BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 From the Disney Parks Blog... Vinylmation Park Starz Return May 10 with New Characters from Disney Parksposted on May 6th, 2013 by Steven Miller, Merchandise Communications Manager One of the more anticipated Vinylmation collections this year, Park Starz 2, arrives at Disney Parks on Friday, May 10. Introduced in September 2011, the first series featured uniquely shaped figures inspired by classic characters from Disney Parks. The second series has 12 new characters designed by Disney Design Group artist Casey Jones. I recently asked him about his experience working on this project. “Being a huge fan of the parks, Park Starz is one of my favorite projects to work on,” exclaimed Casey. “Disney Design Group artist and principal Vinylmation designer Thomas Scott created the Park Starz brand and supervises all development. He tapped me to be the lead artist for this series, and I loved creating crazy, stylized versions of some of my favorite park characters.” Each figure in this limited release mystery series is packaged in a collectible tin, which is sold either individually or in a tray. If guests purchase entire trays, they get all 11 known figures (as seen on the packaging) and the one mystery figure. Casey shared some additional insight into his designs. “Rex from the original Star Tours attraction was designed for Park Starz 1,” said Casey “I’m glad he finally made it — better late than never! I loved including long-lost friends, like the Orange Bird. At the time I designed [series 2], the Orange Bird had not yet returned to the Sunshine Tree Terrace in Adventureland at Magic Kingdom Park. Like many fans, I was thrilled to see him return last year.” I had fun photographing this series. My favorite two images include the Orange Bird (someone had to eat that citrus swirl after the shot), and the Tapestry of Nations parade figure in Epcot. I loved that parade from the Millennium Celebration, and it appears Casey did too. “The Tapestry of Nations parade will always be my favorite Disney memory,” continued Casey. “I joined Disney around that time, and my wife and I must have watched that parade 100 times! The music and the costumes make it an all-time classic.” The series will be released in the Vinylmation Store on Facebook on May 3. The series will be released at D Street locations in California and Florida on May 10. Casey will be meeting with fans at D Street in Downtown Disney West Side in Florida on May 10 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/05/vinylmation-park-starz-return-may-10-with-new-characters-from-disney-parks/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 another yawn..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicki aka Rebelstand 272 Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 another yawn.....Mo only posted it because of that there concoction next to the thingy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 Vinylmation, right up there with pet rocks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 Mo only posted it because of that there concoction next to the thingy hee hee... you saw that? :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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