Vinylmation Jr. Series #4 - "it's a small world"

[Sledge]

Vinylmation artist Thomas Scott posted the following image on his Twitter page (http://twitter.com/#%21/eyenoise) today...

http://news.vinylnation.net/2011/07/vinylmation-jr-4-to-be-its-small-world.html

[WDWgirl]

Cool. Can't wait to see more photos.

[jmp]

I'm so much more into this than the random good luck/bad luck designs.

[BigAl_PT]

Interesting. Seems like a fitting theme for Jrs. And there are PLENTY of possible designs they can come up with from such a large attraction.

[Sledge]

I'm so much more into this than the random good luck/bad luck designs.
Definitely agree with this statement. I skipped on Jr #3.

I would love to see more Character designs, but unlike #2 I would like them to look more like their 3" counterparts with faces and such. Or even more park inspired Junior series would be welcome.

[MsDisneyFan]

I'm curious to see what the rest look like. I haven't delved into the world of Jr's yet, but I just might start :)

[Allotes]

Would have liked to have seen these in 3" size maybe as a set of 24, but the juniors work too. :clap:

I wonder if they're going to be the traditional IASW figures, or if some of the Disneyfied characters from IASW at Disneyland in California will be included as well

[disneyfan168]

I love the look of these so far!

[SherKhan72]

Now this Jr. set looks promising. So far so good.

[Ticklyvinylmonkee]

They have now announced them on the vinylmation blog.

July 28, 2011
It's a world of awesome! We are excited to share a first look at the packing for the next series for Vinylmation, Jr.. Series #4 will be themed to the classic Disney attraction, "it's a small world." Designed by lead Vinylmation™ Artist and Vinylmation, Jr. creator, Thomas Scott, this series will make its debut at the upcoming D23 Expo in August 2011.

http://i56.tinypic.com/2e3uz34.jpg

Similar to previous Vinylmation, Jr. releases, this limited release mystery series will contain 18, 1.5-inch figures (16 known figures and two mystery chaser figures). Each figure will come with a key chain clip.

Stay tuned as we will be sharing additional images of the figures in the coming weeks (like this one):

http://i55.tinypic.com/rck0gn.jpg


~ I'm glad they'll be available at D23!! I can't wait to get some of them. I like them eventhough I don't collect jr's :)

[Bravesfn1]

Will these be park exclusive or will we see them in the Disney stores?

[crazybones27]

I think these are promising, but like Sledge I wish they were more characters with faces :). Maybe the character will be every other series :shrug: :pray:. I can't wait to see more designs of these though :).

[disneyobsessed808]

i really like the design of the case. :clap:

[MaxGoof]

Oh man, I showed my wife the tray and she nearly hit me because she knows we'll be getting a WHOLE TRAY.

Can't wait for this!!! :lol:

[mugirl0307]

Oooh, I love this idea!!! I have the leopard from Park series 4 and love it. These could be some very cute designs!

[1rocky]

these look great i will defintely get a couple and more if there are more designs i like

[zoetrope]

I don't collect the Jr. line but I might have to make an exception for this series. ;)

[nickalew]

I'll probably buy one to test my luck! I like that it will/should be colorful, as colorful as that ride

[Nuinavar]

Blah, another Jr. series I have no interest in.

[schwanzie]

i don't collect jrs, but i'm looking forward to this!

[HawkeyeVinyl]

I want to see a Jr. of these guys:
http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss239/abuzzell/DISNEYWORLDA070.jpg?t=1311904423

But MOST of all, I NEED to see these guys:
http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss239/abuzzell/DISNEYWORLDA069.jpg

These weird egg-curling platypi are by far the best part of this ride. Soooooo strange....

[eb40]

I can't wait to see more to decide if I want to get a few!! I don't have any jrs and this might be a good place to start?

[Phylers]

I think these are promising, but like Sledge I wish they were more characters with faces :). Maybe the character will be every other series :shrug: :pray:. I can't wait to see more designs of these though :).

I think someone confirmed for us that the Jr.'s would switch between more Urban designs and more Park designs for each series. Jr. 1 was clearly more Urban, 2 more parks, etc.

