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Item:Disneyland "Counting Down to the Celebration of a Lifetime" Limited Edition Pin Set
Edition: Limited Edition of only 250 framed sets
Year: 2005
Description:The item featured in the image is a rare, official DisneylandResort "Building the Dream" Framed Pin Set, usually titled bycollectors as the "Counting Down to the Celebration of a Lifetime"set. It is notable that the actual pinset makes no reference to “Building the Dream”… but all reference is limited tothe latter description. Only theoriginal outer labels from Pins USA (designated manufacturer for designing Disneypins) refer to “Building the Dream”…
Key Details:
- Release: Released in 2005 to build anticipation for Disneyland’s 50th Anniversary Celebration (The Happiest Homecoming on Earth).
- Rarity: A highly collectible Limited Edition of only 250 pieces (LE 250).
- Design: It features a custom illustrated backdrop of Sleeping Beauty Castle with 8 individual character enamel pins seamlessly integrated into the scene. The characters (including Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, Pluto, Chip, Dale, and Tinker Bell) are depicted working together to construct or paint the celebratory extension of the castle.
- Value & Listings: Complete sets with original framing and a Certificate of Verification (COA) are highly sought after by collectors on secondary marketplaces like .
The original illustration and overall design for thisspecific framed pin set are officially attributed to the Disney Design Group,which was the specialized, internal team of artists and designers responsiblefor Disneyland’s high-end merchandise and park collectibles during the 50thAnniversary era.
It doesn't appear that a specific designer was disclosed; nor wasthe Certificate of Verification dated.
The Certificate of Verification confirms that an individualartist was not explicitly credited on this release. It was standard practicefor the Disney Design Group to omit individual artist names oncertificates for multi-pin framing projects during the 50th Anniversary,leaving fields like the date of purchase blank for the buyer to complete at a later time.
A unique feature of this specific certificate is a notabletypo in the title line, which officially reads "Celebration of aLifteime" (instead of "Lifetime"). This typo is present onall 250 authentic certificates for this set and serves as an excellent markerfor verifying its authenticity.
Recent comparable sales and listing trends for the Disneyland50th Anniversary "Counting Down to the Celebration of a Lifetime"Framed Pin Set are detailed below. Because this set is limited to only 250units worldwide, it does not hit the secondary market often.
Current Market Overview
- Recent Market Value Range: $350.00 – $550.00 USD
- The "COA Factor": Having the physical Certificate of Verification (even undated) keeps the value firmly toward the higher end of that spectrum.
This particular issue relies on a smooth, elegant papermatting structure rather than fabric. The lower, inner bevel layer is adistinctive gold metallic matting, which acts as a reflective borderframing the artwork. This metallic inner trim was deliberately chosen by thedesigners to mirror the upscale, gilded theme of Disneyland’s 50th Anniversarymerchandise lineup.
Framed Dimensions: approx. 14" x 16" (shipped in protective 20" x 20" x 4" box)
Verification: Authentic versions ofthis framed artwork feature an official Disney Certificate of Verification attached to thereverse side of the frame backing (as shown).
Condition:Perfectly preserved since acquired by original owners in 2005. Preserved in dark storage for the past two decades.
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