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The Toy Story Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters
Disneyland Pressed Penny Set Details
Buzz Lightyear, Zurg, Little Green Men - LGM's © 2008 - 2010 ParkPennies

DISNEYLAND PARK pressed pennies and elongated coins No. 1-25 DL1+ DISNEYLAND PARK penny press machine coin No. 26-50 26+ DISNEYLAND PARK pressed penny machine coin No. 51~75 51+ DISNEYLAND PARK penny press machine coin No. 76~100 76+ DISNEYLAND PARK pressed pennies and elongated coins No. 101-125 101+
DISNEYLAND PARK elongated coins No. 126-150 126+ DISNEYLAND PARK pressed pennies and elongated coins No. 151-175 151+ DISNEYLAND PARK pressed penny collector guide No. 176-200 176+ DISNEYLAND PARK pressed penny coins No. 201-225 201+ DISNEYLAND PARK squished pennies No. 226-250 226+
DISNEY coins and sovenirs guide No. 251-275 251+ DISNEY coins and souvenirs guide No. 276-300 276+ DISNEYLAND PARK pressed pennies and elongated coins No. 301-325 301+ DISNEYLAND smashed penny collector's guide No. 326-346 326+ DISNEYLAND PARK pressed pennies and elongated coins No. 347-375 347+
DISNEY pressed penny souvenir coins No. 376-400 376+ DISNEYLAND PARK smashed penny coin collector guide No. 401-425 401+ DISNEYLAND PARK smashed penny coin collector guide No. 425-450 425+ DISNEYLAND PARK smashed penny coin collector guide No. 450-475 450+ DISNEYLAND PARK pressed penny coin collector guide No. 475-500 475+
DISNEY pressed penny souvenir coins No.500-525 500+
Toy Story - Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters pressed penny sign
The Astro Blaster
Penny Press Sign
Disneyland Toy Story, Buzz Lightyear pressed pennies have been very popular. The first Toy Story pressed penny machine, 1996 - 2004, held coin numbers DL0077 Woody, DL0078 Buzz Lightyear, and DL0079 Sarge. After spending a short time in Tomorrowland the three die Eurolink Design Inc. machine was moved to the Main Street Penny Arcade until its retirement in 2004. Then in 2005, the Astro Blasters Toy Story penny press machine, located in The Little Green Men Store Command (Formerly the Premier Shop), followed in the tradition. To most passers by, the machine looks as if it has been unchanged from the very first day it was placed onstage in March of 2005. But, as you can see by the chart below, there have been many small changes over the years. Variations like these are a fun challenge for advanced collectors and a specialty of ParkPennies.com.

Thousands of pressed penny collectors (and unsuspecting soon to be pressed penny collectors) have passed by the Astro Blasters Toy Story penny press machine most every day for several years now. The casual collector will probably only need a single coin to remind them of their magical day at Disneyland with friends and family. Advanced Collectors might want every one. But, no matter if you press them all or just one, they can make a great souvenir of a fun day... A Disneyland keepsake that can last for several lifetimes in a scrap book or photo album... and costs just 51 cents!
Picture of Woody from Toy Story souvenir pressed penny, pennies or elongated coin.
RETIRED
DL0077 Woody
pressed penny

February 1996 - July 2004
Picture of Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story souvenir pressed penny, pennies or elongated coin.
RETIRED
DL0078 Buzz Lightyear
pressed penny

February 1996 - July 2004
Picture of Sarge from Toy Story souvenir pressed penny, pennies or elongated coin.
RETIRED
DL0079 Sarge
pressed penny

February 1996 - July 2004

The Astro Blasters Toy Story Pressed Penny Sets
2005 - Current
LGM Little Green Men pressed penny
RETIRED
DL0271 Little Green Man (LGM)
Original Die and Backstamp.
Type I Backstamp

March 18 - March 20, 2005

LGM Little Green Men pressed penny
RETIRED
DL0280 Little Green Man (LGM)
(DL0271 Die with
Type II Backstamp)

March 24, 2005 - October 2008
LGM Little Green Men pressed penny
RETIRED
DL0436 Little Green Man (LGM)
(DL0280 Die with Marked Belt.)
Type III Backstamp

October 24 - November 24, 2008
LGM Little Green Men pressed penny
DL0439 Little Green Man (LGM)
New Die.
Type III Backstamp

November 26, 2008 - Current
Buzz Lightyear  pressed penny.
RETIRED
DL0272 Buzz Lightyear
Original Die and Backstamp.
Type I Backstamp

