Running for the Pins and Medals

The Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend just wrapped up, so now it is time to look ahead toward the next set of Run Disney races. January 18 is the Tinker Bell Half Marathon at Disneyland and February 22 is the Disney Princess Half Marathon at Walt Disney World. And like always, there are plenty of pins to mark the occasions.

If you are also into the collectible known as Vinylmation, you may also like the following merchandise.

In a unique twist this year, the Disney Design Group has produced one 3" figure that will represent all 2013 races. It retails for $12.95. Then, you can purchase the corresponding mini medal to hand around its neck for $1.95. For more on Vinylmation, please visit our sister site at www.DestinationVinylmation.com.

More Epcot 30th Pins!

My wallet just screamed. We had a hint of some additional Epcot 30th pins when the Disney Pins release calendar announced a reveal/conceal set due out on February 21 at WDW for $19.95 per box. Now, the Disney Parks Blog has announced more details.

It will be a 24 pin set. Above, are the revealed pins. For the most part, they feature Disney Characters at various Epcot attractions. The deviations from that theme would be Tom Morrow on the Innoventions pin and the Epcot 2000 ball. And how about that amazing Illumination pin! It hinges open to reveal the torch! Quynh Kimball and John Henselmeier did an amazing job here. Chip & Dale on Mission Space appears to be a spinner, with the twelfth design being inside the box. I can not quit tell what that one is. Oh yeah, Disney also gave us a taste of five of the mystery pins!!!

Wow! These feature a classic look at extinct Epcot attractions without the Disney characters. Love it! The Blog also talked about an open edition Epcot 82 pin to be released in June.

As well as an Epcot icons charm bracelet that is in select Epcot stores now.

Once Upon a Pin Podcast #023 – January 10, 2013

Once Upon A Pin is a podcast all about Disney Pins. We deliver all the latest news, release dates and reviews with a fun Disney magic twist.

This week we have all the February release dates for Walt Disney World and Disneyland. We also have some news from Disney about some upcoming and never before seen pin series.

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New Window to the Magic Pin Revealed

This Disneyland exclusive series will be released one per month. The 101 Dalmations pin was recently revealed on the Disney Parks Blog along with a product shot of the Dumbo pin.

Here is a look at some of the concept art seen at Mickey's Circus:

Magical Manifestations Pin Seen for First Time

The Magical Manifestations pin series intrigued me back at Mickey's Circus, but we only saw the concept art.

The Disney Parks Blog has recently shown off the first actual product shot of these pins:

New WDW Good Luck/Bad Luck Pin Revealed

Here is a look at the new pin shown off on the Disney Parks Blog:

Here is a reminder of what we saw at Mickey's Circus:

Remember When Pin Series

For Walt Disney World, this upcoming pin series celebrations attractions no longer at the parks. For Disneyland, retro looking characters.