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$10.25
Collection
Name
Looking 4 Mickey's - Pin Trading Phrases - Hidden Mickey
Series
2010 Hidden Mickey Pin Trading Phrases
Origin
Walt Disney World
Year
2010
Edition
OE
Subject
Mickey Mouse
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This clever pin is part of the 2010 Hidden Mickey Pin Trading Phrases series, a popular collection released at Walt Disney World Resort. The pin features a vibrant yellow circular background with the playful text 'LOOKING 4' and a stylized 's' that incorporates a small Mickey Mouse icon. The letter 'O's in the word 'LOOKING' are cleverly replaced by a pair of googly-style eyes, while a prominent black Mickey Mouse head silhouette sits in the center, acting as the 'O' in the phrase 'Mickey's'. As an Open Edition release, this pin was originally distributed as a Cast Member lanyard pin, making it a staple for traders searching the parks. The design is a meta-commentary on the hobby itself, celebrating the ubiquitous search for Mickey Mouse icons throughout Disney properties. Mickey Mouse, the iconic mascot of The Walt Disney Company, first appeared in Steamboat Willie in 1928, and this pin serves as a lighthearted nod to the 'Hidden Mickey' phenomenon where guests look for his silhouette in architecture and decor. Because it was part of a specific Hidden Mickey series, it is highly sought after by completionists who enjoy collecting themed phrase pins. The yellow color palette makes it stand out on any lanyard or display board. It remains a classic example of the creative, collector-focused designs produced for the Walt Disney World Resort trading community.
As an Open Edition pin from a 2010 Hidden Mickey series, this item is no longer available via standard retail channels at the parks. Its value is driven by its status as a 'Hidden Mickey' chaser-style design, which makes it popular among set completionists. While it lacks the low production numbers of a Limited Edition pin, its age and the specific popularity of the 'Pin Trading Phrases' series make it a nostalgic and desirable find for long-time collectors.
The Hidden Mickey series became a cultural phenomenon within the Disney Parks, stemming from the actual practice of Imagineers hiding Mickey Mouse profiles in attraction designs. This 2010 release captures the height of the pin trading craze at Walt Disney World, where Cast Member lanyard pins were the primary engine of the trading community.
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gaston815
Condition: excellent
Zacheff
Condition: excellent
Mattaly
Condition: excellent
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