Pluto with Cane - Dapper Dans - Mickey & Friends

This charming 2024 Open Edition pin from the "Mickey & Friends Dapper Dans Booster" series showcases Pluto in a delightful, dapper ensemble. Pluto is depicted wearing a stylish white and gray hat with a dark blue band, complemented by a matching dark blue bow tie, and playfully holds a brown cane in his mouth. This pin is part of a six-pin set that also features other beloved "Mickey & Friends" characters, all dressed in the iconic style of The Dapper Dans. The Dapper Dans are a celebrated barbershop quartet, a long-standing tradition at Disneyland Resort since 1959 and Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom since 1971, known for their a cappella performances and vaudeville-style comedy on Main Street, U.S.A.. Pluto, who first appeared as an unnamed bloodhound in the 1930 Mickey Mouse cartoon "The Chain Gang" and was officially named in "The Moose Hunt" in 1931, is unique among Disney's "Sensational Six" for being a non-anthropomorphic canine, expressing a wide range of emotions through his actions and expressions. Collectors value this pin for its nostalgic theme, celebrating both a classic Disney character and an iconic park entertainment act, making it a desirable piece for those completing the "Mickey & Friends Dapper Dans" set or fans of Pluto and the Dapper Dans. The pin was released at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World, with a specific release date of January 30, 2024, for Disneyland Resort.