ANNIVERSARY SALE
Tragars Collectables would like to offer readers some pin sets this week.
VENUE & MASCOT 2 PIN SETS AND 3 PIN SETS IN PRESENTATION BOXES
ARCHERY
MOUNTAIN BIKE
VOLLEYBALL
TRAMPOLINE
JUDO
WRESTLING/GRECO - ROMAN
ROAD CYCLING
TABLE TENNIS
BADMINTON
WEIGHTLIFTING
FENCING
HANDBALL
EQUESTRIAN - DRESSAGE
EQUESTRIAN - JUMPING
EQUESTRIAN - EVENTING
BMX
DIVING
WATER POLO
CANOE SLALOM
CANOE SPRINT
TAEKWONDO
ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS
3 PIN SET SWIMMING
3 PIN SET
SAILING
3 PIN SET
BASKETBALL
3 PIN SET
ROWING 3 PIN SET
RYTHMIC GYMNASTICS
SPORTS POSE 3 PIN SET
TRIATHLON - £12.00
The price is £6.00 each for the 2 pin sets
and £7.00 each for the 3 pin sets
Postage within the UK.
£3.70 UP TO 4 SETS
£5.50 UP TO 10 SETS
This offer is available now until Friday 26th July.
Contact Gary at tragar@blueyonder.co.uk
Sunday, 30 June 2013
Thursday, 20 June 2013
20/6: Anniversary Games - Pin Trading
For those of you that wanted to take part in the pin trading at the Anniversary Games in July, but did not have event tickets - Good News!!
I've had it confirmed that pin collectors/traders who would like to sign up to take a trading space, but do not have event tickets, WILL be able to get accreditation to the pin trading area and therefore get inside the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
You'll still need event tickets to get into the stadium, but essentially it's the same set up as last year - collectors/traders can get into the park once they are accredited but only to the stadium if they have event tickets.
So, if this news now means you would like to take part in some pin trading on Friday 26th July - Sunday 28th July, then please drop me an email to info@londonpins.co.uk. As well as your name, please let me know what day(s) you would like to attend.
It's not quite the pin meet and picnic we planned, but it will be a fantastic chance for lots of us to get together and relive the summer of London 2012 (well for 3 days!).
I've had it confirmed that pin collectors/traders who would like to sign up to take a trading space, but do not have event tickets, WILL be able to get accreditation to the pin trading area and therefore get inside the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
You'll still need event tickets to get into the stadium, but essentially it's the same set up as last year - collectors/traders can get into the park once they are accredited but only to the stadium if they have event tickets.
So, if this news now means you would like to take part in some pin trading on Friday 26th July - Sunday 28th July, then please drop me an email to info@londonpins.co.uk. As well as your name, please let me know what day(s) you would like to attend.
It's not quite the pin meet and picnic we planned, but it will be a fantastic chance for lots of us to get together and relive the summer of London 2012 (well for 3 days!).
Monday, 10 June 2013
10/6: Anniversary Games - Pin Meet - Details
Thanks to the hard work of a fellow collector - Mark Kass, I'm pleased to confirm that as part of the arrangements for the Anniversary Games, there WILL be a designated area for pin traders.
At the moment, we cannot confirm the size or specific location for the area, but here's what we do know...
At this stage, it's just a matter of collecting names regardless of whether you have tickets for the Games or not. As soon as we know more, I'll post it here.
If you'd like to be on the list then send your name to info@londonpins.co.uk.
Please also indicate if you already have tickets for any/all of the Anniversary Games days.
Remember, I can't take any credit for arranging this, I'm merely communicating the excellent work done by Mark.
At the moment, we cannot confirm the size or specific location for the area, but here's what we do know...
- the area will be in the "Spectator Village" (I presume close to the Stadium)
- at the moment, this area is accessible to Anniversary Games ticket holders only
- the area MAY be opened up to non-ticket holders - waiting for details
- accreditation may be required to be a designated trader (like the Coca-Cola centres during the Games), but it looks like anyone can turn up to the tables and trade if they can access the area
- Pin trading will take place on all 3 days of the Games
At this stage, it's just a matter of collecting names regardless of whether you have tickets for the Games or not. As soon as we know more, I'll post it here.
