Website:
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Email: pins@aussiepinshop.com.au
It’s been a couple of months since I had any PIN NEWS to report, hence the
absence of the monthly newsletter. However, this month will certainly make
up for it! There are so many new pins being released that I’m sure most
pincollectors will be able to find something to add to their collections.
To make life a little easier, I’ve included direct links to each category so
if you see something that’s of interest, just click on the underlined link.
Here we go……..
WHAT’S NEW?
1. Rugby World Cup 2007 – France. Two pins and a keyring have been released.
2. New7Wonders – This AMAZING Collection of 21 pieces will be available in April 07. Pre-Orders are being taken as the worldwide demand is expected to be huge. You can purchase your favourite candidate, or the full set of all 21 pins. The full set comes with a backing board and is available for a limited time only!
Don't forget to lodge your VOTE and see which 7 the 21 Official Candidate Cities are announced as the New 7 Wonders during the Official Declaration ceremony in Lisbon, Portugal on Saturday, July 7, 2007 - 07.07.07. Follow the link above to be directed to the New7Wonders website.
3. ICC Cricket World Cup – West Indies. Competition starts next week and a limited series of pins has been released. Also for Cricket enthusiasts, there are still a few of the Ashes Series pins available.
4. 12th FINA World Swimming Championships – Melbourne, Australia. Also starts next week and a limited series of pins covering swimming, diving, waterpolo, syncronised swimming, ocean swimming has been released. Competiting Nation flag pins are extremely limited.
5. Anzac Day 2007 – An absolutely beautiful dangling pin has been produced to honour our Anzacs – PRE-ORDER for delivery in April. Also back in stock is the original Sands of Gallipoli (2004) pin.
6. Sydney 2000 – It’s hard to believe that after 7 years I’m still finding pins I didn’t have. Paralympic Athletes Village Venue pin (shiny silver so scan is dreadful) and a Sydney 2000 Let’s Celebrate cutout pin.
7. NRL – Sydney Roosters 100 Years pin. Also there are still a few of the Brisbane Broncos 2006 Premiership pin available.
REMINDERS!
Commonwealth Games – Melbourne 2006. I have obtained a small quantity of the three sporting pictogram series along with some of the harder to find generic pins. I’m still looking for sponsor and team pins and am more than happy to trade.
Sydney 2000 pins – For anyone looking to complete any Trofe Pictograms sets, please email me with your “wants” as I may be able to locate them for you. Also on hand are the Days of the Games pins with or without the ticket. A small quantity of Paralympic sporting pins and the Days of the Games countdown series are also back in stock.
Atlanta 1996 and Salt Lake City 2002 pins – There is quite a selection to choose from and you’ll find them under their respective Games categories. The cartoon pins from Atlanta are particularly appealing.
Sporting Pins – Each separate sport has it’s own unique category where you’ll find pins from many sporting events. It’s fun just to browse through these and have a look at just what can be done with pins. Australian Socceroo 2006 pins are hot property and are now available in gold or silver in shiny metal, hence the bad scans!
NRL – Welcome to the 2007 NRL competition Gold Coast Titans – both Logo and Jersey pins now available. Also available are both pins for the other teams plus some Bottle Opener Keyrings with the old Parramatta and Warriors logos.
Airline Pins – Quite a lot of new Airline Tail pins are now available and the number of different pins has grown to quite an exhausting list.
Australiana – Always adding new items – keep checking!
Dr Who – a selection of pins and keyrings is still available (Miscellaneous). Also a new Dalek pin.
PIN BAGS – Sydney 2000 Large and Small pin bags are now back in stock but hurry as there aren’t many of them. Also available are the beautifully embroidered Melbourne Commonwealth Games pin bags.
WANTED – Any AFL pins and also IBM Gold Champions pin.
Please don’t forget if you’ve got anything you’d like the rest of us to know about, please email me and I’ll pass it on. Interesting articles, suggestions, information on new pins, Swapmeets, etc. are all welcome.
