Theme Park Favorites

[Qsk50]

Here's a preview of the Disney Parks Classics Theme Park Favorites. These will be open window boxed with a retail price of $12.95. Scheduled for release February 2012.

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Staff Update:

The Theme Park Favorites Series will be released on January 20th, 2012.

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[Samjive]

Wow! I really like these! I cannot wait to here more about so I can fit them into my budget! :)

[SirScott99]

I really like the one on the bottom left with the Disney writing

[disneyobsessed808]

While I don't know what "classic" they are referring to, I do like some of these.

[HawkeyeVinyl]

I'm confused but very intrigued by this series. Can't wait to see it in vinyl form!!

[Tigertail]

Can't wait to hear about it!

[Hatbox66]

oooh gosh is that pink one a cinderella?

[lintman]

They are interesting but I don't really get it. I am having a hard time with the park classics part of this. I wonder if this will be a window box series?

[mickeyfan1999]

Awesome ones!!!

[HawkeyeVinyl]

They are interesting but I don't really get it. I am having a hard time with the park classics part of this. I wonder if this will be a window box series?

I think its classic Disney park merch: the Disney character logo, peace love mickey, mickey mouse ears, etc. I don't get the rainbow, yin Yang and others though :shrug: maybe those were past Disney merch lines

[turdimation]

i love these! even though i'm kind of confused about what park classics are...anyway, i need the mouse ears.

[lintman]

I think its classic Disney park merch: the Disney character logo, peace love mickey, mickey mouse ears, etc. I don't get the rainbow, yin Yang and others though :shrug: maybe those were past Disney merch lines

I am familiar with most of the merch that this represents but it still doesn't make much sense to me as Park Classic. You say Parks Classics to me and I think extinct attractions. I know I am just being picky.

I do like the Mickey shirt and hat one. I'm not positive I would get any of the others.

[disneyobsessed808]

I think its classic Disney park merch: the Disney character logo, peace love mickey, mickey mouse ears, etc. I don't get the rainbow, yin Yang and others though :shrug: maybe those were past Disney merch lines

:agree:

there are a lot of rainbow merch (antenna balls and pins), but i still have no idea what the yin/yang is

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I am familiar with most of the merch that this represents but it still doesn't make much sense to me as Park Classic. You say Parks Classics to me and I think extinct attractions. I know I am just being picky.

I do like the Mickey shirt and hat one. I'm not positive I would get any of the others.

True it's really like "we have these designs on other merchandise...why not just slap it on vinylmation?" but I guess that doesn't sound as appealing as "park classics"

[SirScott99]

:agree:

there are a lot of rainbow merch (antenna balls and pins), but i still have no idea what the yin/yang is

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True it's really like "we have these designs on other merchandise...why not just slap it on vinylmation?" but I guess that doesn't sound as appeal as park classics

I also think the rainbow was part of the original icon design for EPCOT Center (when it was still called EPCOT Center)

[Anders Limpar]

I'm not really a fan of these. But the one with the character signatures is kinda cool.

[DimMak]

They are interesting but I don't really get it. I am having a hard time with the park classics part of this. I wonder if this will be a window box series?

i hope it is, im trying to recover from making some large purchases of vms these past months..ill only pick up a few, love the one with the mickey hat..cant tell if that pink one is cinderella as Hatbox66 had suggested, but ill get it. and the last 2 on the bottom id pick up

[HawkeyeVinyl]

I guess it's just supposed to be "classic" park merch throughout the years. It's an interesting idea. Like DimMak, I would REALLY appreciate this as a window boxed series, then I'll only have to buy a few (Mickey Ears and Disney Character writing, for sure)

[disneyobsessed808]

since there are only 8, i would think they are window boxed...right?

[stitch1085]

The rainbow one is a must for me for obvious reasons :) But yea I don't get why they call it Park Classics thats a silly name. Why not Park Merchandise vinylmation? Or something along those lines.