March 18 - March 20, 2005

Buzz Lightyear  pressed penny.
RETIRED
DL0281 Buzz Lightyear
(DL0272 Die with
Type II Backstamp)

March 24, 2005 - October 2008
Buzz Lightyear  pressed penny.
RETIRED
DL0437 Buzz Lightyear
New Die.
Type IV Backstamp

October 24, 2008 - May, 2011
Buzz Lightyear  pressed penny.
DL0495 Buzz Lightyear
(DL0437 Die with
Type III Backstamp)

May 4, 2011 - Current
Zurg  pressed penny.
RETIRED
DL0273 Zurg
Original Die and Backstamp.
Type I Backstamp

March 18 - March 20, 2005
Zurg  pressed penny.
RETIRED
DL0282 Zurg
(DL0273 Die with

Type II Backstamp)

March 24, 2005 - October 2008
Zurg  pressed penny.
RETIRED
DL0438 Zurg
(DL0273 Die with Marked
Wire Border.) Type III Backstamp

October 24 - November 24, 2008
Zurg  pressed penny.
DL0440 Zurg
New Die.
Type III Backstamp

November 26, 2008 - Current
Astro Blasters pressed penny backstamp type I
RETIRED
"Type I" Backstamp
BUZZ LIGHTYEAR ASTRO BLASTERS
Image is diffused

March 18 - March 20, 2005
Astro Blasters pressed penny backstamp type II
RETIRED
"Type II" Backstamp
BUZZ LIGHTYEAR ASTRO BLASTERS
Sharper Image

March 24, 2005 - October 2008
Astro Blasters pressed penny backstamp type III.
"Type III" Backstamp
(DL0436, DL0438, DL0439, and DL0440)
BUZZ LIGHTYEAR ASTRO BLASTERS,
DISNEYLAND ® RESORT
Very clear image

October 24, 2008 - Current
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"TYPE IV" Backstamp
(DL0437 only)
BUZZ LIGHTYEAR ASTRO BLASTERS,
DISNEYLAND ® RESORT
Very clear image
October 24, 2008 - May 2011
The Type I Astro Blasters pressed penny backstamp.
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The first or "Type I" Astro Blasters backstamp.
Used on the DL0271 - DL0273 elongated coins.
Reads: "Buzz Lightyear ASTRO BLASTERS".
The Type I I Astro Blasters pressed penny backstamp.
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The second or "Type II"Astro Blasters backstamp.
Used on the DL0280 - DL0282 elongated coins.
Reads: "Buzz Lightyear ASTRO BLASTERS".
The Type III Astro Blasters pressed penny backstamp.
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The third or "Type III" Astro Blasters backstamp.
Used on the DL0436, DL0438, DL0439, DL0440 and DL0495 elongated coins.
Reads: "Buzz Lightyear ASTRO BLASTERS, DISNEYLAND ® RESORT".
The Type III Astro Blasters pressed penny backstamp.
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The forth or "Type IV" Astro Blasters backstamp.
Used on the DL0437 elongated coin.
Reads: "Buzz Lightyear ASTRO BLASTERS, DISNEYLAND ® RESORT".
 

Comparison of the Toy Story or
"Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters" Pressed Pennies

First set, March 18, 2005: DL0271, DL0272, DL0273 - Second set, March 24, 2005: DL0280, DL0281, DL0282
Third set, October 24, 2008: DL0436, DL0437, DL0438 - Forth set, November 26, 2008: DL0439, DL0437*, DL0440
*Only two dies were replaced on 11/26/08 the DL0437 was a carry-over. Crazy yet? :-)
LGM Little Green Men pressed penny
RETIRED
Disney Little Green Man (LGM), Alien
Pressed Penny No. DL0271

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(Disney Little Green Man (LGM), Alien Vertical pressed penny or elongated Disney coin image) DISNEYLAND ® PARK BUZZ LIGHTYEAR ASTRO BLASTERS, Little Green Man (LGM), Alien, © DISNEY / PIXAR, wire border. No "e" for Eurolink. Same coin die as the DL0280 and DL0436. Easily identified by the backstamp. View our Toy Story pressed penny comparison page for close up images and more details.
Reverse: BUZZ LIGHTYEAR ASTRO BLASTERS (Type I)

First on-stage March 18, 2005 (Removed for repair / backstamp replacement 3/20/05) at The Little Green Men Store Command (Formerly the Premier Shop) button "A".
LGM Little Green Men pressed penny
RETIRED
Disney Little Green Man (LGM), Alien
Pressed Penny No. DL0280

