Hidden Mickey 2009 DLR - Silhouettes - Rabbit

This stylish pin features a minimalist silhouette of Rabbit, the iconic, fastidious character from Disney's Winnie the Pooh franchise, which first debuted in the featurette Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree in 1966. Released in 2009 as part of the Hidden Mickey 2009 series at the Disneyland Resort, this pin is a standout piece within the Silhouettes sub-set. The design utilizes a sleek, monochromatic black-and-white color palette, capturing Rabbit's expressive ears and facial profile against a circular background. As an Open Edition pin, it was originally distributed as a Cast Member lanyard pin, making it a classic "trader" that collectors actively sought out in the parks. The base of the pin features a small, subtle Hidden Mickey icon, which serves as the hallmark of this specific series. Because these pins were primarily obtained through trading with Cast Members, finding one in excellent condition is a goal for many completionists of the 2009 Hidden Mickey set. Rabbit remains a beloved character for his humorous, high-strung personality, adding strong character appeal to this minimalist design. This pin represents a specific era of pin collecting at the Disneyland Resort, highlighting the popularity of the Hidden Mickey program during that time.