So. Spooky Series 2, a continuation of the first Spooky Series Vinylmation from last year, is set for release this Fall. It features vampire Goofy with a neck extension and Pluto as a cuddly werewolf.
The second I first saw the Pluto, it was a clear desire of OMG WANT. But now that I zoomed in for a closer look, I discovered it is the Furry Friends Pluto redesigned with Halloween elements… I’m not sure if I should be grateful or disappointed.
On one hand, I’m extremely grateful that the basic FF Pluto design was reused and not completely forgotten in some sealed portfolio. I guess it’d be one step closer in owning the best Pluto vinyl ever. Plus I love the little touches like the pointy fangs, cloudy skies and moon on the ears. Even the pants – I find it hilarious they’d give Pluto pants in the first place.
On the other, I’m disappointed that they reused the FF Pluto design. Evidently they (Disney Store) acknowledge the Furry Friends fiasco subtly by this recycling. It’s so convenient how the two are similar… Awhile back, they randomly posted a FF Percy & Meeko on their FB page. A incident in Tennessee of recalled FF trays were sold on eBay but Disney Store officials never made a public response about it. And a recent Disney Geek video included a shelf of FFs. My point: They never made an OFFICIAL announcement if FF is coming back or not, they keep ignoring people’s request about the series, yet they keep tempting those who didn’t get a chance at that set with these reappearances in the media. I don’t know what gives. It’s like the reappearance of Dreamfinder at EPCOT, but only in merchandise for the past 6-7 years – they’re holding out the bone high enough for fans to snap at within a certain distance but never able to actually snag it. I’m sure Gerald and Enrique collaborated on this set, Mendez with Goofy and Pita reusing his Pluto design here. I wonder what their thoughts are on about the recall…
/rant
Anyway, I’ll be buying a set. IF this set is reduced in price like with the first Spooky Series to $7.99, then I’ll buy 20… Nah. Maybe just 10. Haha.