Pete - Steamboat Willie - Vinylmation Urban Series 1

This compelling Open Edition (OE) pin showcases Pete, the formidable antagonist from Walt Disney's iconic 1928 animated short, *Steamboat Willie*, presented in the popular Vinylmation figure style. The pin captures Pete's classic black-and-white appearance, reflecting the original animation, and features him wearing his distinctive hat and suspenders. *Steamboat Willie* is celebrated as a groundbreaking film, marking the public debut of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, and is renowned for being one of the first cartoons to feature synchronized sound, which revolutionized the animation industry upon its premiere on November 18, 1928. Pete himself holds historical significance as Disney's oldest recurring character, having first appeared in 'Alice Solves the Puzzle' in 1925, several years before Mickey Mouse. This pin is part of the "Vinylmation Urban Series 1 Mystery Pin Collection," which gained popularity for translating the collectible Vinylmation figures into pin form. Released in 2010 at both Disneyland Resort (DLR) and Walt Disney World (WDW), collectors value this pin for its homage to classic Disney animation, the enduring appeal of Pete, and its place within the early and popular Vinylmation pin series. The series typically included several core pins and rarer chasers, making the pursuit of specific characters like this *Steamboat Willie* Pete a fun challenge for collectors.