Disney merchandise and memorabilia have long been highly collectible, with many buyers clamoring for some sought-after limited pieces.
This extends to Disney Pins, which have become one of the most collectible pieces of Disney products. Here we will break down the rarest Disney pins and their values, alongside some other information surrounding Disney pins.
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Rarest Disney Pins
15. Eeyore Autumn Leaves Disney Spinner Limited Edition, $1,000
For the Winnie the Pooh fans out there, you’ll most likely squeal at this pin. Eeyore, our favorite depressed and gloomy donkey is a friend to the titular character, Pooh. He’s often seen droopy and dreary in every piece of media and suffering from seeing the darker side of things.
But with so many of us relating to him, it’s easy for us to fall in love with the character. The adorable donkey is part of us all, that’s why it’s so adorable to see him rolling around with a light smile in the autumn leaves, a wonderful contrasting coloring to his greyish blue.
And what’s even more unique is that this pin spins, so you can see him rolling around in the leaves. But with a price of $1,000, you might be wondering why. This pin is a limited edition pin with only 500 made, a unique and rare pin indeed.
14. Dream Jeweled Mickey Mouse Limited Edition 3, $1,295
Another one of the rarest Disney pins is the Dream Jeweled Mickey Mouse which was released in 2008 and is a very limited edition version. So a limited edition the retail price for this is $1,295, which is the price that you need to pay to find one today.
This is just one out of twenty-two in the series of Expedition Pins and is covered in 130 stones including black sapphire, diamond, garnet, and citrine. This is incredibly unique and extremely pricey right out of the gate. If you’re wanting to get your hands on this pin, it’s a tricky find but well worth it.
13. Lilo and Stitch Pins Aloha Elisabete Gomes Limited Edition, $2,500
Elisabete Gomes is a renowned artist and has been working with Disney for years, producing some of the best quality pieces including ceramics and even pins. She is part of creating some unique, limited edition pieces, with one being this adorable bright Lilo and Stitch pin that has only 100 produced.
This limited edition pin has a price of about $2,500 and features Stitch tearing through the bright yellow fabric. It’s adorable and one that all Stitch lovers can snicker at.
12. Heroines Profile Series Limited Edition Rapunzel, $2,500
A personal favorite of mine, the Heroines and Heros profiles are some of the best pins, and they are also some of the rarest Disney pins. It includes the various Disney main characters showing off their side profile with an item in hand that represents them perfectly.
One of them includes Rapunzel from Tangled where she’s holding Pascel. The original price was only $20, but now you’ll need to search the internet for prices around $2,000, with one being $2,500 on eBay by devil_may_vary. Rapunzel is one of my favorite princesses, so it’s a price I would spend to get ahold of this rare limited edition of only 250.
11. Ariel The Little Mermaid Carousel Limited Edition, $2,700
With the original price being $65, it’s pretty obvious that the current price is going to go up. One of the rarest Disney pins that you can find right now is Ariel on a Carousel Horse, reaching a price of around $2,500 on secondary marketplaces.
The pin is a limited edition item with only 100, making it a very unique find for those who want to try and complete their collection. While the series of princesses on carousels features several characters, this one is incredibly rare.
10. Alice in Wonderland Heroines Profile Series Limited Edition, $3,000
Back to the Heroine series, we have a classic character. Alice in Wonderland had to be my favorite movie growing up, as well as the book, and the adaptations throughout the years do it justice.
This pin was again only priced at $20 originally when it was released in 2018, but now has a value of around $3,000 thanks to it being a limited edition and only having 250 made. It’s a great pin that shows a curious Alice in her regular gown holding a bottle labeled “Drink Me”, an iconic item in the story.
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8. Mickey on the Beach Castaway Cay Bahamas Disney Cruise Line, $3,800
We have a lot of entries that are limited editions with a very small production, but what about pins that you can only get on a special occasion? This Mickey on the Beach was given to those on the Disney Cruise line to Castaway Cay, Bahamas, a very unique pin and experience.
For this exclusive pin, you’re looking at paying close to $3,800 to complete your collection. It’s incredibly rare, as it wasn’t truly available for the public, but only to members on the cruise, and is one that is highly sought-after.
9. Elisabete Gomes Signature Series Sleeping Beauty Limited Edition, $4,000
One of the rarest Disney pins is another Elisabete Gomes design, but this time it focuses on one of the classic princesses, Aurora from Sleeping Beauty. The pin was released by Disney Auctions in 2005 and features Aurora sleeping in her bed waiting for Phillip to come wake her up.
It’s a limited edition pin, like most on the list, and only has 100, an exclusive. While it was originally sold for around $45, it is now worth upwards of $4,000, a large price for a pin, but worth it from the design, details, and rarity.
7. Disney World 50-Year Cast Member Service Award Pin, $4,000
One of the rarest Disney pins is the Cast Member Service Award Pins, as they are only given to those who are part of the cast and have served over a certain amount of years. For the 50th award, you can see the bust of Snow White in gold.
There have been 27 cast members who achieved this award, so it’s a very unique and rare award. If you’re trying to get ahold of these awards to complete your collection, this is a rare and hard one to find, and you’ll most likely have to pay upwards of $4,000 for one.
