Duffy Travels – A Duffy the Disney Bear Fansite

April 9th, 2011 | Posted by Jen

I’m sure most people have seen this by now, but we decided we should have a post besides Setting Up, so why not? XD

To start, what I’m most excited about, the Easter outfit!:

While it’s announced for April 24th, a few people have already been seeing it 🙂 I personally love the little bunny slippers.

Next, the pin set:

This supposedly won’t be released until June and while I’m not a huge pin person (I get a few here and there), I can see them being pretty popular.

Now, the Duffy-Mickey-Hat:

I don’t know if I’d actually wear it or put it on my Duffy, but a lot of people find it really cute and are excited about it. Despite it’s release date listed (Late April/Early May), I actually saw the hat while I was in Disney in February and a lot of others have seen it and got their own. They do have the tendency to go quickly so if you want one, I’d recommend checking as they ARE available.

Finally, the Vinylmation:

They WILL be open window (meaning you can see what’s inside)–the window being where the white space is. The box design is most likely not the final design, especially considering it’s not due to be out until Spring 2011. I’m expecting either various colored Duffy, Duffy in various costumes, or a mixture. Another idea is various characters holding their own appropriately dressed Duffy. …that actually sounds really cute. I’ve never been a huge Vinylmation person either, but I could see myself possibly looking into maybe getting a few.

Hopefully they will be as awesome as this custom someone did.

If you do have a question related to the news entry, I’d recommend posting a comment there and asking–the author has been quite nice to answer several questions which is really cool, in my opinion.

Some highlights of answered questions:
One question Steven, is the Duffy Vinylmation departing from the “Mickey” mold we know and love today?
Answer from Mr. Miller: The Duffy Vinylmation figure will be a unique form. The Mickey Mouse shaped form will continue to be used for other figures, if that makes sense.
My comments: This actually makes me really curious! As much as I love Mickey, I’m looking forward to the shape that the Duffy Vinylmation will have.

Will Shellie May be coming to the US?
Answer from Mr. Miller: Well, we are focused on only Duffy right now at domestic US Parks. But who knows, maybe…
My comments: I’m honestly not TOO surprised about this. With how long she came after Duffy, I don’t expect Shellie May (Who he spelled Shellie Mae in another post so maybe that’s the right spelling?) to come over too quickly.

Will we ever get some of the Tokyo Disney Duffy outfits and collectables over here?
Answer from Mr. Miller: At this time, we do not have plans to carry specific items found at Tokyo Disney Resort. We work closely with the team in Japan. Many times, elements from their offerings may serve as inspiration for what is created for domestic US parks.
My comments: I’ll admit, that actually saddens me a bit ^^; While I do understand some of the exclusiveness, it’d be nice to feel there was a way to get some of the beautiful Tokyo Disney stuff (Seriously, they’re gorgeous–having been to Tokyo Disney twice, I loved looking at everything) without having to hand over an arm and a leg on the overpriced Ebay or using the help of the a Bidding Service which have fees as high as an interest given from a loan shark 🙁

When more interesting questions pop up, I’ll be sure to include them here 🙂 Anyway, back to updating and hopefully we’ll have some pictures up later! <3