If you'd like to be on the list then send your name to info@londonpins.co.uk.
Please also indicate if you already have tickets for any/all of the Anniversary Games days.
Remember, I can't take any credit for arranging this, I'm merely communicating the excellent work done by Mark.
Sunday, 9 June 2013
9/6: July Pin Meet - Updated Information
Now that the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park (QEOP) have published details about the activities in the park around the weekend of July 26-28th, it looks like the planned 'picnic and pin meet' will not be able to go ahead.
The north park is being opened with the Open East Festival that weekend and as this is a ticketed event, it seems there will be no part of the QEOP open to the non-paying public. This is different to what was implied after the Games.
The stadium area is only accessible to those with tickets for the Anniversary Games, so there's no common area in the park that we can all get to without paying.
I'm waiting to find out if there may be an area within the Anniversary Games site that we can have a pin trading area - as soon as I know more, I'll publish it here.
So, in summary, at the moment, it doesn't seem that we can find a place where everyone can get to easily that is free and still allows each of us to go to the Festival or the Anniversary Games if we have tickets.
Keep an eye on the blog and as soon as I know more, I'll post here. I suppose at the worst, if you're in the area, bring your pins, wear a lanyard to identify yourself and see who you bump into! We may be able to use email and Twitter on the day to arrange a 'flash pin trade' event.
Hopefully, better news soon...
The north park is being opened with the Open East Festival that weekend and as this is a ticketed event, it seems there will be no part of the QEOP open to the non-paying public. This is different to what was implied after the Games.
The stadium area is only accessible to those with tickets for the Anniversary Games, so there's no common area in the park that we can all get to without paying.
I'm waiting to find out if there may be an area within the Anniversary Games site that we can have a pin trading area - as soon as I know more, I'll publish it here.
So, in summary, at the moment, it doesn't seem that we can find a place where everyone can get to easily that is free and still allows each of us to go to the Festival or the Anniversary Games if we have tickets.
Keep an eye on the blog and as soon as I know more, I'll post here. I suppose at the worst, if you're in the area, bring your pins, wear a lanyard to identify yourself and see who you bump into! We may be able to use email and Twitter on the day to arrange a 'flash pin trade' event.
Hopefully, better news soon...
Thursday, 16 May 2013
16/5: Pin Meet in July
I wanted to give you an update on the potential pin meet in July.
There is no definite details to share yet, however I wanted to let you know that one of the collectors has been working hard to secure us a location for some pin trading some time over the weekend of the Anniversary Games in July.
I think there are still logistics to work out on how much of the Olympic Park is open, what access is available to ticket holders vs. non-ticket holders etc.
So, in other words, no news but to tell you that it's being worked on.
There is no definite details to share yet, however I wanted to let you know that one of the collectors has been working hard to secure us a location for some pin trading some time over the weekend of the Anniversary Games in July.
I think there are still logistics to work out on how much of the Olympic Park is open, what access is available to ticket holders vs. non-ticket holders etc.
So, in other words, no news but to tell you that it's being worked on.
16/5: Minor Catalogue Updates
There have been a few minor updates to the catalogue this week...
EDF
The EDF varieties, mentioned back in January, still seem to be confusing collectors. My original understanding was that increases in issue sizes for some of the countdown pins, together with the change in wording form 'Sustainability Partner' to 'Official Partner' meant that we would see varieties of the pins mentioned at the time.
Last week a reader had spoken to their EDF contact and was told that not all of the varieties were made. Talking to other collectors, it seems we all have the same gaps in our collection - the 'Sustainability' versions of EDF0017, 18, 19, 20 and 21.
Until we actually see these pins, I have taken them off of the catalogue and have assumed that the issue sizes were made up entirely of 'Official' wording varieties.
