Disney Pin Traders will be happy to know that WDW will host two pin trading events next year. The first event, Expedition:PINS, will take place at Animal Kingdom on May 3, 2008. The second event will be the annual event for Epcot from September 5-7, 2008. The theme for the event will be PTU: School of Trading. More info on these and other WDW pin trading event s will be covered on our pin trading page when it is complete. Stay tuned!!!
I love retro Disney merchandise… so this Friday, December 17th’s release of 2 of the 5 Disneyland ’55 Attraction Poster 9″ Vinylmations ($44.95) designed by Alex Maher is very exciting! These Vinylmation are only available at D-Street in California. Today, I will talk about Tomorrowland…
Here is Walt Disney’s vision of Tommorwland in his own words: “Tomorrow can be a wonderful age. Our scientists today are opening the doors of the Space Age to achievements that will benefit our children and generations to come. The Tomorrowland attractions have been designed to give you an opportunity to participate in adventures that are a living blueprint of our future.”
Tomorrowland opened with Disneyland in 1955, but didn’t feature many must-do attractions until its 1959 update when the Disneyland Monorail, the Submarine Voyage and the Matterhorn (later part of Fantasyland) opened. Oddly enough, this series of Vinylmation is named “Disneyland ’55”, but the ride depicted on this poster is from a ride that wasn’t built until 1961…
Check out our Destination Vinylmation Christmas greeting and make your own while you’re there.
Villains 2
Release Date: October 24
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Bowler Hat Guy Meet the Robinsons (2007) Voiced by: Stephen John Anderson Artist: Kyle Jensen Yeah!!!! I knew if I said his name on enough podcasts he would show up in a set. From one of the most underrated Disney movies of our time, this villain tugs at your heartstrings by the movie’s end. Thank you so much for giving us the bowler hat instead of painting it on. |
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Honest John Worthington Foulfellow Pinocchio (1940) Voiced by: Walter Catlett Artist: Gerald Mendez Oh, the look of pure evil. Love it! Nice detail on the hat has well. Another case were I enjoy just the head and partial body. |
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Captain Hook Peter Pan (1953) Voiced by: Hans Conried Artist: Oskar Mendez A classic bad guy. I enjoy the way this set is designed with some character’s head taking up the entire Vinylmation. It’s a good choice that really makes these villains come right at you. 
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Dr Facilier Princess and the Frog (2009) Voiced by: Keith David Artist: Gerald Mendez This movie ushered hand drawn animation back into Disney movies. It was a beautifully drawn movie and this baddie stole the show… as many villains do. As much as I like the head shot close ups, this one deserves a fully body look. There is a lot going on with this character and so many movie references that could have gone into his ears. …looks like they put that detail on the back: |
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Evil Queen Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) Voiced by: Lucille La Verne Artist: Gerald Mendez On the flip side to Dr. Facilier, this “bust-like” version looks phenomenal. I don’t mind no crown accessory, this painting is great. The vinyl losses a couple points for not using the ears. Again, give us movie references there. |
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Hades Hercules (1997) Voiced by: James Woods Artist: Kyle Jensen I think I like this one… a lot. But I want to see it in person. |
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Big Bad Wolf Three Little Pigs (1933) Voiced by: Billy Bletcher Artist: Enrique Pita What a great character to include in this set! I think his face looks perfectly drawn. Look at the claws on the feet and the ears peaking out from the awesome hat. |
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Lady Tremaine Cinderella (1950) Voiced by: Eleanor Audley Artist: Oskar Mendez I am blown away by how good her face looks painted onto this figure. The wicked stepmother’s bad hair due fills much of head and ears with the silver streak on the forehead. Her face is outlined in an evil fiery glow. |
