Villains and Animation Sneak Peaks

[Sledge]

Here's what I CAN say. Animation Series #1 WILL have 9" figures, and while I haven't heard specifics about Villains Series #1, do remember that there was a teased Chernabog image posted on the website earlier this year. My guess is that we will see Jafar, Hades, Maleficent, etc. as 9" figures.

Simba is the topper, and Dumbo is in Park #7 last I saw. The Chaser has been chosen, is pretty obscure and not a design we've seen before.

If I good understood (I'm not a japanese translator) the villains serie have 1 mystery but for the Animations series there are 4 mystery.....
Someone can translate ?????

Well, how would you guys feel about "variants" of a design? I think I'm allowed to say that since it clearly says on their Japanese website that there will be 4 mystery designs in the series. The Chaser will be one of the designs that has variants, and Pinocchio will also have a variant. Like the idea or not, you'll start to see variants as a pretty common thing in each of the upcoming series (Park, Urban and otherwise).

[Kungaloosh]

Here's what I CAN say. Animation Series #1 WILL have 9" figures, and while I haven't heard specifics about Villains Series #1, do remember that there was a teased Chernabog image posted on the website earlier this year. My guess is that we will see Jafar, Hades, Maleficent, etc. as 9" figures.

Simba is the topper, and Dumbo is in Park #7 last I saw. The Chaser has been chosen, is pretty obscure and not a design we've seen before.



Well, how would you guys feel about "variants" of a design? I think I'm allowed to say that since it clearly says on their Japanese website that there will be 4 mystery designs in the series. The Chaser will be one of the designs that has variants, and Pinocchio will also have a variant. Like the idea or not, you'll start to see variants as a pretty common thing in each of the upcoming series (Park, Urban and otherwise).

Variants sounds like what the old Marvel Legends chasers used to be like, I'm all for that, makes it interesting now that there will be different levels of chasers.

[bandit]

Hey Guys, I am a Japanese so I can describe what it says

-The Villains is the 5th series and The Animation is the 6th series for us.
-We don't have a exact release date now.
-The Villains is scheduled to be released in the middle of December.
-The Animation is scheduled to be released in the late December.
-The Villains: 1 chaser, The Animation: 4 chasers

Let me know if you have any questions.

[DDuck4Life]

Well, how would you guys feel about "variants" of a design? I think I'm allowed to say that since it clearly says on their Japanese website that there will be 4 mystery designs in the series. The Chaser will be one of the designs that has variants, and Pinocchio will also have a variant. Like the idea or not, you'll start to see variants as a pretty common thing in each of the upcoming series (Park, Urban and otherwise).

While the idea of variants intrigues me I'm not looking forward to more harder to find Vinyls. Though the odds of getting a "rare" Vinyl may increase it may be harder to get all the ones you want. This does seem like a smart strategy on Disney's part because just the mention on Variants makes me want to buy more blind boxes for the chance at a chaser or variant being pulled.

Just wondering how this will work with cases for here on out as you won't be guaranteed a set when you buy a case? Will people stop buying by the case as a result?

[HitchHikingGhostFangirl]

Oh gosh. I want them all! They all look great...except for Aladdin's eyes being too close together.

[Sledge]

While the idea of variants intrigues me I'm not looking forward to more harder to find Vinyls. Though the odds of getting a "rare" Vinyl may increase it may be harder to get all the ones you want. This does seem like a smart strategy on Disney's part because just the mention on Variants makes me want to buy more blind boxes for the chance at a chaser or variant being pulled.

Just wondering how this will work with cases for here on out as you won't be guaranteed a set when you buy a case? Will people stop buying by the case as a result?

The good news is that aside from the Cutesters Too Chaser (which has the two Chaser designs as total opposites), most of the variants as so similar that it isn't worth trying to chase them down. In the Animation Series #1 the Chaser has slightly different color schemes, but not something I would consider worth having one of each of.

I'm not exactly sure how the cases will be packaged. I'm sure you'll still get all 12 designs like usual, but it would be nice if instead of a filler (3 of one design) if they gave us a variant design instead. Again, I haven't heard either way how cases will be packaged once the series with variants start arriving.

[swtkatydid7]

Here's what I CAN say. Animation Series #1 WILL have 9" figures, and while I haven't heard specifics about Villains Series #1, do remember that there was a teased Chernabog image posted on the website earlier this year. My guess is that we will see Jafar, Hades, Maleficent, etc. as 9" figures.

Simba is the topper, and Dumbo is in Park #7 last I saw. The Chaser has been chosen, is pretty obscure and not a design we've seen before.



Well, how would you guys feel about "variants" of a design? I think I'm allowed to say that since it clearly says on their Japanese website that there will be 4 mystery designs in the series. The Chaser will be one of the designs that has variants, and Pinocchio will also have a variant. Like the idea or not, you'll start to see variants as a pretty common thing in each of the upcoming series (Park, Urban and otherwise).

I'm not sure how I feel about variants, but I guess we'll see when they come out. Should be very interesting!! =)

[andycool]

These sets look so awesome! Thanks Disney for cleaning out my wallet!

[mshalloween]

Loving the Villains series.. only loving a couple of the Animation ones. Can't wait til these come out!

[KJM72]

I'm going to say it right now: I hate how most humans transfer to the VM figure. In most cases, it just looks strange. Sometimes, it works out (i.e. Buzz) but Alice looks really strange, and Peter Pan and Aladin could be better. :/

[RMThompson]

I LOVE the idea of variants, on chasers or otherwise. The idea of super Chasers (rarer than regular variants of a chaser) will keep collectors hunting for a long time.