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(Disney Little Green Man (LGM), Alien Vertical pressed penny or elongated Disney coin image) DISNEYLAND ® PARK BUZZ LIGHTYEAR ASTRO BLASTERS, Little Green Man (LGM), Alien, © DISNEY / PIXAR, wire border. No "e" for Eurolink. Same die as the DL0271 and DL0436. Easily identified by the backstamp. View our Toy Story pressed penny comparison page for close up images and more details.
Reverse: BUZZ LIGHTYEAR ASTRO BLASTERS (Type II)

First on-stage and operational late March 24, 2005 at The Little Green Men Store Command (Formerly the Premier Shop) button "A".
LGM Little Green Men pressed penny
RETIRED
Disney Little Green Man (LGM), Alien
Pressed Penny No. DL0436

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(Disney Little Green Man (LGM), Alien Vertical smashed penny or elongated coin image) DISNEYLAND ® PARK BUZZ LIGHTYEAR ASTRO BLASTERS, Little Green Man (LGM), Alien, © DISNEY / PIXAR, wire border. No "e" for Eurolink. Same die as the DL0271 and DL0280. Easily identified by the backstamp. View our Toy Story pressed penny comparison page for close up images and more details.
Reverse: BUZZ LIGHTYEAR ASTRO BLASTERS, DISNEYLAND ® RESORT. (Type III)

First on-stage 10/24/08 retired around 11/24/08. Located at The Little Green Men Store Command (Formerly the Premier Shop) button "A".
LGM Little Green Men pressed penny

Disney Little Green Man (LGM), Alien
Pressed Penny No. DL0439

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(Disney Little Green Man (LGM), Alien Vertical smashed penny or elongated coin image) DISNEYLAND ® PARK BUZZ LIGHTYEAR ASTRO BLASTERS, Little Green Man (LGM), Alien, © DISNEY / PIXAR, wire border. No "e" for Eurolink. Similar to the DL0271 / DL0280 and DL0436 dies. Easily mistaken for the DL0436. View our Toy Story pressed penny comparison page for close up images and more details.
Reverse: BUZZ LIGHTYEAR ASTRO BLASTERS, DISNEYLAND ® RESORT. (Type III)

First on-stage 11/26/08. Located at The Little Green Men Store Command (Formerly the Premier Shop) button "A".
 
Buzz Lightyear  pressed penny.
RETIRED
Disney BUZZ LIGHTYEAR ASTRO BLASTERS
Pressed Penny No. DL0272

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(Disney BUZZ LIGHTYEAR ASTRO BLASTERS Vertical pressed penny or elongated Disney coin image) DISNEYLAND ® PARK BUZZ LIGHTYEAR ASTRO BLASTERS, Buzz Lightyear, © DISNEY / PIXAR, wire border. No "e" for Eurolink. Same coin die as the DL0281 and similar to the DL0437. Easily identified by the backstamp. View our Toy Story pressed penny comparison page for close up images and more details.
Reverse: BUZZ LIGHTYEAR ASTRO BLASTERS (Type I)

First on-stage March 18, 2005 (Removed for repair / backstamp replacement 3/20/05) at The Little Green Men Store Command (Formerly the Premier Shop) button "B".
Buzz Lightyear  pressed penny.
RETIRED
Disney BUZZ LIGHTYEAR ASTRO BLASTERS
Pressed Penny No. DL0281

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(Disney BUZZ LIGHTYEAR ASTRO BLASTERS Vertical pressed penny or elongated Disney coin image) DISNEYLAND ® PARK BUZZ LIGHTYEAR ASTRO BLASTERS, Buzz Lightyear, © DISNEY / PIXAR, wire border. No "e" for Eurolink. Similar to the DL0272 and DL0437. Easily identified by the backstamp. View our Toy Story pressed penny comparison page for close up images and more details.
Reverse: BUZZ LIGHTYEAR ASTRO BLASTERS (Type II)

First on-stage and operational late March 24, 2005 at The Little Green Men Store Command (Formerly the Premier Shop) button "B".
Buzz Lightyear  pressed penny.

Disney BUZZ LIGHTYEAR ASTRO BLASTERS
Pressed Penny No. DL0437

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(Disney BUZZ LIGHTYEAR ASTRO BLASTERS Vertical smashed penny or elongated coin image) DISNEYLAND ® PARK BUZZ LIGHTYEAR ASTRO BLASTERS, Buzz Lightyear, © DISNEY / PIXAR, wire border. No "e" for Eurolink. Same die as the DL0495, very similar to the DL0272 and DL0281 dies. Easily identified by the type IV backstamp. First on-stage October 24th, 2008. View our Toy Story pressed penny comparison page for close up images and more details.
Reverse: BUZZ LIGHTYEAR ASTRO BLASTERS, DISNEYLAND ® RESORT. (Type IV)

First on-stage October 24th, 2008 at The Little Green Men Store Command (Formerly the Premier Shop) button "B".
Buzz Lightyear  pressed penny.

