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Pin 55559: Adventures of the Great Mouse Detective pinback button
This 3" button is an early example of the all-too-sparse memorabilia for a terrific film. The logo reflects the somewhat odd title change to "The Adventures of the Great Mouse Detective," a decision that continues to cause confusion.
Basil and Olivia engage in one of their favourite pastimes: observing footprints through a magnifying glass. |
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Pin 57324: Campaign Button
This promotional button was available to retailers in Great Britain as part of Disney's advertising campaign for the first release. It was included with a packet of promo signs and clip art.
At less than 2" across, a small but attractive button featuring a small but attractive Basil examining a clue and shouting, "It's Elementary!" |
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Pin 5168: Walt Disney Home Video pin: Basil
One of 6 Great Mouse Detective pins available only in Europe to contest winners.
Basil is quite happy with his magnifying glass at the ready. |
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Pin 84562: Disney Home Video Great Mouse Detective Basil color variation
Same as above with colour variation; actually a lot more accurate, as Basil's overcoat is brown instead of green. |
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Pin 4662: Walt Disney Home Video pin: Dawson
One of 6 Great Mouse Detective pins available only in Europe to contest winners.
Dr. Dawson is assistant and friend to the Great Mouse Detective. |
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Pin 84561: Disney Home Video Great Mouse Detective Dr. Dawson color variation
Same as above, but with different, less accurate colours. |
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Pin 4666: Walt Disney Home Video pin: Ratigan
One of 6 Great Mouse Detective pins available only in Europe to contest winners.
The Napoleon of Crime of the rodent world performs a peppy song and dance. |
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Pin 132676: Walt Disney Home Video - Ratigan - Great Mouse Detective
The same as above with a differently-coloured base. |
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Pin 3832: walt Disney Home Video: Olivia
One of 6 Great Mouse Detective pins available only in Europe to contest winners.
Young Olivia Flaversham is looking sweet and innocent. |
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Pin 84559: Disney Home Video Great Mouse Detective Olivia Flavisham color variation
The same as above with colour variations much closer to the film. |
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Pin 5170: Walt Disney Home Video pin: Toby
One of 6 Great Mouse Detective pins available only in Europe to contest winners.
Basil's hound dog Toby appears to be ready for action. |
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Pin 132420: Walt Disney Home Video pin: Toby
One of 6 Great Mouse Detective pins available only in Europe to contest winners.
Same pin as 5170, only the colour of the base differs. |
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Pin 5169: Walt Disney Home Video pin: Fidget
One of 6 Great Mouse Detective pins available only in Europe to contest winners.
A smiling Fidget is Ratigan's peg-legged bat henchman. |
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Pin 84560: Disney Home Video Great Mouse Detective Fidget color variation
The same as above with slight colour variations. |
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Pin 38003: Walt Disney Home Video pin set
Set of 6 Great Mouse Detective pins available only in Europe to contest winners. |
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Pin 84558: Disney Home Video 6 Pin Set Great Mouse Detective color variation
Same as the above but with colour variations, of which some are quite major. |
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Pin 5993: Movie Poster pin
This replica of the original movie poster is part of the 75th Anniversary One Sheets limited edition set, released in 1998.
As on the poster, Basil is seen wearing a blue suit he never wears in the film. This was a last-minute effort by the marketing department to Americanize the film in an attempt to distance it from Steven Spielberg's 1986 flop Young Sherlock Holmes. |
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Pin 538: Millenium Series pin
Pin #27 from the Millennium Series sold in The Disney Store. Released in 1999, it was repackaged in 2024 for the Century of Dreams series.
Recalling the film's climactic Big Ben chase scene, Basil is shown standing on a gear with the film logo and release date of 1986. |
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Pin 17421: Magical Musical Moments pin
This pin series from The Disney Store highlighted various songs from Disney movies. "Let Me Be Good to You" was #70; it was released November 16, 2002 and sold for $4.50
Ratigan entertains Basil with a lively rendition of this cabaret-style song, although he didn't sing it in the film. Wouldn't "Good-Bye, So Soon" have been a better choice for this pin?
Basil's hand is also a peculiar shade of red. |
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Pin 6283: Ratigan lenticular pin
Third in the Villain Lenticular series released Aug 11, 2001 as part of the Epcot pin celebration.
Two separate views of the World's Greatset Criminal Mind in one pin. |
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Pin 5663: 15th anniversary dangle pin
Celebrating the 15th Anniversary of The Great Mouse Detective, this large pin was part of a limited edition of 3500 released in July of 2001, original price $15.00.
