Elliott CHASER - Character Airplanes - Hidden Disney

This vibrant Open Edition (OE) pin features Elliott, the beloved dragon from Disney's 1977 live-action/animated musical film "Pete's Dragon," stylized as an airplane. Elliott, known for his green scales and ability to become invisible, is depicted in a bright green and pink color scheme on this unique pin. The pin is part of the Walt Disney World (WDW) Hidden Disney 2022: Wave B "Character Airplanes" series, which was also released at Disneyland Resort (DLR). This particular pin is a highly sought-after "Chaser" pin within the series. Hidden Disney pins, formerly known as Hidden Mickey pins, are initially exclusive to Cast Member lanyards for trading and are later released in mystery pouches for purchase. The "Character Airplanes" series features various Disney characters creatively integrated into airplane designs, with a small Hidden Disney icon subtly placed on each pin, located on Elliott's tail in this instance. Collectors value this pin not only for its depiction of the classic character Elliott but also for its status as a Chaser, making it a rarer find compared to other pins in the Open Edition set. Despite being released to the public in 2022, due to COVID-19 shutdowns, the pins in this series bear the 2020 Pin Trading logo on their backs.