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Vinylmation is a series of collectable designer toys sold exclusively at Disneyland and Walt Disney World beginning in 2008. The series features 3" and 9" figures shaped like Mickey Mouse. The Mickey figure is used as a blank three-dimensional canvas painted by Disney artists to resemble various characters and objects from Disney and Pixar's films, Disney's theme parks, and even abstract art.

Muppets have been featured regularly in the Vinylmation series, in many forms -- as 3-inch figures, 9-inch figures, and spinoff merchandise.

Park Series

Kermit the Frog appeared in the first set of 3-inch Vinylmation figures, Park Series #1. Kermit's distinctive eyes fill out the Mouse's ears, forming a memorable and slightly unnerving image. The "Kermit Mouse" design was also used on a Disney pin in 2008's Vinylmation Mystery Pin Collection.

In 2009, Park Series #3 included a 9-inch figure of Rizzo the Rat dressed as Mickey Mouse. Park Series #7 in 2011 included a 3-inch figure based on the hot-air balloon flying above the Muppet*Vision 3D attraction.

The Muppets Series #1 (2010)

"The Muppets Series #1" was released on February 8, 2010. The toys were designed by Disney Design Group artist Monty Maldovan, and the packaging by Disney Design Group artist Quynh Kimball. The packaging design was seen as an extension of the Muppet*Vision 3D attraction and surrounding area at Walt Disney World. ^[1]

The Muppets Series #2 (2011)

"The Muppets series #2" was released on April 15, 2011. That summer, four 9-inch figures were released: Sam the Eagle on June 24, Animal and Muppet*Vision Kermit on July 20, and Gonzo (packaged with a 3-inch Camilla the Chicken) on August 19.

The Muppets Series #3 (2013)

Fansites, Vinylmation Kingdom and Vinylmation World reported that a third series of Muppet Vinylmation figures, "The Muppets series #3" would be released on July 26, 2013. The 3" figures are once again all designed by Monty Maldovan. ^[2] ^[3]

Spin-off figures

Outside of the regular Vinylmation series, there have been several Muppet-related special releases.

Disney pins

Vinylmation designs have also been used on Disney pins, another successful line of Disney Parks collectibles. Most of the Muppet Vinylmation designs have been released in pin form, with two sets of Muppet Vinylmation pins matching the two sets of 3-inch figures. These sets were sold in packs of seven pins -- each pack had the same set of six pins, with one blind-packaged "Mystery Pin".

Sources

↑ Steven Miller, "Interview with artists Monty Maldovan and Quynh Kimball", Disney Parks Blog, February 17th, 2010.
↑ Previews of Muppets Vinylmation Series 3 (Updated) | Vinylmation World
↑ [http://vinylmationkingdom.com/2013/05/04/disney-stores-update-calendar-beauty-and-the-beast-muppets-3-and-more/

External links

[1] Steven Miller, "Interview with artists Monty Maldovan and Quynh Kimball", Disney Parks Blog, February 17th, 2010.

[2] Previews of Muppets Vinylmation Series 3 (Updated) | Vinylmation World

[3] [http://vinylmationkingdom.com/2013/05/04/disney-stores-update-calendar-beauty-and-the-beast-muppets-3-and-more/