Basil, Dawson and Ratigan are seen along with the Professor's infamous bell, used to call his cat Felicia. |
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Pin 47706: 20th Anniversary dangle pin
Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of The Great Mouse Detective, this large pin was part of a limited edition of 1500 released July 2, 2006 original price $10.95.
The Great Mouse Detective and his faithful sidekick are on the case, with a little help from Toby the hound.
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Pin 66050: 20th Anniversary dangle pin -- Artist's Proof
The same as pin 47706, only with 'AP' on the back. |
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Pin 6940: Mickey's Trade Parade pin
Pin #6 in the Mickey's Trade Parade series from Walt Disney World, limited to 2500 pins, original price $8.50.
Professor Ratigan carries his trading pins inside his cape, like a black market dealer on a street corner. |
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Pin 21922: Video pinback button--1st release
This pinback button was a promo for retailers to advertise the 1st-ever release of the Great Mouse Detective to home video on July 17. Measures 3".
The button shows a section of the video cover art, a decidedly happy Basil, obviously delighted to finally be available on home video. |
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Pin 14899: Video pinback button--2nd release
This pinback button was a promo for retailers to advertise the 2nd release of the Great Mouse detective on home video on August 31. Measures 2x3".
The button shows the video/DVD cover art, a portrait of our hero in a somewhat Basil-Noir style, looking quite handsome and very satisfied with himself. The advertising campaign this time around was entitled "Get a Clue." |
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Pin 18528: Video pinback button--2nd release variant
A slightly different version of the above button with more garish colours, worn by Disney Store cast members. Instead of the "Get a Clue" promotion, this button says "Back to School with Disney." |
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Pin 11454: History of Art pin: Basil and Olivia
This pin is one of the History of Art series sold in Japan at the Mickey & Pals stores. It was limited to 1800 pins, original price 780 yen.
Basil and Olivia observe a trail of sinister footprints through a magnifying glass with a somewhat Japanese-style sunset in the background. |
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Pin 25931: History of Art pin: Flaversham and Olivia
This pin is one of the History of Art series sold in Japan at the Mickey & Pals stores. It was limited to 1000 pins, original price 780 yen, released in September, 2003.
Toymaker Hiram Flaversham is about to hide his daughter Olivia in the cupboard. |
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Pin 32549: A Villainous Voyage Pin Cruise
Only 500 lucky guests on the Disney Cruise line had the opportunity to buy this Limited Edition, Artist's Choice slider pin designed by Disney Design Group Artist Alex Maher. It was released November 14, 2004 and sold for $10.50.
Ratigan looks suitably wicked as he climbs the ship's rope with his usually-impeccable suit torn to shreds. |
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Pin 46153: Disney Dogs pin
Sold on the Disney Auctions website, this jumbo pin was limited to only 100, and sold for $40.00. It was released on April 13, 2006.
Toby is almost lost in this congregation of pooches, but at least he's in good company with his canine buddies from Peter Pan, The Little Mermaid, Lady and the Tramp, Oliver and Company, The Fox and the Hound, and One Hundred and One Dalmatians. |
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Pin 46402: Disney Mice pin set
Disneyshopping.com had a set of 5 mouse pins available for $24.95. Released in April of 2006 and limited to 1000, it was a great set, but this one pin stands far above the others.
Basil strikes a classic pose with his pipe. His costume is a version sometimes seen in promotional material and pre-production artwork, but not used in the actual film. Notice the grey trousers, the waistcoat instead of his Norfolk jacket, and the absence of spats. |
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Pin 48947: I Love Mice pin
From the DisneyShopping.com "I Love Pins" series, this entry was limited to 500 Pins. It was released on August 21, 2006 and sold for $6.99.
Who doesn't love mice? Especially Basil of Baker Street. Oh, and also Timothy from Dumbo and Jaq & Gus from Cinderella. |
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Pin 52111: Ears of Excellence pin: Basil
Awarded to Disney cast members, this limited edition pin was one of several depicting various characters used to acknowledge and reward exceptional service.
Basil appears rather smug, but that's probably because he finds the term "excellence" so appropriate for one of his pins. |
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Pin 52291: Happy Haunts pin set: Fidget
Only 25 sets were made of this framed pin set available at the Happy Haunts Event entitled A Ghoulish Gathering in October of 2004. Each set sold for $175.00.