Disney BUZZ LIGHTYEAR ASTRO BLASTERS
Pressed Penny No. DL0495

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(Disney BUZZ LIGHTYEAR ASTRO BLASTERS Vertical smashed penny or elongated coin image) DISNEYLAND ® PARK BUZZ LIGHTYEAR ASTRO BLASTERS, Buzz Lightyear, © DISNEY / PIXAR, wire border. No "e" for Eurolink. Same obverse die as the DL0437, very similar to the DL0272 and DL0281 dies. Easily identified by the type III backstamp. (The previous Type IV backstamp changed to Type III on May 4th, 2011, and now conforms to the other coins in this three coin set.) First on-stage May 4th, 2011, replaced the DL0437 due to backstamp change. View our Toy Story pressed penny comparison page for close up images and more details.
Reverse: BUZZ LIGHTYEAR ASTRO BLASTERS, DISNEYLAND ® RESORT. (Type III)

First on-stage May 4th, 2011, at The Little Green Men Store Command (Formerly the Premier Shop) button "B".
 
Zurg  pressed penny.
RETIRED
Disney ASTRO BLASTERS Zurg
Pressed Penny No. DL0273

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(Disney ASTRO BLASTERS Zurg Vertical pressed penny or elongated Disney coin image) DISNEYLAND ® PARK BUZZ LIGHTYEAR ASTRO BLASTERS, Zurg, © DISNEY / PIXAR, wire border. No "e" for Eurolink. Same coin die as the DL0282 and DL0438. Easily identified by the backstamp. View our Toy Story pressed penny comparison page for close up images and more details.
Reverse: BUZZ LIGHTYEAR ASTRO BLASTERS (Type I)

First on-stage March 18, 2005 (Removed for repair / backstamp replacement 3/20/05) at The Little Green Men Store Command (Formerly the Premier Shop) button "C".
Zurg  pressed penny.
RETIRED
Disney ASTRO BLASTERS Zurg
Pressed Penny No. DL0282

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(Disney ASTRO BLASTERS Zurg Vertical pressed penny or elongated Disney coin image) DISNEYLAND ® PARK BUZZ LIGHTYEAR ASTRO BLASTERS, Zurg, © DISNEY / PIXAR, wire border. No "e" for Eurolink. Same die as the DL0273 and DL0438. Easily identified by the backstamp. View our Toy Story pressed penny comparison page for close up images and more details.
Reverse: BUZZ LIGHTYEAR ASTRO BLASTERS (Type II)

First on-stage and operational late March 24, 2005 at The Little Green Men Store Command (Formerly the Premier Shop) button "C".
Zurg  pressed penny.
RETIRED
Disney ASTRO BLASTERS Zurg
Pressed Penny No. DL0438

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(Disney ASTRO BLASTERS Zurg Vertical smashed penny or elongated coin image) DISNEYLAND ® PARK BUZZ LIGHTYEAR ASTRO BLASTERS, Zurg, © DISNEY / PIXAR, wire border. No "e" for Eurolink. Same die as the DL0273 and DL0282. Easily identified by the backstamp. View our Toy Story pressed penny comparison page for close up images and more details.
Reverse: BUZZ LIGHTYEAR ASTRO BLASTERS, DISNEYLAND ® RESORT. (Type III)

First on-stage 10/24/08 retired around 11/24/08. Located at The Little Green Men Store Command (Formerly the Premier Shop) button "C".
Zurg  pressed penny.

Disney ASTRO BLASTERS Zurg
Pressed Penny No. DL0440

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(Disney ASTRO BLASTERS Zurg Vertical smashed penny or elongated coin image) DISNEYLAND ® PARK BUZZ LIGHTYEAR ASTRO BLASTERS, Zurg, © DISNEY / PIXAR, wire border. No "e" for Eurolink. Similar to the DL0273 / DL0282 and DL0438 dies. Easily mistaken for the DL0438. View our Toy Story pressed penny comparison page for close up images and more details.
Reverse: BUZZ LIGHTYEAR ASTRO BLASTERS, DISNEYLAND ® RESORT. (Type III)

First on-stage 11/26/08. Located at The Little Green Men Store Command (Formerly the Premier Shop) button "C".
 