My latest theory is that when EDF changed the wording on the pins, their future designs, i.e. the later countdown pins, were updated to reflect the change thereby creating two versions. However, when the pins actually came to be produced, the 'Official' wording change was 'in place' and therefore all the pins were produced with this wording. It's only a theory and not based on any information from EDF. Click here for the EDF page.
Kingdom Sports
A couple of entires from the tickets/hospitality firm. Click here for the catalogue page.
Coca-Cola
The jigsaw bottle issued by their UK bottling arm of Coke and a set of London 2012 themed (although not branded) pins from the Chinese market. Click here for the Coca-Cola page.
All of these changes have been reflected in the pin trading lists.
EDF
The EDF varieties, mentioned back in January, still seem to be confusing collectors. My original understanding was that increases in issue sizes for some of the countdown pins, together with the change in wording form 'Sustainability Partner' to 'Official Partner' meant that we would see varieties of the pins mentioned at the time.
Last week a reader had spoken to their EDF contact and was told that not all of the varieties were made. Talking to other collectors, it seems we all have the same gaps in our collection - the 'Sustainability' versions of EDF0017, 18, 19, 20 and 21.
Until we actually see these pins, I have taken them off of the catalogue and have assumed that the issue sizes were made up entirely of 'Official' wording varieties.
My latest theory is that when EDF changed the wording on the pins, their future designs, i.e. the later countdown pins, were updated to reflect the change thereby creating two versions. However, when the pins actually came to be produced, the 'Official' wording change was 'in place' and therefore all the pins were produced with this wording. It's only a theory and not based on any information from EDF. Click here for the EDF page.
Kingdom Sports
A couple of entires from the tickets/hospitality firm. Click here for the catalogue page.
Coca-Cola
All of these changes have been reflected in the pin trading lists.
Tuesday, 14 May 2013
14/5 - Poster Pins Set
At the recent London 2012 sale and auction in Coventry, one reader managed to pick up a set that was never released even though the pins form part of the 2,012 designs that were initially planned.
The pins are a set of IOC posters from previous Summer Olympic Games from 1896 - 2008. The pins are numbered 705-731 and are the same posters as pins 732 - 758.
The slight differences are that...
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| Pins 705 - 731 |
The slight differences are that...
- the new pins are 22mm x 30mm and therefore a little smaller than the original pins (25mm x 35mm)
- they were only available (or not available as it turned out) as a framed set in an IOC Olympic Museum branded box (see image below
- The Mexico 1968 and Los Angeles 1984 designs are slightly different (images below)
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| IOC Olympic Museum Branded Packaging |
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| Pin 0748 - Mexico 1968 Poster (individual pin) |
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| Pin 0721 - Mexico 1968 Poster (from set) |
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| Pin 0752 - Los Angeles 1984 Poster (individual pin) |
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| Pin 0725 - Los Angeles 1984 Poster (from set) |
Sunday, 21 April 2013
21/4: Latest Pin Meet Report
We held our latest pin meet yesterday, and I'm pleased to say that despite the long gap since our last get-together, the enthusiasm (and attendance) was as strong as ever.
There were lots of regular faces but also a large number of new collectors that had caught the bug during the Games and decided to try out a pin meet.
From the feedback I received, it seems that there were a number of very successful trades made with all of us managing to fill gaps in our collections.
A lot of the conversations centred around pins that were not seen during the Games, prices on eBay and how to display collections as well as thoughts towards Sochi and Rio.
Someone from EDF came along and was trading a pin none of us had seen before. It combined the EDF logo with the tagline 'We helped London 2012 shine brighter'. Whilst it did not contain the London 2012 logo it did use the typeface. There are no back markings on the pin.
Thoughts turned to the nect pin meet and the plans are still to gather in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park (the permanent name for the redeveloped Olympic Park) on Saturday 27th July - the anniversary of the Opening Ceremony. Plans are in their early stages at the moment, but will depend on the access available on the day and the number of collectors who plan to attend the Sainsbury's Anniversary Games in the stadium that day. Keep reading the blog as I'll post more details when they are confirmed.