Of the five bat pins, the coolest is that one-legged henchman with the crippled wing, Fidget. |
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Pin 80863: WDW - 999 Happy Haunts Event 2004 - Framed Pin Set (Surrounded) - Fidget the Bat only
Here is a look at the Fidget pin from the above set, up close and personal. |
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Pin 38429: Just a Pinch of This and a Pinch of That pin set: Fidget
This framed pin set was created by Mark Seppala for the Happiest Pin Celebration On Earth event at Walt Disney World September 9, 2005. It was limited to 25 pins and retailed for $175.00 per set.
It's hard to see in the picture, but Fidget gets to hang out with some of Disney's scariest villains: the Hag, Jafar, Ursula, Cruella de Vil, and Maleficent in her dragon form. The little guy better be careful around such powerful baddies. |
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Pin 76345: DisneyStore.com - Once Upon a Mouse Set - Basil and Dawson Only (Error)
One of six pins celebrating Disney mice.
The Great Mouse Detective adjusts his deerstalker as he and eager sidekick Dr. Dawson prepare for a new adventure.
There is a glitch on this pin: part of Basil's sleeve is coloured grey, as if it was Dawson's coat. |
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Pin 83782: Disney Store Europe - Ratigan
Released 3rd June 2011 and limited to 150, this pin was sold online through the Disney Store UK.
Dressed to the nines, Ratigan delights in surrounding himself with gold and jewels. |
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Pin 88037: D23 Membership Exclusive 25th Anniversary The Great Mouse Detective Pin
Available for purchase only by lucky D23 members, this pin was released Nov. 28th, 2011 to celebrate The Great Mouse Detective's 25th anniversary. It was limited to 250, selling for $19.95, and worth every penny.
Basil and Dawson, each looking perfect in purple-and-gold, smile broadly at us. |
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Pin 90950: Good Vs Evil - Mystery Pack - Basil Only
From the Good vs. Evil mystery collection, released July 19th, 2012 in both Disneyland and Walt Disney World.
The luckiest buyers found Basil in their mystery pack, happily searching for clues, as usual. |
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Pin 90951: Good Vs Evil - Mystery Pack - Ratigan Only
From the Good vs. Evil mystery collection, released July 19th, 2012 in both Disneyland and Walt Disney World.
Who could be more evil than that arch-fiend Professor Ratigan?
Note the colour mistake: the blue around Ratigan's eyes make him look like he's wearing a mask. Perhaps he's on his way to a fancy-dress ball. |
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Pin 92009: D23 - Destination D: 75 Years of Disney Animated Features Button Set Set 3
Set 3 of 6 different sets released at the D23 Event.
Basil and Dawson share the moment when their official working partnership began. |
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Pin 94312: DSF - Beloved Tales - The Great Mouse Detective
Limited to 300, this pin from the aptly-named Beloved Tales series is a steal at $12.95.
Basil leads his comrades to adventure in a scene bearing an uncanny resemblance to a certain DVD cover. Dawson, however, appears to be a somewhat sickly shade of grey. |
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Pin 96501: DSF - Pin Trader's Delight - Olivia Flaversham #1 - GWP
Limited to just 300, this pin was a giveaway with purchase of a Pin Trader's Delight sundae at the Disney Soda Fountain in California.
Olivia appears as delighted with her ice cream cone as we are with this pin. |
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Pin 101283: DSSH - Pin Traders' Delight Basil - GWP
Limited to just 300, this pin was a giveaway with purchase of a Pin Trader's Delight sundae at the Disney Soda Fountain in California.
Basil of Baker Street examines his giant ice cream sundae through a magnifying lens, perhaps on the lookout for poisons. |
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Pin 101087: DSSH - Pin Traders' Delight Ratigan - GWP
Limited to just 300, this pin was a giveaway with purchase of a Pin Trader's Delight sundae at the Disney Soda Fountain in California.
Professor Ratigan, looking fiendishly dapper, slinks around a human-sized ice cream sundae. |
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Pin 114737: DS - The Great Mouse Detective 30th Anniversary
This pin released by the Disney Store features Basil in his green wool coat and deerstalker hat holding a magnifying glass and a lamp. This pin will have split distribution, with Europe getting 500.
Dressed in garish green plaid, a five-fingered Basil holds a lantern in one hand, while his magnifying lens frames the 30th Anniversary logo. |
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Pin 117759: Button - Basil with Magnifying Glass
This 1" pin back button features a close-up of artwork seen on the DVD cover.
A front view of a keen-eyed Basil gives us a very close look at his right eye. |
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Pin 118174: DSSH - The Great Mouse Detective
This pin was released as a 6 pin set at the DSSH Animation Celebration pin trading event on November 6th, 2016.
