There’s no better way to kick off our new Disney enamel pin series than with the beloved and historical True Original icon, Mickey Mouse. Seasoned veteran Tom Whalen and design powerhouse DKNG Studios offer up their treatments of Sorcerer Mickey and the classic Mickey, respectively.
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Classic Mickey Enamel Pin
Designed by DKNG Studios
1.5" in height, Material: Black Nickel
On a 2"x3" backing
Expected to Ship in 1 - 2 Business Days
Ships to Addresses in North America
$10
Sorcerer Mickey Enamel Pin
Designed by Tom Whalen
1.3" in height, Material: Shiny Silver
On a 2"x3" backing
Expected to Ship in 1 - 2 Business Days
Ships to addresses in North America
$10
Words from the artists-
From DKNG:
"Being asked to create an officially licensed pin for Disney is an enormous honor. We make it a goal of ours to always visit the enamel pin displays at the Disney Parks in our home state of California, and are always taken aback by the enormous body of work one company has offered to the world of pins. To be specifically asked to create a pin for Mickey Mouse is on a whole other level.
"It’s a double-edged sword, re-interpreting an already iconic and perfect design. We didn’t want to steer too far away from Disney’s artistic expression but also wanted to put our own personal spin on the classic character. We pride ourselves on finding the hidden geometry in all aspects of design and illustration, and it’s clear that Mickey is built with a number of geometric shapes.
"Just draw three perfect circles and most people will be able to see the vague resemblance of Mickey's head and ears. We took this notion and applied it to our process. Our goal was to celebrate what makes Mickey classic, using a recognizable pose and color scheme, while celebrating the geometry and line work that would otherwise be hidden. We hope we did Mickey justice. It’s the least we could do for such a handsome nonagenarian on his birthday."
From Tom Whalen:
"Some of my fondest childhood memories involve weekend sleepovers at my grandmother’s house. No getaway would be complete without a) loads of homemade food b) playing in her expansive attic and c) watching movies with her. She had an early-model VCR that she used to record everything from GODZILLA flicks to "HAWAII FIVE-O" to Disney films. It was during one of my weekend visits that she presented “FANTASIA" to me and I was floored. I remember noticing how different that film was from other Disney fare in both structure and tone. "THE SORCERER'S APPRENTICE,” in particular, felt more intense and perilous than other animated films and Mickey’s misguided attempts at controlling magic always frayed my young nerves. I’m honored to be able to kick off my selection of Disney pins with a character that brings back so many vivid memories."
