• collectible of the day: IMMER OFFEN. pin

    For the launch of the MINI Cabrio (Convertible) in the summer of 2004, MINI used the slogan “ALWAYS OPEN” which in German is “IMMER OFFEN”. MINI Germany produced this button pin with “IMMER OFFEN.” in […]

     
  • collectible of the day: MINI pins

    These small metal pins were part of MINI USA’s MotoringGear collection in 2004 through 2005.  From left to right: MINI Skyline Pin – Available 2004-2005 for $3.95.  Part number 80 56 0 301 445. MINI […]

     
  • collectible of the day: economy pin

    Here’s an item sent to US MINI dealers in an effort to remain upbeat during the down economy of 2008-2009.  The pin’s message “I REFUSE TO PARTICIPATE IN MOANING ABOUT THE ECONOMY” tries to be […]

     
  • collectible of the day: Disney Earl of Sandwich pins

    Disney pin collecting and pin trading have become a very popular hobbies.  These two limited-edition pins from circa 2005 come from the Earl of Sandwich restaurant at the Downtown Disney Marketplace, part of the Walt […]