Thus, like Star Trek, the even ones will be the good ones, and the odd ones will just be okay. :thumbsup:

[Silvered]

I think I need that Tiger to go with my Leopard! He can start his own little cat family!


I think someone confirmed for us that the Jr.'s would switch between more Urban designs and more Park designs for each series. Jr. 1 was clearly more Urban, 2 more parks, etc. Thus, like Star Trek, the even ones will be the good ones, and the odd ones will just be okay. :thumbsup:

I feel like I'm going to have to hit you on principle for that when next we go cast chaser hunting.

[Carol]

I don't collect the Jr. line but I might have to make an exception for this series. ;)

I was thinking exactly the same thing. I only bought a couple of juniors to use as handbag zipper pullers but a whole small world set is very enticing. Given that it is one of my daughters two favorite rides (small world and teacups) I have spent a LOT of time looking at these characters over the years!

[MaxGoof]

The Vinylmation blog updated just after midnight EST for the 29th! That's the earliest I've ever seen it! :happy:

http://i52.tinypic.com/9a4r44.jpg

July 29, 2011
We continue our look at the upcoming "it's a small world" series for Vinylmation, Jr. #4. Here is the individual mystery box for the figures.

it's a small world

And it's another figure from the series.

ole!

http://i53.tinypic.com/10gwcar.jpg

[Unixross]

They looks really cool, i may have to buy some :)

[Phylers]

I feel like I'm going to have to hit you on principle for that when next we go cast chaser hunting.

I don't know - it's been true so far. Star Trek IV is still the best one, and so far, Jr. 4 looks pretty promising .... :idea:

But it better have the crocodile and another leopard. :tap:

[Silvered]

I don't know - it's been true so far. Star Trek IV is still the best one, and so far, Jr. 4 looks pretty promising .... :idea:

But it better have the crocodile and another leopard. :tap:

Oooooh you meant the movies! Says the girl who is 4 eps away from being done with Enterprise :look:

I'm going to stop talking now :doh:

I hope it's half kids and half animals! I agree, want Platypus!

[disneyobsessed808]

i like the hippo on the box. this might be the first jr series that i actually blind box.

[Lost Obsessive]

I have never been a fan of the Jr's, always thought they were pointless. However I think I may love this set! It is the perfect fit for the 1.5"ers. I may make my first purchase of a Jr series (not including ones that come with 3").

[Bellygrub]

I've been informed that we're getting this series...whether it appeals to me or not :D

It would be cool though if the chaser ended up being a Small World version of Woody or Jessie or whatever Disney characters they've put on some versions of the ride.

[crazybones27]

I think someone confirmed for us that the Jr.'s would switch between more Urban designs and more Park designs for each series. Jr. 1 was clearly more Urban, 2 more parks, etc.

Thus, like Star Trek, the even ones will be the good ones, and the odd ones will just be okay. :thumbsup:

:happy:

[lintman]

Since my wife loves all things Small World maybe she will get into this set and buy some Vinylmation for herself. We don't have the P4 Small World Leopard and the P3 chaser is mine no matter what she thinks.

[BigAl_PT]

LOVE. THIS. FIGURE!

http://i55.tinypic.com/rck0gn.jpg

[Return_of_Phos]

LOVE. THIS. FIGURE!

http://i55.tinypic.com/rck0gn.jpg

:agree:

Reminds me of Aubie :rofl:

[Ghost Host]

For people who collect Juniors, do you hang them from the key chains in a display or do you remove the keychain so they can stand better?

[CosmosApple]

I love this idea. Small World has such a huge collection of design inspirations it has to be an artist's dream, and Jr is the perfect fit. I hope this lifts the profile for the other Jr series as a nice side effect.

[mugirl0307]

I want one of the hula girls...they're my favorite! :)

[jeffztt]

While I haven't collected the Jr's, I may get a tray of these. The tray itself is very cool.

[BigAl_PT]

:agree:

Reminds me of Aubie :rofl:
IMPOSSIBLE! Aubie is arogant and vomit-inducing...this guy is cute and cuddly.

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For people who collect Juniors, do you hang them from the key chains in a display or do you remove the keychain so they can stand better?
We take the key chains off completely and stand them up to display. I was wondering if anyone actually uses them as key chains.