[heatherleeanne]

love these! I think pinoccio and ursula are my must haves

[Anders Limpar]

Only a few of these that are must haves for me. But the overall design looks cool.

[duckmanad]

I'll say this. The old hag from Snow White looks brilliant. I love the apple on her foot. As far as the variants go: I am beyond pumped for them. Another chase to have in the world of Vinylmation. The only thing I wonder is how much the variants will go for on eBay. Could be an expensive haul

[Scarletwebslingr]

Pan looks creepier than usual.

[rockashelley]

MAD MADAM MIM!!! I cant wait!!!!!!!!!!! EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEKKKKKKKKKKKKKK KKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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I LOVE the idea of variants, on chasers or otherwise. The idea of super Chasers (rarer than regular variants of a chaser) will keep collectors hunting for a long time.

I think it increases the chances of forgeries and counterfeits. It honestly kinda concerns me.

[mugirl0307]

I think both series look really cool! I don't think I'll be getting any of the villains though since I'm not a fan but the designs look neat. My favorites in the animation series are the frog, Marie, Alice, and Peter Pan. Oh, who am I kidding, they are all pretty sweet. LOL. Yeah, some of the people characters look a little funny but oh well! I sure hope those are out in March when I go! *crosses fingers*

[melmoz]

i really like how there are newer characters and older ones! Super excited for both of these series!

[Sledge]

To keep this thread on the subject of Villains and Animation, you can direct conversation about the variants over tho this thread: http://vinylnation.net/forums/showth...eel-About-Them

[HitchHikingGhostFangirl]

I think I figured out what is wrong with Aladdin & Peter Pan. The size of their eyes are off which makes them look wonky.

[WDWgirl]

I am sooooooooo excited for these 2 series. I LOVE the Villians series. I'm am so glad they included Ursula since I love anything from The Little Mermaid. I also have to have Shan Yu. I think it's really cool that he was included since he's a more obscure villian that isn't used in Disney merchandise that much.

Can't wait to get more info about when these will be released!!!

[jstras22]

omg both of these series look great! not too psyched about the variants, but i guess we'll have to see when more details about them get released. all i know is that i NEED all of the ones in pictures so far!!

[Story]

I'm going to say it right now: I hate how most humans transfer to the VM figure. In most cases, it just looks strange. Sometimes, it works out (i.e. Buzz) but Alice looks really strange, and Peter Pan and Aladin could be better. :/

I'm with you on this one. I usually just don't like how humans transfer to VMs. I think I might still get Peter Pan because I like how they were creative with the ear space and put Tink there, but he isn't a "must have". But yeah, humans and vinylmations usually don't mix

I think I figured out what is wrong with Aladdin & Peter Pan. The size of their eyes are off which makes them look wonky.

Definitely- Aladdin's look very small. Plus, I think I would have liked him in his Prince Ali getup more. His normal shirt (or partly lack thereof) just looks... weird as a vinylmation It could just be me tho

[Gentleman ArRi]

OMG SUPER CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[photographymom517]

I really love these designs!!! They are really colorful & I think the designs look better than alot of the previous sets.

That being said, I don't see as many as "must haves" as I thought I would. When I first heard about the Animation series, I was really excited to see the designs & which characters would be included. I thought I would end up buying a tray, but now I only have a few "must haves" which include Marie, Pinocchio, Aladdin, Fairy Godmother, and Quasimodo!!! I'm also considering Dodger & Mushi but probably won't get them. I'm a little disappointed because I absolutely LOOOOVE Alice in Wonderland & Peter Pan...but I don't like either Vinylmation design. I'll probably only get them if I see them in a trade box next trip to the parks. I don't like any of their "ears" except for maybe Dodger, Mushi & Quasimodo's. (I'm not trying to insult the artists, they are extremely talented!!! As I said, I love the use of color & think these designs are better than alot of past series.)

As for the Villians series, I have been talking about Villians for over a year...so I am very very excited for this series!!!! I know alot of us on VN have thought it would be an amazing idea & I am so glad Disney decided to make them!!! I'll be extremely disappointed if Malificient & Jafar end up being 9" designs because I don't collect the 9"s and don't have any room to display them! I know they'll end up making a Villians 2 series because I think this series will be very popular & there are also alot more Villians they could include! That keeps me hopeful that maybe Jafar & Malificient will be included in a future 3" set...and if not, I guess I'll just have to ask one of the very talented custom artists on VN to make me one! :-)

I LOOOOOVE the designs for Ursula, Old Hag, Cruella, Kaa, Madame Mim, Stromboli, & Gov Radcliffe! I think this series is very colorful & much better designed than the Animation series. I love this set & love all the designs, but most likely I'll probably only get Ursula, Cruella, and Stromboli. I might possibly end up with the others that I've mentioned but only if these are released around the time of my next trip to Disney and I see them in the trading boxes.

Has Simba been confirmed for the Combo Pack? Are they going to start releasing Combo Packs for sets other than just Park & Urban? I was looking forward to the Lion King designs, but I am not thrilled with Banzai. I can see him in the face of the design, it looks EXACTLY like him. I love the detail of his face...but I'm not sure I like the body part. It just doesn't look like him. I can imagine the artists have an easier time designing some of the Vinyls than others. I think some characters & especially humans are just harder to put onto a Mickey head & body than others!

Thanks for posting info on these sets!!! Can't wait for the releases!