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+'''Vinylmation''' is a series of collectable designer toys sold exclusively at [[Disneyland]] and [[Walt Disney World]] beginning in [[2008]]. The series features 3" and 9" figures shaped like [[Mickey Mouse]]. The Mickey figure is used as a blank three-dimensional canvas painted by [[The Walt Disney Company|Disney]] artists to resemble various characters and objects from Disney and [[Pixar]]'s films, Disney's theme parks, and even abstract art.
-[[Image:Vinylmationposter12.jpg|thumb|300px]]
-'''Vinylmation''' is a series of collectable designer toys sold exclusively at [[Disneyland]] and [[Walt Disney World]] beginning in [[2008]]. The series features 3" and 9" figures shaped like [[Mickey Mouse]]. The Mickey figure is used as a blank three-dimensional canvas painted by [[The Walt Disney Company|Disney]] artists to resemble various characters and objects from Disney and [[Pixar]]'s films, Disney's theme parks, and even abstract art. Theme park inspired figures include the Matterhorn [[Yeti]], the Monorail, the Wicked Queen's poison apple and the Disneyland fireworks.
+Muppets have been featured regularly in the Vinylmation series, in many forms -- as 3-inch figures, 9-inch figures, and spinoff merchandise.
-One 3" figure in the "Park series #1" set resembles [[Kermit the Frog]], billed as "Kermit Mouse." Kermit's trademark eyes fill up the space used for Mickey's signature ears. A [[:Image:Vinylmationpin.jpg|pin of the same design]] was also released in the set of [[Disney pins]]. A 9" "Park series #3" figure of [[Rizzo the Rat|Rizzo]] as Mickey was released the same year.
-==Muppet Series==
+==Park Series==
+[[Kermit the Frog]] appeared in the first set of 3-inch Vinylmation figures, Park Series #1. Kermit's distinctive eyes fill out the Mouse's ears, forming a memorable and slightly unnerving image. The "Kermit Mouse" design was also used on a [[Disney pins|Disney pin]] in 2008's Vinylmation Mystery Pin Collection.
-===Series #1===
-A Muppet Series of Vinylmation figures, "The Muppets series #1" was released on February 8, 2010. <ref>"[http://www.vinylnation.net/vinyls/muppetsseries1/muppets1.html Vinylmation Muppets Series #1!]", VinylNation.net fan site.</ref>
+In 2009, Park Series #3 included a 9-inch figure of [[Rizzo the Rat]] dressed as Mickey Mouse. Park Series #7 in 2011 included a 3-inch figure based on the hot-air balloon flying above the [[Muppet*Vision 3D]] attraction.
-The series includes 3" figures painted to look like [[Miss Piggy]], [[Fozzie Bear]], [[Statler and Waldorf]], [[Bean Bunny]], [[Rowlf the Dog]], [[Beaker]], [[Sweetums]], [[Dr. Bunsen Honeydew]], [[Rizzo the Rat]], [[The Swedish Chef]], and a mystery chaser (Kermit the Frog with a tuxedo labeled "55th Anniversary").
+<gallery widths="209" spacing="small" captionalign="center" position="center" bordersize="none" bordercolor="transparent">
