blot completely by surprise, but this one certainly did. Especially since Toy2R already announced one 36" Artist Qee by JPK last week. The fifth design in Toy2R’s 36” XL Scale Artist Qee Collection has a limited edition run size of just 36 pieces and will retail for $2,800.

The gargantuan crewmember of the Whispering Corsair, prized for his great strength and unwavering loyalty to Captain Stūrnbrau, was discovered upon a rocky island, blanketed in thick mists. Protecting his adopted home, Olaf attacked the crew with his bare hands. Despite being well armed with cutlass & musket, many of the Corsair’s crew were rendered in twain by the enraged assailant until the dark captain strode fearlessly up to Olaf and offered him passage on his ship. Olaf accepted and has proved his worth in many a skirmish; always at the head of the charge into battle, no matter the odds.

Animal Man “Evolve or Die!” DC Comics Tribute T-Shirt by Blair Campbell

Fellow comic book fan Blair Campbell (one of The Blot’s favorite tweeters and a great artist) came up with this awesome t-shirt design as a tribute to the new Animal Man series by writer Jeff Lemire and artist Travel Foreman. Animal Man #1 was released last week as a part of the newly rebooted DC Universe and it instantly became one of the company’s hottest titles. I don’t want to give anything away, but trust me it’s good! Check out issue 1 out now and then go pick up this killer “Evolve or Die!” t-shirt from Blair at RedBubble online store. You can thank me later!

The DC Comics Animal Man “Evolve or Die!” t-shirt by Blair Campbell comes in a variety of styles and colors, and can be yours for $23.94 here.

Disney Vinylmation Park Starz Series 1

For those of you wondering just what Disney’s “Project Z” was all about, you’re in luck! The mystery was finally unveiled at the Florida Project over the weekend. It’s the code name for the upcoming Vinylmation Park Starz blind box series, which takes classic characters from Disney Theme Parks around the world and reinterprets them as unique collectible vinyl figures. Created by Disney Design Group artists Thomas Scott and Casey Jones, Park Starz Series 1 includes 11 characters and one “mystery chaser” figure. Unlike previous Vinylmation Series, each of the 12 figures in Park Starz Series 1 will be completely different.

With that being said, the first four characters announced in Disney’s Vinylmation Park Starz Series 1 are Yeti, Big Al, Squid and Figment. For this series Thomas and Jones made sure to pick popular characters from Disney’s many theme parks, some of whom are seldom seen on Disney merchandise making this truly a unique release! Disney Vinylmation Park Starz Series 1 will be released in mid to late October 2011. More details to come!!!

NYCC 2011 Exclusive Flashpoint Batman Pop! Heroes Vinyl Figure

Here’s some really exciting news, Action Figure Xpress will be releasing a New York Comic-Con 2011 Exclusive Flashpoint Batman Pop! Heroes vinyl figure! Now this is not your father’s Batman…well, it is if your name is Bruce Wayne. See this is the Flashpoint Batman as he appears in the bestselling DC Comics crossover Flashpoint. In the Flashpoint universe Bruce Wayne never became Batman, instead it was his father Thomas under the cowl (which explains the slightly different uniform).

Sadly, The Blot has very little information on this unexpected New York Comic-Con 2011 exclusive, but hopefully more information will surface soon! The NYCC 2011 Exclusive Flashpoint Batman DC Universe Pop! Heroes vinyl figure by Funko stands 3.75” tall, has a rotating head and comes in a displayable window box. My guess is this figure will retail for around $15.

NYCC 2011 Exclusive Spider-Man NY Firefighter Minimates Set

New York Comic-Con 2011 is right around the corner, and Action Figure Xpress and Diamond Select Toys have some really exciting exclusives coming out! First up is the NYCC 2011 Exclusive Spider-Man NY Firefighter Minimates Set. As one of New York City's resident superheroes, Spider-Man sees a lot of fires, and puts his strength, agility and Spider-Sense to good use rescuing anyone who might be trapped inside the burning building. But the real heroes are the men and women who do the same thing every day, without the benefit of a radioactive spider-bite. They may not be able to scale walls without a ladder, or break down a door without an axe, but the firefighters of NYC have truly earned the name "New York's Bravest."

This 2-pack of 2” Minimates pairs Firefighter Spider-Man with a NYC Fireman. Each box set includes an axe, a flashlight and other various interchangeable parts. The New York Comic-Con 2011 Exclusive Spider-Man NY Firefighter Minimates Set has a limited edition run size of 3,000 pieces and retail for $8.99. Pre-order one now here from EntertainmentEarth.com.