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These are the Droids You’re Looking For! Video Walk Through of the Droid Factory at Disney Hollywood Studios
Disney Hollywood Studios recently opened up the new Droid Factory a few days before Star Wars Weekends 2012.
This build-a-droid experience is located inside Tattoine Traders, the Star Tours gift shop. As neat as this was to customize your own R2 unit I found the area to be really small and it was due to it’s size and location that my wife and I opted to build them the day before Star Wars Weekends started. I’m sure the lines will be LONG!
If you’re not able to attend this year’s Star Wars Weekends have no fear! I’m told that this kiosk will be a permanent fixture at the shop. No word on weather this factory will make it out to the west coast but should it be a smash success I can see Disneyland getting their own factory sooner than later.
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Star Wars Droid Factory Now Open at Disney Hollywood Studios
The “Droid Factory” experience, a new attraction where you can build and name your own R-series astromech droid action figures, is now open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios!
“We began discussing the Droid Factory in 2009,” says product developer Cody Hampton. “We know that personalization is an important aspect of the popular build-your-own lightsaber experience. We felt the same thing could be done with action figures but on a much larger scale.”
Located at the park’s Tatooine Traders location, the Droid Factory has 71 different pieces to create the 3 3/4-inch scale astromech figures. To get started, guests choose a dome, a body and legs offered in a variety of colors and styles (availability of various parts and colors may change). There are optional third legs and novelty hats that can be added as well.
“We wanted lots of options for [the Droid Factory],” continues Cody. “There are literally thousands of combinations making each droid unique. Guests can also name their droids with sticker sheets provided at checkout.”
Three domes — R6, R8 and R9 — were created exclusively for this experience at Disney Parks. The multi-colored ear hats, which are inspired by Jedi Mickey’s astromech droid, R2-MK, will be joined by four additional hats later this summer including a Goofy hat, a pirate hat, a fedora (very Agent P) and a Yoda cap.
Droids will be sold either in single or dual packs (the latter has a value price). They can also be used with playsets like the Starspeeder 1000.
I’m looking forward to building a few astromech’s myself as I head down to DHS for this year’s Star Wars Weekends. Be sure to follow me on Twitter and listen to my reports for the Sorcerer Radio Network and the WDW After Dark vidcast LIVE this Friday May 18, 2012!
SRSounds.com – Sorcerer Radio, All Disney Music, All Day Long
WDWAfterDark.com – The Live and Uncensored Vidcast for Adult Disney Fans
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Marvel New Collection of Toys and Lifestyle Products
Disney Consumer Products (DCP) has unveiled new toys inspired by the most anticipated movie releases of the summer: “Marvel’s The Avengers,” Disney•Pixar’s “Brave” and Sony Pictures’ “The Amazing Spider-Man.” This exciting product assortment features dolls, action figures, costumes and role play toys inspired by favorite Marvel Super Heroes and Disney•Pixar’s newest heroine, the bold and adventurous Merida.
Opening in theaters May 4, Marvel Studios presents “Marvel’s The Avengers”—the Super Hero team-up of a lifetime featuring iconic Marvel Super Heroes: Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Hawkeye and Black Widow. On July 4, Sony Pictures’ “The Amazing Spider-Man,” based on the Marvel comic book, opens in theaters nationwide.
On June 22, Disney•Pixar introduces a dynamic new heroine, Merida, in “Brave.” The film is a grand adventure set in ancient Scotland and is filled with heart, memorable characters and signature Pixar humor that audiences of all ages will enjoy. Three hot summer toys destined to be big hits with kids and fans were recently recognized as summer “must-haves” on Time to Play magazine’s “Most Wanted Summer Toys” list: the Merida Fashion Play Doll by Mattel, Merida Toddler Doll by Tollytots and “The Amazing Spider-Man” Electronic Figure by Hasbro.
MARVEL PRODUCT ASSSORTMENT
Disney Store: Straight out of “Marvel’s The Avengers” are the Captain America and Hulk Costume sets for boys (SRP $49.50). Disney Store’s detailed Captain America costume features a glow-in-the-dark star and includes his famous mask as well as boot covers, gauntlets and a detachable belt. Hulk’s detailed costume features a suit with Hulk’s signature muscles and comes with a green Hulk mask and boot covers. This fall, Iron Man and Thor costume sets will be available at Disney Store locations nationwide.
Hasbro: “The Amazing Spider-Man” Electronic Figure (SRP $19.99) is a 10-inch figure featuring a light-up chest insignia and web launcher that enables our hero to fire three different web projectiles. This interactive action figure also speaks iconic phrases from the film. “The Amazing Spider-Man” wall-crawling action figure is anticipated to be one of the hottest toys of the summer (SRP $34.99). This incredible remote-controlled speed-climbing Spider-Man figure climbs walls and other surfaces for exciting wall-crawling action.
JADS International: “Supernatural” scents are captured in “Marvel’s The Avengers” colognes and perfume collection. Available at www.jadsinternational.com, “Marvel’s The Avengers” Cologne Set (SRP $59.99) includes four heroic fragrances: Patriot Cologne, Your Attack Plan inspired by Captain America; Mark VII Cologne, Armor Up inspired by Iron Man; Worthy Cologne, Posses the Power: inspired by Thor; and SMASH!, Be Angry inspired by Hulk. Additional fragrances include Black Widow Perfume (SRP $29.99); Infinity Formula Cologne (SRP $29.99) inspired by Nick Fury; and Mischief Cologne (SRP $29.99) inspired by the villain, Loki.
