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Looking for that Dumbo souvenir from when you were a kid? That exact figurine, postcard, lithograph, plush? How about the actual Dumbo ride vehicle you sat in and went up and down and all around in? Or an original animation cel from the 1941 Walt Disney Animated Classic feature film? This is where you'll find it!
I've been collecting Disneyana since I was a kid: banks, watches, park and attraction tickets, and for over 25 years now, I've been collecting Disney Pins. Today at Recycling the Magic, I found the SuperStar of my Disney Pin collection.
If you're into the elevated elements of Disney Pin collecting, you know a pin art piece like this is called a Progression. It shows the progress of a pin's production through the steps of its manufacture.
Until this year's 25th Anniversary Pin Celebration, the Walt Disney Imagineering cast member company store Mickey's of Glendale was the primary source for pin progressions with a few exceptions from the Disney Gallery Stores and Park Pin Event exclusives.
This extraordinary example is from Disney Auctions, the online source for many of the finest, rarest, and priciest pins ever made, and was an exceptional value, especially since it's priceless to me.
Disney Fine Art pieces command thousands of dollars, and this was no exception. One thing I love about Recycling the Magic is you'll find something for every taste and budget. The thing I love the most is if your Disney vacation has emptied your wallet, you'll love the combination of museum and thrift store vibe that makes every visit, no matter how often you visit, a nostalgic and surprising treasure hunt. Low on Disney dollars? Bring your pre-loved Disneyana of any kind and the lovely and classy store proprietor Becky will offer you a fair price to re-home your stuff no matter how common. The warm and funny love of her life Jerry reigns over the cash register, and is the animation, watch, and jewelry expert. My personal favorite Pat is the pin expert, and my new best pin friend!
Like the store itself, the staff is friendly yet sophisticated, helpful, and knowledgeable. The hard-working Ashton, Steven, and the rest will help you schlep stuff in and out cheerfully and effortlessly. The Disney Parks and movies background music enhances the experience, and before you know it, you're wandering through a Disney fantasyland as magical as the Magic Kingdom itself. I recommend a visit to every Disney fan and Cast Member I encounter, and even though current Cast Members should know that they avoid buying from anyone currently working for the company, your friends and family are welcome to sell. Everyone I know who loves Disney loves Recycling the Magic, and today I'm head-over-heels in love with my fabulous find! Thanks a million friends!