What does a hidden Mickey pin look like?
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What does a hidden Mickey pin look like?
Hidden Mickey pins have generally more simple designs than some pins and will generally be on the smaller size of pins. The reason for the smaller size is that they are carried on Cast Members lanyards. They were previously called Cast Lanyard pins. Not all Cast Lanyard pins have the Hidden Mickey silhouette.
What are cast Hidden Mickey pins?
The Hidden Mickey Collection is a way for Cast Members at Disney Parks and Resorts to trade unique pins with Guests. Guests can trade up to two (2) Hidden Mickey pins per Cast Member, per day. “Hidden Mickey Pin” is featured in a small box on the back stamp of each pin. Disneyland® Resort Checklists.
What are scrapper pins?
A scrapper pin is a pin that was made by an official Disney factory/manufacturer but did not make quality control. Hence the name scrapper. These pins were meant to be scrapped but the factories decided to keep them and sell them (illegally) On eBay and other unofficial websites.
What is a chaser pin?
A chaser is basically a pin released with some form of variation to the original pin design, that are more limited in numbers, and more difficult to get. For example, the Pixar mystery pins….each set of 4 has a chaser set featuring the same picture, but with a variation to the regular limited release pins.
What do the backs of Disney pins look like?
Mickey Pin Backs Official Disney pins all come with a rubber pin back in the shape of Mickey’s head. If a pin is claiming to be new and has a different type of back I would be dubious. The pin backs are fairly soft, so if the pin back is a hard plastic then again it might be a fake.
What are Disney rack pins?
Rack Pins – Rack pins, also called Open Edition (OE) or core pins, are pins introduced and sold until they are discontinued or retired. These pins are re-ordered for up to several consecutive years. The starting retail price for these pins is typically $6.95 (for a flat pin).
How do I know what Disney pins I have?
Things To Look For:
- Serial Number – Disney has started adding these in recent years.
- Coloring – Look for true colors, anything yellow/green tint or off color is an indicator of a fake (yellow eyes are bad).
- Rough edges – a real pin will have smooth, and not rough edges.
How do I know if my Disney pin is rare?
If you happen upon a silver pin (without any color), you have found a rare Disney pin. These colorless pins are called ‘Chaser’ pins, are only traded by cast members! While not as rare as the ‘Completer’ pin, a ‘Chaser’ pin can only be received through trading!
How do you spot a scrapper Disney pin?
Unless you buy it in a Disney store and it comes with an official backing, it’s almost definitely a scrapper. Soft enamel pins are a cheaper way to produce pins. The easiest way to spot them is to feel the pin. If it does not have a smooth finish, and you can feel the ridges, it’s likely soft enamel.
How do I know if my Disney pins are rare?
How do you tell if Hidden Mickey pins are fake?
The easiest way to spot a fake pin is if it is a soft enamel pin. 99.99% of the time these pins are fake. Unless you buy it in a Disney store and it comes with an official backing, it’s almost definitely a scrapper. Soft enamel pins are a cheaper way to produce pins.
Do all Disney pins have Mickey heads on the back?
Next, take a look at the edges. Typically, but not always, the Mickey print on the back side of the pin should extend all the way to the edge. On the pin below, you can see there is a thin border on the outside of the pin.
How do you get Hidden Mickey pins?
Where can I find Hidden Mickey Pins? Hidden Mickey Pins are available for trade at Disney Parks and Resorts through Disney Cast Members. Disney Cast Members typically display these pins on pin lanyards. Hidden Mickey Pins can also be found in selected Disney Shops located on pin boards or inside pin trading books.
Will Disney trade fake pins?
1.) Many of the pins you come across on cast lanyards are known as scrappers or fakes. That means they are not authentic Disney pins and no guest with pin trading knowledge will trade you for it.