[Carol]

I guess it's just supposed to be "classic" park merch throughout the years. It's an interesting idea. Like DimMak, I would REALLY appreciate this as a window boxed series, then I'll only have to buy a few (Mickey Ears and Disney Character writing, for sure)

This is an open window boxed series of only the 8 vinyls to be released in February 2012.

[HawkeyeVinyl]

This is an open window boxed series of only the 8 vinyls to be released in February 2012.

Awesome!!! I love when the series I have limited interest in are window boxed. It saves a lot of money trying to blind box the few I want! :clap: Even more excited now!

[jmp]

The rainbow is for gay pride for those that were wondering. I dot know if Disney officially says this but......

[HawkeyeVinyl]

The rainbow is for gay pride for those that were wondering. I dot know if Disney officially says this but......

Traditionally yes, but I doubt that's Disney's intention with it. That wouldn't make sense for "Disney Parks Classics". Not a lot of Gay Pride representation in the parks to my knowledge

[Wheezy]

This feels a bit too abstract for me.

[turdimation]

what else would the rainbow mean? seems more urban than parks to me.

[Qsk50]

These are just designed after all the park merchandise we normally see in pins, mugs t-shirts etc.

[aug4457081]

the mickey ears one is definitely my favorite

[swtkatydid7]

I'll have to check out the Mickey ears & the character signature one when they come out. I might have to get these two, lol. =P

[aug4457081]

Traditionally yes, but I doubt that's Disney's intention with it. That wouldn't make sense for "Disney Parks Classics". Not a lot of Gay Pride representation in the parks to my knowledge

there are a ton of people who wear pins and other merchandise with the rainbow on it. on another thread somebody referred to it as a "nod and nudge to gay pride without disney officially endorsing it" but Ive also seen some kids and straight people (at least I think they were... saw them with a member of the opposite sex) wearing them too..

[schwanzie]

really like the two in the last picture.

[redtop]

I'm only getting the characters one since i like how a different body part is the one of the characters in the letters. EX. Donald Feet, Mickey Stomack, Winnie the pooh arm, Goofy arm, Tigger colored ear, Pluto colored ear.

[SirScott99]

I still think the rainbow one has nothing to do with Gay Pride (though in other instances it would mean that, just not here). They've had an antannea topper and a pin as ranbow but I really really think it has to do with the old EPCOT Center symbol. My dad has a shirt of it somewhere I think. If I can find, I'll take a picture and post it

[Story]

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The one on the left has to be my favorite! :love: I've always loved the Disney logo with the character writings :D

[SirScott99]

The one on the left has to be my favorite! :love: I've always loved the Disney logo with the character writings :D

Yeah, my mom too. We even have 2 of the tote bags of that design that we shlep around the parks with us

[schwanzie]

The one on the left has to be my favorite! :love: I've always loved the Disney logo with the character writings :D

:agree:

[HawkeyeVinyl]

I still think the rainbow one has nothing to do with Gay Pride (though in other instances it would mean that, just not here). They've had an antannea topper and a pin as ranbow but I really really think it has to do with the old EPCOT Center symbol. My dad has a shirt of it somewhere I think. If I can find, I'll take a picture and post it

:agree: The rainbow logo has been around for a long time, and I think it's a throwback to old merchandise, not gay pride. I think it would be great if it were for that, I just don't think that was their intention.

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The one on the left has to be my favorite! :love: I've always loved the Disney logo with the character writings :D

By FAR my favorite, love that logo!!! Definitely my favorite classic Disney merch :clap:

[FireMickey216]

These are cool but, what's up with the Rainbow one?

[HawkeyeVinyl]

These are cool but, what's up with the Rainbow one?