-The toys were designed by Disney Design Group artist Monty Maldovan, the packaging was designed by Disney Design Group artist Quynh Kimball. The design of the latter was thought to be an extension of the ''[[Muppet*Vision 3D]]'' attraction and surrounding area at [[Walt Disney World]]. <ref>Steven Miller, "[http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/02/it%E2%80%99s-the-muppet-%E2%80%A6-vinylmation/ Interview with artists Monty Maldovan and Quynh Kimball]", ''Disney Parks Blog'', February 17th, 2010.</ref>
+Vm park k.jpg|Kermit the Frog 3"<br>Park Series #1<br>2008
+Park 3 Mickey Rizzo.jpg|Rizzo the Rat as Mickey Mouse 9"<br>Park Series #3<br>2009
+vinyl balloon 3.jpg|Muppet*Vision 3D Balloon 3"<br>Park Series #7<br>2011
+</gallery>
+==The Muppets Series #1 (2010)==
-A set of [[Disney pins]] were released based on the toys. Blind packs were sold with Fozzie, Miss Piggy, Beaker, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Statler and Waldorf.
+"The Muppets Series #1" was released on February 8, 2010. The toys were designed by Disney Design Group artist Monty Maldovan, and the packaging by Disney Design Group artist Quynh Kimball. The packaging design was seen as an extension of the ''[[Muppet*Vision 3D]]'' attraction and surrounding area at [[Walt Disney World]]. <ref>Steven Miller, "[http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/02/it%E2%80%99s-the-muppet-%E2%80%A6-vinylmation/ Interview with artists Monty Maldovan and Quynh Kimball]", ''Disney Parks Blog'', February 17th, 2010.</ref>
+<gallery widths="209" spacing="small" captionalign="center" position="center" bordersize="none" bordercolor="transparent">
-[[Scooter]], [[Janice]] and "Disney Tourist Kermit" were pictured as part of the set in promotional artwork but were not released in the first series.
+Vm mp.jpg|[[Miss Piggy]], 3"
+Vm fb.jpg|[[Fozzie Bear]], 3"
+Vm buns.jpg|[[Dr. Bunsen Honeydew]], 3"
+Vm beak.jpg|[[Beaker]], 3"
+Vm schef.jpg|[[The Swedish Chef]], 3"
+Vm swtm.jpg|[[Sweetums]], 3"
+Vm rd.jpg|[[Rowlf the Dog]], 3"
+Vm rr.jpg|[[Rizzo the Rat]], 3"
+Vm bb.jpg|[[Bean Bunny]], 3"
+Vm stat.jpg|[[Statler and Waldorf|Statler]], 3"
+Vm wald.jpg|[[Statler and Waldorf|Waldorf]], 3"
+Vm kchase.jpg|Kermit the Frog 55th Anniversary, 3" chaser
+Image:Vinyl display.JPG|Display pack
+</gallery>
-===Series #2===
+==The Muppets Series #2 (2011)==
+"The Muppets series #2" was released on April 15, 2011. That summer, four 9-inch figures were released: [[Sam the Eagle]] on June 24, [[Animal]] and Muppet*Vision Kermit on July 20, and [[Gonzo]] (packaged with a 3-inch [[Camilla the Chicken]]) on August 19.
-Fansite VinylNation.net reported that a second series of Muppet Vinylmation figures, "The Muppets series #2" would be released on April 15, 2011. The 3" figures included [[Dr. Teeth]], [[Floyd Pepper]], [[Zoot]], Janice, [[Pigs in Space]] Miss Piggy, [[Link Hogthrob]], [[Dr. Julius Strangepork]], Penguin, [[Pepe the King Prawn]], Scooter, [[Lew Zealand]], and [[Waldo C. Graphic]] (Chaser). 9" figures of [[Gonzo]] (with a 3" [[Camilla the Chicken]]), [[Sam the Eagle]], [[Animal]], and Muppet*Vision Kermit (previously Tourist Kermit) will be part of the series as well. <ref>"http://news.vinylnation.net/2011/03/entire-muppets-series-revealed.html]", Vinylnation.net. Series leaked as of March, 2011.</ref> The 9" Sam the Eagle figure was released on June 24, 2011. <ref>""http://eventservices.disney.go.com/static/vinylmation/blog.html", Official Vinylmation blog; June 13, 2011 entry</ref> The 9" Animal and Muppet*Vision Kermit figures were released on August 5, 2011. <ref>""Official Vinylmation blog; July 20, 2011 entry</ref> The 9" figure of Gonzo with 3" Camilla was released on August 19, 2011. <ref>""Official Vinylmation blog; August 2, 2011 entry</ref>
