Pluto - Haunted Mansion Friday the 13th Doom Buggy Pin Set

This highly collectible pin features Pluto, Mickey Mouse's loyal companion, experiencing a spooky ride in a Doom Buggy from The Haunted Mansion. Released as part of the "Haunted Mansion Friday the 13th Doom Buggy Pin Set" at Disneyland Resort (DLR) on June 8, 2008, this particular pin is a Limited Edition (LE) of 500. Pluto, who first appeared as an unnamed bloodhound in the 1930 Mickey Mouse cartoon "The Chain Gang" and received his iconic name in "The Moose Hunt" in 1931, is depicted here as a non-anthropomorphic character, a rarity among Disney's "Sensational Six." Behind Pluto, the pin cleverly incorporates one of the famous stretching portraits from The Haunted Mansion's pre-show, specifically the figure often referred to as the "Tiger Tamer" or "Man with the Tiger Skin Rug." The Haunted Mansion, a beloved dark ride, first opened its doors at Disneyland on August 9, 1969, and its stretching portraits are an iconic part of its eerie charm. A dangle element at the bottom of the pin clearly states "2008 FRIDAY Disneyland," emphasizing the special Friday the 13th release, a popular theme for Disney pin collectors. This pin is highly sought after due to its low edition size, the popularity of both Pluto and The Haunted Mansion, and the unique holiday theme.