# Vinyl Disney Toy Makeovers Disney Has Released its Pixar Line of Vinylmation Products By Mesel Isaac | Published 2013-12-04 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vinylmation References: [blogs.disney](http://blogs.disney.com/oh-my-disney/2013/11/26/these-pixar-vinylmation-have-a-lot-to-say/) & [disneystore](http://www.disneystore.com/vinylmation-vinylmation-pixar-series-2-figure-3/mp/1341425/1000828/?cmp=OTL-Dcom&att=DcomM_OMD_131126_Pixar) Vinylmation (an amalgamation of the words "vinyl" and "animation") is a brand of [Disney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitzee-disney) collectibles that are made from vinyl and come in the shape of the Disney mascot Mickey Mouse. [Pixar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixar-place-hotel) characters are the most recent group of Disney properties to get the Vinylmation treatment with the current batch including Boo from [Monsters Inc.](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animation-moviethemed-tech-accessories), Elastigirl from the Incredibles, Dot from a Bugs Life, Alpha from Up, Dory from Finding Nemo, Mr. Pricklepants from Toy Story 3 and Ratatouille from Ratatouille. All the Vinylmation characters are 3 inches tall, are created by Disney artists and feature poseable arms and heads. Vinylmations were created back in 2008 and have been increasing in popularity; it's easy to see why with such gorgeous and cute creations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Disney Vinylmation Toy Collection:** Disney continues to expand its Vinylmation line, creating collectible figurines featuring its most popular characters. - **Customizable Vinyl Collectibles:** The Vinylmation line offers an opportunity for customization and personalization of collectible figures. - **Artisanal Toy Production:** Vinylmation figurines are designed by Disney artists and produced in limited editions, offering the potential for high-end artisanal toy production. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Manufacturing:** The toy manufacturing industry could explore ways to incorporate customization into their products, potentially bringing the popularity of collectible figurines to a broader market. - **Art and Design:** The Vinylmation line highlights the potential for combining art and design in product production for added value and consumer appeal. - **Entertainment/digital Media:** Vinylmation characters originally came from animation, highlighting opportunities for entertainment and digital media industries to explore how to translate existing intellectual property into collectible toy figures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Animation-Themed Virtual Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitzee-disney.md) - [Customizable Vinyl Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makeship.md) - [Fluffy Plush Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urupocha-chan.md) - [NFT-Enabled Cartoon Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cryptoys-1.md) - [Animation-Inspired Themed Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixar-place-hotel.md) - [Plush Toy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urupochachan.md) - [Nostalgic Film Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-story-30th-anniversary.md) - [Collectible Candy Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney100-collectible-candy-dispensers.md) - [Animation-Inspired Collaborative Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixar-collection.md)