3" Very Merry Christmas Toy Soldier 2010

[Qsk50]

Here is a look at this years Very Merry Christmas event vinyl

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/static/vinylmation/images/VMBlog_20101029_MVMCP2010.jpg


This is the Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2010 limited release 3-inch figure. It will have a retail of $16.95. In Florida, it will be released on November 8 at the following Magic Kingdom® Park locations - Emporium, Mickey's Star Traders, Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe, Frontierland Trading Post. In California, it will be released on November 12 at D-Street - Downtown Disney® District.

[jeffztt]

I like the design for this one. The hat covers the Mickey shape some, but I think it comes out well. An army of these would be cool. I do wonder if it will be in a tin or window box.

[Qsk50]

I hope they still do tins for the special event vinyls. I agree, an army of these would be cool. I think I will stop at two though. One for each end of my holiday display.

[WebBetty]

Love this!! :happy:

[1rocky]

This is a must have

[Bethan]

I'm surprised this one isn't an event exclusive, but it looks good!

[ti2gr]

I have never traded/bought vinylmations at WDW before and I was curious how quickly things sell out down there. I REALLY want to buy the Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2010 3'" and we won't be arriving in Florida until Monday the 15th. Is it possible that there will still be some of these figures left? Or do releases like this typically sell out before the weekend is over?

[WDWgirl]

I too really love this one. I hope it comes in a tin. I guess we'll have to wait and see.

[chipndalefan]

I'm surprised this one isn't an event exclusive, but it looks good!

I was going to ask about this. So am I correct in thinking that anyone can buy this and you dont have to attend the Christmas party to get one??

[kcmesserole]

I would guess they would have enough to go threw out the season, but since they did not say the amount released, I am not sure.

[Bethan]

I suppose the only real difference is that it's only available in the MK, not at D Street.

[WDWgirl]

Yes, you don't have to attend the event to buy this. You didn't have to last year either. These will most definitely be around for the whole season. There were plenty around last year.

[2ndname]

For these types of event figures do we usually just buy it from their website or is ebay the only way to go?

[Allotes]

For these types of event figures do we usually just buy it from their website or is ebay the only way to go?

They rarely show up on the website. I know the F&G and Epcot holidays did, but I think that's only because they overproduced those compared to the interest. I don't forsee these making it to the website. Your best bet would to put a request on the out of towners list.

[Demeter]

He is so cute! Great design and I think I might just have to have this one.

[disneyobsessed808]

This is awesome. I love this one even more than last years! I hope I can get one.

[Story]

Now this one just reminds me of babes in toyland (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0054649/)... anyone else? anyone? :look: :lol:

[shokatan]

Wow, this looks great. Having a small army of these would really be cool.:look:

[Scarlet Hunter]

Now this one just reminds me of babes in toyland (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0054649/)... anyone else? anyone? :look: :lol:

Yep that's it.

Tin or windowbox? Do we know?

[Story]

Wow, this looks great. Having a small army of these would really be cool.:look:

I was thinking the same thing- and then pit them against an army of tin mickeys- ooh, the awesome pics that could be taken! :happy:

[HitchHikingGhostFangirl]

Now this one just reminds me of babes in toyland (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0054649/)... anyone else? anyone? :look: :lol:

YES!!!! I :love: that movie!!!!!! That's why I love the toy soldiers so much because of that movie. I always used to watch it much to my mom's chagrin. :lol:

[mamawantsvinyls]

Now this one just reminds me of babes in toyland (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0054649/)... anyone else? anyone? :look: :lol:

:wave: Me! :lol: That's exactly what I thought when I first saw it!

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YES!!!! I :love: that movie!!!!!! That's why I love the toy soldiers so much because of that movie. I always used to watch it much to my mom's chagrin. :lol:

Oh my goodness. I think I was in love with Tom... :look:

[HitchHikingGhostFangirl]

:wave: Me! :lol: That's exactly what I thought when I first saw it!

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Oh my goodness. I think I was in love with Tom... :look:

:lol: I havent watched it in SOO long, I cant even remember what the characters looked like.

[Story]

YES!!!! I :love: that movie!!!!!! That's why I love the toy soldiers so much because of that movie. I always used to watch it much to my mom's chagrin. :lol:

Yay! Another Babes in Toyland fan! :happy:


Oh my goodness. I think I was in love with Tom... :look:

:lol: Yeah, I think all of us were at one point :love: ... :look: I also I liked the henchmen that never spoke (not the same way as tom :look:) - I am completely blanking on his name, but he always made me smile when they read "Tom's letter" to Mary

[mamawantsvinyls]

:lol: I havent watched it in SOO long, I cant even remember what the characters looked like.

