Big Al Country Bear Jamboree 40th Anniversary LE Pin

This highly collectible pin features Big Al, the lovable, gruff grizzly bear from Walt Disney World's classic Country Bear Jamboree attraction. The pin showcases Big Al on stage, adorned in his signature tan hat and red vest, strumming his famously out-of-tune guitar against a backdrop of red stage curtains and a decorative arch. Released in 2011 to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of Walt Disney World, this Limited Edition (LE) pin has an edition size of 1500, making it a sought-after piece for collectors. The pin is part of the "40th Anniversary of Walt Disney World - Attraction Collection" or "Walt Disney World 40th Anniversary Retro Collection" series, with one source indicating it as pin "8 of 12" within that collection, adding to its collectibility as part of a larger set. While the pin celebrates the 40th anniversary, the design notably features a '4 YEARS' icon within a Mickey head logo on the lower left, a distinct visual element for this anniversary release. The Country Bear Jamboree, where Big Al performs his iconic rendition of "Blood on the Saddle," debuted on October 1, 1971, as an opening day attraction in Frontierland at Magic Kingdom. Big Al's popularity stems from his deep, growling voice and humorous, off-key singing, making him a fan favorite since the attraction's inception.