6. Disney Auctions Belle Princess Carousel Horse Pin, $5,000
Back again with the Disney princesses featured on carousels, we have another classic character, Belle, on a brown horse with pink flowers. Disney Auctions released this pin in 2003, along with many other carousel pins.
Thanks to only having 100 released, it’s an extremely rare and sought-after pin which you’ll need to prepare to spend around $5,000 for one around secondary marketplaces.
5. Oogie Boogie ‘Hollar’ Jekyll and Hyde Pin, $5,400
With a design that features one of the villains from Nightmare Before Christmas, this pin is one of the rarest that Disney has ever produced. The reason for this rarity is that the pin was made exclusively for just 12 backers of the Club Elite 30, who helped to influence the design of the pin.
Not only is the pin rare, but it is also quite striking with 3.5-inch jumbo sizing, green gemstones, glow-in-the-dark detailing, and a gold finish. Thanks to its rarity, you can find this item around for around $5,500, like this eBay seller.
4. Disney Girls Rapunzel Chaser Pin, $8,000
As part of a set of 11 pins in a Disney Princess series released in 2010, this Rapunzel pin is extremely rare. One of the reasons for this is that the pin was sold as part of a two-pack for around 20 dollars.
It also features three jewels at the bottom of the pin, which add to the value of this highly sought-after pin.
3. Disney Gallery Logo Pin, $10,000
This pin has a certain vintage appeal, featuring the classic Disney Gallery logo in turquoise coloring with striking gold detailing.
It was originally released with 1,200 copies and arguably its value comes from the beloved location that Disney fans love. This pin is available to view on Pin Pics.
2. Disney Animal Kingdom Giant Tree 2015 Pin, $10,000
Animal Kingdom is a fan favorite park at Disney World and this 2015 release features a jumbo depiction of the iconic tree.
Within different segments of the tree’s canopy, there are depictions of some beloved characters including Mickey, Simba, and Nemo. It was released as part of a limited set of 500 pins, which is why it is one of the rarest Disney pins.
1. Mickey Sorcerer Pin, $11,000
Taking the crown for the rarest Disney pin is the Mickey Sorcerer pin released by Disney Auctions in 2006. There were only ever 100 copies of this pin made, giving it some enormous value.
Not only that, it depicts the famous scene from the 1940 film Fantasia. If these two features weren’t enough to convince you of its value, the pin is also hand-signed by the renowned artist who designed the pin, Elisabete Gomes.
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What Is the Oldest Disney Pin?
Back in the 1930s, Disney began issuing more jewelry-style brooch pins and it is difficult to ascertain what the first ever Disney Pin was. The pin trading program as we know it today was an initiative started by the stores and parks in 1999, meaning it is easier to track these early pins.
Despite this, it is not currently known what the oldest Disney Pin is.
Do Disney Pins Go Up in Value?
Buying Disney pins gets incredibly expensive, leading many collectors to wonder if they will make money in the long run through the value increase of their pins. The truth is that the value of Disney pins will generally increase over time, but it is not guaranteed.
This is because pins are usually released for a limited time, in a limited quantity and they eventually become rare to see on the market. There are many fanatic collectors out there who will pay a good price for these limited pieces.
How Can You Tell if a Disney Pin Is Rare?
If you have a Disney Pin and want to find out if it is rare, you can always search online for dedicated databases that log the history, value, and availability of Disney pins.
Check the final entry in this article below for some ways to identify the rarest Disney pins.
Does Disney Still Do Pin Trading?
Ever since the Disney pin trading initiative was started at the turn of the millennium, it has been a great source of revenue and enthusiasm for Disney.
While cast members no longer wear these pins, trading them is still happening through dedicated Pin Boards located around Disney World.
What Are the Best Disney Pins to Collect?
It can sometimes be difficult to tell which Disney pins are the best ones to collect to ensure that you have a respectable or valuable collection. There are several special pins that you should look out for, as they tend to be more sought after. Below, we will break down these pin types and how to acquire them:
Limited edition pins
Certain Disney Pins are only released for special occasions or are only available to select individuals. The best chance to obtain these limited edition pins is to hold an Annual Pass or Visa Card. These pins usually have the date of release stamped on the back, so be sure to look out for these dated pins.
Completer pins
Another rare kind of Disney pin is the completer pin, which is a pin that completes a given set. Most pins in a set are usually easy to find and acquire but then there are a select few that are considered to be ‘completer’ pins by collectors since they are harder to come by. These are specifically created by Disney by reducing the number of them in circulation and you can identify them by looking for the ‘completer pin’ text on the back of the pin.
Chaser pin
A chaser pin is entirely silver, without any color at all. These pins are rare since they were previously only traded by cast members. Now, these pins are only available via trading at the previously mentioned pin boards.
Ultimately, if you are a fan of a particular theme, character, or pin from Disney, you can visit a pinboard at a Disney location. However, if you’re into the rarest Disney pins and how to add them to your collection, we hope this gave you some background on value, origin, and rarity.