:lol: I haven't seen it in years myself. I just remember naming all my plush toys and dolls Tom. And all the girls were Mary. :lol:

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Yay! Another Babes in Toyland fan! :happy:



:lol: Yeah, I think all of us were at one point :love: ... :look: I also I liked the henchmen that never spoke (not the same way as tom :look:) - I am completely blanking on his name, but he always made me smile when they read "Tom's letter" to Mary

Ah... I remember: "Slowly, slowly he sank into the sea. With no life preserver, he sank into the sea!" :lol:

[Story]

:lol: I havent watched it in SOO long, I cant even remember what the characters looked like.


:lol: I haven't seen it in years myself. I just remember naming all my plush toys and dolls Tom. And all the girls were Mary. :lol:

... Seriously? You guys didn't watch it just yesterday?

... I mean, yeah. Me neither :look:

[mamawantsvinyls]

... Seriously? You guys didn't watch it just yesterday?

... I mean, yeah. Me neither :look:

:lol: I just have a very good memory. That, and I watched it practically every day of my life from Toddler years through Elementary School.

[HitchHikingGhostFangirl]

Yay! Another Babes in Toyland fan! :happy:



:lol: Yeah, I think all of us were at one point :love: ... :look: I also I liked the henchmen that never spoke (not the same way as tom :look:) - I am completely blanking on his name, but he always made me smile when they read "Tom's letter" to Mary

Haha now I really want to watch it! I remember it played on disney at night a bunch...or maybe I'm just imagining things. I didnt have disney channel in NY (you'd get it for about 3 days around Halloween and maybe one other time during the year...maybe christmas then...:look:)

I also loved the tv version with Drew Barrymore. :lol: cheesy as it was, i still loved it.


:lol: I haven't seen it in years myself. I just remember naming all my plush toys and dolls Tom. And all the girls were Mary. :lol:

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Ah... I remember: "Slowly, slowly he sank into the sea. With no life preserver, he sank into the sea!" :lol:

Ohhh I think we've all been in love with a fictional character at one time or another :thumbsup:

[hwangz12]

I was thinking the same thing- and then pit them against an army of tin mickeys- ooh, the awesome pics that could be taken! :happy:

That sounds like it could make a fun story too!

[mickeyfan1999]

OMG!!!! I love this one sooooooooo much !!! I will have to get a couple extras for a Christmas display. LOL!!!

[Mouseman74]

Now this one just reminds me of babes in toyland (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0054649/)... anyone else? anyone? :look: :lol:

I always thought that was where the concept for the Toy Soldiers in the Christmas parade came from. There are some slight differences but they are very similar in design.

http://i55.tinypic.com/30rxiro.jpg

[izzerl]

This vinyl look SICK!!! I want one =D

[HitchHikingGhostFangirl]

I always thought that was where the concept for the Toy Soldiers in the Christmas parade came from. There are some slight differences but they are very similar in design.

http://i55.tinypic.com/30rxiro.jpg

Yea, that's what I've always thought too. :love:

[FigNewton]

Yep that's it.

Tin or windowbox? Do we know?

At $16.95 if it's not at least a tin I'm out on these releases too. :(

[rockashelley]

Someone is Pre Selling this on ebay already for 29.99. as if the 16.99 wasn't expensive enough. my poor bank account. :(

[boyob13]

I really like this vinyl. One of the reasons is that it is like the toy soldiers they sold around Christmastime in VMK. It brings back fond memories of nostalgia. :love:

[2ndname]

Nice thing about this particular vinyl is that it will look nice to have multiples.

[jibbajab12]

Nice thing about this particular vinyl is that it will look nice to have multiples.

:agree:

[disneylover1955]

Oooo I can't wait! :happy:

[KJM72]

JEP posted this in the Very Merry Gingerbread topic from last year:


I finally got around to buying one of these today. Anyone else notice on the receit it rings up as "VNY NUTCRACKER 3"? How's that look like a Nut Cracker?

I think this design was actually held off from releasing last year. Maybe because they didn't establish accessories yet at the time?

[ms.pinkpixie]

i want one!! i love it!!

[chemnerd09]

I think I'll be passing on this one. I'd rather save the money for the Spectacle of Lights for this year.

[Anders Limpar]

Disney Channel used to play Babes in Toyland Christmas Eve night. I don't remember how many years in a row they played it but it was a few. I remember being disappointed the year they decided to stop this mini tradition. It had to be somewhere around the early or mid nineties.