Best wishes,
and happy pin hunting
Pam Richardson
Aussie Pin Shop
Email:
pins@aussiepinshop.com.au
Website:
http://www.aussiepinshop.com.au
AUSSIE PIN SHOP NEWS - DECEMBER 2006
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Compliments for the festive season and I hope the New Year brings health, happiness and prosperity for everyone. For those who attended the Sydney 2000 Games and took time out to enjoy the most beautiful harbour in the world, how would a New Year’s Cruise on the harbour (with fireworks display) to start 2007 be? I think it will be one of the most exciting and magical ways to herald any New Year!
Cricket Downunder - Australia and England are currently competiting for the 2006/07 Ashes Series – Australia currently leads 2-0. There is a new Ashes Urn pin and Cricket Australia pin just released to commemorate this historic event. Whilst on Cricket, the ICC World Cup will be held in the West Indies in 2007. Pins have started appearing and can be seen under the Sports/Cricket section.
Commonwealth Games – Melbourne 2006. I have managed to obtain a small quantity of the three sporting pictogram series along with some of the harder to find generic pins. I’m still looking for sponsor and team pins and am more than happy to trade. Here’s the link.
Disney Pin Collectors – If you are an Aussie and collect Disney pins, would you please let me know. I’ve had a request from a family recently returned from the US who would like to continue collecting but don’t know how to get in touch with fellow Disney Pin collectors. If there are any clubs or groups, they’d be pleased to get the information. Thanks.
Athens 2004 pins - Stock levels have really been reduced during November and the selection of pins is quite small now. To finalise the Athens collection, I am still offering 10% of any Athens pin on a first come basis. Be quick if you see anything you need.
Sydney 2000 pins – For anyone looking to complete any Trofe Pictograms sets, please email me with your “wants” as I may be able to locate them for you. Also on hand are the Days of the Games pins with or without the ticket. A small quantity of Paralympic sporting pins are also back in stock. I’m also looking for a Benson House Opening Ceremony pin. Also back in stock is a good range of the Sydney Posters, each in the original plastic tubing which has never been opened.
Sydney 2000, Atlanta 1996 and Salt Lake City 2002 pins – There is quite a selection to choose from and you’ll find them under their respective Games categories. The cartoon pins from Atlanta are particularly appealing. There are also a number of new pins from the Sydney Paralympic Games, including the hard-to-find countdown set.
Sporting Pins – Each separate sport has it’s own unique category where you’ll find pins from many sporting events. It’s fun just to browse through these and have a look at just what can be done with pins. Australian Socceroo 2006 pins are hot property and are now available in gold or silver in shiny metal, hence the bad scans!
NRL – Congratulations to the Brisbane Broncos who took out the 2006 Premiership. The Premiers Pin is now available but is limited in number, so please be quick. Also adding to the NRL competition is the newly formed Gold Coast Titans – both Logo and Jersey pins now available. Just a reminder that Parramatta, Balmain, Sharks, Raiders, Storm had the little jersey pins remade showing their new uniform designs. Also available are Bottle Opener Keyrings with the old Parramatta and Warriors logos. Don’t forget the NRL Support Packs of your favourite team which contain a pin, magnet and keyring/bottle opener.
Rugby Union – Several new 2006 Wallaby pins have been listed including a 3D Bledisloe Cup pin commemorating the game played in Brisbane in July. I still have a good stock of Rugby World Cup keyrings and pins available if anyone is looking to complete sets, etc.
Airline Pins – Quite a lot of new Airline Tail pins are now available and the number of different pins has grown to quite an exhausting list.
Australiana – I have just added a new item of Australiana. These are beautifully crafted Australian animal wall prints. Ideal for a child’s room or just as a lovely, colourful piece of Australiana. Here’s the link! Quite unique and 100% Aussie designed and made. Also on the pin side, New Kangaroo and Koala pins, 24ct gold plated and containing an Opal chip.
