Sep 30, 2010

1999 - Big Thunder Mountain - Logo




Name:
"Big Thunder Mountain - Logo"


Release Date:
10/01/99

Location:
Walt Disney World® Resort

SKU:
109691398

Retail:
$6.00


This Open Edition pin features the the Big Thunder Mountain Attraction at Magic Kingdom® Park.

Sep 29, 2010

2000 - Celebrate the Future Hand in Hand

Name:
"2000 - Celebrate the Future Hand in Hand" 

Release Date:
10/01/99

Location:
Walt Disney World® Resort

SKU:
109691046

Retail:
$6.00


This Open Edition pin features dancers from the Tapestry of Nations Parade with the 2000 logo from the Millennium Celebration at Epcot®.

Sep 28, 2010

What Is the Most Popular Disney Pin? by Steven Miller

posted on October 19th, 2009 by Steven Miller, Project Manager, Disney Trading



One of the more challenging questions I’m often asked is, “What is the most popular Disney pin?” The question isn’t necessarily a challenge to answer but getting consensus on an answer is a different story. If I asked 50 people this same question, I would get 50 different answers (at this point something about beauty, eye and beholder comes to mind). In the merchandise division, we use historical sales record to determine popularity. Sales records are an easy and efficient method to identify popular pins, but they are lacking one thing – storytelling.



Telling stories is an essential part of trading or collecting Disney pins, and I’ve heard a lot of them over the years! One common thread is people define popularity as the most cherished pin in their collection (which is not necessarily based on perceived value or sales record).

One Guest told me that he loved an open edition Mickey Mouse pin because it was the first pin he was given. Another Guest took great pride explaining what it took to trade for a complete set of 10, red Doombuggies from Disney Summer Pin Festival 2009. Both Guests have popular pins – Mickey Mouse is a popular fellow, and there are only 40 complete red Doombuggy sets in the world.



For our 10th Anniversary of Disney Pin Trading, we wanted a pin collection that featured popular pins released during the past ten years. Thus, unique Tribute Collections were created for the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts.

When choosing the pins for the collections, I turned to the stories I’ve heard during my time as Trading Manager (sorry Pin of the Day, you didn’t make the cut). My hope is that Guests will showcase the original pins next to their newer cousins, the Tribute pins.



Some pins were easy to identify such as Flubber 2000 (who doesn’t want to wait in the rain for pins?). Another popular favorite was Wet Paint – a much discussed surprise pin from the early days.

One pin I thought was a must was released on January 1, 2004 – the monorail surprise pin. The pin contains the one and only Spanish sentence that I know (say it with me) – “Por Favor Mantengase Alejado De Las Puertas.” Other pins selected included the Fantasmic! Hidden Mickey pin (just how difficult was it to trade for that pin?), and the gorgeous jumbo-sized pin designed by Disney Design Group artist Monty Maldovan titled “Celebration Surprise.” The latter was released in February 2006 for the Happiest Celebration On Earth. All of the pins selected for these collections have great stories attached.
So now it is your turn. What is the most popular Disney pin?

Sep 27, 2010

Imagination! Cast Membert Preview Gift




Name:
"Cast Member - Imagination! Cast Preview Gift" 

Release Date:
09/10/99

Location:
Walt Disney World® Resort

SKU:
190091099

This pin was given to Cast Members who attended the preview of the Imagination Pavilion at Epcot

Sep 26, 2010

Redd Rockett's Pizza Port - Logo


Name:
"Redd Rockett's Pizza Port - Logo" 

Release Date:
05/23/98

Location:
Disneyland® Resort

SKU:
70003485

Retail:
$6.00

This pin salutes the grand opening of Redd Rocket's Pizza Port

Sep 25, 2010

New Tomorrowland Opening - Minnie


Name:
"New Tomorrowland Opening - Minnie" 

Release Date:
05/23/98

Location:
Disneyland® Resort

SKU:
70003560

Retail:
$6.00

This pin collection salutes the grand opening of New Tomorrowland and features classic Disney characters. This pin features Minnie Mouse in a space suit.

Sep 24, 2010

MALEFICENT Hanging Charm LE 500

Name:
"DISNEY PINS MALEFICENT Hanging Charm LE 500" 

Location:
DisneyAuctions.com

SKU:
750

Retail:
$12.00

Edition Size:
500

Sep 23, 2010

Released Today: Mickey Mouse Club

Name:
"Mickey Mouse Club 55th Anniversary" 
Release Date:
09/23/10

Location:
Disneyland® Resort

SKU:
591667

Retail:
$9.95

Edition Size:
1500

This pin commemorates the 55th anniversary of the Mickey Mouse Club television show.

Sep 21, 2010

Cast Member - Winter Cross-U 1996



Name:
"Cast Member - Winter Cross-U 1996" 

Release Date:
01/12/97

Location:
Walt Disney World® Resort

SKU:
190042596


Created especially for Disney Cast Members, this Limited Edition pin features a holiday wreath with the icons of Cinderella Castle, Spaceship Earth and the Earful Tower. The pin was given to Cast Members to recognize participation in the Winter 1996 Cross-U season.