I also used to watch a show taped off the disney channel that had the characters skating and singing carols and there were a bunch of the toy soldiers. Scrooge McDuck sang a song about how Dec. 26th was the greatest day of the year. There was a show and dinner at one of the hotels on property that was almost identical to the disney channel program that I went to in '94.

[HitchHikingGhostFangirl]

Disney Channel used to play Babes in Toyland Christmas Eve night. I don't remember how many years in a row they played it but it was a few. I remember being disappointed the year they decided to stop this mini tradition. It had to be somewhere around the early or mid nineties.

I also used to watch a show taped off the disney channel that had the characters skating and singing carols and there were a bunch of the toy soldiers. Scrooge McDuck sang a song about how Dec. 26th was the greatest day of the year. There was a show and dinner at one of the hotels on property that was almost identical to the disney channel program that I went to in '94.

I remember those dinners!!! We used to go to those every year until they stopped them. :pout: Those were fun.

[mshalloween]

This is a must have! He's sooooo cute!!!! :love:

[disneyaddict]

Oh yes I agree must have!!!!!!:happy: Love the hat!!!!

[swtkatydid7]

At $16.95 if it's not at least a tin I'm out on these releases too. :(

I agree. For that price, I hope it's a tin and if not, then I'm going to pass.

[chipndalefan]

I was looking at the vinylmation website and on the blog page is says that the toy soldier will be released on Nov 8th, but on the events page it has it being released on Nov 12th. I am confused. I thought that it was being released in California on the 12th but in Florida on the 8th. Someone is picking this up for me and I would hate to have them go on the wrong date! Does anyone know if that is an error? Are they going to be released at D-Street in Florida? Thanks for any help!

[Bethan]

You're right, the date is confusing! However I don't think that the vinyls will be released at D-street in WDW, as it's not mentioned either on the blog or the events page.

[chipndalefan]

You're right, the date is confusing! However I don't think that the vinyls will be released at D-street in WDW, as it's not mentioned either on the blog or the events page.

That's what I thought too. There was no mention. I would think that it would be released on the 8th since that is when the Christmas party starts, but you never know!! Disney has been known to change their minds.... Ha ha!!!

[2ndname]

I was looking at the vinylmation website and on the blog page is says that the toy soldier will be released on Nov 8th, but on the events page it has it being released on Nov 12th. I am confused. I thought that it was being released in California on the 12th but in Florida on the 8th. Someone is picking this up for me and I would hate to have them go on the wrong date! Does anyone know if that is an error? Are they going to be released at D-Street in Florida? Thanks for any help!

We are actually trying to figure this out also. We will be in WDW on that week and made plans to pick up the 2 new releases. Is there a number that we can contact for confirmation or is it a waiting game?

[WDWgirl]

We are actually trying to figure this out also. We will be in WDW on that week and made plans to pick up the 2 new releases. Is there a number that we can contact for confirmation or is it a waiting game?

No there is really no phone number to call for answers to your vinylmation questions. You just need to wait to see if they make a change to correct the dates on the vinylmation website. I personally think they just made a mistake on the events page since they're coming out on the 12th in DLR they just put the same date for WDW. I would go by the date that they said in the blog, which was Nov. 8th. But that's just my opinion.

[KJM72]

No there is really no phone number to call for answers to your vinylmation questions. You just need to wait to see if they make a change to correct the dates on the vinylmation website. I personally think they just made a mistake on the events page since they're coming out on the 12th in DLR they just put the same date for WDW. I would go by the date that they said in the blog, which was Nov. 8th. But that's just my opinion.

Someone should ask Steve through a comment on the Disney Parks blog. This would be the quickest response to our question.

[Phylers]

I was looking at the vinylmation website and on the blog page is says that the toy soldier will be released on Nov 8th, but on the events page it has it being released on Nov 12th. I am confused. I thought that it was being released in California on the 12th but in Florida on the 8th. Someone is picking this up for me and I would hate to have them go on the wrong date! Does anyone know if that is an error? Are they going to be released at D-Street in Florida? Thanks for any help!


We are actually trying to figure this out also. We will be in WDW on that week and made plans to pick up the 2 new releases. Is there a number that we can contact for confirmation or is it a waiting game?


No there is really no phone number to call for answers to your vinylmation questions. You just need to wait to see if they make a change to correct the dates on the vinylmation website. I personally think they just made a mistake on the events page since they're coming out on the 12th in DLR they just put the same date for WDW. I would go by the date that they said in the blog, which was Nov. 8th. But that's just my opinion.

I'm pretty sure that WDWgirl hit the nail on the head.