Finally, on a personal note, I'd like to thank everyone there yesterday who were part of my gift. I was really touched by the thoughts and sentiments expressed and appreciate your kind words.
Saturday, 13 April 2013
13/4: Next Pin Meet - Next Weekend
Don't forget - one week to go...
The next pin meet takes place next weekend on Saturday 20th April 2013 at the Railway Tavern in Stratford. We start around 2.30pm and will finish between 5 and 6pm. There will be freebies of P&G Team GB and Team Ireland pins for those that do not have them yet.
As always, everyone is welcome regardless of how much or how little you have to trade. I've had emails from some 'new faces' who hope to be there, so if you're not sure it's for you, then why not turn up, take a look and maybe trade a pin or two.
Hope to see you there.
The next pin meet takes place next weekend on Saturday 20th April 2013 at the Railway Tavern in Stratford. We start around 2.30pm and will finish between 5 and 6pm. There will be freebies of P&G Team GB and Team Ireland pins for those that do not have them yet.
As always, everyone is welcome regardless of how much or how little you have to trade. I've had emails from some 'new faces' who hope to be there, so if you're not sure it's for you, then why not turn up, take a look and maybe trade a pin or two.
Hope to see you there.
Sunday, 24 March 2013
24/3 - Week 3 Offer from Tragars Collectables
Gary from Tragars Collectables would like to offer readers some pin sets this week.
This time, he is offering Venue and Mascot - 2 pin sets in Presentation Boxes
This offer is available from Monday 25th March until Easter Sunday 31st March.
Contact Gary at tragar@blueyonder.co.uk
This time, he is offering Venue and Mascot - 2 pin sets in Presentation Boxes
- Archery
- Mountain Bike
- Beach Volleyball
- Volleyball
- Trampoline
- Judo
- Wrestling - Greco-Roman
- Road Cycling
- Table Tennis
- Badminton
- Weightlifting
- Fencing
- Handball
- Equestrian - Dressage
- Equestrian - Jumping
- Equestrian - Eventing
This offer is available from Monday 25th March until Easter Sunday 31st March.
Contact Gary at tragar@blueyonder.co.uk
Thursday, 21 March 2013
21/3: Offer from Glamorous Living
The folks at Glamorous Living have a series of London 2012 Olympic Museum pins for sale and are offering them to readers of London Pins before they hit eBay.
The pins on offer are
They have one of each pin and are available at £6 each including UK postage.
They also have a set of Countryside, West End, 100 Days to Go, Festivals and Markets. Contact them for prices.
Contact Glamorous Living at sales@glamorousliving.co.uk if you want to order any of these pins.
The pins on offer are
| 0781 | Games Logo - 1936 - Berlin |
| 0782 | Games Logo - 1948 - London |
| 0783 | Games Logo - 1952 - Helsinki |
| 0784 | Games Logo - 1956 - Stockholm |
| 0785 | Games Logo - 1956 - Melbourne |
| 0787 | Games Logo - 1964 - Tokyo |
| 0789 | Games Logo - 1972 - Munich |
| 0790 | Games Logo - 1976 - Montreal |
| 0791 | Games Logo - 1980 - Moscow |
| 0793 | Games Logo - 1988 - Seoul |
| 0794 | Games Logo - 1992 - Barcelona |
| 0795 | Games Logo - 1996 - Atlanta |
| 0797 | Games Logo - 2004 - Athens |
| 0732 | Games Poster - 1896 - Athens |
| 0733 | Games Poster - 1900 - Paris |
| 0734 | Games Poster - 1904 - St Louis |
| 0735 | Games Poster - 1908 - London |
| 0736 | Games Poster - 1912 - Stockholm |
| 0737 | Games Poster - 1920 - Antwerp |
| 0738 | Games Poster - 1924 - Paris |
| 0739 | Games Poster - 1928 - Amsterdam |
| 0740 | Games Poster - 1932 - Los Angeles |
| 0742 | Games Poster - 1948 - London |
| 0743 | Games Poster - 1952 - Helsinki |
| 0746 | Games Poster - 1960 - Rome |
| 0747 | Games Poster - 1964 - Tokyo |
| 0749 | Games Poster - 1972 - Munich |
| 0750 | Games Poster - 1976 - Montreal |
| 0751 | Games Poster - 1980 - Moscow |
| 0752 | Games Poster - 1984 - Los Angeles |
| 0753 | Games Poster - 1988 - Seoul |
| 0754 | Games Poster - 1992 - Barcelona |
| 0755 | Games Poster - 1996 - Atlanta |
| 0756 | Games Poster - 2000 - Sydney |
| 0757 | Games Poster - 2004 - Athens |
| 0758 | Games Poster - 2008 - Beijing |
They have one of each pin and are available at £6 each including UK postage.