Basil holds up a lantern to illuminate the El Capitan Theatre marquee. |
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Pin 118178: DSSH Marquee Pin Set
The 6 pins of the set in which the above pin was released.
Five different El Capitan marquee pins surround the central, and most important of the lot. |
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Pin 118448: Ratigan Framed
Part of the Framed Villains series, limited to 700.
A very wicked-looking Ratigan grins from this jeweled frame with a Fidget's head design at the top. |
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Pin 120887: Basil with Balloons
From Disney Soda Fountain, limited to 300.
Dawson, Flaversham, and Olivia all look quite pleased to be aboard Basil's balloon contraption. |
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Pin 121292: Ratigan Profile
From yet another Villains series, limited to 250.
Ratigan is shown in profile with his walking stick, while his tail forms part of the pin's border. |
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Pin 121300: DSSH - Pin Traders' Delight Dr. Dawson - GWP
GWP / PWP pin received when purchasing a Pin Trader's Sundae (PTS, PTD) for $14.95 at Ghirardelli's Soda Fountain and Disney Studio Store in Hollywood.
Dawson tips his hat to the ice cream confection that towers over him. |
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Pin 122554: Crooked Comrades Reveal/Conceal Mystery Set - Fidget
Limited to 3000, this pin was sold two per box, one revealed and one concealed.
Fidget the bat, Ratigan's peg-legged henchman, gives an evil leer for the camera. |
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Pin 122723: WDI - Cat Portraits - Felicia
Released at the D23 Expo 2017, this is one of 16 pins honoring Disney cats.
Felicia looks as bored as ever in her golden frame adorned with balls of yarn and paw prints. |
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Pin 128000: WDI - Character Cluster - The Great Mouse Detective
WDI released similar pins for each of the animated features, each one limited to 250.
Basil is happily surrounded by his friends and acquaintances: Dawson, Toby, Olivia, and Hiram Flaversham.
Note the error: the mice sport black noses instead of the proper brown. |
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Pin 128950: DLP - My Cat Series - Ratigan and Felicia
Limited to 700, this pin was released, along with others in the series, by DL Paris.
Ratigan and Felicia smirk at each other while a pet nametag dangles from the circular border.
Big mistake here! Felicia is named "Princess", probably a translation error from the French version of the film.
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Pin 131440: DSSH - Pin Trader Delight PTD - Hiram Flaversham - GWP
Limited to just 300, this pin was a giveaway with purchase of a Pin Trader's Delight sundae at the Disney Soda Fountain in California.
Flaversham has his spoon at the ready to tackle one gigantic ice cream sundae. |
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Pin 133549: Disney Disguises- Reveal/Conceal - Basil and Dawson
Limited to 1000, one of a series of pins showcasing characters in disguise.
Dressed as sailors, Basil scans the crowd for clues while Dawson moons over the dancing girls.
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Pin 134217: DSSH - Pin Trader Delight PTD - Felicia - GWP
Limited to 400, available only at the Disney Soda Fountain in California.
Felicia is sitting pretty eating her ice cream sundae. Now we know how she got so fat.
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Pin 134866: DSSH - Pin Trader Delight PTD - Fidget - GWP
Limited to 300, available only at the Disney Soda Fountain in California.
Fidget leers at a yummy ice cream cone.
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Pin 135709: WDW – FairyTails 2019 Event – Basil and Toby
Limited to 750, available only at the D23 Expo of 2019.
Tally ho! Basil is jubilantly pulled along by Toby's leash.
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Pin 135728: D23 Expo 2019 - WDW – FairyTails 2019 Event – Jumbo 3D Sculpted Paw Print
Limited to 300, available only at the D23 Expo of 2019.
Among this huge collection of Disney pets you will find that faithful hound Toby.
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Pin 135833: D23 Expo 2019 - WDW – FairyTails 2019 Event – Felicia Paw Print
Sold only at the D23 Expo of 2019.
Felicia prances in front of a huge glittery paw print.
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Pin 136120: D23 Expo 2019 - WDI - Cat Nap - Felicia
Limited to 300, sold at the D23 Expo of 2019.
Felicia snoozes on a plush purple pillow and dreams of eating more mice.
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Pin 136121: WDI - Villains & Sidekicks - Professor Ratigan & Fidget
Limited to 300, available only at the D23 Expo of 2019.
Ratigan tries to look sympathetic; Fidget, peeking out from behind the Professor, just leers.
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Pin 137696: Pin Trading Nights - Great Mouse Detective
Limited to 1000, sold at the Pin Trading Nights event, 2019.