Seeing as the Toy Soldier is attached to MVMCP, and the Spectacle of Lights is attached to the eponymous event, it only makes sense that both figures will launch on Nov. 8th, in the respective parks, when those two events start.

I'm sure the figures will be available at D-Street eventually, but I'd expect to find them in the MK and Studios, respectively, first.

[Soulchild]

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/11/a-vinylmation-holiday-celebration/#comments
Steven Miller:

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Spectacle of Dancing Lights – are being released on Monday, November 8. This is in conjunction with the start of those two events. The Epcot Holidays Around the World figure should be released at the start of that holiday celebration later this month.

They will release the 8th in WDW and the 12th for DLR.

At WDW they're releasing in the parks coinciding with the start of the holiday event, but like Phylers said they'll most likely end up at D-Street sometime after the initial release.

[Scarlet Hunter]

So it looks as if this may not be a tin. Oh Well. I will still be buying these. They look great.
I hope that they continue to do these every year. So I will not complain too much about the lack of a tin

[jstras22]

So it looks as if this may not be a tin. Oh Well. I will still be buying these. They look great.
I hope that they continue to do these every year. So I will not complain too much about the lack of a tin

i agree. as long as the vinyl is awesome, to me it really doesn't matter what kind of package it comes in.

[2ndname]

I just saw that information on his blog. Thanks for the tip Soulchild. Now hopefully it gets stocked. My g/f basically changed around our schedule so that we can be there at the right time, haha.

[gobucks95]

Do these sellout the day of the release or will they be around for a little while? Was just at DLR and not sure when going back!

[2ndname]

Do these sellout the day of the release or will they be around for a little while? Was just at DLR and not sure when going back!

It really depends. They might sell out at that particular store given that they will only stock a few but they will not sell out the whole release. It will be restocked but when I am unsure.

[Joy_C]

I agree. For that price, I hope it's a tin and if not, then I'm going to pass.
Guess it's not in a tin. And it's LE of 6,000.

http://cgi.ebay.com/DISNEY-VINYLMATION-3-CHRISTMAS-TOY-SOLDIER-2010-/270659359510?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f048e1316
..see the 2nd picture.

[Phylers]

Guess it's not in a tin. And it's LE of 6,000.

http://cgi.ebay.com/DISNEY-VINYLMATION-3-CHRISTMAS-TOY-SOLDIER-2010-/270659359510?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f048e1316
..see the 2nd picture.

It's "in-hand" despite not being released until Monday? Wonder how that happened. :nono:

[swtkatydid7]

Guess it's not in a tin. And it's LE of 6,000.

http://cgi.ebay.com/DISNEY-VINYLMATION-3-CHRISTMAS-TOY-SOLDIER-2010-/270659359510?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f048e1316
..see the 2nd picture.


Thanks for letting me know and for including a picture. That open box packaging isn't that bad. I really don't like the packaging or vinyl for the Christmas Tree one and thought they'd all be that ugly and boring. I am going to splurge on this one and the Dancing Lights, which I absolutely LOVE that design. Anyways, this one will be cute to have the hat come on and off. YAY!!

[Bethan]

Oh wow, nice to see it's a LE! Good detective work Joy!

[calidrifter]

Can't wait to get mine. I'll be at DLR on Friday.

[mmmPIZZA]

I agree. For that price, I hope it's a tin and if not, then I'm going to pass.

$16.95 :yikes: I hope it does come in a tin. If it don't I'll still get it. The christmas one last year (gingerbread man) was in a tin so I don't see why this one it would not be.

[Mouseman74]

$16.95 :yikes: I hope it does come in a tin. If it don't I'll still get it. The christmas one last year (gingerbread man) was in a tin so I don't see why this one it would not be.

Someone was selling one on ebay and it does not come with a tin. Since they previewed the new packaging for the Holidays Around the World and after seeing it is the same for the Soldier, I would also believe that Spectacle of Dancing Lights is the same and it is the new vinyl with display stage packaging.

[mmmPIZZA]

Someone was selling one on ebay and it does not come with a tin. Since they previewed the new packaging for the Holidays Around the World and after seeing it is the same for the Soldier, I would also believe that Spectacle of Dancing Lights is the same and it is the new vinyl with display stage packaging.

Nope the spectacle of Dancing Lights one is in a tin. A cast member of Hollywood Studios told me today.

[Joy_C]

Nope the spectacle of Dancing Lights one is in a tin. A cast member of Hollywood Studios told me today.

I sure hope that CM was correct. Though they are usually the last to know anything, believe or not.