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Runaway Brain Mickey Runaway Brain (1995) Voiced by: Wayne Allwine Artist: Enrique Pita Another one? (Park 6 combo topper) Although I don’t want another so soon, this one beats the original hands down. I love the way that tongue hits the feat with a “splash.” And the brain on the back is amazing! |
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Shere Khan Jungle Book (1967) Voiced by: George Sanders Artist: Kyle Jensen A personal favorite bad guy. His voice is etched in my mind. This is done well. Very cartoonish looking and in the style of the lions on the lion king set. Also, great use of ears putting some jungle leaves in there. No tail accessory, but it’s nicely drawn on. VARIANT  |
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Yzma Emperor’s New Groove (2000) Voiced by: Ertha Kitt Artist: Oskar Mendez One of those movies you forget is Disney. This gives me much hope for a Kuzco, Pacha, Kronk and llama. This character has to be hard to capture on a vinyl and Oskar did a great job with her face, but it just misses. We don’t get the full feel of her giant head piece and collar. |
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Mystery Chaser Last chaser was a popular villain from a recent classic. Go ahead, toss out a guess or two in the comments below. Mine? Gaston or the Horned King. |
Update 07/30/13 Finally updated these pages after the policy changes earlier this year. I thank everyone for the constant updates in the comments. Honestly, I was tired of changing it daily, so I wanted to let the dust settle for a few months and see where trading lands. As it stands, each WDW park has 1 trading location (except Epcot who has 2), there are 2 locations at Downtown Disney and no resorts have trading. Let me know if DLR locations are up to date. Thanks!
Update 03/15/13 Last month, Disney officially reduced the number of trading locations at the parks and resorts across both Walt Disney World and Disneyland. We have adjusted the Trading Locations pages accordingly. If you ever find any differences than what we have listed, please let us know. Also, some of the rules have been adjusted. You will find a good guideline below, but be aware that your individual trading experience may be different.
Trading Vinylmation is fun and a great way to complete your collection. Disney occasionally holds Trading Events, and we will post those dates on this site. But you do not have to wait for an event to trade. Disney has set up trading locations in various stores around the Parks, Resorts, Downtown Disneys, Cruise Ships and DVC locations across the county. Click on a location below for stores and what types of trading you will find there. On this page, you will also find the trading rules Disney has set up for trading with Cast Members and the different types of trading you will find.
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There are two main ways to trade with Cast Members. Most trading locations have both a Mystery Trading Box and an Open Trading Box. Mystery Trading is up to luck. You pick a number, and the Cast Member shows you what’s behind the door. Disney started with a Mystery 12 at D23, and also toyed with the idea of single figure boxes.
Because of the popularity of trading, they quickly realized they need bigger boxes, so they went to the 24.
Open Trading Boxes are… just what they sound like. You can see exactly what you are trading for with these. Boring… but effective. However these are not without thier varients. The normal Open Box fits 3 Vinylmation.
We are also begining to see open multi-leveled trays filled with 8 to 12 Vinylmation. We have also seen an Open Oval with 5 to 7 Vinylmation at the All-Star Resort. And even Open Single Boxes in Pin Traders at Downtown Disney.
Finally, Disney also allows for trading Jr. Vinylmation with Cast Members. There are about 5 or 6 figures per case. You must have a Jr. with a key chain attachment to trade, and they will ask you to take off the big key ring.
The Rules of Vinylmation Trading
Disney has set up some rules for trading Vinylmation and we would like to share them with you here. Many of these are straight from Disney’s Official Vinylmation website, but we also include some tips and insights from our trading experiences. Also note that these of course are the rules for trading with a Disney Cast Member… if you’d like to trade with other collectors, you may make your deal that is acceptable to both parties.
1. As with Pins, your Vinylmation must be an Offical Disney Vinylmation figure. All official figures bear a “Disney” mark on the bottom foot stamp.
