Mr. Toad 25 Years of Pin Trading

This vibrant Open Edition (OE) pin features the exuberant J. Thaddeus Toad, Esquire, better known as Mr. Toad, joyously celebrating "25 YEARS of Pin Trading." Mr. Toad, a beloved character from Disney's 1949 animated anthology film, *The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad*, which adapted Kenneth Grahame's *The Wind in the Willows*, is depicted smiling broadly in his iconic red jacket and teal bow tie. The background behind him is a starry blue, subtly adorned with a small, classic Mickey icon, signifying its status as a Hidden Disney pin. This particular pin is part of the Disneyland Resort (DLR) Hidden Disney 2025: Wave A series, belonging to the "Pin Trading 25th Anniversary" set, which comprises six pins in total (five regular and one chaser). Pin trading officially commenced during the Millennium Celebration at EPCOT in 2000, making 2025 a significant milestone for Disney pin collectors worldwide. Mr. Toad is also famously associated with the original Disneyland attraction, Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, an opening-day attraction from 1955. Collectors value this pin not only for the enduring popularity of Mr. Toad but also for its commemoration of a quarter-century of Disney Pin Trading, a cherished tradition among Disney Parks guests and Cast Members. Hidden Disney pins are initially acquired exclusively through trading with Cast Members and were later made available for purchase in silver mystery pouches containing two random pins for $19.99 starting in April 2025.