[Return_of_Phos]

IMPOSSIBLE! Aubie is arogant and vomit-inducing...this guy is cute and cuddly.

No way!! Aubie is nice and hear-warming similar to Duffy...and not the evil Duffy that members refer to on her :nono:

[Ticklyvinylmonkee]

:look: Who is Aubie??

[kaidoy021]

I'm in the same boat with everyone. Never collected Jrs. but this new series got me wanting some

[BigAl_PT]

:look: Who is Aubie??
This disgusting excuse for a mascot:

http://graphics.fansonly.com/schools/aub/graphics/aubie-fb-07-250.jpg


As much as he swings his head back and forth, I'm hoping it falls off soon.

[Allotes]

This disgusting excuse for a mascot:

http://graphics.fansonly.com/schools/aub/graphics/aubie-fb-07-250.jpg


As much as he swings his head back and forth, I'm hoping it falls off soon.

We can only hope :look:

[Silvered]

:agree:

Reminds me of Aubie :rofl:

So nice they gave Aubie a Jr.

Especially since they gave the Hokie Bird a 9" :rofl:

[Carol]

We take the key chains off completely and stand them up to display. I was wondering if anyone actually uses them as key chains.

I have a couple of jr 1's that I use as zipper pullers on my handbags - they work well as long as you glue the key chain bit into the vinyl or else they unscrew and come off.

For the small world juniors I would be more inclined to display them, but I may buy some extras to hang on my daughters school bag.

[LotsoVinyls]

I don't collect juniors but this changes that lol these are so adorable! I showed my bf and he said no way...I'll have to get some while he isn't looking :look:

[Return_of_Phos]

:look: Who is Aubie??

Only the greatest Mascot EVER!!!


This disgusting excuse for a mascot:

http://graphics.fansonly.com/schools/aub/graphics/aubie-fb-07-250.jpg


As much as he swings his head back and forth, I'm hoping it falls off soon.

He's better than this dull mascot http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh134/odomjud/2cb192be.jpg

:rofl:



We can only hope :look:

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh134/odomjud/Smilies/whoopdedoo.gif


So nice they gave Aubie a Jr.

Especially since they gave the Hokie Bird a 9" :rofl:

the JR will go good next to the 3" tiger :look:

[Ticklyvinylmonkee]

I don't collect juniors but this changes that lol these are so adorable! I showed my bf and he said no way...I'll have to get some while he isn't looking :look:

That's exactly what my bf said :lol:

[momto3boysillbe]

These look cute, But why not a 3" series just like POTC, Haunted mansion, Etc? It's a popular enough ride. Oh well. We don't collect the jrs.

[Allotes]

Only the greatest Mascot EVER!!!

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh134/odomjud/2cb192be.jpg

:agree: Couldn't have said it better myself Phos :lol:

[HappyGrumpy]

How much will they run and will both chasers be in a full box?

[Carol]

How much will they run and will both chasers be in a full box?

Jr's are $8.95 each and there are 36 in a box - so $322.20 + tax if applicable.

There are 16 in a set and two chasers so a box has two full sets of 18.

[panny]

I wasn't enamored with the Jrs initially, but #2 grew on me after I got the Pooh one I "had" to have. Entirely skipped #3 but I'm totally loving what I've seen so far in this series! The hubby even agreed with me and he usually just tolerates my vinyl obsession :lol:

[KJM72]

Haven't collected a Jr. and probably never will. It's cool to see series 4 actually be based on a ride, but I won't be spending $8 or whatever on them.

[Vinyl~lover]

They are really cute :)

[Rust This World]

If the Jrs were like $5 each, I would collect them, but I don't understand paying $1 less for something half the size.

[jenbeat1]

I wasn't enamored with the Jrs initially, but #2 grew on me after I got the Pooh one I "had" to have. Entirely skipped #3 but I'm totally loving what I've seen so far in this series! The hubby even agreed with me and he usually just tolerates my vinyl obsession :lol:


I agree. The vinyl jr series #2 got me liking the jrs. Can't wait to get some of the Small World ones! :)

[HawkeyeVinyl]

If the Jrs were like $5 each, I would collect them, but I don't understand paying $1 less for something half the size.