Astro Blasters pressed penny backstamp type I
RETIRED
DL0271-273 (TYPE I)
The First
Buzz Lightyear backstamp

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DL0271 - DL0273 Backstamp. Reads "Buzz Lightyear ASTRO BLASTERS". This is the hard to find "Type I" backstamp. See also the DL0280 -DL0282 "Type II" and the DL0436-438 backstamp coin which adds "DISNEYLAND ® RESORT". View our Toy Story pressed penny comparison page for close up images and more details.
Astro Blasters pressed penny backstamp type II
RETIRED
DL280-282 (TYPE II)
The Second
Buzz Lightyear backstamp

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DL0280 - DL0282 "Type II" Backstamp. Reads "Buzz Lightyear ASTRO BLASTERS". This is the second back for this set of coins. See DL0271 - DL0273 for the "Type I" backstamp and the DL0436-438 backstamp coin which adds "DISNEYLAND ® RESORT". View our Toy Story pressed penny comparison page for close up images and more details.
Astro Blasters pressed penny backstamp type III.

DL0436, 38, 39, 40, & 95 (TYPE III)
The Third
Buzz Lightyear backstamp

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DL0436, DL0438, DL0439, DL0440 and DL0495
"Type III" Backstamp. Reads "Buzz Lightyear ASTRO BLASTERS, DISNEYLAND ® RESORT". This is the third Buzz Lightyear or Astro Blasters backstamp. It can be found on the DL0436, DL0438, DL0439, DL0440 and DL0495. (The DL0437 backstamp image has artwork differences.) See also the hard to find "Type I" backstamp and the DL0280-DL0282 "Type II" which do not include "DISNEYLAND ® RESORT". View our Toy Story pressed penny comparison page for close up images and more details.
Astro Blasters pressed penny backstamp type III.
RETIRED
DL0437 (TYPE IV)
The Forth
Buzz Lightyear backstamp

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DL0437
"Type IV" Backstamp. (Reported by George Colón 8/2010) Reads "Buzz Lightyear ASTRO BLASTERS, DISNEYLAND ® RESORT". This is the forth Buzz Lightyear / Astro Blasters backstamp. It can be found on the DL0437. Compare with the hard to find DL0271-DL0273 "Type I" backstamp and the DL0280-DL0282 "Type II" backstamps which do not include "DISNEYLAND ® RESORT" as well as the DL0436, DL0438, DL0439 and DL0440 Backstamps that have different placement of the top "Buzz Lightyear" banner and other artwork differences. View our Toy Story pressed penny comparison page for close up images and more details.
NOTE: You may have noticed that because backstamp "dies" and coin dies are different in many ways, they are treated differently here at ParkPennies. Guides confirm that unlike coin dies, backstamp “dies” often share a single design / artwork "type" pressed onto the reverse of many different elongated coins. When these backstamp "dies" are compared to others of the same design "type", often there are slight differences as each is etched or engraved individually. To mix things up even more, it is possible for a set of three nearly identical backstamp "dies" engraved on a back shaft and paired with particular coin dies, to be accidentally or intentionally rotated when the penny press mechanism is serviced or repaired. And even more permutations are introduced if a replacement back shaft is installed with facsimiles of the original backstamp engravings. Lastly, backstamp engravings are also prone to change in appearance over time as they wear, "sink" etc., which can add variations to the same back stamp engravings over time. As you can see, these backstamp characteristics could make for a lot of “different” backstamps of the same design "type". Therefore, our guide attributions give small design variations or changes less weight when observed in backstamp "dies" vs. obverse coin dies. A good example would be the many 50th Anniversary backstamps. There are as many individual backstamp "dies" or engravings as there are coins in the 50th set, each with slight variances in placement, depth, and texture. Yet all share the same artwork / design, i.e. without intentional differences in design, and are considered one “generic type” for the purposes of listing in this guide.
 
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Editor's note: We are often reminded that the preferred numismatic term is "Elongated Coins". However, as the rebellious, risk taking, devil may care ParkPennies.com contributors that we are, temptation often gets the better of us. As a result, you may see the more casual, fun terms like: pressed pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, smashed pennies, flattened pennies, crushed pennies, squashed pennies, rolled pennies, mashed pennies, smashed pennies, stamped pennies, smashed pennies , smushed pennies, stretched pennies, memory pennies, keepsake pennies, flat pennies, and souvenir medallions to describe these fun penny souvenirs.
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