Animation Celebration Mystery Set - The Tortoise and the Hare

This charming pin features the iconic duo from the 1935 Silly Symphony short, The Tortoise and the Hare, as part of the Animation Celebration Mystery Set released at Walt Disney World in August 2018. The design mimics a vintage animation cel setup, showcasing the confident Max Hare alongside the humble Toby Tortoise in a classic scene that captures their famous race. The pin features a distinct, light-colored background designed to look like a storyboard or animation frame, with the year '1935' clearly embossed in the corner to commemorate the film's original release. As a Limited Edition 400 release, this pin is highly sought after by collectors who focus on classic Disney animation and the historic Silly Symphony series. The characters are rendered in their original, vintage art style, appealing to fans of early Disney history and animation evolution. Being part of a mystery set, this pin was originally distributed in blind-box packaging, making it a challenge to track down for set completists. The attention to detail, from the character expressions to the minimalist cel-background frame, makes it a standout piece for any serious Disney animation collection. Collectors value this pin not only for its low edition size but also for its nostalgic connection to one of Walt Disney's most successful early shorts, which actually won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film.