It's being discussed currently. Look over the last few pages. Some think it's for gay pride, some think it's classic Disney antenna toppers and such (Epcot Rainbow Logo, etc), some just love rainbows and unicorns :lol:

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Ahh, Lisa Frank

[disneyobsessed808]

the rainbow definitely represents lisa frank :rofl:

[MsDisneyFan]

When I first saw the concept art I was really excited for these, but seeing them translated onto vinyl doesn't do too much for me. I'm actually relieved that these aren't a must have :lol:

[FireMickey216]

There a EPCOT rainbow symbol? weird more likely the gay flag.

[HawkeyeVinyl]

There a EPCOT rainbow symbol? weird more likely the gay flag.

rainbows were popular in disney merch for a while, and epcot used logos like this
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Those rainbow antenna toppers have been around forever. Thanks SirScott for pointing out the connection

[Samjive]

Well I think this are great. I have been having a hard time with the new mold but I like how these images translate onto the figures. I have to get 4 of them so I am really glad they are in a window box instead of in a blindbox. Thanks for all the great pictures and information!

[90lbgirl]

[/COLOR]Those rainbow antenna toppers have been around forever. Thanks SirScott for pointing out the connection

I just wanted to point out that it was a "rainbow connection". ;)

[schwanzie]

I just wanted to point out that it was a "rainbow connection". ;)

i have that song on my itunes!

[NeutralNovice]

Woot, gay flag and Yin Yang vinyls FTW! I want!

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Well apparently it may not be the gay flag but I consider it to me lol. i want.

[Story]

Here's a preview of the Disney Parks Classics. These will be open window boxed with a retail price of $12.95. Scheduled for release February 2012.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6175/6132999091_9f9ab03b6d.jpg
Photo compliments of Niccy and Phylers.

I was just looking at the concept art again and I think I'm going to like the one in the top right corner as well! I hope they give it a clear effect :cool:


Also, is it just me, or does anyone else think they missed an opportunity with the autograph one? They could have accessorized him with a mickey pen! :mickey1:

[TrEX214]

Also, is it just me, or does anyone else think they missed an opportunity with the autograph one? They could have accessorized him with a mickey pen!


that's a great idea, i would get it for sure if it had that.
i'll probably get the autograph and disney character mickey from this set.

[SirScott99]

Also, is it just me, or does anyone else think they missed an opportunity with the autograph one? They could have accessorized him with a mickey pen!

I agree, that would have been a great idea. I still think it looks good. I also agree with your first statement in that I hope it's clear also

[HawkeyeVinyl]

I love the top right one as well, it reminds me of all the kitchen utensils (potholders, cookie cutters, etc)

[schwanzie]

I was just looking at the concept art again and I think I'm going to like the one in the top right corner as well! I hope they give it a clear effect


Also, is it just me, or does anyone else think they missed an opportunity with the autograph one? They could have accessorized him with a mickey pen!

i'm hoping for it to be clear, also. the pen idea is fantastic! would have been awesome.

[B@ttle C@t]

I'm down with this series, and what makes it even cooler is the fact that it's window boxes. Which means I know exactly what I'm getting.:thumbsup:

[futileeternity]

This entire series is a must have. So many good series coming out - I need a better paying job haha.

[jenbeat1]

I really like the character signatures one! Might just be a must have for me. :)

[WDWgirl]

I really like the Autographs vinyl and the Princess vinyl. May have to pick up a few of these, but probably not all of them.

[DeBergkamp]

It would be cool if under the bottom foot they printed the year the design first went into circulation in their parks. I love extra little details...

[Samjive]

It would be cool if under the bottom foot they printed the year the design first went into circulation in their parks. I love extra little details...

Oh that is a great idea. Or maybe even something on the window box, even though those tend to be generic for the whole series. But yeah, something that gives a little more clarity for people who don't know where the original concept came from (like the rainbow).

[imppy25rs]

I love the mickey ears and shirt idea, but I don't know how I feel about the clear vinyl they're putting it on

[deliciousvinyl760]

the ying yang is nice.....still don't dig the new molds though

[darbow]

Really like the look of the disney character signitures one, hope they're still on track for a Feb release.