[kcmesserole]

Ah that stinks. I was holding out hope that it would be in a tin. Oh well, more boxes for my trash man. LOL.

[mmmPIZZA]

I sure hope that CM was correct. Though they are usually the last to know anything, believe or not.

I think he was. There was two there and they both said the same thing. It is out today and i'm going the the lights after a nice dinner at the Hard Rock Cafe :yum::lol:
I'll get it then.

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Ah that stinks. I was holding out hope that it would be in a tin. Oh well, more boxes for my trash man. LOL.

:lol: Yeah..Shame. I bet the Head of Vinylmation and a worker were like...TIN...BOX...TIN...BOX...:fight: and the Head won and its in a box :cry:[COLOR="Silver"]

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http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/11/a-vinylmation-holiday-celebration/

[disneyfan168]

Got mine today! I hated the idea of the box at first but not that I got it, I really like it! Its an edition size of 6,000 by the way but it looks great!

[SHAYDEE]

Are they splitting it between dlr and wdw? 3000 each?

[WDWgirl]

Are they splitting it between dlr and wdw? 3000 each?

It's doubtful that they'll be split evenly between dlr and wdw. WDW will probably get more as that's usually what happens with LE vinyls. Plus the vinyl does represent an event that takes place in WDW so it only makes sense that they would get more than dlr, but I could be wrong.

[Joy_C]

Nope the spectacle of Dancing Lights one is in a tin. A cast member of Hollywood Studios told me today.

well, both the soldier and Osborne are in boxes instead of tins....guess your CM's wrong :lol:

[chipndalefan]

I am very confused now. (This is not a new thing for me though) I saw the picture where it said that the edition size is 6000, but why is it not on the official blog as limited edition? Do you think that they printed the boxes and then decided to make it limited release instead? I was wondering if that number will last through all of the parties. Do the holiday vinyls usually sell out pretty quickly?

[crazy4chocobos]

Got mine today! I hated the idea of the box at first but not that I got it, I really like it! Its an edition size of 6,000 by the way but it looks great!

congrats on getting them,I will be the at d-street bright and early on nov 12 to grab myself a few,anyone care to join me? :) :) :)

[Mouseman74]

I am very confused now. (This is not a new thing for me though) I saw the picture where it said that the edition size is 6000, but why is it not on the official blog as limited edition? Do you think that they printed the boxes and then decided to make it limited release instead? I was wondering if that number will last through all of the parties. Do the holiday vinyls usually sell out pretty quickly?

Last year the holiday ones were available way past the holidays, except for the Spectacle of Dancing Lights ones, which seemed to be the first one to sell out. Now, with last year's, none of them were an LE so it is too hard to give an answer as these could sell out quickly, or take a while, there really is no way to tell.

[mmmPIZZA]

Last year the holiday ones were available way past the holidays, except for the Spectacle of Dancing Lights ones, which seemed to be the first one to sell out. Now, with last year's, none of them were an LE so it is too hard to give an answer as these could sell out quickly, or take a while, there really is no way to tell.

I'm going to MVMCP on the 11th and it they have sold out by then well......thing are going to get messy :mad::lol:Only joking. I'll still be mad :mad:
:lol:

[OKvinylnut]

So if I'm there right before Christmas it might be too late?

[Fab5Fan]

Picture posted on another forum

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg270/nitsirk_photos/MVMCP%20Special%20Merchandise/CIMG0232.jpg

[chipndalefan]

I posted a question earlier today and it seems to have been deleted and I don't know why... I wanted to confirm that you DO have to go to the Christmas Party to get the toy soldier. I have friends going to Magic Kingdom but they are not going to the party and wondered if they will be denied...Thanks!

[kcmesserole]

I posted a question earlier today and it seems to have been deleted and I don't know why... I wanted to confirm that you DO have to go to the Christmas Party to get the toy soldier. I have friends going to Magic Kingdom but they are not going to the party and wondered if they will be denied...Thanks!

No you do not have to go to the Christmas party to get these.

[Mouseman74]

I posted a question earlier today and it seems to have been deleted and I don't know why... I wanted to confirm that you DO have to go to the Christmas Party to get the toy soldier. I have friends going to Magic Kingdom but they are not going to the party and wondered if they will be denied...Thanks!

The theme for the vinyl just comes from the Toy Soldiers in the parade. The vinyl itself was released last night in conjuction with the first party but is now available all day. I got mine today at the Emporium and they had lots of them available.

[OKvinylnut]

I love the soldiers in the parade. This is a must have vinyl for me!

[chipndalefan]

The theme for the vinyl just comes from the Toy Soldiers in the parade. The vinyl itself was released last night in conjuction with the first party but is now available all day. I got mine today at the Emporium and they had lots of them available.