Dr Who – a selection of pins and keyrings is still available (Miscellaneous)
PIN BAGS – Sydney 2000 Large and Small pin bags are now back in stock but hurry as there aren’t many of them. Also available are the beautifully embroidered Melbourne Commonwealth Games pin bags.
WANTED – Any AFL pins and also IBM Gold Champions pin
Please don’t forget if you’ve got anything you’d like the rest of us to know about, please email me and I’ll pass it on. Interesting articles, suggestions, information on new pins, Swapmeets, etc. are all welcome.
AUSSIE PIN SHOP NEWS
OCTOBER 2006
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G'day everyone,
As we head into the Southern Hemisphere summer, it’s time to congratulate the football teams who won their respective Grand Finals over the weekend: AFL – West Coast, and NRL – Brisbane Broncos, and get on with trying to fill those gaps in your pin collections. There are also many new pins just been released which you can see under the respective categories: Rugby Union, NRL, ICC Cricket.
Commonwealth Games Pins – Just about all the issued retail pins are in stock plus there are still a few of the Nation and sponsor pins. Also, don’t forget the beautiful, embroidered pin bags which really are quite stunning and come with a special Pin Collectors Pin. This pin was only available with the purchase of a pin bag.
Athens 2004 pins
Stock levels are just about exhausted and anything that’s left can be had for a trade, or 30% off. Be quick if you see anything you need as in most cases there’s only one of each available.
Sydney 2000, Atlanta 1996 and Salt Lake City 2002 pins – There is quite a selection to choose from and you’ll find them under their respective Games categories. The cartoon pins from Atlanta are particularly appealing. There are also a number of new pins from the Sydney Paralympic Games, including the hard-to-find countdown set. I hope to add a selection of framed pin sets also during October so please keep an eye out for these. Also back in stock are the small and large pin bags with the Sydney logo – still one of the best ways to keep your pins in top condition, and easy to carry around.
NRL – Parramatta, Balmain, Sharks, Raiders, Newcastle, Storm, Cowboys had new jerseys for 2006 and a jersey pin for each team, reflecting the changes, is now available. Also available are Bottle Opener Keyrings with the old Parramatta and Warriors logos. Just received are the new Gold Coast Titans Team Logo and Jersey pins.
Rugby Union – Several new 2006 Wallaby pins have been listed including a 3D Bledisloe Cup pin commemorating the game played in Brisbane in July. I still have a good stock of Rugby World Cup keyrings and pins available if anyone is looking to complete sets, etc.
ICC Cricket World Cup – West Indies 2007. 10 different pins are now available. I expect there will be considerably more to add to your collection as the Series gets closer. Keep an eye on the website!
Sporting Pins – Each separate sport has it’s own unique category where you’ll find pins from many sporting events. It’s fun just to browse through these and have a look at just what can be done with pins. Australian Socceroo 2006 pins are hot property and are now available in gold or silver in shiny metal, hence the bad scans!
ABC TV Shows - “The Goodies” , “Little Britain” and “Dr Who” – a selection of pins and keyrings is still available (Miscellaneous). These are officially licensed products.
Please don’t forget if you’ve got anything you’d like the rest of us to know about, please email me and I’ll pass it on. Interesting articles, suggestions, information on new pins, Swapmeets, etc. are all welcome.
Best wishes, and happy pin hunting
Pam Richardson
Aussie Pin Shop
Email:
pins@aussiepinshop.com.au
Website:
http://www.aussiepinshop.com.au
AUGUST 2006
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Website:
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G'day everyone,
It’s winter down here in the Southern Hemisphere and I’ve taken the opportunity of spending more time inside sorting through a whole load of pins that I had put aside for just such an occasion. As a result, there are many new pins listed on the Aussie Pin Shop bringing the total number of pins available for selection to over 6000! There’s a pin for everyone!