[rogpalmeruk]

Just found out about this series, but cant say I'm too impressed with them all like the hippee and ying. I do like the disney logo, autograph and tshirt one though, but they won't be a priority for me.

[crazybones27]

Per the blog this series will be released next Friday 1/20/2012 :happy:.

[Aaralyn]

I like the pink one and the black with Mickey gloves! They are cute! Might have to pick up some.

[notpennysboat]

Whether it's for EPCOT or Gay Days, I need the rainbow one!

[Crglrsn]

Whether it's for EPCOT or Gay Days, I need the rainbow one!

Ditto. Plus, it's one of the first designs I saw that was so simple but nicely accomplished. :)

[mugirl0307]

I like the autograph one and the princess one!

You know what is weird is last March when my sister and I were in WDW we went to D-Street. At the table where you can draw your own design I did one very similar to the ones with the ear hats and t-shirts...

[lordiorotr]

i love them all!! gaah i wish i lived near disney world!!

[Phylers]

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[HawkeyeVinyl]

I'm glad they changed the name; "Classics" was too easily confused with the upcoming Classic Characters series. I love these! I like the "mickey parts" one on red, it looks a lot better than the concept photo. The mickey shirt and ears on the different colors is confusing.....why would you need a clear vs red vs yellow? Excited for these!!!

[Phylers]

I'm glad they changed the name; "Classics" was too easily confused with the upcoming Classic Characters series.

When announced at the Florida Project, per the pictures, they actually went by both names. :bonk: I agree that the Theme Park Favorites tag helps for clarity. :thumbsup:

[TheOneTheyDontSpeakOf]

I have to wonder why they have a red yellow and blue of the same design. :shrug: (sorry I think that's blue... right? not clear? Just not sure..) It's kind of a waste... I thought the artwork was really cute at first glance, but now a lot of them just seem.. too basic. Not enough intricacy... The only one I see myself getting from this set is the one with the signatures. That's cute, and it reminds me of when I was little and I'd bring my autograph book to get the characters to sign :) Now I just send Phylers to get my vinyls signed! :lol:

:look: Thanks btw Phylers :o http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z121/Brittany_Jayy/smileys/486c0ff2.gif?t=1241999399

[lordiorotr]

I pretty much like them all except for the hat and shirt ones. I collected ying yang things as a kid so that one is a must!

[JTChief82]

I have to wonder why they have a red yellow and blue of the same design. (sorry I think that's blue... right? not clear? Just not sure..) It's kind of a waste

I think it's blue too :thumbsup: but I agree that 3 different colors makes no sense other than to have a variety. IMO th blue and red are cool, but the yellow is wierd looking. But someone else may have a diiferent opininon and buy a yellow Mickey hat army :shrug:

Edit: after a closer look it is clear. Look at the arms :pout: They should have just made them in red :doh:

[TheOneTheyDontSpeakOf]

I think it's blue too :thumbsup: but I agree that 3 different colors makes no sense other than to have a variety. IMO th blue and red are cool, but the yellow is wierd looking. But someone else may have a diiferent opininon and buy a yellow Mickey hat army :shrug:

Edit: after a closer look it is clear. Look at the arms :pout: They should have just made them in red :doh:

I still think its blue. Who's with me??? http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh68/KrazyAngelKat81/Smilies/thth143cca4e.gif

[JTChief82]

I still think its blue. Who's with me??? http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh68/KrazyAngelKat81/Smilies/thth143cca4e.gif

I can pretend to make myself and you happy :thumbsup:

[crazybones27]

I still think its blue. Who's with me??? http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh68/KrazyAngelKat81/Smilies/thth143cca4e.gif

:shrug: looks blue to me.

[mugirl0307]

I still think its blue. Who's with me??? http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh68/KrazyAngelKat81/Smilies/thth143cca4e.gif

I think it's blue too.

[Bluetip84]

I am interested in this set. Really like the one with the character signatures.