:agree: Most definitely. I got one Jr. #2 just to have as a keychain. Turned out to be Goofy, love it. I have no need to collect them though. I can't pay that much for something so much smaller.

[HappyGrumpy]

So these will be in parks only not Disney Retail Store?

[Return_of_Phos]

:agree: Couldn't have said it better myself Phos :lol:

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh134/odomjud/Smilies/dry.gif


If the Jrs were like $5 each, I would collect them, but I don't understand paying $1 less for something half the size.

wait don't you mean $4 or $3 less since most sets are $12.95 or $11.95 :pout:

[HawkeyeVinyl]

wait don't you mean $4 or $3 less since most sets are $12.95 or $11.95 :pout:

yeah, depending on the series. He must have been referring to animation, have a laugh, toy story; those are all $9.95, like all series should be...

[ars2003]

Along with the vinyls, the designs on the boxes and cases are also getting better. Can't wait for this set.

[Bellygrub]

Couple more designs have been posted on the blog.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/static/vinylmation/blog.html

Less about the little kids dressed up and more about the scenery elements.

[JTChief82]

Couple more designs have been posted on the blog.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/static/vinylmation/blog.html

Less about the little kids dressed up and more about the scenery elements.

Thank Goodness. I'm actually liking some of these designs

[KJM72]

If the Jrs were like $5 each, I would collect them, but I don't understand paying $1 less for something half the size.

Bingo! That's my problem with Jrs. They're half the size, so why can't they be half the price? The keychain argument is irrelevant, it doesn't justify paying an extra $3. They can keep their keychain at that point. I don't think there's a huge need for Jrs, to be honest.

[zoetrope]

The more I see of these, the more I want to buy them all!!!

Unfortunately the Jrs. are pricey. I'll probably buy only a few.

[Rust This World]

I love the chess piece and the tiki person, but I doubt I will buy the whole series.

[mariemb]

I LOVE this!! Small world is my all ime favorite Disney World ride! I have goose bumps just looking at the pictures! This is only available at DLR WDW? I'll just have a shopping list for my parents when they go in Spetember!

[CosmosApple]

We take the key chains off completely and stand them up to display. I was wondering if anyone actually uses them as key chains.

I have a 7/11 dice hanging from a keychain for the good luck halo effect. I would have never subjected it to environmental punishments if I didn't have a double of that figure. :)

I also think the Jr.'s are over-priced. At $7.95 they're pretty much indistinguishable from the 3" price point. But there are some great great designs I wish were on a larger figures.

[HawkeyeVinyl]

I also think the Jr.'s are over-priced. At $7.95 they're pretty much indistinguishable from the 3" price point. But there are some great great designs I wish were on a larger figures.

They may have raised the price. My wife and I bought series 2 Jr.s at $8.95 in downtown Disney. We each wanted one, just for fun; but because of the price, we won't be buying any more. Not even this series, even though I like it a lot :(

[CosmosApple]

You are exactly right...was $8.95 a box for the series 3...must have been doing the math with passholder discount.

[Disneyclaire]

I am so excited about this set, small world is one of my all time favorite rides, I've got series 1,2 and 3 but haven't managed to complete any of them yet, I will do my best to complete this one!!!(easier said than done though)

[lintman]

Did everyone see the great photo posted to the VM Blog today?

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n310/Doofy3000/VMBlog_20110805_TSSmallWorld01.jpg

That is a fun way to tease the next release.

[Minnie-Me]

Did everyone see the great photo posted to the VM Blog today?

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n310/Doofy3000/VMBlog_20110805_TSSmallWorld01.jpg

That is a fun way to tease the next release.

"He's got the (small) world, in his hands..." :o

I'm pretty excited about these Juniors since I haven't been interested in any of the new mold 3in releases lately.

I love the teaser pictures & they're just making me want them even more! :thumbsup:

[estrattman]

It's a small world is the only Disney ride that I refuse to go on. I've always hated it and when I was little my parents forced me to ride it, I think it was out of spite. Anyways, I actually think these are really neat and would consider getting one.

