How can you tell if Disney trading pins are real?
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.
What is the rarest pin in Disney?
In terms of rarity, the Dream Jeweled Mickey is one of the rarest Disney pins ever made and a collector’s dream item. It’s packed full of special features that add to the pin’s value. Each of the three pins has 130 precious gems including garnets, black sapphires and real diamonds.
Do all Disney pins have a serial number?
Recently, Disney have started issuing serial numbers to the back of the pins (not all pins as of yet though). If it is a newish pin I would always recommend checking that the serial number is there just to make sure it is a genuine Disney pin. (The serial number is the black writing on the pin).
What does hidden Mickey on pins mean?
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.
Will cast members trade fake pins?
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.
What are fake Disney pins called?
We love the hunt of looking for new pins, trading with cast members, and organizing our boards. Sadly, there are many fake Disney pins, or “scrappers” in the parks now a days. Today we’ll walk you through how to spot fake Disney pins!
What is a chaser Disney 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 does a hidden Mickey pin mean?
What does AP mean on a Disney pin?
AP (Artist Proof – This stamp on the back of the pin means 1 of 24) PP (Pre-Production – rarer than APs, they are 1 of 3) HM (Hidden Mickey pin) RSP (Random Selection Process – Disney’s process for fair pin purchasing during events)
Can you trade pins at Disney 2021?
If you want to take your pin trading to a whole other level, register for the Disney Parks Disney Heroes vs. Villains Digital Pin Experience, occurring Dec. 4, 2021. Discover exclusive pins created just for this event, featuring our favorite heroes and villains from Disney, PIXAR, Star Wars, and Marvel.