2. Vinylmation should be in good, original, undamaged, tradable condition.
3. Create-Your-Own Vinylmation Figures are NOT accepted for trade.
4. You can only trade for a figure that is in the same proportion to the one being offered for trade. (e.g. 3″ for 3″)
5. This one is rarely enforced, but worth knowing about. When trading into a Mystery Trading Box, some Cast Members require you give up your figure and make the trade. I’ve heard this is a rule, but it’s not on Disney’s site. Most Cast Members do not require you give up your figure if you do not like the figure behind the number you choose.
6. Additional items (packaging, cards, buttons, accessories etc.) are not required to be offered in a trade. Packaging is never accepted or given. Some cast members keep the cards around, but most will not even accept your card if you offer it. As far as accesories… make sure you ask. Some cast members outside of D-Street have a limited knowlage of Vinylmation. I had to ask for the Fairy Godmother’s wand in a trade (it was in the case, not in her hand) But I have also seen a Fairy Godmother with no wand available.
7. Guests may trade a maximum of one Vinylmation Figure per activity, per location, per day. Per activity means, for example, you can trade at the same location into both the Mystery Box and the Open Box. You just can’t trade twice into the Open Box.
8. When trading into an Open Box, you must offer a figure not already in the box.
9. Mystery Trading Boxes may not be available at all times in all locations… but it never hurts to ask! Some locations only bring out the Mystery Trading Box every few hours through the day, but many cast members will bring it out if you ask during non-busy times. One exception is the World of Disney Store in Downtown Disney in Orlando. They set up a special table when it’s Mystery Trading Box time.
10. Jr. Vinylmation trading only has Open Trading Boxes. The one rule for Jr. trading is your Jr. figure must have the key chain on the head. Many of the first run Jr. figures do not have this and can not be traded.
11. Monies, gifts or receipts may not be exhanged or used in trade for a Vinylmation.
12. And the catch all direct from Disney: “Guidelines are subject to change without notice. Guests suspected of abusing the guidelines or the Vinylmation™ Trading process may be subject to, among other things, removal from the Resort premises.”
Park 7
Release Date: October 14, 2011
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Donald Philharmagic Casey Jones The best 3″ design EVER. Hands down. Wow. This is a favorite of mine. It’s from the Philharmagic show where Donald gets stuck in a tuba at the end of the show. Only to get blasted out into the wall behind you and then end up tangled in the instruments of the ceiling of the gift shop. |
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Muppet Vision 3D Lin Shih This colorful figure fits perfectly onto the Vinylmation. It’s Kermit’s hot air baloon that flies high over the attraction. It has a lot of bright colors and a clean design. |
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America on Parade Casey Jones This amazing little guy depicts the parade float Mickey, Donald and Goofy rode in America on Parade. (see Fife and Drum set below for more info)  |
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Polynesian Fire Dancer “Cousin Q” Quynh Kimball? Ok, they kicked it up a notch. Look at the fire stick! The pin didn’t do this guy justice. The ears are clear with the left having a flower and right saying “Aloha”. |
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Tinkerbell Eric Caszatt The famous fairy gets another vinylmation. Is this her flying through the night sky over the park?  |
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Star Jets Eric Caszatt A Tomorrowland ride that has had or has versions in all the theme parks. The ears are clear and have the rockets painted on them. Its a perfect rendition. It’s also a perfect accessory piece on the head. |
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Figment in Spacesuit Thomas Scott VARIANT  |
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World of Motion Sea Serpent Maria Clapsis It’s the Sea Serpent from World of Motion who is found looking right back at Christopher Columbus who is searching for the New World.
