Disney’s artist-designed collectible figurine platform introduced in 2008 is called Vinylmation.
Vinylmation figures were typically shaped like stylized Mickey Mouse silhouettes, but artists decorated them with many different themes. The platform turned the basic figure into a canvas for original patterns, attraction designs, seasonal releases, and character-inspired artwork.
Disney introduced Vinylmation as a collectible product in 2008, primarily through Disney Parks and Disney Store channels. Some figures were sold in themed series, and certain releases were especially sought after by collectors because of limited production or unusual designs.
Vinylmation is often confused with Disney’s traditional character sculptures or with Tsum Tsum plush toys. The key distinction is that Vinylmation is a rigid art-figure format built around a common Mickey-like body, while Tsum Tsum uses soft, stackable plush designs.