Lenticular Pins

These Disney pins are adorned with at least two images. As the pin is tilted one way or another, a different image is displayed. Although these pins have been created with countless different subjects, the eerie quality of images shifting from one to another lends itself particularly to pins featuring the Haunted Mansion attraction or one of the Disney villains.

Slider Pins

Slider pins feature a component of the pin that moves across the rest of the pin. In some cases the piece will slide back and forth; in other cases the piece moves up and down. In almost all of the pins, however, the motion is used to simulate motion the pin’s inspiration makes. For instance, the Disney pin that honors the Tower of Terror attraction includes two moveable elevator doors. These doors are reminiscent of the motion of the ride’s doors as they open at random intervals.

Spinner Pins

Another Disney pin with motion, spinner pins have a component that rotates freely from the rest of the pin. Sometimes, the spinning piece is a flat piece that spins in a clockwise or counterclockwise motion similar to the gears in a clock. Other times, the spinning piece rotates on an axis to reveal a front or back side.

Light-Up Pins

This fun take on Disney pins uses a little extra Disney magic. When turned on, these pins feature tiny bulbs that emit light. Popular in night scenes, villain eyes, and many other applications, light-up pins are sure to attract attention. A replaceable battery powers the special effects in these pins.

Flocked Pins

Flocked Disney pins have a texture that the other pins don’t possess. The process of flocking involves attaching a type of pulverized wool to the surface of an object to create a fuzzy texture the object wouldn’t normally possess. Flocked pins usually exhibit a design that entails a furry component. One particular flocked pin features Mickey Mouse adorned in a Santa Suit. The fur of his suit is embellished with white flocking.

These types of Disney pins merely scratch the surface of the vast array of pins available today. Glitter pins have a unique sparkle embedded in the finish of the pin. This finish lends itself to the pins that feature winter motifs or one of Disney’s princesses. Hinged pins are jointed to fold and unfold. Charming locket pins make use of this mechanical function. Jumbo pins are noticeably larger than the other pins. As techniques used to decorate these tiny collectible continues to expand who knows what the next generation of Disney pins will look like?