+<gallery widths="209" spacing="small" captionalign="center" position="center" bordersize="none" bordercolor="transparent">
-===Series #3===
+Vm jan.jpg|[[Janice]], 3"
-Fansite Vinylmation World reported that a third series of Muppet Vinylmation figures, "The Muppets series #3" would be released in the spring of 2013. The 3" figures will include [[Animal]], [[The Newsman]], [[Mahna Mahna]], a [[Snowth]] and [[Uncle Deadly]]. <ref>[http://vinylmationworld.com/VMworldmob/wordpress/previews-of-muppets-vinylmation-series-3 Previews of Muppets Vinylmation Series 3 (Updated) | Vinylmation World]</ref>
+Vm dt.jpg|[[Dr. Teeth]], 3"
+Vm fp.jpg|[[Floyd Pepper]], 3"
+Vm lz.jpg|[[Lew Zealand]], 3"
+Vm peng.jpg|[[Penguins|Penguin]], 3"
+Vm pp.jpg|[[Pepe the King Prawn]], 3"
+Vm fmp.jpg|[[Pigs in Space|First Mate Piggy]], 3"
+Vm drs.jpg|[[Dr. Julius Strangepork]], 3"
+Vm lh.jpg|[[Link Hogthrob|Captain Link Hogthrob]], 3"
+Vm scoot.jpg|[[Scooter]], 3"
+Vm zoot.jpg|[[Zoot]], 3"
+Image:Vinylmation-Waldo-(2011).jpg|[[Waldo C. Graphic]], 3" chaser
+Sam 9 inch.jpg|Sam the Eagle, 9"
+Vm mv3d.jpg|Muppet*Vision Kermit, 9"
+Vm gonz.jpg|Gonzo 9" packaged, with Camilla the Chicken 3"
+Vm an 9.jpg|Animal 9"
+</gallery>
+==The Muppets Series #3 (2013)==
-==Gallery==
+Fansites, Vinylmation Kingdom and Vinylmation World reported that a third series of Muppet Vinylmation figures, "The Muppets series #3" would be released on July 26, [[2013]]. The 3" figures are once again all designed by Monty Maldovan. <ref>[http://vinylmationworld.com/VMworldmob/wordpress/previews-of-muppets-vinylmation-series-3 Previews of Muppets Vinylmation Series 3 (Updated) | Vinylmation World]</ref> <ref> [http://vinylmationkingdom.com/2013/05/04/disney-stores-update-calendar-beauty-and-the-beast-muppets-3-and-more/
-<gallery widths="300" spacing="small" captionalign="center" position="center" bordersize="none">
+</ref>
-Image:vinylmation-kermit.jpg|3" Kermit the Frog, 2008
-Image:vinylmation-rizzo-mickey.jpg|9" Rizzo the Rat as Mickey Mouse, 2008
+<gallery widths="209" spacing="small" captionalign="center" position="center" bordersize="none" bordercolor="transparent">
-Image:Muppets1-Chaser.jpg|3" Kermit the Frog 55th Anniversary, 2010 chaser
+muppets1.jpg|Animal
-Image:vinylmation-piggy.jpg|3" Miss Piggy, 2010
+muppets8.jpg|[[Mahna Mahna]]
-Image:vinylmation-fozzie.jpg|3" Fozzie Bear, 2010
+muppets10.jpg|[[The Snowths|Snowth]]
-Image:vinylmation-bunsen.jpg|3" Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, 2010
+muppets9.jpg|[[The Newsman]]
-Image:vinylmation-beaker.jpg|3" Beaker, 2010
+muppets2.jpg|[[Uncle Deadly]]
-Image:vinylmation-chef.jpg|3" The Swedish Chef, 2010
+Viny-Gonzo.jpg|Gonzo
-Image:vinylmation-sweetums.jpg|3" Sweetums, 2010
+muppets3.jpg|Sam Eagle as [[Samuel Arrow]]
-Image:vinylmation-rowlf.jpg|3" Rowlf the Dog, 2010
