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Classic Pins from the Disney History Vault... from the Worldwide Disneyana Specialists of Saturday'sToys
Item: Past, Present and Future Disney Sci-Fi themed Triptych.
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Edition: Limited Edition of 5 (signed on glass in gold by the artist)
Artist: Michelle Morrow
Year: 2003
Description: Presentinga limited-edition Disney commemorativepin frame set designed by former Disney Design Group artist MichelleMorrow for the 2003 "Journey Through Time" Official Disney PinTrading Event held at Epcot.
The piece serves as a triptych mapping out thechronological evolution of Mickey Mouse's cinematic brushes with mad scientistsand futuristic machinery.
Left Panel: The Past
This panel represents the black-and-white era. Itexplicitly replicates the laboratory of the maniacal gorilla scientist, Dr.Jenkins (commonly known as the Mad Doctor), from the classic 1933 MickeyMouse short, The Mad Doctor.
Center Panel: The Present
The middle panel shifts to vibrant color and portrays thelaboratory of Dr. Frankenollie from the 1995 theatrical short, RunawayBrain. It captures the chaotic moment Mickey Mouse is strapped down rightbefore his mind is swapped into the body of the hulking monster, Julius.
Right Panel: The Future
The final panel looks forward with a highly stylized,industrial sci-fi theme. It features micro-sized character cameos—including MikeWazowski from Monsters, Inc. and Stitch—navigating ahyper-advanced cybernetic room complete with glowing chambers and a futuristicMickey monitor screen.
The highly elusive "Past, Present andFuture" Map Triptych from the 2003 Journey Through Time eventis a legendary holy grail for Disney pin collectors.
The Rarity of the LE 5 Triptych
This specific set is a Limited Edition of only 5 piecesglobally. It was created specifically for the event's high-tier sales orultra-exclusive RSP (Random Selection Process) distributions, making it one ofthe rarest framed pieces in Disney pin trading history.
Design Breakdown
The "Triptych" layout consists of threebeautifully detailed panels framed together to tell a cohesive story acrosseras:
- The Past Map: Features historic or vintage-style Disney storytelling, often highlighting early cartoon variants or archaic timepieces.
- The Present Map: Focuses on classic modern eras, famously showcasing standard-design characters like Goofy anchoring the timeline.
- The Future Map: Implements futuristic, sci-fi aesthetics—including neon accents and outer-space backgrounds.
Measurement: framed to 15" x 38"
Shipping: via UPS Ground with insurance and signature confirmation
Condition: Excellent; never previously used or displayed; pristine condition; signed on glass by the artist