New selections include:
Airline Pins – Air Tahiti, United
Atlanta 1996 Olympics (summer) – NOCs and commemorative pins
Salt Lake City 2002 Olympics (winter)
Nagano, Albertville winter games pins
Bid pins
Cartoon pins
McDonalds and Coke pins
In fact, as I’m listing “what’s new” there must be a new pin in just about every category. There are also newly listed collector spoons and keyrings from Sydney.
Over the next few weeks I’ll also be listing framed sets of pins from the Sydney 2000 Games and Rugby World Cup.
To access all pins from my home page, please scan down to the images and use the hyperlink on the right hand side of your preference. This will take you into the site where you can navigate via the left hand index list.
6 YEARS AFTER THE SYDNEY GAMES SWAPMEET
The Annual Swapmeet will be held at the Clocktower, The Rocks on Saturday, 16th September from 8 am to 3 pm.
SPORTS PINS – Reminder - Following numerous requests, I have now compiled ALL the sports pins under one section (except 2006 Melbourne). Pins are now grouped under their respective sports and includes everything from generic pins, Olympic, Federation, novelty, etc.
Rugby World Cup:
Pins and Keyrings – I still have limited stock of the Countdown Series and Participating Nation Flag pins. There is also only five Opening Ceremony pins left so if you’re missing this one, please be quick! A series of Rugby ball pins and keyrings was released during the tournament and really didn’t get into all retail outlets. I have a few sets of these (some framed) and also some really nice keyrings. Again, please grab them quickly!
Australiana pins and keyrings – quite a few new additions including a couple of lovely aboriginal designs on boomerang pins and keyrings. Also koala and kangaroo pins in silver and bronze.
TRADING – I am always looking to trade Sydney 2000, Melbourne 1956 and any sporting pins. Please send through a list of your traders and I’m happy to go from there. Also, if you collect pins from a particular sport (I collect field hockey pins), please let me know and I’d be happy to put you in touch with fellow collectors.
GIVE-AWAY – With every order placed during August, a free pin will be included.
Help Identify – A new category has been added listing pins that I have been unable to identify (and there are heaps more from Athens!). With such knowledgeable collectors out there, I’m sure the answers will pour in! If you’ve got any pins that you have no idea what they are, send me an image and I’ll post them up for you.
Please don’t forget if you’ve got anything you’d like the rest of us to know about, please email me and I’ll pass it on. Interesting articles, suggestions, information on new pins, Swapmeets, etc. are all welcome.
Best wishes, and happy pin
hunting
Pam Richardson
Aussie Pin Shop
Email:
pins@aussiepinshop.com.au
Website:
http://www.aussiepinshop.com.au
JUNE 2006
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Website:
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With The FIFA World Cup in progress, I’m sure a number of soccer/football fans and pin collectors around the world are sitting on the edge of their seats watching and supporting their national football/soccer teams. Soccer fever has certainly hit Australia particularly in Melbourne and Sydney. Our team, the Socceroos, have fought their way through to the final 16 teams and are now scheduled to play Italy early Tuesday morning. We all wish the Socceroos the best of luck in this very important match and are extremely proud of their achievements in this tournament. There are several Australia Soccer pins on the site so grab them quickly as they are marching out the door. Here’s the link
To access all pins from my home page, please scan down to the images and use the hyperlink on the right hand side of your preference.
NEW PINS:
NRL – Titans Jersey pin (new team entering competition 2007)
NOCs from Atlanta, SLC and Albertville Olympic Games
Bid Pins – quite a variety
2006 Melbourne Commonwealth games – still quite a number left
Sporting pins – many new pins listed under separate sporting categories
SPORTS PINS – Reminder - Following numerous requests, I have now compiled ALL the sports pins under one section (except 2006 Melbourne). Pins are now grouped under their respective sports and includes everything from generic pins, Olympic, Federation, novelty, etc.
