Happy Birthday to Me!

This is the one purchase from my last Disney trip that I am having any guilt about. Not my new Dooney & Bourke, not my new pick a pearl necklace and setting, not my Disney Precious Moments collectible dolls... Nope. This.
My Limited Run, 3 color, Epcot 30th Anniversary, Figment original sketch with matte and frame.

I LOVE it!! But I have nowhere to put it right now so it's just going to sit in its box for a while.
This makes me feel like I didn't need it but not to the point of buyer's remorse!

Figment and I both celebrated our 30th year of existence this year and this is a great way to commemorate it.

Have you ever felt guilty about a purchase at Disney?

Figment Nerd and Stitch Nerd Vinylmation Available Now!

That's right folks! The Figment and Stitch from the Nerds Rock Vinylmation series are currently for sale via the Disney Vinylmation Facebook app.

They will be available in Disneyland and Walt Disney World at D-Street on June 22nd. I have heard that they will also be available on DisneyStore.com that day.

If you read my blog regularly then you know that I already ordered them! Well, hubby ordered them for me. The Stitch is his and the Figment is...

You can order yours HERE now!

Calling All Figment Fans!

I am always on the lookout for new Figment merchandise because I am a bit obsessed with the little purple guy.

Imagine my excitement when I was browsing the Art of Disney Parks website and noticed this little note on the events page:

"Apr 21 Figment: Heights of Imagination - Sculpture Premiere and Artist Signing with Bruce Lau"

I followed the event link and literally squealed in delight when I laid my eyes on the newest Figment WDCC sculpture. 

Not only is the sculpture adorable and amazing, but it's a nod to the original Journey Into Imagination ride which just tickles me pink.

I pre-ordered the sculpture because I'd be devesated if it sold out before I got down there and was pleasantly surprised to find out they are actually allowing the Disney Visa card holder discount on this item. This is rare and I double checked with 2 cast members to confirm it. With shipping it came to $159.

Spending $160 on a sculpture that is just going to collect dust, not up your alley? Don't worry, you can also get a matted deluxe print for only $35. I will try to grab one when I am down there in May for the travel Agent Education Program. Isn't it awesome?

If you are lucky enough to be in Disney World on April 21st you can head over to Epcot where the artist will be signing the pieces in person the day they are released. For more information you can visit the Events page HERE.




*images are copyright Disney and used for the sole purpose of showing my fellow Figment fans the awesomeness of this product. I do not claim to own the rights to the photos or intend to make any profit from their use*

Project Z Partially Revealed

I've been waiting for more news on this forever. I just happened to check out VinylmationKingdom.com today and was super excited to see this post!

http://vinylmationkingdom.com/?p=5249

It appears to be the yeti in front of Expedition Everest. I'm intrigued! Does this mean the yeti will be the new form or perhaps they will be making all new forms for different attractions. Maybe there is a vinyl Figment on an actual Figment mold in the future!?!

I can't wait to find out more!

Disney Flashback - May 1988

While going through photographs at my parents' house I came across a few that I thought you might enjoy. I thought it was an interesting coincidence that I came across the Flashback Friday blog hop the same day I started scanning the photos, so it was a sign that I had to post them. I hope you enjoy them! I realize it isn't Friday anymore, but I hope that doesn't matter.

These are from a family trip back in 1988. I was 5 and already in love with Figment.

 

I also loved Dumbo. I still think that he is far to often overlooked as a classic Disney icon.

I still have to scan the rest of the photos, so be sure to check back for future trips to the past.

Adventures in eBay - The Figment Edition

My eBay addiction strikes again! This time I have only won 2 auctions so far so it's not as good or bad lol as it could be.

I have had my eye on this for quite a while now. I spent more than I would have liked, but less than I have seen it go for in the past so I'm not too upset about it. I'll be much more excited when I see it in person. It comes new in the box....

 

(photo from www.DisneyPins.com)

This next pin, I just saw for the first time and I'm very excited about it. I got it for a decent price, and I can't wait to add it to my collection. It glows in the dark!!

I almost forgot, I won a few other auctions a few weeks back. Also for a Figment pins. 

I've wanted this one for a while but kept getting outbid by 50 cents to a dollar each time. It was very frustrating. Lucky for me though b/c I got this for less than my normal max bid.

(Photo from www.pinpics.com)

This pin is part of the Annual Passholder 40th Anniversary Collection. I am a passholder, unfortunately I was not in Disney when this pin was released and I knew that it wouldn't be available by the time I got back so I bought it from an eBay seller that I use for all of my Disney Park needs.

There are so many awesome Figment things posted on the Disney Parks blog that are supposed to be coming out this summer and fall. I have yet to see any of them though. I can only hope this means they will be available when I am there in September. Keep your fingers crossed for me! I will post information about those items in a future blog post. 

Do you collect Disney pins? Do you ever purchase them on eBay?