[LotsoVinyls]

That princess one will be mine!

[vinylmation_nation]

I love the signatures that's a must have but the rest are just so so for me. And I don't understand the point of three different colors of the same design either. And I am also confused is it blue or clear. The pictures from the Florida project makes it look clear but in the official pictures it looks blue, guess we'll see lol

[jstras22]

i wonder if these will be available online? theres like 5 that i NEED

[ragdoll246]

i wonder if these will be available online? theres like 5 that i NEED Yeah I was wondering the same thing....

[kthruz143]

i wonder if these will be available online? theres like 5 that i NEED

I hope so

[Story]

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Wow, I love the Disney logo one even more the more I look at it! :love: In fact the entire series looks really awesome. The other two I may get is the Princess Carousel one, and the red clear with the mickey's gloves, shorts, shoes and ears. I may even end up getting the autograph one :mickey1:

[ragdoll246]

I just want the autograph one. It reminds me of when I was young. I still have my autograph books!!

[jstras22]

I just want the autograph one. It reminds me of when I was young. I still have my autograph books!!

i just started an autograph book when i went last month and i'm 26!!

[swlady]

Went to DLR D-street today and only picked up the Disney Logo and the Red Mickey Parts vinyls. The Blue and Red Mickey Hat and T-shirt ones were MIA.

[kraut24]

The blue and red are mia at WDW as well.

[ragdoll246]

Went to DLR D-street today and only picked up the Disney Logo and the Red Mickey Parts vinyls. The Blue and Red Mickey Hat and T-shirt ones were MIA.
Hmmmm interesting lol

[lordiorotr]

I bought autograph, princess, rainbow and the character logo. Holding off on the rest.

[kthruz143]

I bought autograph, princess, rainbow and the character logo. Holding off on the rest.

thats the same ones i bought

[shelly1]

I'm not sold on this set yet might only buy a few.

[Dthai17]

did the blue one ever come out?

[modnar24]

It seems this set is finally complete and a lot of early questions have been answered. I ordered the blue ringer-tee (facebook exclusive) last night and received the red ringer-tee (online exclusive) in the mail. The ringer-tee was the only must haves for me. I'll probably end up getting some more down the line, but there's just too much coming out right now. As I've mentioned around the Forum, I'm kind of irked about my red ringer-tee. It is very pink. Is that just how clear red vinyls are? I guess I can't think of seeing one right now, but I would not use red to describe this.

[Phylers]

It is very pink. Is that just how clear red vinyls are? I guess I can't think of seeing one right now, but I would not use red to describe this.

Do you have a picture? The clear red from the Clears Series was most definitely a deep red. :shrug:

[modnar24]

Do you have a picture? The clear red from the Clears Series was most definitely a deep red.

I took a few pictures with my phone and the color actually looks decent. I'll try pulling out the camera tomorrow and seeing if I can get a better shot.

[modnar24]

Yeah, still no good with pictures. Every time I take a picture and look at it, it's exactly how I'd like the vinylmation to look.

My best example for color is this first picture. In real life, the whole figure is the color that the hand shows up in this picture.

http://img.tapatalk.com/62d2688c-3e55-5bce.jpg

I tried taking a Shot with an indirect light source to get a better representation. This was what I got.

http://img.tapatalk.com/62d2688c-3e6f-b5f4.jpg

I still like the piece. I just feel that it's not what I bought. It seems wired that the online exclusive is one that cannot e accurately portrayed online.

[LindsayinNJ]

Do you think the Character Writing one will stick around for a bit? I really want it but I didn't see it online.


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[vinylv]

I am disappointed with the "red" t-shirt vinylmation modnar24. This vinyl is not a deep red as pictured on DS.com or in your pic, I wish it was. Rather, this vinyl is more pink than anything. Needless to say, I won't buy the blue and yellow t-shirt vinyls -- I prefer rich colors, not washed out colors. :(