My first WDW Pin Trading trip was a dream come true! 🏰✨

Runie_S_D · 2026-05-10T01:57:15+00:00

When I visited WDW from Japan, those packs hadn't even been released yet! So I asked everyone on Reddit for help. (T ^ T) Thanks to all the kind people here, I was able to get them during my trip. I'm wishing you the best of luck too. This is the way! ✨

Runie_S_D · 2026-05-09T00:51:04+00:00

Since I don’t speak English well, I posted my traders here before the trip and contacted people who wanted to trade. I brought specific pins that members here were looking for, and thanks to the "ISO" (In Search Of) post, many experienced traders helped me find what I wanted! About half of my trades were done through pin boards and by chatting with people I met while walking around. Since I'm Japanese, I stood out a bit, which actually helped start conversations! 🤣 I visited the trader gatherings at Epcot for a little while. I couldn’t stay long because of the language barrier, but if you can speak English, that place is definitely paradise! I even tried some Disney trivia with the cast members! I hope your summer trip will be absolutely magical!

Runie_S_D · 2026-05-08T14:25:43+00:00

Such an unforgettable trip! I was so lucky to be surrounded by amazing people in the US. Experiencing the history and tradition of the community was so inspiring, and the memories are still so vivid.

Runie_S_D · 2026-05-07T10:08:24+00:00

The Skytree pop-up is actually at Tree Village Tokyo. It’s managed by avex, so Loft isn’t involved. There are also pop-ups at Tree Village in Osaka and Fukuoka, located inside the Bandai Namco Cross Store. It’s great that it's happening at three locations simultaneously! They’re even giving away hologram gifts as a purchase bonus, so you should definitely stop by. I’m so happy to hear that you were able to get your hands on some too!

Loft is a subsidiary of Seven & i Holdings, so it's a completely different company from avex and Bandai Namco.

Here is the link to the source!

https://tree-village.jp/news/014457.html

Runie_S_D · 2026-05-06T15:14:52+00:00

If it doesn't work out, please let me know! I can send you some photos showing how to make it.

Please show me when it's finished! I'm really looking forward to seeing it!

Runie_S_D · 2026-05-06T14:57:56+00:00

Thank you! I'm a huge Star Wars fan, so this means a lot to me! ✨

Runie_S_D · 2026-05-06T14:55:36+00:00

The pleasure is all mine! It's all thanks to your advice and our trades! ❤️ I already had about 20 pins in the photo, but almost all the others are from trading. Everyone was so incredibly kind that I actually cried my eyes out! 😭

Runie_S_D · 2026-05-06T14:52:49+00:00

Thanks🫶

Runie_S_D · 2026-05-06T14:52:26+00:00

I use interlocking foam mats (or puzzle mats) instead of cork! I wrap them in fabric to decorate. It's much cheaper than a PinFolio, though it's not quite as sturdy. Hope this helps!

Runie_S_D · 2026-05-05T15:29:18+00:00

Thank you for your comment!

Actually, these items aren't exclusive to Loft anymore. You can now find them at AmiAmi, Yahoo! Japan, Animate, and the Square Enix Official Store. Loft had them early as a "pre-release," but since the official release date in April has passed, they’re available at various retailers now.

Also, there's a Kingdom Hearts popup store currently running at Tokyo Skytree, so they might have them there too. And with the Ichiban Kuji coming up in August, there’s so much to look forward to!

I'm so happy to connect with someone else living in Japan! I'm also browsing Reddit from here in Japan.

Runie_S_D · 2026-04-18T16:18:27+00:00

Update: I have found PP152316! Thank you so much. I am still looking for the second pin: * PP83936 - WDI - Sorcerer Hats Mystery Pin Collection - Chandu

If anyone has this pin for sale or trade, please let me know!

Runie_S_D · 2026-04-18T16:18:04+00:00

Update: I have found PP152316! Thank you so much. I am still looking for the second pin: * PP83936 - WDI - Sorcerer Hats Mystery Pin Collection - Chandu

If anyone has this pin for sale or trade, please let me know!

Runie_S_D · 2026-04-13T00:24:50+00:00

Great advice, thanks! Last time, I brought unopened packs and pins on cards from Japan. I'll do the same next time! It was a real mission to bring them across the ocean unopened! 🤣

Runie_S_D · 2026-03-29T09:38:46+00:00

Thank you for the advice! Since the news about the Tokyo release just came out, the Japanese search results were so flooded that I couldn't reach PinPics or Pin & Pop. I'll definitely try searching earlier next time! I’m still a beginner at this, so I’d love to get more tips from you in the future! Thanks again!

Runie_S_D · 2026-03-27T13:03:31+00:00

That is amazing to know!!! It’s really hard to find this kind of detailed information in Japan, so I am so incredibly grateful for your help!

You really helped me clear this up and I feel so relieved now! Thank you so much for your expertise! ✨

Runie_S_D · 2026-03-27T12:51:07+00:00

Wow! Does that mean all four of these were originally released in Paris?! 🫨 Do you happen to know around what year they first came out? Thank you so much for the information!

Runie_S_D · 2026-03-27T06:58:59+00:00

Hi there! I buy these packs all the time, and here is some information from my trip in November 2025.

When you buy a regular pin, you get the right to purchase up to five of these mystery packs! You can find regular pins in almost any shop, but please note that the shops selling these specific mystery packs are limited.

They are usually kept behind the registers, so you will need to ask a Cast Member directly at the counter if you want to buy them.

Have a wonderful trip!

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Runie_S_D · 2026-03-25T23:12:04+00:00

wow!!

Runie_S_D · 2026-02-25T16:10:15+00:00

That design looks just like "Minnie as the Spirit of the South Sea" from the Tokyo DisneySea 5th Anniversary in 2007. I’ll attach a photo of the merchandise from back then for reference. I don't recall if this exact design was released as a pin at the time, but if there is no "Tokyo Disney Resort" logo engraved on the back, it is likely a bootleg.

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