Thanks for the info. I saw on another thread that it was only at the party thats why I was wondering. Turns out my friend got me one yesterday afternoon. Yeah!!

[tigerxeyez]

This will be released in D Street in California on Friday! I won't be able to make it this weekend. They should still have plenty by next weekend right?

[disneylover1955]

Picture posted on another forum

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg270/nitsirk_photos/MVMCP%20Special%20Merchandise/CIMG0232.jpg

Ooooo :happy: :happy: can't wait to get mine! :happy:

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This will be released in D Street in California on Friday! I won't be able to make it this weekend. They should still have plenty by next weekend right?

Its a huge edition size you'll be fine! :)

[Qsk50]

Picture posted on another forum

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg270/nitsirk_photos/MVMCP%20Special%20Merchandise/CIMG0232.jpg

They are super cute and I can't wait to get mine but seeing them like that just does not feel like a vinylmation. Looks more like a holiday ornament. I get the idea behind letting the average guest see what's inside but it sort of looses that vinylmation feel for me.

I remember last year when we got previews of the tins, it's all everyone could talk about, bummer :(

[capilla]

Not sure if it has already been answered, but is the hat removable?

[calidrifter]

congrats on getting them,I will be the at d-street bright and early on nov 12 to grab myself a few,anyone care to join me? :) :) :)

I'll be there too!

[SherKhan72]

I haven't picked mines up yet but I think I'll pick it up this weekend when we go to Disney. The box makes it look like the vinyl plays music, lol. Still, I'm not to happy about the box, I'd really prefer the tin but that's my own opinion and it really doesn't make a difference.

[2ndname]

We got ours yesterday at Magic Kingdom. They had a lot of them there if anyone cares. Nice little box but still does not beat the old tin boxes. I also would rather have them put the warning sign on the back of the box not on the front lower right hand side.

[SPLzero]

They are super cute and I can't wait to get mine but seeing them like that just does not feel like a vinylmation. Looks more like a holiday ornament. I get the idea behind letting the average guest see what's inside but it sort of looses that vinylmation feel for me.

I remember last year when we got previews of the tins, it's all everyone could talk about, bummer :(


its sad to see the tins go but these new boxes are beefy! I wasn't expecting it to be thick cardboard. I really like the stand that doubles as the button of the box. It doesn't look cheap at all :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[jstras22]

its sad to see the tins go but these new boxes are beefy! I wasn't expecting it to be thick cardboard. I really like the stand that doubles as the button of the box. It doesn't look cheap at all :thumbsup::thumbsup:

i had a feeling the boxes would be good quality. my holiday vinyls are on their way, kinda excited to see what the boxes look like in person. the tins are cute, but aren't a necessity for me.

[SHAYDEE]

the new boxes are growing on me.. i hope to this one tomorrow after work..

[disneylover1955]

I'm so excited to get mine! I think they would look cute as a little army! :happy:

[mamawantsvinyls]

I'm so excited to get mine! I think they would look cute as a little army! :happy:

Story and I were just talking about that! :lol: A Toy Soldier army would be awesome!

[disneylover1955]

Story and I were just talking about that! :lol: A Toy Soldier army would be awesome!

Hey dont steal my idea! :mad: :tap:

JK you can do whatever you want! :)

[mamawantsvinyls]

Hey dont steal my idea! :mad: :tap:

JK you can do whatever you want! :)

You and Story will have dueling threads for Toy Soldiers. :fight:

[disneylover1955]

You and Story will have dueling threads for Toy Soldiers. :fight:

Hahahaha and we will see who's army wins! Muahahahahah :evil laugh:

[SHAYDEE]

an army would look cool, but that's going to be expensive...:eek:

[calidrifter]

Indeed

[SHAYDEE]

anyone get one from D-Street DLR this morning?
what does the stock look like?

[drudawg]

anyone get one from D-Street DLR this morning?
what does the stock look like?

As I mentioned in the other thread, there's plenty on the shelf behind the register... although there were more Toy Soldiers than Spectacle of Lights lined up. But I don't think that means anything.

[Story]

You and Story will have dueling threads for Toy Soldiers. :fight:


Hahahaha and we will see who's army wins! Muahahahahah :evil laugh:

I will! I will! http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-transport012.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)


an army would look cool, but that's going to be expensive...:eek:

Oh yeah... http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-basic/huh.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php) dream crusher. http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-basic/goodgrief.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-signs122.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php) http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-signs132.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php))

[andycool]

I just picked mines up. pretty happy!

