Description
This pin, part of a limited edition set released by Disneyland in 1987-1999, features Mickey Mouse standing with boxing gloves on a red background, right-facing left. He is dressed in blue shorts, a white top, yellow shoes, and yellow headgear, with protective gear. The set, titled “Olympic Team Salute USA,” includes Mickey in various Olympic events, each with a distinct background color and a clear epoxy top coating. The pins are rectangular with gold trim, featuring the Olympic rings and the phrase "Disneyland Olympic Team Salute USA." The pin's design includes the Sleeping Beauty Castle in rainbow hues at the top, followed by the USA and Olympic rings in gold, and the set's title. The set's frame contains all pins and a commemorative plaque. During the Summer Olympics, held in Seoul, South Korea from September to October in , athletes from various countries participated, with the United States sending athletes, placing third in total medals: gold, silver, and bronze. This pin exemplifies the collaborative nature of the Olympics and Disney's involvement, with Mickey participating in a boxing event, a unique inclusion in the set.
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