TRADING – I am always looking to trade Sydney 2000, Melbourne 1956 and any sporting pins. Please send through a list of your traders and I’m happy to go from there. Also, if you collect pins from a particular sport (I collect field hockey pin), please let me know and I’d be happy to put you in touch with fellow collectors.
Pin Search
If you are looking for a particular Sydney 2000 pin, let me know and I'll
join in the
search for you. There are many avenues open to me and this may make your
task a little easier. Just email me at:
pins@aussiepinshop.com.au and let me know what pin you're after.
G'day everyone, Well, what a fantastic fortnight we’ve just had with the Melbourne Commonwealth Games. Melbourne certainly turned on a grand performance and the weather was beautiful. 71 Nations competed in 17 sports and the venues, spectators and competition was first class. From a pin collecting point of view, there has been mixed reviews. Whilst the Volunteers did a sterling job, they were reluctant to trade any pins they received, even if duplicated. They were the only people I saw with pins!!! There was no “pin trading centre” or designated area where we could trade pins, and when we set up on the banks of the Yarra, we were moved on within 20 minutes as we didn’t have a “permit”. The Superstore who were selling merchandise including pins, had a buy two, swap one suggestion for their pins. Only problem was, there wasn’t anyone to swap the spare one with!!!! Many of the sponsors located themselves in a unique area near to the Yarra River and their displays were well supported by the general public – but not a pin was in sight! Those sponsors who did produce pins distributed them to their staff members. I can never understand the logic in this practice as the staff already knows the company’s products, the general public may not. A pin distributed freely helps spread product awareness!
Regardless of the above, I was able to trade with the athletes at the Athletes Village. Countries who did not produce a Commonwealth Games pin for the occasion were: Anguilla, Lesotho, Cameroon, Uganda, Maldives (old NOC), Malawi, India (new NOC), Sri Lanka (NOC), Brunei (NOC cutout), Mauritius (3 NOCs, 1 other), St Helena (generic).
Sponsor pins that were seen include: National Bank x 3 + Queen’s Baton Relay pin, Cadbury 1 + 1 staff pin, Mutual Community, Schneker, Price Waterhouse, Allen Anderson, Telstra, Australia Post – 1 spinner, 4 stamp pins, RACV – 5 pins, Coates Hire – 7 so far + 1 silver corporate, Tabaret 6 pins, Accor Hotels, DeBortoli Wines (never seen), Qantas. Government department pins – Victoria Police, Australian Government.
Hottest pins from Melbourne – Closing Ceremony pin (1000 only), Brunei, Swaziland, Belize, Athletes Village (only venue pin issued).
To access all pins from my home page, please scan down to the images and use the hyperlink on the right hand side of your preference.
NEW PINS: NRL – Titans Jersey pin (new team entering competition 2007), 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth games. Little Britain TV Series – small selection of pins and badges (Miscellaneous)
SPORTS PINS – Reminder - Following numerous requests, I have now compiled ALL the sports pins under one section (except 2006 Melbourne). Pins are now grouped under their respective sports and includes everything from generic pins, Olympic, Federation, novelty, etc.
TRADING – I am always looking to trade Sydney 2000, Melbourne 1956 and any sporting pins. Please send through a list of your traders and I’m happy to go from there. Also, if you collect pins from a particular sport (I collect field hockey pin), please let me know and I’d be happy to put you in touch with fellow collectors.
Pin Search
If you are looking for a particular Sydney 2000 pin, let me know and I'll join
in the
search for you. There are many avenues open to me and this may make your
task a little easier. Just email me at:
pins@aussiepinshop.com.au and let me know what pin you're after.
Help Identify –
A new category has been added listing pins that I have been unable to identify
(and there are heaps more from Athens!). With such knowledgeable collectors
out there, I’m sure the answers will pour in! If you’ve got any pins that you
have no idea what they are, send me an image and I’ll post them up for you.
Please don’t forget if you’ve got anything you’d like the rest of us to know about, please email me and I’ll pass it on. Interesting articles, suggestions, information on new pins, Swapmeets, etc. are all welcome.