[Qsk50]

I just picked mines up. pretty happy!

What did you think of the new window/display boxes?

[capilla]

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g306/spedstick/IMG_20101112_143408.jpg

Stopped by dstreet at dlr around 1pm and got one as well. There were plenty left. Not sure if anyone cares but the helmet is removable as well.

[disneylover1955]

:happy: Can't wait to get mine! :happy:

[Joy_C]

Haha, the soldier looks bald without the hat on :lol:

[SHAYDEE]

Just left D-street DLR its about 5:30p.

They had plenty on the shelves behind the register.
As I was paying they brought out a couple more cases of the soldiers.

[drudawg]

Haha, the soldier looks bald without the hat on :lol:

I laughed when I saw that too lol.

[royboy]

I think the hat will stay on mine lol he looks pretty silly w/o it

[swtkatydid7]

Yeah the soldier looks weird without his cute lil hat. I think I'll definitely keep his hat on him when I get mine tomorrow. Thanks for sharing the pic!

[mickeymac]

Just left d-street at about 10:30 and they had lots of these guys, spectacle, sorcerer park5 combo, and brown tonal urban 5 combo left.

[nickalew]

my soldiers got their hats flipped backwards...doesn't look too bad!

[jstras22]

What did you think of the new window/display boxes?

i got mine a couple days ago, and I think the new boxes are great! they're really cute and really good quality!

[KJM72]

Does anyone else think this kind of looks like one of the toy soldiers from the Muppet*Vision 3D finale (aka a Salute to All Nations But Mostly America)?

[SpinalMation]

Are they going to be selling these on dstore.com?

[mshalloween]

Are they going to be selling these on dstore.com?

Briefly!

[KJM72]

This one is really growing on me... I'm even warming up to the new box...

[SherKhan72]

Hmmm, I do believe I'll pick this up next Tues. night. I don't really care much for the box, personally, I'd prefer the tin but that's just me.

[Qsk50]

Maybe these will eventually show up on DS.com since they have a place holder for them :shrug:

http://www.disneystore.com/vinylmation-mickey-mouse-very-merry-2010-figure-3-/mp/1276264/1000284/

[mas]

Got mine today and love it! Wish they would issue one every year and add musical instruments and the like.

Of course all I need to do is suggest accessories for them - Disney will pick up on anything to make $$ I'm thinking:yikes::yikes::yikes::yikes:

[disneylover1955]

Maybe these will eventually show up on DS.com since they have a place holder for them :shrug:

http://www.disneystore.com/vinylmation-mickey-mouse-very-merry-2010-figure-3-/mp/1276264/1000284/

Wow QSK50 your discovering a lot of vinylmation placeholders! :rofl:

[mshalloween]

Maybe these will eventually show up on DS.com since they have a place holder for them :shrug:

http://www.disneystore.com/vinylmation-mickey-mouse-very-merry-2010-figure-3-/mp/1276264/1000284/

Oooh interesting! I almost wish I had waited to just get mine on there, but I don't know if it will be out in time for Christmas!

[DizVinyl]

Love these little guys! Headed to WDW this weekend to grab mine... can't wait! I was think about the Toy Soldier idea as well :) but I'm not so sure that that hubby will go for that one!
It's going to be a great week after getting the Snowman 9"/3" and then picking up these and heading over to D-Street to complete my purchase with PRANCER!!! Yay! Hey, is it Christmas already?!?!?

[nickalew]

Heads up, these are available at Off the Page inside DCA and the store on Main Street that has the disneyart in it (you can get there through the Market House). Sorry I forgot the name!

[disneylover1955]

Heads up, these are available at Off the Page inside DCA and the store on Main Street that has the disneyart in it (you can get there through the Market House). Sorry I forgot the name!

Sweet! Thanks for the update! I think the store in Disneyland you are referring to is Disneyana! :)

[DizVinyl]

ooooo, they are so cute! Had to get 3 of them so they had buddies to "March" with! I've never seen just 1 toy soldier anywhere - that's how justified it to my husband, anyway! lol

[vinylcrazy]

I really like this vinyl but what stopped was the price of it. One day I will hope to get it. it is so darn cute!

[calidrifter]

These are now on end caps at d street.

[WDWgirl]

Can anyone tell me what the quantity is like in WDW??? Where can you find these in MK? I'll be in WDW next week and want to make sure I'll be able to get one of these.

[Bethan]

On Friday they had loads of them in the Emporium, so it's not hard to find yet.

[Ghost Host]

Not sure if this was posted earlier. Just to let you know it's there!