They also have a set of Countryside, West End, 100 Days to Go, Festivals and Markets. Contact them for prices.
Contact Glamorous Living at sales@glamorousliving.co.uk if you want to order any of these pins.
Sunday, 17 March 2013
17/3: Another Offer from Tragars Collectables
Gary from Tragars Collectables would like to offer readers another pin set this week.
This time, he is offering the 11 pin venue logo set
The price is £40 including postage within the UK.
This is the boxed set not the individual pins on card. This offer is available from Monday 18th March until Sunday 24th March.
Contact Gary at tragar@blueyonder.co.uk
London Pins accepts no liability for this offer.
This time, he is offering the 11 pin venue logo set
The price is £40 including postage within the UK.
This is the boxed set not the individual pins on card. This offer is available from Monday 18th March until Sunday 24th March.
Contact Gary at tragar@blueyonder.co.uk
London Pins accepts no liability for this offer.
Sunday, 10 March 2013
10/3: Offer from Tragars Collectables
Gary at Tragars Collectables would like to introduce an offer for readers of this blog...
Tragars Collectables will be having a weekly special set over the next few weeks.
This weeks offer is
Venue Collection Triathlon Sports Poses
£20.00 plus free UK postage
This set comprises pins 1896 - Cycling, 1897 - Running and 1898 - Swimming.
This price is valid for one week from Monday 11th March - Sunday 17th March
I have a limited number available at this price - first come, first served.
Payment via PayPal or Cheque/Postal Order made payable to Gary Tolley.
Please contact tragar@blueyonder.co.uk for information and to order
London Pins accepts no liability for this offer
Tragars Collectables will be having a weekly special set over the next few weeks.
This weeks offer is
Venue Collection Triathlon Sports Poses
£20.00 plus free UK postage
This set comprises pins 1896 - Cycling, 1897 - Running and 1898 - Swimming.
This price is valid for one week from Monday 11th March - Sunday 17th March
I have a limited number available at this price - first come, first served.
Payment via PayPal or Cheque/Postal Order made payable to Gary Tolley.
Please contact tragar@blueyonder.co.uk for information and to order
London Pins accepts no liability for this offer
Thursday, 7 March 2013
7/3: Retail & Venue Pin Retailer
Over the last few weeks, we've seen another eBay retailer with some pins that were harder to find during the Games.
Tragars Collectables has been trading for nearly 10 years and for the last 6 months has sold a range of London 2012 pins on eBay. The owner, Gary, is happy to receive any emails for specific retail/venue pins that you may be looking for. The prices on eBay take account of eBay fees, so he hopes to be able to sell at a reduced price off eBay. He has a range of retail and venue pins and plans to add more sets over the next few weeks. He is unable to help out with sponsor/media/NOC pins. Why not contact him to see if he has the pins to fill any gaps in your collections.
He is offering readers of London Pins some special offers...
As with my previous posts when I mention specific retailers, I take no responsibility for the products or service you receive from them, but can confirm I've made a successful purchase from Tragars. I approached Gary to see what he may be able to offer London Pins readers - hence this blog post.
Tragars Collectables has been trading for nearly 10 years and for the last 6 months has sold a range of London 2012 pins on eBay. The owner, Gary, is happy to receive any emails for specific retail/venue pins that you may be looking for. The prices on eBay take account of eBay fees, so he hopes to be able to sell at a reduced price off eBay. He has a range of retail and venue pins and plans to add more sets over the next few weeks. He is unable to help out with sponsor/media/NOC pins. Why not contact him to see if he has the pins to fill any gaps in your collections.
