Eeyore - Pooh & Pals

This charming Open Edition (OE) Disney pin, released on April 22, 2000, features the beloved character Eeyore from A.A. Milne's Winnie the Pooh stories, first adapted by Disney in the 1966 theatrical short *Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree*. The pin is part of the "Glitter Character Puzzles" series, specifically the "Pooh & Pals" set, which was available at both Disneyland Resort (DLR) and Walt Disney World (WDW). The series consists of multiple glittery puzzle sets, each featuring different Disney characters, designed to fit together to form a larger image when collected. Eeyore, the perpetually gloomy but endearing stuffed donkey, is depicted on a light purple, glitter-filled puzzle piece, capturing his iconic melancholic expression and his pink-bowed tail. The year 2000 was significant for the Winnie the Pooh franchise, with the release of the popular animated musical film *The Tigger Movie* on February 11, 2000, which likely boosted the popularity of Pooh and Pals merchandise, including pins. Collectors often seek out pins from this series to complete the full puzzle sets, making individual pieces like this Eeyore pin desirable. The glitter element adds a special visual appeal, enhancing its charm for collectors.