Bantha

This pin features a detailed depiction of a Bantha, the iconic shaggy-haired creature from the Star Wars universe, with its distinctive large, curved horns and brown fur against a dark blue background. Banthas are native to the desert planet Tatooine and are famously used as mounts by the Tusken Raiders, first appearing in the original film, *Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope* (1977), where a Bantha-mounted Tusken Raider ambushes Luke Skywalker. The pin is part of the DLR Hidden Disney 2024: Star Wars Galaxy Creatures series, a popular collection of Open Edition (OE) pins distributed by Cast Members at Disneyland Resort. The bottom right corner of the pin prominently displays a silver Rebel Alliance symbol, serving as the Hidden Disney icon for this particular series, rather than a traditional Mickey head. This Bantha pin is one of six in the 2024 Galaxy Creatures set, which also includes other notable Star Wars creatures like the Porg, Tauntaun, Loth Cat, Convor, and a Blurrg Chaser pin. The inclusion of the Bantha, a creature that has appeared in various Star Wars media including *The Mandalorian* and *The Book of Boba Fett*, highlights its enduring significance in the franchise. Collectors appreciate Hidden Disney pins for their accessibility through trading and their representation of beloved characters and elements from Disney franchises, especially popular ones like Star Wars.