it's a small world Holiday - Happy Clock with Santa Hat

Name:

""it's a small world" Holiday - Happy Clock with Santa Hat"

Release Date:
10/01/09

Location:
Disneyland® Resort

SKU:
16696134

Retail:
$9.95

This open edition pin features the iconic "happy clock" decorated for the "it's a small world" Holiday attraction at Disneyland® Park.

4 Pins from Disney's California Adventure

Name: "Disney's California Adventure(TM) Park - Cast Preview" Release Date: 01/07/01 Location: Disneyland® Resort SKU: 3828951 Retail: $4.50

This Limited Edition pin was sold exclusively to Cast Members who attended the Disney's California AdventureTM Park Cast Previews in 2001. Name: "Disney's California Adventure (TM) Park - Surfboard and Hibiscus Flower" Release Date: 01/07/01 Location: Disneyland® Resort SKU: 2691266 Retail: $6.00 This Open Edition pin features the logo for Disney's California AdventureTM Park with a surfboard and hibiscus flower. Name: "Disney's California Adventure (TM) Park - California Screamin'" Release Date: 01/07/01 Location: Disneyland® Resort SKU: 9010701 Retail: $6.00 This Open Edition pin features Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy enjoying a wild ride aboard California Screamin' at Disney's California AdventureTM Park. Name: "Disney's California Adventure (TM) - Engineer Mickey with Train" Release Date: 01/07/01 Location: Disneyland® Resort SKU: 90107011 Retail: $6.50 This open edition pin features Engineer Mickey in front of Baker's Field Bakery at Disney's California AdventureTM Park.

A look into the Past: The Mechanical Kingdom by Steven Miller

posted on March 23rd, 2010 by Steven Miller, Project Manager, Disney Trading

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UPDATE: Great news Steampunk fans! I spoke with Mike Sullivan and the team at Disney’s Pin Traders in Florida. We’ve been thrilled at your responses to this set, so we’ve arranged a special event for you.

On April 1, you can meet Mike Sullivan, the Disney artist behind The Mechanical Kingdom, and have your pins signed at Disney’s Pin Traders from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This store is located in the Downtown Disney Marketplace at Walt Disney World Resort. Steampunk goggles are optional.

I can still vividly recall the day that Disney Design Group Artist Mike Sullivan visited us holding the image pictured above. My mind was reeling – was I actually seeing Steampunk Disney Characters? I even remember yelling “Steampunk!!” while getting strange glances from everyone around me. Well, everyone that is except for Mike as he created the artwork. So what is this “Steampunk” and why was I so excited?

“Steampunk is like imagining today’s world with a Victorian-era perspective,” explained Mike. “For example, let’s pretend people in the 19th Century created the technology we use today. What would it look like? I think of these larger than life, steam-powered contraptions with lots of gears and switches.”

Mike was first introduced to Steampunk at a major science-fiction convention. Following the event, he did extensive research on the internet (the same place where I first learned of Steampunk). Quickly, he discovered a whole fan community. Mike wondered how he could present our Disney characters in this alternate world.

“I created a story outline and several sketches to sell the idea of creating Steampunk-inspired merchandise,” continued Mike. “Honestly, it was a long process explaining the concept as many folks were unfamiliar with Steampunk. Thankfully, the Disney Pin Team loved the idea and created a pin set.” (I promise I had nothing to do with it).

This collection contains five limited edition pins that will be sold individually. There is also a journal written by Professor Ludwig Von Drake that introduces the Mechanical Kingdom story. The journal literally looks like a book complete with a cover and several pages. The final page contains all five individual pins and two “completer pins” – Mickey Mouse and Pirate Pete.

I asked Mike if he has a favorite character from the story he created.

”I like Pirate Pete the most,” said Mike. “He is a character that I don’t get to draw often. I love the ‘action’ you feel when seeing the artwork and final pin.”

One final and semi-related note – Mike said he is also working on a Vinylmation Steampunk set (Aces!). But that is a post for another time. Trust me, you’ll love it!

Look for “The Mechanical Kingdom” pin set to be released in April 2010 at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort.

Pins Around Our World - Downtown Disney Marketplace - Gourmet Pantry

	Name: "Pins Around Our World - Downtown Disney Marketplace - Gourmet Pantry" Release Date: 03/22/01 Location: Walt Disney World® Resort SKU: 109001166 Retail: $6.50
This pin is part of a eight (8) pin collection released at Downtown Disney Marketplace as part of the Pins Around Our World pin event. Guests who purchased all eight pins received a special completor pin. This pin features the logo to Gourmet Pantry with Chef Mickey Mouse holding a knife and fork.

Disneyland® Resort Signs - Chester Drawer's

	Name: "Disneyland® Resort Signs - Chester Drawer's" Release Date: 03/04/01 Location: Disneyland® Resort SKU: 3663286 Retail: $6.00
Part of a collection of pins featuring signs found at Disneyland® Park, this Open Edition pin features the sign for "Chester Drawer's."

sneak peek at a great mystery set in honor of the 40th anniversary of Walt Disney World® Resort

This will be among the many items available with these designs as many of our merchandise partners will be getting in the 40th spirit as well. Look for some more previews of 40th anniversary items next week!

Annual Passholder Exclusive - 2004 Mickey Mouse

	Name: "Annual Passholder Exclusive - 2004 Mickey Mouse" Release Date: 01/15/04 Location: Walt Disney World® Resort SKU: 10977195 Retail: $6.95
This Annual Passholder Exclusive pin features Mickey Mouse holding the "Key to the Kingdom." It is mounted on a beautiful card featuring the four Theme Park icons. This pin is only available to Annual Passholders. A valid Annual Passholder ID must be shown to purchase this pin.

Mickey Tron

Coming Soon!!!

Have fun, Programs! End of Line.

The One with the Giant Chocolate Spaceship Earth

Release Date: October 01, 2010

So many wonderful memories of dining all around the World Showcase Lagoon. Disney, of course, has created a variety of pins to commemorate this festival milestone.

Disney Cruise Lines - The Anchor Series

Here is a glimpse into a special pin of the month collection coming to Disney Cruise Line® next year. It is something we are calling the "Anchor Series" We're guessing you can figure out why. 

There will be 12 pins in the collection and each will have an edition size of 750.