LEGO: With the Hulk’s Helicarrier Breakout set, kids can play with multiple Marvel mini-figures: Hulk, Thor, Hawkeye and Loki. The set features the Hulk and Thor capturing Loki on board the Avengers’ awesome Helicarrier (SRP $49.00). The set features a containment cell that simulates an explosion and a firing fuel canister holder. Builders can role play by freeing Loki and then using the function-packed jet fighter to escape.
Romance was Born: Romance Was Born and Marvel have unveiled “Berserkergang!,” a new Spring/Summer 2012-13 fashion collection that officially opened Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia 2012. Inspired by the power of color and the pop appeal of Marvel Comics and their iconic Super Heroes, the designers were attracted to the graphic artistry of Marvel’s creators, in particular the legendary Jack Kirby. Kirby’s unique rendering technique, dubbed “Kirby dots,” creates a cinematic style of motion where the characters appear to leap, fly and battle across the page, and this style can be seen throughout the fashion line. For more information visit www.romancewasborn.com.
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Disney DIY – Make Your Own Vinylmation Holder
I had this epiphany that I could use a spice rack as a cute way to display my Vinylmation in my Disney kitchen. Went out to Michael’s Arts & Crafts only to find that they don’t sell unfinished spice racks (LOL). So I improvised. And about 10 minutes and $12 later I came home with this stuff:
I used a Shadow Box that was made to create your own checker or chess board, some wooden sticks that were just slightly higher quality and thickness of paint stirrers, a cute cuteout that said “Imagine”, and paint
I am both an impatient and impulsive crafter so I used acrylic paint to paint what would become my shelving (the wooden sticks) and then took the paint outside to paint the shadowbox. I then repeated painting each to get a second coat in.
I then did the same thing with the first layer of clear coat (with the exception of bringing the sticks outside).
The next step was assembly, so I slipped a little crazy glue on the Imagine word and used it to cover an imperfection in the wood. Then I glued the shelves in with the tiniest bit of Gorilla Glue in the corners to make sure they stayed snug.
I let dry and voila!
Although I still think a spice rack would be an easy fix, since here at Chip & Co we love Top 5s here are some tips for creating your own…
Top 5 Tips for Making Your Own Vinylmatin Holder
(This can also be called 5 Things I Learned From my Crafts Today)
1. Check the wind before you start spraying clear coat outside.
2. It is easier to keep your jewelry clean when you take it off PRIOR to painting. If you leave it on until your hands are filthy it is a bad idea to then take your wedding rings off.
3. Do not use Slatkin & Co candles as a weight when trying to set Gorilla glue (Lucky for me I had an empty candle jar to slip my Tiki Beach 3 wick candle into after the glass shattered all over the kitchen floor… lol.)
4. Not all 3″ vinyls are 3″… bring your tallest one with you as a measurement!
5. Sometimes thumbtacks work just as good as nails (PS- Don’t tell my husband that one!)
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Julie Andrews, Target and Disney Host National Princess Week
Beloved Academy Award-winning actress, singer and bestselling children’s book author Julie Andrews, in collaboration with Target and The Walt Disney Company, introduce the first annual National Princess Week. During this enchanting week-long event, taking place April 22-28, children across the country are invited to celebrate the sparkle and wonder of every princess – real, aspiring or imagined.
“Throughout my career as an actress and author, I’ve encouraged children to use their imaginations and dream big,” said Julie Andrews. “Joining Disney and Target to create National Princess Week is an extension of my work – a moment in time for children to celebrate their individuality and let their inner sparkle shine.”
Throughout National Princess Week, Target will showcase a variety of products designed to engage every princess, including:
- 10th Anniversary release of a very special two-movie collection featuring two modern-day fairy tales, “The Princess Diaries” and “The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement” – starring Julie Andrews and Anne Hathaway, and available for the first time ever on Blu-ray™.
- Target guests will also find Julie Andrews’ “The Very Fairy Princess: Here Comes the Flower Girl!” co-authored with her daughter, Emma Walton Hamilton, and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. It is the latest publication in their critically-acclaimed No. 1 New York Times best-selling “The Very Fairy Princess” children’s franchise. The book follows a little girl, Geraldine, through her adventures readying for her aunt’s wedding and the magic that happens when she helps others.
- Fans of Disney’s beloved princess characters will find an array of themed merchandise at Target stores and Target.com. Items include Blu-rays, books, toys, bedroom décor, games and more, inspired by Disney’s classic animated films including “Beauty and The Beast,” “The Princess and The Frog,” and “Tangled,”starting at just $5. Guests can view the full selection of products by visiting Target.com/Princess.
“Disney and Julie Andrews have inspired the imaginations of generations of children and families,” said Casey Carl, Target’s senior vice president. “We’re excited to bring that magic to Target guests everywhere and offer them an opportunity to create a princess experience through rereleased Blu-rays, books, toys and other merchandise.”
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