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EPCOT 2000 Thomas Scott Love it or hate it, the EPCOT ball had a wand attached to it for 8 years. This figure celebrates the occasion. In the picture, it says “EPCOT” above the ball, however, when the wand was originally put in place in 1999, it said “2000″ as on the Vinylmation. I liked it, but 8 years was overkill. |
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Kali River Rapids Billy Davis A river rapids water ride in the Animal Kingdom. This figure is from the logo and sign that greet guests at the ride.  |
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Earful Tower Lin Shih This was the iconic feature of Disney’s Hollywood Studios (formerly MGM) in Orlando, FL until the giant sorcerer’s hat was built in front of Grauman’s Chinese Theater. |
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Mystery Chaser
Could be anything. What would you like to see? |
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Mickey Mouse
This set represents America on Parade that ran from 1975 – 1976 at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. In the parade, Mickey had a flag, but it wasn’t in the display. Mickey does have a tri point hat on his head.  |
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Donald Duck Donald played the fife in the band as they rode the parade float down Main St. USA. The eagle float that Mickey, Donald and Goofy rode on was 18 feet tall. I like the duck bill extending down to the body. A ton of great Donalds coming out. |
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Goofy Goofy has a drum and stick accessory. The artist did a great job at capturing his eyes and face. The drum says “America on Parade”. |
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9″ River Country Goofy Jan/Feb 2012 LE 1000 $44.95 River Country was a beloved Disney water park before Blizzard Beach and Typhoon lagoon came along. It opened in 1976 and closed in 2001. The area next to Fort Wilderness sits abandoned today. What was your favorite attraction there?  |
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Magic Kingdom Ticket Jan/Feb 2012 LE 1500 $44.95 7 Adventures in one place! I want to go! |
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Main Street Electric Light Parade Jan/Feb 2012 LE 1500 $44.95 It’s the parade we all know and love that makes it’s way down Main Street USA nightly. Are you a ELP or Spectro fan? |
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| Bonnie Appetite | Broccoli | Ham |
9″ Main Street Electrical Parade Train
Urban 7
Release Date: July 22, 2011
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Urban 7 Combo Topper
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Alien Artist: Thomas Scott Mystery solved. We know know what set this classic alien figure is in. However there are at least two versions. A solid green and a clear green. One is the variant.  |
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Zombie School Girl Artist: Lin Shih She is a very preppy, nerdy girl design. But also the coloring is odd and no eyeballs. Is she a zombie nerd girl? Will those glasses be a removable accessory? |
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Spaghetti and Meatballs Artist: Casey Jones A delicious looking Vinylmation. Like the meatball ears. It would be cool if there was a fork in the back digging into this dish. |
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Dizturbed Rocker Artist: Thomas Scott This guy is at a concert getting ready to do some head banging. He appears to be wearing studded wristbands and belt. Nice facial expression. Will this be more accepted than Scott’s U5 Bearded Man? |
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Paint Splatter Artist: Susana Looks like a Disney artist got wild with the paint brushes again. I do like the heart shaped splatter on the chest. We will see what kind of detail we get on the back. It’s a clear figure. VARIANT  |
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Jukebox Artist: Caley Hicks An old school jukebox design. For the younger people out there, think iPod, only larger, doesn’t hook up to your computer and isn’t digital. I like the music notes in the ears. The colors are great on this one. |
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Rotary Phone Artist: Lisa Badeen A nod to the era when it took 5 minutes to call someone. And whats that in the head? Phones once had cords? And look, another phone number on a Vinylmation! A clear head with the cord going through it. VARIANT  |
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Dark Side of the Mouse
Artist: Maria Clapsis Looks like a peak into the 60s or 70s with a psychedelic space theme. Check out the Mickey head in the foot! |
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Squirrel and Nut Artist: Doug Strayer Cutesters Too had a kid in a squirrel outfit. On the bottom next to Maria’s name was an acorn. This is a similar idea, only the Squirrel is more realistic, as is the nut. |
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Penguin Artist: Maria Clapsis Another penguin! (Which Disney actually made a joke about!) Here he is holding a fish. This one seems a little more gruesome then the squirrel, because the fish is living. |
