sought-after ! Vintage Mickey Mouse teapot

This is a vintage pie-eyed Mickey Mouse teapot. From my research, it is a rare item because it isn’t made anymore. One ear is the handle and one is part of the lid. There is a teeny bit of rust on the inside lip of the pot, and the bolt on the whistle also seems a bit rusted, these parts could be cleaned. The whistle is in outstanding condition and still functional. I also read this is a contemporary design made in the 1990s, and I saw someone write that it was specifically made in 1996. I also believe the pot is 2 and 3/4 quart and holds a fair amount of water.