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Classic Pins from the Disneyland History Vault... from the Worldwide Disneyana Specialists of Saturday'sToys
Item:Disneyland Framed Gothic Pin Set (2005)
Edition: Limited Edition of 500
Disneyland UPC #: 400009229141
Artist: Unstated, though consistent in style with (possibly inspired by) sets developed by Disney Design artist Doug Strayer
Date: February 2005 (as referenced on Disneyland shipping label)
Description: Presenting the Disneyland Gothic Framed Pin Set (Anaheim, California); a limited-edition Disney pin collection released by Disneyland to commemoratethe park’s 50th Anniversary year.
Key Details
- Edition Size: Limited Edition of 500 (LE 500)
- Set Composition: Includes an 11-pin or character/letter-themed framed display spelling out "Disneyland" with gothic-style letter pins (each letter often representing a classic Disney character or icon, such as Sleeping Beauty Castle).
- Presentation:Housed in a wood frame with a glass front, a blue background with pixie-dust accents, a white and gold double-mat border, and an official Certificate of Verification on the back.
In this rare2005 Disneyland Gothic Framed Pin Set, the pins spell out the word "DISNEYLAND"using 10 separate letter pins, plus an 11th focal pin representing SleepingBeauty Castle.
Each individual gothic-style letter pin is meticulouslystylized to mimic a specific classic Disney character or franchisethrough distinct patterns, textures, colors, and clothing accessories:
D: Mickey Mouse –Featuring his classic red shorts with two large yellow buttons.
i: Tinker Bell –Decorated with a light-green fairy dress, white wings at the top, and magicalfairy dust pixie sparkles.
s: 101 Dalmatians –Covered in black and white puppy spots and wrapped with a blue dog collar.
n: Alice – Designed withher classic blue dress, white apron, and black hair ribbon at the top.
e: Minnie Mouse – Styledin her classic red and white polka-dot dress, topped with a yellow flower hat.
y: Pluto – Colored in hissignature yellow/mustard tone, sporting his green collar, with a floppy blackear dropping down.
l: Sleeping Beauty Castle– Sculpted to look like the iconic park castle with its pink bricks and blueturrets.
a: Donald Duck – Detailedwith a blue sailor hat, a white duck tail at the base, and his iconic red bowtie.
n: Cheshire Cat – Stripedin brilliant pink and purple, prominently displaying his mischievous wide grin.
d: Goofy – Colored blackand white, wearing his tall signature green hat and orange collar vest.
Dimensions: approx. 16.5" long x 9.5" high x .75" deep; as framed
Verification: Authentic versions ofthis framed artwork feature an official Disney Certificate of Verification attached to thereverse side of the frame backing (as shown).
Market Availability:As the first set of "Disneyland Gothic" framed offerings, the entire run was SOLD OUT soon after it was introduced at Disneyland in February 2005 (as indicated on shipping label included on original box). Later that year, two more "Open Editions" were introduced in slightly larger frame sizes. As such, all of these popular "Limited Edition" and "Open Edition" sets have either sold out or been retired; now available only in the secondary marketplace.
Condition:Perfectly preserved since acquired by original owners in 2005. Preserved in dark storage for the past two decades. There is a slight "ding" on the right side of the frame that appears to have been a result of a manufacturing mishap of some kind (possibly just a natural flaw in the wood used to make the frame), but was simply painted to specifications and offered to the public to meet the early demand for 50th Anniversary limited edition merchandise.