Sep 20, 2010

25th Anniversary of Walt Disney World® - Sorcerer Mickey



Name:
"25th Anniversary of Walt Disney World® - Sorcerer Mickey" 

Release Date:
10/01/96

Location:
Walt Disney World® Resort

SKU:
109100196

Retail:
$5.50

This Open Edition pin features the logo of the 25th Anniversary Celebration at the Walt Disney World® Resort and Sorcerer Mickey. 

Sep 19, 2010

Summer of Champions - Stitch with Japanese and Moroccan Flags


Name:
"Summer of Champions - Stitch with Japanese and Moroccan Flags" 

Location:
Disneyland® Resort

SKU:
1454228

Retail:
$8.95

Edition Size:
1500


Celebrate the global spirit of athleticism with the Summer of Champions pin collection. This Limited Edition pin features Stitch with the flags of Japan and Morocco.

Sep 18, 2010

Chip 'n Dale - Angel & Devil




Name:
"Chip 'n Dale - Angel & Devil"


Release Date:
09/30/10

Location:
Walt Disney World® Resort

SKU:
215532

Retail:
$11.95

This pin set features Chip dressed as an angel and Dale dressed as a devil.

Sep 16, 2010

Halloween 2010 - Jack Skellington


Name:
"Halloween 2010 - Jack Skellington" 

Release Date:
09/23/10

Location:
Walt Disney World® Resort & Disneyland®

SKU:
541563

Retail:
$11.95

Edition Size:
2000

This limited edition collection features characters from Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas celebrating Halloween 2010. This pin features Jack Skellington and includes stained glass fill elements. 

Sep 15, 2010

Disney Prince of Persia - DVD Release



Name:
"Disney Prince of Persia - DVD Release" 

Release Date:
09/23/10

Location:
Disneyland® Resort

SKU:
592442

Retail:
$11.95

Edition Size:
1500


This pin commemorates the DVD release of Disney Prince of Persia and features a DVD sliding out of a television.

Sep 14, 2010

Characters with Cinderella Castle - Jack Skellington


Name:
"Characters with Cinderella Castle - Jack Skellington" 

Release Date:
09/23/10

Location:
Walt Disney World® Resort

SKU:
477275

Retail:
$9.95

The Disney Characters pose in front of picturesque Cinderella Castle in this pin-of-the-month collection. This limited release pin includes a pin-on-pin Jack Skellington in front of a purple background. 

Sep 13, 2010

White Glove - Dated 2010 - Stitch

Name:
"White Glove - Dated 2010 - Stitch" 
Release Date:
09/16/10

Location:
Walt Disney World® Resort

SKU:
109143606

Retail:
$15.95

Edition Size:
750


This dated White Glove collection features the Disney Characters with a glitter fill background. This pin includes Stitch.

Sep 12, 2010

Walt's Classic Collection - Alice in Wonderland



Name:
"Walt's Classic Collection - Alice in Wonderland"

Release Date:
09/16/10

Location:
Walt Disney World® Resort

SKU:
675961

Retail:
$34.95

Edition Size:
2000

Walt Disney's greatest moments in animation come to life in this pin-of-the-month series! Each month four Limited Edition pins will be released highlighting a different classic animated short or film. Each pin in the collection features an icon of a reel of flim in the corner. 

The Septembercollection salutes the classic animated film Walt Disney's Alice in Wonderland and features four limited edition pins.
The pins include:
  • Mad Hatter, Alice, March Hare
  • Alice and the Cheshire Cat
  • Queen of Hearts
  • Pocketwatch

Sep 11, 2010

Halloween 2010 - Multi-Pin Set [Release Date: 09/09/10]


Name:
"Halloween 2010 - Multi-Pin Set" 

Release Date:
09/16/10

Location:
Walt Disney World® Resort
SKU:
539577

Retail:
$39.95

Edition Size:
1500

This pin collection features four (4) pins inside a pumpkin shaped box. The pins include Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, and Daisy Duck.

Sep 10, 2010

4 New Pins - Halloween 2010 [Release Date: 09/16/10]



Name:
"Halloween 2010 - Chip and Dale" Release Date:
09/16/10
Location:
Disneyland® Resort
SKU:
676975
Retail:
$9.95
Edition Size:
1000
This limited edition collection features the Disney characters celebrating Halloween 2010. This pin features Chip and Dale dressed as ghosts with a Mickey Mouse shaped pumpkin.





Name:
"Halloween 2010 - Mickey Mouse" Release Date:
09/16/10
Location:
Disneyland® Resort
SKU:
676029
Retail:
$9.95
Edition Size:
1000
This limited edition collection features the Disney characters celebrating Halloween 2010. This pin features Mickey Mouse dressed as a devil with a Mickey Mouse shaped pumpkin.



