Big Al from Country Bear Jamboree Fantasy Disney Pin by Imagineer Terri Hardin

This is a special pin. I co-created it with Imagineer Terri Hardin. She used to work for Disney on projects like Captain EO, Muppet Vision 3D, Dragon's Lair (Disneyland Paris), Star Tours, and others.

HERE IS THE LINK TO HER BIO.
http://disneytriviaguy.blogspot.com/2018/07/the-lifetime-achievements-of-imagineer.html

This is Big Al from The Country Bear Jamboree which existed in Disneyland's Bear Country from 1972-1986. The land was renamed Critter Country in 1988 and the Country Bear Vacation Hoedown was there from 1986-2001 when it was removed to make way for the Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh attraction. After it closed, the Big Al animatronics was repurposed for the Oogie Boogie animatronic in the new Haunted Mansion Holiday overlay. You can still see the attraction if you visit the Magic Kingdom in Disney World.

LE: 200
SIZE: 3" tall and 2" wide
TYPE: Hard Enamel
METAL: Black Plated Nickel
BACKERS: Two Black Rubber
NUMBERING: Each pin has its laser engraved numbered on the back
SPECIALIZATION: Each one has her signature with raised metal

You can see the original sketch she sent me to turn into the pin art.
The two photos of her are from the set of The Country Bears (2002). She was the puppeteer for Big Al in the film.

*Because these are Fantasy pins, they can't be traded with Cast Members inside any Disney park. They are meant to be collected solely by Disney fans.

I have the option for you to buy one of each of her pins: Oswald, Stitch & Grand Councilwoman, Br'er Rabbit, and Big Al (save $8).