Best wishes, and happy pin hunting
Pam Richardson
Aussie Pin Shop
Email:
pins@aussiepinshop.com.au
Website:
http://www.aussiepinshop.com.au
Email: pins@aussiepinshop.com.au
Website:
http://www.aussiepinshop.com.au
G'day everyone,
Happy New Year and all the very best for a very prosperous and healthy 2006. 2006 looks like being a huge year for us collectors as we prepare for the Torino Winter Games, Melbourne Commonwealth Games, and the World Cup Soccer in Germany.
Here in Australia, the main focus is on the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games due to start in March, followed by the Socceroos Soccer World Cup appearance after a long, long drought.
Pins and merchandising products for the Melbourne Games are out and about (see link below), and the arrival of the Queen’s Baton and subsequent relay throughout Australia will certainly herald the commencement of the Games in grand style. The Queen’s baton is due to arrive in Australia on Tuesday, January 24. The 2006 Queen’s Baton Relay is the world’s longest, most inclusive relay. It will have covered more than 180,000 kms and visited all Commonwealth member nations – a total of 71 – by the time it arrives in Melbourne for the opening ceremony. The Australian leg of the relay will commence on Wednesday, 25 January and arrive in Sydney on Australia Day. Many community festivities are organised for Australia Day and the relay will put the icing on the birthday cake this year.
If any collectors find any Commonwealth Games sponsor pins, please let me know and I’ll pass the information on. At this stage, the only one I’m aware of is the Tabaret 6 pin series which is available from their outlets in Melbourne. I’ll be in Melbourne during the games (15-28 March) and am happy to hunt out any requests. Just let me know by email to: pins@aussiepinshop.com.au
To access all pins from my home page, please scan down to the images and use the hyperlink on the right hand side of your preference.
NEW PINS:
Melbourne Commonwealth Games – small selection of sporting pins
Melbourne Commonwealth Games – countdown series
Melbourne Commonwealth Games – Queen’s Baton Relay pins (pre-order)
England Football Federation pin - see sports pin section
Little Britain TV Series – a small selection of pins and badges (under Miscellaneous)
SPORTS PINS – Reminder - Following numerous requests, I have now compiled ALL the sports pins under one section (except Athens Sports). Pins are now grouped under their respective sports and takes in everything from generic pins, Olympic, Federation, novelty, etc.
TRADING – I am always looking to trade Sydney 2000, Melbourne 1956 and any sporting pins. Please send through a list of your traders and I’m happy to go from there. Also, if you collect pins from a particular sport (I collect field hockey pin), please let me know and I’d be happy to put you in touch with fellow collectors.
GIVE-AWAY – Thanks to the generosity of General-Motors, all orders placed during January will receive a complimentary (FREE) Sydney 2000 Holden pin on a card. This offer has been extended as I still have a few left.
Help Identify – A new category has been added listing pins that I have been unable to identify. With such knowledgeable collectors out there, I’m sure the answers will pour in! If you’ve got any pins that you have no idea what they are, send me an image and I’ll post them up for you.
Please don’t forget if you’ve got anything you’d like the rest of us to know about, please email me and I’ll pass it on. Interesting articles, suggestions, information on new pins, Swapmeets, etc. are all welcome.
Best wishes, and happy pin hunting
Pam Richardson
Aussie Pin Shop
Email:
pins@aussiepinshop.com.au
Website:
http://www.aussiepinshop.com.au
AUSSIE PIN SHOP NEWS - NOVEMBER 2005
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Website:
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ALL DIRECT LINKS ARE UNDERLINED FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE.
G'day everyone,
There is now less than six months until the commencement of the Melbourne Commonwealth Games (126 days). Now is the time to keep an eye out for sponsor pins and watch the press for special pin offers. Sponsors known to be doing a pin are Qantas, Australia Post, Tabcorp, Coates, National Bank, and several others. If you are lucky enough to find any sponsor pins, please let me know and I’ll inform the group. There are more Official Licensee Pins available including eight sporting pictograms with the games mascot, Karak plus a new sporting pin series. Here’s the link.
