Monday, January 23, 2012

Vinylmation Animation 2: Chaser

*Please note: Spoiler Alert! If you don't want to know the chaser for Vinylmation: Animation Series 2, go no further!
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On Friday, January 13th, Disney released Animation Series 2 in it's Vinylmation line.
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I was in Walt Disney World's Downtown Disney on that day. I struck up a conversation with a young man who was lifting a box in each hand, and "weighing" it. I asked what he was looking for. He said the chaser is none other than the Headless Horseman! And he's headless! So he weighs less. My wife, hearing this, reached into the box, picked 2 up, and handed me one stating "this is the chaser, it's much lighter than this other one".
I said "okay" somewhat skeptically. Now, let me explain my reluctance. My wife usually does NOT pick me out the best figures. She is usually a very lucky person, but not in this area.
I also picked up the Combo pack, with Jiminy Cricket.
I took the items up to the register, opened the single box, and to my astonishment, the Headless Horseman.
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This is an odd choice for a a chaser. It isn't actually a Vinylmation in the true sense of the word, as it doesn't conform to the standard Mickey shape. Do I care? Not a bit! I love it!
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The Jiminy is also terrific.
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And the figure I got with Jiminy? Sebastian the crab, from "The Little Mermaid". A keeper!
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All of these figures are by artist Casey Jones.
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So, if you are looking for the chaser, remember the telltale lighter box, and remember you heard it on Disleelandia first!
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