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Cyclops Artist: Mike Sullivan VARIANT |
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Color Bars Artist: TBA LE: 1000 Release Date: November 2011 There better be something cool on the back, because this 9″ has a ton of empty space for $40-$45 price tag that it will have. Maybe an autograph piece for TV stars? We knew this was coming based on the previously released Ear Hat, 3″, Jr combo.  |
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Monster Artist: TBA LE: 800 Release Date: November 2011 This guy looks great. I’m a sucker for using the nose as a chin. The huge feet and talons are cool too. Before I knew there would be so many, I bought the Snow Monster 9/3 from Park 3. But I have to be so much more selective now. This would have made the cut a year ago, but not today. |
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King Tut 9″/3″ Combo Artist: TBA LE: 1500 $74.95 Release Date: November The 9″ looks brilliant. Vibrant gold color. This is King Tut in a sarcophagus. And this continues the addition of some great accessories to 9″ figures. |
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King Tut 9″/3″ Combo Artist: TBA LE: 1500 Release Date: November King Tut before being put to rest is depicted in this 3″ figure. Disney’s official picture of this guy also has a cane:  |
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Flowers Artist: Lisa Badeen LE: 1000 Release Date: November 18, 2011 A purple body and a flower pattern all around. |
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Milk and OJ 9/3 Combo Artist: Caley Hicks LE: 1500 This set is based on an Ear Hat set we saw a while back. OJ and Milk was the talk of The Florida Project. People loved this one.  The side of 9″ Milk has a bar code. 
The back of OJ 3″ has Nutrition Facts.
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Curliuser Artist: Thomas Scott LE: 1000 Release Date: November 18, 2011 A paisley type pattern |
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Annie Mae Artist: Mike Sullivan LE: 800 Release Date: November 18, 2011  Back of 9″ Annie Mae |
Urban 8
Release: November 11, 2011
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Warrior Maria Clapsis This figure looks like and Indian warrior. He has a great looking head piece and wonderful markings and coloring on the body. The way the feet are painted, it appears he is standing in some brown brush. Will there be a spear accessory? |
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Rudos Casey Jones It appears to be a masked wrestler. He is blue with a squiggle of chest hair. He has a black tank top and tennis shoes. And possible flash bulbs in the ears. VARIANT  aftimes.com |
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Barricade Thomas Scott Directing traffic everywhere. The head is a clear yellow and the ears give the impression of a flashing light. VARIANT 
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Beaded Betsy DePedova A new artist to the Vinylmation scene. This effort is a colorful figure full of different shapes. Flowers, dots, springs and stars. |
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Hot Dog Dan Howard Looks yummy. Though I prefer just ketchup and relish. I like the hidden Mickey disguised as an onion! – Nick |
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Beatnik This cool, cool cat has a simple black and white stripe shirt a beret and small artist-like eye glasses. He has some chin hair and a pencil mustache. The ears are painted a solid red. |
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Raccoon Casey Jones This little fellow looks happy. Maybe he saw the hotdog. It’s a purple raccoon with a bushy tail… just like the Cheshire cat’s. |
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Tree Frog Robert Vann Watch out! They are poisonous. This one has a great color green and a cool glossy finish. |
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Cave Painting Thomas Scott It looks like a painted you would see inside a cave. Different shapes and colors tell a story the artist wishes to pass down to us. |
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Yellow Robot Billy Davis The Disney Store artists have a robot series all to themselves, but the Disney Design group wanted some of their own. What job do you think this robot was built to perform? |
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Zombie Break Dancer Monty Maldovan Gold tooth, headphones cool blue shades and bling… this blue man is ready to get funky. |
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 9″ Sock Monkey
$44.95 This one is adorable. Buy several, each for each woman in your life. |
 9″ Boxer
Artist: Casey Jones This is a great looking piece. If any of the bandaids were mixed media, I’d almost think this was a one-of-a-kind. Oh, and the boxing gloves, besides being awesome, are removable. When you can, check out his hands underneath. |
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9″ Saber Tooth Tiger  $39.95 This figure was named on a placard at The Florida Project, but it was not displayed. It’s sounds pretty cool though. I hope the teeth are 3D. |
