Animation Series #2 - The Rescuers

[Phylers]

We've had some discussion in the main Animation 2 thread, but since this releases tomorrow (and since we have a new picture ), I thought it might deserve its own thread.



Bernard and Bianca will retail for $26.95, and they'll be available at both D-Streets tomorrow. They are limited to 1,200 sets.

Our original picture:

[CreateAmations]

Their eyes really bother me. I don't know if it was intentional artistic style or the fact that it was cheaper to print without division, but it drives me nuts that the whites of their eyes are just the color of their fur. Totally not right for the characters, and just kind of looks lazy if you ask me.

[AND123W]

I like how Bianca looks.. Bernard not so much. Thinking it over.. do you guys think it may sell out fast?

[FireMickey216]

I can't wait to pick this guy up tomorrow.

[CreateAmations]

Thinking it over.. do you guys think it may sell out fast?

I'm betting no. It's not like The Rescurers is up their with Disney's most beloved animated films. I certainly know who they are, but I bet a lot of casual shoppers won't even recognize the pair.

[SirScott99]

I really want one. I loved the Rescurers when I was a kid and think these guys look awesome

[lordiorotr]

so lets just say they put these up on ds.com tomorrow. what time do they usually put new stuff up? 3am is what i've seen around.

[CreateAmations]

The site usually updates at or around midnight Pacific Standard Time - so yeah, here on the east coast that would be around 3AM.

[mshalloween]

If these are available when I'm at D-Street next week, I might have to pick this set up. I LOVED The Rescuers growing up! I still remember some of my favorite Christmas ornaments as a child were The Rescuers ones they had at McDonald's... I wish I still had them. My OCD mother threw them out when I got older. Still pissed about that one.

[RickP83]

Just noticed this set on the blog....I love it and hopefully will get a chance to add them to my collection. Life has been INSANE for me so I have not had the chance to drive up to WDW since last Fall

Rick

[Aethera]

I think my mother still has my Bernard McDonald's ornament in the ornament box at home

I have to say, I was excited to get these, but now that Create has pointed out the eye thing, I can't unsee it, and I'm not sure I'm going to ask for someone to pick them up for me. Not that I mind you pointing it out - I'd have looked closely at them when they were delivered, heh.

[lordiorotr]

just got the email that someone was able to get this set for me!! i was fist pumping! lol SO EXCITED!!

[bkhamamoto]

I think i will pick this set up, but like i have been seeing from the forum, seems like these wont be selling out inmediately so i will make my way to d street dlr next fri.

[ranaong]

Does anyone know how they are selling at Dstreet, DLR? Wanted to see if any would still be available tonight.

[Ticklyvinylmonkee]

These are very cute. I hope they have them next week at d-street. I think I might get my bf that for valentine's eventhough I'll ask him to give me Bianca We don't celebrate valentines but it's a good excuse to buy vinyls. Bernard kind of looks like a very sad looking Alvin from the Chipmunks.

[futileeternity]

Just picked up a set at WDW. They look awesome, and they have plenty of them. They're all behind the counter, so don't panic if you don't see them right away. :-)

[swlady]

I picked up two sets around noon today at DLR D-street. There were plenty behind the counter.

[AND123W]

Does anyone know if they still have some at DLR my cousin forgot these released today.

[CreateAmations]

Does anyone know if they still have some at DLR my cousin forgot these released today.

If WDW's D-Street was any indication, I'd bet DLR has several left as well. There were TONS late in the evening tonight in Florida. They didn't at all look in danger of selling out.

[Silvered]

If WDW's D-Street was any indication, I'd bet DLR has several left as well. There were TONS late in the evening tonight in Florida. They didn't at all look in danger of selling out.

I can second this and we were there pretty late. There were plenty. It wouldn't surprise me if they go through the weekend.

[mickeyfan1999]

I am not sure if everyone is still trying to collect all the sets anymore.

[CreateAmations]

I am not sure if everyone is still trying to collect all the sets anymore.

I don't know - I still stand by my earlier comment - I just don't think The Rescuers is going to have enough of a fanbase. The Disney Afternoon sets went like hotcakes - some selling out in the first hour.

[mickeyfan1999]

You do have a very good point CreateAmations.

[Xtin]

there was a few rows left, so I guess that is "plenty" but I dont know if they will be there on Monday if they've gone through hundreds today alone.

Who knows. I got the 4 for VM.net people I promised them to and if there are some left Tuesday when I get back, I will get one for myself. Im not a HUGE fan of the movie but then again I wasnt super into Wall-E either and I LOVE that 2pack!

[stitch1085]

I think the design just looks too simple. I was hoping for hat accessories for at least Bianca. I thought the point of the new mold was to allow for more complex and detailed designs. These two figures look like simple sketches of these two Disney characters. While I appreciate that they are incredibly obscure choices I feel like they deserve a better design (and hat accessories!)