+muppets4.jpg|[[Beauregard]]
-Image:vinylmation-rizzo.jpg|3" Rizzo the Rat, 2010
+muppets5.jpg|[[Crazy Harry]]
-Image:vinylmation-bean.jpg|3" Bean Bunny, 2010
+Viny-Kermit.jpg|[[Reporter Kermit]]
-Image:vinylmation-statler.jpg|3" Statler, 2010
+Piggy_liberty_vinylmation2.jpg|[[The Statue of Liberty|Statue of Liberty]] Piggy
-Image:vinylmation-waldorf.jpg|3" Waldorf, 2010
+20130723-162207.jpg|[[Walter]] chaser
-Image:Janice 360.jpg|3" Janice, 2011
-Image:Dr. Teeth 360.jpg|3" Dr. Teeth, 2011
-Image:Floyd 360.jpg|3" Floyd Pepper, 2011
-Image:Lew Zealand 360.jpg|3" Lew Zealand, 2011
-Image:Penguin 360.jpg|3" Penguin, 2011
-Image:Pepe 360.jpg|3" Pepe the Prawn, 2011
-Image:First Mate Piggy 360.jpg|3" First Mate Piggy, 2011
-Image:Dr. Strangepork 360.jpg|3" Dr. Stangepork, 2011
-Image:Link 360.jpg|3" Captain Link Hogthrob, 2011
-Image:Scooter 360.jpg|3" Scooter, 2011
-Image:Zoot 360.jpg|3" Zoot, 2011
-Image:Vinylmation-Waldo-(2011).jpg|3" Waldo, 2011 chaser
-Sam 9 inch.jpg|9" Sam the Eagle, 2011
-Muppet Vision Kermit 9 inch.jpg|9" Muppet*Vision Kermit, 2011
-Gonzo and Camilla.jpg|9" Gonzo the Great and 3" Camilla the Chicken, 2011
-Animal 9 inch.jpg|9" Animal, 2011
 </gallery>
-<gallery spacing="small" captionalign="center" position="center">
+==Spin-off figures==
-Image:Vinyl display.JPG|Display pack
+Outside of the regular Vinylmation series, there have been several Muppet-related special releases.
-Image:Fozzie in a box.JPG|Fozzie figure, box and artist card
-Image:Muppet-vinylrizzopin.jpg|Rizzo as Mickey Mouse pin<br>2009
+<gallery widths="209" spacing="small" captionalign="center" position="center" bordersize="none" bordercolor="transparent">
-Image:Vinylmation-3D-Kermit-Pin.jpg|Vinylmation Kermit 3-D pin
+vm ears 3.jpg|Animal "mouse ears" hat, packaged with a 3-inch [[Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem]] figure and a 1-inch Electric Mayhem lips figure<br>2011
-Image:Vinyl pins.jpg|Vinylmation Pins #1<br>(July 8, 2010)<br>(chase pins: Bean Bunny, Rizzo the Rat, Sweetums, Rowlf the Dog, the Swedish Chef)
+vm mayhem.jpg
-Image:Vinylmation-Pins-02-(2011).jpg|Vinylmation Pins #2<br>(November 16, 2011)<br>(chase pins: Link Hogthrob, Dr. Strangepork, Scooter, Pepe the King Prawn, Lew Zealand)
+vm dst pair.jpg|Limited edition figures based on Kermit the Frog and Animal, designed by Noah Fine Art. Released exclusively at the D Street shop in Disneyland Resort's Downtown Disney area in November 2011. 3-inch figures sold for $150, 9-inch for $650.
-Image:vinylmation_muppet_pin_set_2_strangepork.jpg|Dr. Strangepork chase pin
+vm dst kf.jpg
-Image:Muppetvinylmation.jpg|Preview of the Scooter & Janice designs, nearly two years before the figures were released
+vm dst an.jpg
-Image:Vinylmation-SamEagle.jpg|Sam Eagle mock-up
+vm pk1.jpg|Vinylmation Poporns vinyl figure set #1: Kermit the Frog<br>2012
-Disney-Vinylmation-3''-Park-7-Muppet-3D-Kermit-Balloon.jpg
+vm pk2.jpg
-DISNEY-VINYLMATION-3''-MUPPETS-2-ANIMAL-STUDIO-FH15-01.jpg
+VinylmationTradingNight–KermitTheFrog-Eachez-(2014-10-17).jpg|Disney Parks Vinylmation Trading Night – Kermit the Frog Eachez<br><small>Date: October 17, 2014<br>Edition Size: 500<br>Distribution: 9 out of 10 chance for green Kermit, 1 out of 10 chance for clear Kermit</small>
