Reflections Series Pin - Panda Mei from Turning Red

This highly sought-after Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) Limited Edition pin, released at the 2022 D23 Expo, beautifully captures Mei Lee from Disney and Pixar's hit film *Turning Red*. The pin is part of the exclusive "Reflections Series" and depicts Mei Lee in her human form, gazing into a reflective surface where her vibrant giant red panda alter-ego is revealed. *Turning Red*, released on Disney+ on March 11, 2022, is a coming-of-age fantasy comedy-drama directed by Domee Shi, making her the first woman of color to solely direct a Pixar feature film. The film, set in Toronto in 2002, follows 13-year-old Chinese-Canadian Meilin "Mei" Lee as she navigates adolescence and a hereditary curse that transforms her into a large red panda when strong emotions arise. This particular WDI pin, with an extremely low edition size of only 300, was exclusively available at the Mickeys of Glendale (MOG) shop during the D23 Expo 2022, held from September 9-11 in Anaheim, California. The "Reflections Series" itself features various Disney characters and their thematic counterparts or significant moments, making this Mei Lee pin a poignant representation of her journey of self-discovery. Collectors highly value this pin due to its scarcity, WDI exclusivity, and its connection to a critically acclaimed and popular modern Pixar film.