Vinylmation

Vinylmation is a series of toys sold exclusively at Disneyland and other Disney theme parks, beginning in 2008. The series features miniature figures of Mickey Mouse in various stylized forms. The Mickey figures are painted to resemble various characters and objects from Disney theme parks, including the Matterhorn yeti, the Monorail, the Wicked Queen's poison apple and the Disneyland fireworks.

One figure in the set resembles Kermit the Frog, billed as "Kermit Mouse." Kermit's trademark eyes fill up the space used for Mickey's signature ears. A pin of the same design was also released in the set of Disney pins. A figure of Rizzo as Mickey was released the same year.

The toys were designed by Disney Design Group artist Monty Maldovan, the packaging was designed by Disney Design Group artist Quynh Kimball. The design of the latter was thought to be an extension of the Muppet*Vision 3D attraction and surrounding area at Walt Disney World.

A set of Disney pins were released based on the toys. Blind packs were sold with Fozzie, Miss Piggy, Beaker, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Statler and Waldorf.

Muppet Series
A new Muppet Series of Vinylmation figures was released on February 8, 2010.

The series includes Mickeys painted to look like Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Statler and Waldorf, Bean Bunny, Rowlf the Dog, Beaker, Sweetums, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Rizzo the Rat, The Swedish Chef, and a mystery chaser (Kermit the Frog with a tuxedo labeled "55th Anniversary").

Scooter, Janice and "Disney Tourist Kermit" were pictured as part of the set in promotional artwork.

Fansite VinylNation.net reports that a second series of Muppet Vinylmation figures is planned for release on April 15, 2011. It will include 3" figures of Dr. Teeth, Floyd Pepper, Zoot, Janice, Pigs in Space Miss Piggy, Link Hogthrob, Dr. Julius Strangepork, Penguin, Pepe the King Prawn, Scooter, Lew Zealand, and Waldo C. Graphic (Chaser). 9" figures of Gonzo (with a 3" Camilla the Chicken), Sam the Eagle, Animal, and Muppet*Vision Kermit (previously Tourist Kermit) will be part of the series as well. No release date is set for the 9" figures as of yet.