Vinylmation

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 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.

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 pin of the same design was also released in the set of Disney pins. A 9" "Park series #3" figure of Rizzo as Mickey was released the same year.

Muppet Series

Series #1

A Muppet Series of Vinylmation figures, "The Muppets series #1" was released on February 8, 2010. ^[1]

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").

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. ^[2]

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.

Scooter, Janice and "Disney Tourist Kermit" were pictured as part of the set in promotional artwork but were not released in the first series.

Series #2

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 were released on that date and 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. ^[3] The 9" Sam the Eagle figure was released on June 24, 2011. ^[4] The 9" Animal and Muppet*Vision Kermit figures were released on August 5, 2011. ^[5] The 9" figure of Gonzo with 3" Camilla was released on August 19, 2011. ^[6]