BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 From the Disney Parks blog... Disney Parks Merchandise on the Horizonposted on January 20th, 2012 by Steven Miller, Merchandise Communications ManagerI feel like a time traveler at Disney Theme Park Merchandise. I’m surrounded by developers and artists who are already creating cool things that will arrive in late 2012 (a long development time is essential for many categories). I wanted to give you a sneak preview of their work in what I hope will be a recurring article. The article title is a nod to my favorite Disney attraction, Horizons, which also gave a glimpse into the future. Here are a few of my favorite items currently in production.I’ve been a long time fan of The Haunted Mansion clock and the timepiece pictured above is a worthy tribute. It’s heavy and the details on the watch and figure are impressive. Disney Design Group artist Caley Hicks, who also designed the Vinylmation – Flags series, created the artwork. Releasing in a few months, this is the last timepiece in our Vinylmation watch series. The set will have an edition size of 750 and a retail of $175.Our next stop – a new mystery pin set coming this summer to the Disneyland Resort. This limited release set contains 12 pins (plus a few chasers), and was designed by Disney Design Group artists Quynh Kimball and John Henselmeier (from Starspeeder 1000 Vehicle Playset fame). Product developer Jeanne Lewis told me that this collection “highlights favorite Disneyland attractions in license plate form.” Her favorite pin is “World of Color”, while mine is the Jungle Cruise (with Duffy The Disney Bear a close second, of course).I like wearing ties (as you may have seen in previous Disney Parks Blog articles). That article contained a sneak preview of a new tie coming this year. There are a few additional items arriving in April that I think are super cool – bow ties! All I need now is a hat.Speaking of hats, here is a first look at the Buzz Lightyear-themed Disney Ear Hat that will be arriving this fall. It is part of the Disney character ear hat collection that was first introduced last August.Sadly, unlike Horizons, you won’t be able to choose your own ending to this article. But stay tuned as more cool things are coming.http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/01/disney-parks-merchandise-on-the-horizon/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 The first one looks gross!!the license tag pins look kinda cool Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 I thought the same thing, Carol. If this is all they have to offer, it looks like I'll be keeping my money in my pocket this trip. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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