[Silvered]

From Twitter:


A "small world" of offering awaits you at the D23 Expo Dream Store. #D23Expo

I'm thinking these are getting an early release at the D23 Expo!

[Phylers]

I'm thinking these are getting an early release at the D23 Expo!

I'm thinking we already knew that (http://vinylnation.net/blog/2011/08/10/d23-expo-3-releases/). :-P

[Silvered]

I'm thinking we already knew that (http://vinylnation.net/blog/2011/08/10/d23-expo-3-releases/). :-P

So I'm a little slow, shut up :lol:

[Bravesfn1]

Hope the pictures of this set come out soon, I can't wait see how the other designs look!

[Bravesfn1]

A pic of the full lineup of Small World Jr 4 figures are up over at Stitch Kingdom!

http://twitpic.com/686juq

[BigAl_PT]

A pic of the full lineup of Small World Jr 4 figures are up over at Stitch Kingdom!

http://twitpic.com/686juq
Thanks for the link. Some GREAT designs in this set for sure. But I'm kind of bummed at the number of people figures in this set. Some of them don't even look that different from one another. I would have much preferred 16 abstract designs like the sun figure. I am holding out hope that the chasers will make up for this. Maybe one will be the platypus while the other the dingo from the Australia area.

[LotsoVinyls]

No hula girl?!!! She was my favorite! My mom tells me all the time how I used to dance like her everytime I got off the ride lol
With my luck she will be a chaser and it will be endless blindboxing :)

[mugirl0307]

A pic of the full lineup of Small World Jr 4 figures are up over at Stitch Kingdom!

http://twitpic.com/686juq

AWESOME!!!! I will definitely be getting some of these! I'm glad my sister is going to be a CM starting next week. :)

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No hula girl?!!! She was my favorite! My mom tells me all the time how I used to dance like her everytime I got off the ride lol
With my luck she will be a chaser and it will be endless blindboxing :)

I would've loved a hula girl...when I was little they were my favorites!

[Ticklyvinylmonkee]

I sneaked in a little blind box at the D23 expo on friday into the basket because my bf didn't want to buy any of them and this is what I got. I was hoping for the hippo or the pink piglet looking animal but I got a little girl. But I don't know if she's a french girl or spanish girl.

http://i52.tinypic.com/205bk8x.jpg http://i54.tinypic.com/am2tk4.jpg

[scottydem]

I love this set aside from the weird people I'd never put on a keychain haha

[Qsk50]

I sneaked in a little blind box at the D23 expo on friday into the basket because my bf didn't want to buy any of them and this is what I got. I was hoping for the hippo or the pink piglet looking animal but I got a little girl. But I don't know if she's a french girl or spanish girl.

http://i52.tinypic.com/205bk8x.jpg http://i54.tinypic.com/am2tk4.jpg

Probably one of these girls
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee221/qsk50/MNSSHP%202009/MNSSHP200989.jpg

[Phylers]

Would anyone like to see the chasers?

Just in case you don't. ;-)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6197/6068446584_a20e73c999.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6189/6068582482_6d6b5bfdd8.jpg

[LotsoVinyls]

I am so upset there is not hula girl! I think I may pass...try to save for some of the upcoming releases :)

[BigAl_PT]

I'll say it again: I LOVE this set!

I was a little disappointed when I saw the box images of all of the designs and saw so many of the people designs. I was hoping for more abstract and animal designs (which the ones in this series I think are absolutely brilliant). But now that I've seen the chasers, I can definitely live with the people designs. Absolutely PERFECT choices for the chasers. I can't wait to get these!

[jeffztt]

Both chasers are great! I think this series may do well enough, and there are enough designs sill available, for another Jr. series.

[vinylmationcrazee]

Absolutely PERFET choices for the chasers.

Absolutely agreeing with you. Wish I had the chance to confirm with Thomas Scott @d23 about his intention for the chasers. This set, for me, is the most "complete" set. I love how the chasers represent the beginning and the end of the series and also the ride.:lol:

[BigAl_PT]

I love how the chasers represent the beginning and the end of the series and also the ride.:lol:
Great observation.