Basil and Toby search the pavement for clues, each in his own respective fashion.
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Pin 136860: Pin Trader Delight - Toby
Limited to 300, sold at the Disney Soda Fountain, 2019.
Toby enjoys a special ice cream treat in his dog dish.
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Pin 141849: DLR - Bat Day 2020 - Fidget
Released to celebrate Bat Day, of all things, in Disneyland.
Fidget spreads his wings with a maniacal leer; his head pivots, which makes him even creepier.
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Pin 141850: Disguises 2 - Reveal/Conceal - Ratigan
From the Disguises collection, 2nd Series.
Dressed in kingly robes, Ratigan pops out from behind a curtain to receive the adulation of his adoring fans.
This is the same pose as #83782, only with a different background.
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Pin 144875: Best in Show - Toby - Great Mouse Detective
From a limited edition of 300, sold in 2020.
Toby the hound finally gets his due, posing behind the loving cup he's just won for Best in Show.
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Pin 141848: Felicia - Cats & Dogs - Mystery
From a collection of cat and dog pins; sold in a blind box.
Felicia adopts a superior air as she stands with eyes closed and nose up.
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Pin 145436: WDW - Great Mouse Detective - Magical Comics
Hinged pin opens like a book.
The "cover" shows Basil, Dawson, and Olivia at the "Smile, everyone" moment of the film; the interior shows two comic panels and some facsimile signatures some other Disney characters.
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Pin 149760: Great Mouse Detective 35th Anniversary Filmstrip
Limited to 250.
Basil examines a sheet of paper while flanked by Ratigan and Olivia, each immortalized in pewter.
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Pin 147604: Heroes vs. Villains "How to Be" set
4 pins on a journal-like background, complete with notes; limited to 750.
Basil, standing on a gear and spying with his magnifying lens, is "Perceptive," while Ratigan, posing on his own gear, is "Charismatic."
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Pin 146940: Dawson - Heroes vs. Villains Sidekick Mystery
From a collection of sidekick pins; sold in a blind box.
Waist-up portrait of Dr. Dawson, who looks cheerful on his glittery red background.
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Pin 146202: Fidget - Heroes vs. Villains Sidekick Mystery
From a collection of sidekick pins; sold in a blind box.
Waist-up portrait of Fidget, who looks sinister on his glittery red background.
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Pin 146438: Good vs. Evil Spinner
Sold to employees.
A flip of the spinner turns a smug Basil portrait to that of a scheming Ratigan, all framed in a magnifying lens.
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Pin 147396: Basil of Baker Street - The Great Mouse Detective
This image actually appeared first on a DVD case.
Basil runs forward with lantern held aloft, clearly on a case and eager to investigate.
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Pin 149513: WDI - Toby - Great Mouse Detective
From Walt Disney Imagineering.
Toby the hound stands panting but ecstatic in a magnifying glass frame.
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Pin 149514: WDI - Queen Mouse - Great Mouse Detective
From Walt Disney Imagineering.
Her Majesty Queen Mousetoria contemplates her robot double, all within an elegant magnifying glass.
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Pin 149515: WDI - Olivia - Great Mouse Detective
From Walt Disney Imagineering.
Little Olivia marvels at her dancing doll, encircled by a magnifying glass.
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Pin 149516: WDI - Felicia & Fidget - Great Mouse Detective
From Walt Disney Imagineering.
Fidget tries his hardest not to be eaten by Felicia, all in a magnifying glass frame.
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Pin 149517: WDI - Ratigan & Fidget - Great Mouse Detective
From Walt Disney Imagineering.
Ratigan and Fidget share a moment, framed by a magnifying glass.
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Pin 151506: WDI - Basil Profile - Great Mouse Detective
From Walt Disney Imagineering, LE 300.
Basil shows his best side as he studies a note through his ever-present magnifying lens.
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Pin 162833: Disney 100 Basil of Baker Street
From Walt Disney Imagineering, LE 300.
This shoulders-up portrait shows Basil with a clever smirk on an art deco background.
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Pin 165079: WDI - Series 4 - Off the Page - Basil from Great Mouse Detective
From Mickey's of Glendale, LE 300.
The animation process is celebrated in this pin representing a blank sheet of paper, a pencil drawing, and a cel background, with pencil, paint brush, and a full-figure Basil, pipe in hand.
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Pin 159771: Fidget - Mechanical Mischief
Released in 2023.
Fidget gets the steampunk treatment, and the result is riveting, all on a copper-coloured gear background.
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