-animal kermit vynil.jpg|Animal and Kermit inspired Vinylmation
+</gallery>
+==Disney pins==
+Vinylmation designs have also been used on [[Disney pins]], another successful line of Disney Parks collectibles. Most of the Muppet Vinylmation designs have been released in pin form, with two sets of Muppet Vinylmation pins matching the two sets of 3-inch figures. These sets were sold in packs of seven pins -- each pack had the same set of six pins, with one blind-packaged "Mystery Pin".
+<gallery widths="209" spacing="small" bordersize="none" bordercolor="transparent">
+Vinylmationpin.jpg|Kermit Mouse<br>Vinylmation Mystery Pin Collection - Park #1<br>2008
+Image:Muppet-vinylrizzopin.jpg|Vinylmation Mystery Pin Collection - Park #3<br>2009
+Image:Vinyl_pins.jpg|[[Vinylmation]] Collectors Set - Muppets #1<br>2008
+Vinyl beak.jpg|Vinylmation Collectors Set - Muppets #1<br>Beaker
+Vinyl bh.jpg|Vinylmation Collectors Set - Muppets #1<br>Dr. Bunsen Honeydew
+Vinyl fb.jpg|Vinylmation Collectors Set - Muppets #1<br>Fozzie Bear
+Vinyl mp.jpg|Vinylmation Collectors Set - Muppets #1<br>Miss Piggy
+Vinyl stat.jpg|Vinylmation Collectors Set - Muppets #1<br>Statler
+Vinyl wald.jpg|Vinylmation Collectors Set - Muppets #1<br>Waldorf
+Vinyl bb.jpg|Vinylmation Collectors Set - Muppets #1<br>Bean Bunny (chase)
+Vinyl riz.jpg|Vinylmation Collectors Set - Muppets #1<br>Rizzo the Rat (chase)
+Vinyl rd.jpg|Vinylmation Collectors Set - Muppets #1<br>Rowlf the Dog (chase)
+Vinyl chef.jpg|Vinylmation Collectors Set - Muppets #1<br>Swedish Chef (chase)
+Vinyl sweet.jpg|Vinylmation Collectors Set - Muppets #1<br>Sweetums (chase)
+Image:Vinylmation-3D-Kermit-Pin.jpg|Vinylmation 3D Kermit pin<br>2011
+disney pin vinylmation balloon.jpg|Vinylmation Mystery Pin Collection - Park #7 - MuppetVision 3D Balloon<br>2011
+Vinylmation-Pins-02-(2011).jpg|Vinylmation Collectors Set - Muppets #2<br>March 9, 2012<br>Disneyland & WDW
+Vinyl drs.jpg|Vinylmation Collectors Set - Muppets #2<br>Dr. Strangepork (chase)
+Vinyl dt.jpg|Vinylmation Collectors Set - Muppets #2<br>Dr. Teeth
+Vinyl fmp.jpg|Vinylmation Collectors Set - Muppets #2<br>First Mate Piggy
+Vinyl pin fp.jpg|Vinylmation Collectors Set - Muppets #2<br>Floyd Pepper
+Vinyl pin jan.jpg|Vinylmation Collectors Set - Muppets #2<br>Janice
+Vinyl lz.jpg|Vinylmation Collectors Set - Muppets #2<br>Lew Zealand (chase)
+Vinyl lh.jpg|Vinylmation Collectors Set - Muppets #2<br>Link Hogthrob (chase)
+Vinyl pin peng.jpg|Vinylmation Collectors Set - Muppets #2<br>Penguin
+Vinyl pkp.jpg|Vinylmation Collectors Set - Muppets #2<br>Pepe the King Prawn (chase)
+Vinyl sc.jpg|Vinylmation Collectors Set - Muppets #2<br>Scooter (chase)
+Vinyl z.jpg|Vinylmation Collectors Set - Muppets #2<br>Zoot
+popcorn pin.jpg|Vinylmation Popcorns Mystery Set<br>March 28, 2013<br>Disneyland & WDW
 </gallery>
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 * [http://www.vinylnation.net/artists/Monty-Maldovan.html Artist Monty Maldovan's profile on VinylNation.net]
 * [[w:c:vinylmation|Vinylmation Wiki]]
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