He is offering readers of London Pins some special offers...
- A free pin badge (his choice) with every order
OR - A Free Venue & Mascot 3 pin set (Sailing) when you spend £50 on pins
OR - Free UK postage when you spend £50 on pins
As with my previous posts when I mention specific retailers, I take no responsibility for the products or service you receive from them, but can confirm I've made a successful purchase from Tragars. I approached Gary to see what he may be able to offer London Pins readers - hence this blog post.
Thursday, 28 February 2013
27/2: Pin Collectors Survey Results
Back at the start of the year, I blogged about a survey for pin collectors.
I'm pleased to say that Anna has now come back to us, as she promised, with the results of the survey. In all 66 people responded and the survey is still open (see the original post to access it).
The results are very interesting (and amusing in places), and I think we can all recognise elements of ourselves in the replies!
Click on the icon below to access the report which is in PDF format. Most computers should be able to open the file, but if not you can download the free software from the Adobe website
I'm pleased to say that Anna has now come back to us, as she promised, with the results of the survey. In all 66 people responded and the survey is still open (see the original post to access it).
The results are very interesting (and amusing in places), and I think we can all recognise elements of ourselves in the replies!
Click on the icon below to access the report which is in PDF format. Most computers should be able to open the file, but if not you can download the free software from the Adobe website
Saturday, 23 February 2013
23/2: New ODA Pins
Ok, so we thought the Games were over, the ODA wrapped up and all those internal pins had been seen. How wrong we were!
Thanks to a reader, 2 more ODA pins have been discovered. These ones were issued by the facilities management team and come in Olympic and Paralympic versions.
Each pin features a saw, plunger, a screwdriver and a hammer in a tool box along with a Games logo. These pins were issued in December 2012 and I have no details on how many of each were issued at present.
Thanks to a reader, 2 more ODA pins have been discovered. These ones were issued by the facilities management team and come in Olympic and Paralympic versions.
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| ODA0035 |
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| ODA0036 |
Each pin features a saw, plunger, a screwdriver and a hammer in a tool box along with a Games logo. These pins were issued in December 2012 and I have no details on how many of each were issued at present.
Wednesday, 13 February 2013
13/2: Pin Trading Lists Up to Date - Sponsor and Internal
At long last, the pin trading lists are as up to date as possible for sponsor and internal pins. All of the additions to the catalogue that have been made since the end of the Games are now reflected in the pin trading lists.
As you can imagine, it's a big update - the sponsor list increased from 269 to 618 pins and the internal list from 105 to 167 pins.
I've tried as far as possible to retain all your wants and offers entries, but as some of the pin references may have changed since before the Games and we found various varieties, I can't guarantee it. Please check your lists and update them as required. Apologies for the extra effort - hopefully it will be minimal.
Click here to access the lists, and if you aren't already signed up and would liek to be a part of it, drop me an email.
As you can imagine, it's a big update - the sponsor list increased from 269 to 618 pins and the internal list from 105 to 167 pins.
I've tried as far as possible to retain all your wants and offers entries, but as some of the pin references may have changed since before the Games and we found various varieties, I can't guarantee it. Please check your lists and update them as required. Apologies for the extra effort - hopefully it will be minimal.
Click here to access the lists, and if you aren't already signed up and would liek to be a part of it, drop me an email.
Sunday, 10 February 2013
10/2: Partner Pin Updates
More updates to the sponsor pins section of the catalogue this morning.
This time the are updates for the following sponsors...
This time the are updates for the following sponsors...
- Coca-Cola - addition of retail and joint McDonald's/Coca-Cola pins
- GE - additional images and pins
- McDonald's - addition of joint McDonald's/Coca-Cola pins
with a couple of minor updates to
Saturday, 2 February 2013
2/2: Partner Pin Update on Website
I have made another large update to the website this morning. This time, lots of the sponsor pins have been updated.