[BTown]

I had zero interest in these, like the other Jr. releases, until I saw the chasers. I got to say, I'm going to have to pick up a few of these and hope I get lucky...

[Wingnut330]

Are the IASW mini's tough to find? I don't see much talk of them on here and there aren't any on DS.com or eBay. Where they a limited run or just not that popular?

[guia x]

They are all over the place at DLR. I started collecting them and I have 9 right now. Luckily have not gotten any duplicates and got one of the chasers. I'm going to get more next time I go back to DLR.

[Plu9530]

They're not limited Jrs. nor should they be hard to find. I'm guessing that they are an afterthought from all the Star Wars and upcoming releases this month.

For the record, I did saw them at Mouse Gear and the Emporium two weeks ago. If they were $2-3 cheaper, I'd have bought a dozen. They ARE cute. :lol:

[Wingnut330]

Hmmm I guess I need to look a little harder. I love the ride and would like to get the VM's for it (minis, 3" and 9").

[disneyobsessed808]

i am finding the jrs impossible to trade for. granted i don't have many jrs to trade, but i want some of these

[Phylers]

Are the IASW mini's tough to find? I don't see much talk of them on here and there aren't any on DS.com or eBay. Where they a limited run or just not that popular?

In general, I think people tend to be less-excited about the Jr. series as a whole. Personally, I love them, but considering how Jr. 3 was so ... let's say "un-exciting," Jr. 4, awesome as it is, was always going to be an uphill struggle for attention.

Jr. 6, of course, will likely blow the doors off when it comes to Jr. collecting. If there's one thing virtually everyone agreed on from day one, it's that dwarves as Jr. figures were a must. :thumbsup:

[LotsoVinyls]

In general, I think people tend to be less-excited about the Jr. series as a whole. Personally, I love them, but considering how Jr. 3 was so ... let's say "un-exciting," Jr. 4, awesome as it is, was always going to be an uphill struggle for attention.

Jr. 6, of course, will likely blow the doors off when it comes to Jr. collecting. If there's one thing virtually everyone agreed on from day one, it's that dwarves as Jr. figures were a must.

:agree:
I love the small world juniors! I can't wait for the other series to come out!
Have you and Silvered found any small world at the trade "tray" at the emporium? I never remember to bring my juniors and so I refuse to look because I know I'll find cute ones.

[Phylers]

:agree:
I love the small world juniors! I can't wait for the other series to come out!
Have you and Silvered found any small world at the trade "tray" at the emporium? I never remember to bring my juniors and so I refuse to look because I know I'll find cute ones.

I haven't made it down to the Emporium recently, but Silvered found the Jr. 3 Good Luck/White cat there last week or the week before.

Last night at D-Street, four of the six in the box were small world. We just missed the sun, snagged by the people trading in front of us. I had the spilled salt from Jr. 3, which was already in the box, so the CM took theirs out, took it in the back and came out with the Indian girl, so I think they're trying to use Jr. 4 for trade box refreshing. :thumbsup: (I took the Dutch boy). :D

[LotsoVinyls]

Pulled the goodbye chaser last night!!! So so so so so excited :)
Now I just need the dutch boy and the clock chaser.

[shelly1]

In this set I think the two chasers are the best figures.

[LindsayinNJ]

I fell in love with this series last month while I was at WDW. I wish I bought even more! :) (I got 4 while I was there)

[colouredvinyls]

I actually really like the set! I picked up two at D-Street, but I wish I would have grabbed a few more. There is always next time though :)

[rwlever]

Do you guys know if they key chains are on all of the iasw figures? Can they be removed?

[HawkeyeVinyl]

Do you guys know if they key chains are on all of the iasw figures? Can they be removed?

All stand-alone juniors (not packaged with a 3" or 9") have keychains attached. You can detach the keyring and unscrew the hoop from the top of their head, leaving a small, barely noticeable hole :thumbsup:

[rwlever]

All stand-alone juniors (not packaged with a 3" or 9") have keychains attached. You can detach the keyring and unscrew the hoop from the top of their head, leaving a small, barely noticeable hole :thumbsup:


Cool. My interest in this series just went up considerably. Been worried about displaying with key chains littered about. Thank you Hawk!