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Disney pin collectors vie for rare items at D23 convention
At the D23 fan convention in Anaheim, collectors are competing for highly sought-after Disney pins. The popularity of pin collecting, which began with park pin-trading programs in the 1990s, has created a global community of enthusiasts.
Demand is particularly high for the 2026 Premier Collection, a limited-edition set of 15 pins. Each pin in this series is part of an LE1000 collection, meaning only 1,000 of each character design exist worldwide. A full set of these pins is being sold at the convention for $1,149.
Access to popular items, such as those at the Mickey's of Glendale Pin Store booth, is managed through a virtual queue that often fills up almost instantly, leading to long waits and frequent sell-outs for attendees.
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Anaheim Convention Center · D23 · Disney · Kyle Liddane · Mickey's of Glendale
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- [● 8 SOURCES] A complete 15-pin set is sold at D23 for $1,149, averaging approximately $76.60 per pin. mix929.com · wdez.com · jack1065.com · wixx.com · wkzo.com · +3 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] Each pin in the LE1000 series has only 1,000 units produced worldwide per character design. mix929.com · wdez.com · jack1065.com · wixx.com · wkzo.com · +3 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] Purchases at the Mickey's of Glendale Pin Store booth require a virtual queue that fills up almost instantly. mix929.com · wdez.com · jack1065.com · wixx.com · wkzo.com · +3 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] The 2026 Premier Collection is a limited-edition set of 15 pins released for the D23 convention. mix929.com · wdez.com · jack1065.com · wixx.com · wkzo.com · +3 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] Disney pin collecting grew in popularity following the launch of pin-trading programs in the 1990s. mix929.com · wdez.com · jack1065.com · wixx.com · wkzo.com · +3 more