[KJM72]

This was posted early this morning in the DS.com topic.

[Ghost Host]

lol that's why I worded it the way I did. Thanks.

[qbot86]

I've noticed that these sold out on the Disney Store website. Does anyone know what the quantity is like in Magic Kingdom?

[disneylover1955]

I've noticed that these sold out on the Disney Store website. Does anyone know what the quantity is like in Magic Kingdom?

There should still be a lot on both coasts! I know Disneyland had a ton everywhere! :)

[JSTX]

Just tried to find one at Magic Kingdom tonight and no one had them. The one shop on Main Street indicated the sold the last one yesterday. I will have to check DStreet tomorrow I guess

[niccailea]

Toy soldiers vinyls were plentiful a week ago. They are LE 6000 so shouldn't be hard to find one.

[KJM72]

Apparently they're sold out in WDW. And they don't sell them at D Street. I can't believe they sold out before the last party. Absolutely ridiculous. Anyway, I got mine on my birthday Friday and have to say the box is gorgeous. So much so that I decided to not use the stage and just keep it in the box instead.

[Bookpodder]

Update - after asking about 10 different cast members at several different shops at the Magic Kingdom yesterday and hearing from most that the Toy Soldiers were sold out, I was in the park tonight during the transition to the Christmas party and found about 20 of them on the shelf at the Trading Post in Frontierland, which was one of the stores I had checked last night. The Emporium did not have them and I actually heard a cast member tell another customer that they had been sold out park-wide for weeks. She didn't appreciate it when I butted in and corrected her.

[jeffztt]

We had a very difficult time finding any on Saturday evening, finally finding some at the Trading Post after checking all around the park. We asked if they would check the back stock for more, but they said they didn't have any. Apparently they did find some more in back or the warehouse is still finding them.

[theeighthpassenger]

Something cool on the Disney Parks blog today about the toy soldiers:

Throughout Town Square stands a small brigade of brightly painted soldiers. I wondered about the history of these whimsical fellows, and was able to contact Steven Vagnini, Archivist at the Walt Disney Archives, who was quick to explain:

“Indeed, the marching toy soldiers were inspired by those seen in the 1961 Disney musical, ‘Babes in Toyland.’ In the film, the toy-sized soldiers were given the illusion of life through stop-motion animation by Disney Legends X. Atencio and Bill Justice. Life-size versions of the soldiers first appeared in Disneyland in the 1960’s and have become a Disney Parks tradition ever since.”

[mmmPIZZA]

This very vinyl this sitting on my vinyl shelf at home :lol:

[richterbon23]

Something cool on the Disney Parks blog today about the toy soldiers:

Throughout Town Square stands a small brigade of brightly painted soldiers. I wondered about the history of these whimsical fellows, and was able to contact Steven Vagnini, Archivist at the Walt Disney Archives, who was quick to explain:

“Indeed, the marching toy soldiers were inspired by those seen in the 1961 Disney musical, ‘Babes in Toyland.’ In the film, the toy-sized soldiers were given the illusion of life through stop-motion animation by Disney Legends X. Atencio and Bill Justice. Life-size versions of the soldiers first appeared in Disneyland in the 1960’s and have become a Disney Parks tradition ever since.”

That is awesome! I love that movie, makes me even happier to have this vinyl!

[charlotte2628]

does anyone know if these are still avaliable anywhere???

[maester]

does anyone know if these are still avaliable anywhere???

i didnt see any at d-street, CA today

[mshalloween]

I didn't see any at WDW D-Street last night.

[HitchHikingGhostFangirl]

I didn't see any at WDW D-Street last night.

I don't think they ever made it to Dstreet, did they?

[geious]

There's a lot of toy soldier here at CA D street. More than 40.

[mshalloween]

I don't think they ever made it to Dstreet, did they?

Haha, I didn't think about that. I don't think they did, actually. The person above me posted about not seeing them at DLR D-Street so I got caught up in it, LOL!

[Oooooo]

I don't think they ever made it to Dstreet, did they?

I don't think any of the special holiday vinyls made it to D Street. I think the idea was to push them at their respective parks for all the tourist at the different events.

[steph122]

I remember buying mine on Christmas day =)

[schwanzie]

i'm so happy i got one of these for christmas. it's such a cute design. love the hat.

[disneylover1955]

I can't believe they still have these at Disneyland! :rofl:

[elysium]

I can't believe they still have these at Disneyland! :rofl:

Still had about 15 of them last week at Dstreet DLR.

[MrTheFrog]

Looks like this one is now sold out at DLR D-Street. Anyone know anywhere else that carries it?