Name:
"Halloween 2010 - Minnie Mouse" Release Date:
09/16/10
Location:
Disneyland® Resort
SKU:
676968
Retail:
$9.95
Edition Size:
1000
This limited edition collection features the Disney characters celebrating Halloween 2010. This pin features Mnnie Mouse dressed as a witch with a Mickey Mouse shaped pumpkin.


 Name:
"Halloween 2010 - Goofy"
Release Date:
09/16/10
Location:
Disneyland® Resort
SKU:
676982
Retail:
$9.95
Edition Size:
1000


This limited edition collection features the Disney characters celebrating Halloween 2010. This pin features Goofy dressed as a jester with a Mickey Mouse shaped pumpkin.

Sep 9, 2010

Go Green - Mystery Series




Name:
"Go Green - Mystery Series" 

Release Date:
09/09/10

Location:
Walt Disney World® Resort

SKU:
490038

Retail:
$45.95

Edition Size:
1000


The Disney Characters are "going green" in this mystery pin collection. Each box will contain five (5) pins: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Chip 'n Dale, Tinker Bell, and Jiminy Cricket, plus one mystery pin. There are nine (9) pins in the collection in all.

Sep 8, 2010

Then and Now - Communicore to Innoventions



Name:
"Walt Disney World® - Then and Now - Communicore to Innoventions" 
Release Date:
09/09/10

Location:
Walt Disney World® Resort

SKU:
484150

Retail:
$9.95

Edition Size:
1000
Take a trip through the history of Walt Disney World® Attractions in this pin-of-the-month series! This pin features the World of Motion Attraction which was replaced by the Test Track® Attraction at Epcot®. The pin spins to reveal both attractions, with the original attraction in metal and the current attraction in full color.

Sep 7, 2010

Disney Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue DVD Release



Name:
"Disney Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue DVD Release"


Release Date:
09/09/10

Location:
Walt Disney World® Resort

SKU:
590998

Retail:
$11.95

Edition Size:
1500


This pin commemorates the DVD release of Disney Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue and features a DVD sliding out of a television. 

Sep 6, 2010

Disney - Pixar's Up - Dug and Carl Fredrickson


Name:
"Disney-Pixar's Up - Dug and Carl Fredrickson" 

Release Date:
09/06/10

Location:
Walt Disney World® Resort

SKU:
479071

Retail:
$11.95

Sep 5, 2010

Mickey Mouse Club - Lenticular TV

Name:
"Mickey Mouse Club - Lenticular TV" 

Release Date:
09/02/10

Location:
Walt Disney World® Resort

SKU:
258683

Retail:
$9.95


This pin features a lenticular element which changes from television static to the logo of the Mickey Mouse Club.

Sep 4, 2010

Chernabog from Walt Disney's Fantasia




Name:
"Walt Disney's Fantasia - Chernabog"


Release Date:
09/02/10

Location:
Disneyland® Resort

SKU:
479057

Retail:
$6.95

Sep 3, 2010

Tribute Collection - Master Gracey & Sorceree


Name:
"Disney Pin Trading 10th Anniversary - Tribute Collection - White Glove - Master Gracey" 

Release Date:
09/02/10

Location:
Walt Disney World® Resort

SKU:
586779

Retail:
$15.95

Edition Size:
1000


This pin collection pays tribute to some of the most popular pin designs released through the first ten years of Disney pin trading. This pin includes a replica of the White Glove - Master Gracey.



 Name:
"Disney Pin Trading 10th Anniversary - Tribute Collection - DeeBee- Sorceree" 

Release Date:
09/02/10

Location:
Walt Disney World® Resort

SKU:
586786

Retail:
$15.95

Edition Size:
1000

This pin collection pays tribute to some of the most popular pin designs released through the first ten years of Disney pin trading. This pin includes a replica of the Deebee pin Sorceree. 

Sep 2, 2010

3 Laptop Pins - Mickey Mouse, Stitch & Tinker Bell


Name:
"Laptop - Mickey Mouse" 

Release Date:
09/02/10

Location:
Walt Disney World® Resort

SKU:
147413

Retail:
$9.95

This pin features Mickey Mouse and is part of a three (3) pin collection featuring the Disney characters on laptops. 


 Name:
"Laptop - Stitch" 

Release Date:
09/02/10

Location:
Walt Disney World® Resort

SKU:
147932

Retail:
$9.95


This pin features Stitch and is part of a three (3) pin collection featuring the Disney characters on laptops.




Name:
"Laptop - Tinker Bell" 

Release Date:
09/02/10

Location:
Walt Disney World® Resort

SKU:
147741

Retail:
$9.95


This pin features Tinker Bell and is part of a three (3) pin collection featuring the Disney characters on laptops.

Sep 1, 2010

Cast Member - 80 Years with Mickey Mouse

 
Name:
"Cast Member - 80 Years with Mickey Mouse" 
 
Release Date:
10/07/08

Location:
Walt Disney World® Resort

SKU:
15980789

Retail:
$7.00

Edition Size:
1750
 
 Celebrate Mickey's 80th anniversary with this Limited Edition, Cast Member exclusive pin featuring Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in a vintage style. The center of the pin is featured as a spinner element.
 
 
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