There are updates for the following sponsors...
Thank you to everyone who has offered information or images. I know it's taken a while for me to get the pages up to date, but hopefully when you take a look at them, you'll think it's been worth the wait!
For those that use it, the Pin Inventory list on the downloads page has also been updated.
Apart form any omissions or corrections on these pages, I'll be moving onto the media pages next.
I also plan to have the pin trading list up to date soon too.
- Acer
- Adidas
- BMW
- BP
- Coca-Cola
- CoSport (new page)
- Deloitte
- Dow
- GE
- GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) (new page)
- McCann
- Omega (new page)
- Ottobock
- Panasonic
- P&G
- Samsung
- UPS
- Visa
Thank you to everyone who has offered information or images. I know it's taken a while for me to get the pages up to date, but hopefully when you take a look at them, you'll think it's been worth the wait!
For those that use it, the Pin Inventory list on the downloads page has also been updated.
Apart form any omissions or corrections on these pages, I'll be moving onto the media pages next.
I also plan to have the pin trading list up to date soon too.
Sunday, 27 January 2013
27/1: EDF Pins - Wording Varieties and Issue Sizes
Thanks to a reader who pointed out that the EDF Union Flag pin (EDF0012) listed on the catalogue comes in two varieties.
I am assuming that all the smaller sizes were produced as 'sustainability partner pins' and all the increases were produced as 'official partner' pins. I also assume that the 'reprints' were to provide enough sock to issue the countdown boxed sets seen during the Olympic and Paralympic Games. I will update the catalogue to reflect the two varieties of each pin and the different issue sizes.
Not only have we seen variations in wording and issue sizes with he EDF countdown pins, but also in the small TM or (R) markings that appear alongside the logo on the pin. To date we have seen variations in pins EDF0014 and EDF0028 where they may use either the TM - Trademark symbol, the (R) - Registered design symbol or no symbol at all.
Thanks to Angela for pointing out the difference which prompted me to investigate further.
Although both pins are EDF0012, the original (top) pin has the wording 'sustainability partner' whilst the subsequent print uses the wording 'official partner'. Notice too, that on the original pin, the logo has a silver border, whereas on the later pin it does not. The backs of the pins are identical other than the original pin seems to have a more defined texture.
Looking back at information from EDF, I noticed that between December 2011 and May 2012, some of the issue sizes increased - this pin being one of them. Originally the issue size was 1,500 but this was increased to 20,500 nearer the Games. Presumably EDF decided to use this for promotional purposes during the Games and had more produced, but with the new wording.
This is not the only pin in their range that changed the wording and increased in number...
| EDF0008 | Olympic 1 YTG | 1,000 > 1,500 |
| EDF0012 | Olympic Union Flag | 1,500 > 20,500 |
| EDF0013 | Olympic 300 DTG | 500 > 1,000 |
| EDF0014 | Paralympic 300DTG | 1,000 > 1,700 |
| EDF0017 | Paralympic 200DTG | 600 > 1,300 |
| EDF0018 | Paralympic 100 DTG | 600 > 1,000 |
| EDF0019 | Olympic 200DTG | 500 > 1,000 |
| EDF0020 | Olympic 100DTG | 600 > 1,100 |
| EDF0021 | Olympic Games Time | 600 > 1,100 |
I am assuming that all the smaller sizes were produced as 'sustainability partner pins' and all the increases were produced as 'official partner' pins. I also assume that the 'reprints' were to provide enough sock to issue the countdown boxed sets seen during the Olympic and Paralympic Games. I will update the catalogue to reflect the two varieties of each pin and the different issue sizes.
Not only have we seen variations in wording and issue sizes with he EDF countdown pins, but also in the small TM or (R) markings that appear alongside the logo on the pin. To date we have seen variations in pins EDF0014 and EDF0028 where they may use either the TM - Trademark symbol, the (R) - Registered design symbol or no symbol at all.
Thanks to Angela for pointing out the difference which prompted me to investigate further.
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