Disney Pin Collectors – If you are an Aussie and collect Disney pins, would you please let me know. I’ve had a request from a family recently returned from the US who would like to continue collecting but don’t know how to get in touch with fellow Disney Pin collectors. If there are any clubs or groups, they’d be pleased to get the information. Thanks.
Athens 2004 pins - Stock levels have really been reduced during September and the selection of pins is quite small now. To finalise the Athens collection, I am still offering 10% of any Athens pin on a first come basis. Be quick if you see anything you need.
Sydney 2000 pins – For anyone looking to complete any Trofe Pictograms sets, please email me with your “wants” as I may be able to locate them for you. Also on hand are the Days of the Games pins with or without the ticket. A small quantity of Paralympic sporting pins are also back in stock. I’m also looking for a Benson House Opening Ceremony pin.
NRL – Congratulations to Balmain Tigers who took out the 2005 Premiership. Just a reminder that Parramatta, Balmain, Sharks, Raiders had the little jersey pins remade showing their new uniform designs. Also available are Bottle Opener Keyrings with the old Parramatta and Warriors logos. Don’t forget the NRL Support Packs of your favourite team which contain a pin, magnet and keyring/bottle opener.
Rugby Union – Several new pins of the 2005 Wallaby logo have just arrived. I still have a good stock of Rugby World Cup keyrings and pins available if anyone is looking to complete sets, etc. Also just in is the hard to find Commemorative team logo set – framed.
Airline Pins – Quite a lot of new Airline Tail pins are now available and the number of different pins has grown to quite an exhausting list.
Australiana – I have just added a new item of Australian. These are beautifully crafted Australian animal wall prints. Ideal for a child’s room or just as a lovely, colourful piece of Australiana. Here’s the link! Quite unique and 100% Aussie designed and made. Also on the pin side, New Kangaroo and Koala pins, 24ct gold plated and containing an Opal chip.
“The Goodies” TV series items – pins and keyrings now available (look under Miscellaneous)
Dr Who – a selection of pins and keyrings is still available (Miscellaneous)
PIN BAGS – Sydney 2000 Large pin bags are now back in stock but hurry as there aren’t many of them.
Please don’t forget if you’ve got anything you’d like the rest of us to know about, please email me and I’ll pass it on. Interesting articles, suggestions, information on new pins, Swapmeets, etc. are all welcome.
Best wishes, and happy pin hunting
Pam Richardson
Aussie Pin Shop
Email: pins@aussiepinshop.com.au
Website:
http://www.aussiepinshop.com.au
AUSSIE PIN SHOP NEWS - AUGUST 2005
G'day everyone,
It seems hard to believe that we are approaching 5 YEARS AFTER THE SYDNEY OLYMPIC GAMES ANNIVERSARY. For those many die-hard collectors here in Sydney, a huge swapmeet has been scheduled for Saturday, 17th September at The Clocktower, The Rocks from 8am – 3 pm. This swapmeet is the most important on our calendar and attracts many collectors and volunteers. It’s a great opportunity to catch up with Olympic friends that you haven’t seen for ages and add a few new pins to your collection. Bring along your swaps and enjoy the friendly atmosphere.
Commonwealth Games Pins– are just starting to be seen. This week, eight new sporting pictograms featuring Karak, the official mascot, have been released. The sports are: badminton, basketball, hockey, rugby 7s, shooting, weightlifting, triathlon and gymnastics. Stocks are limited, so if they interest you, please be quick. I also have a few Manchester 2002 Games pins – Mascot/flag and sporting pictograms.
Athens 2004 pins/merchandise
Stock levels have really been reduced during July and the selection of pins is quite small now. Athens pins will be split into their respective categories – sporting pins, NOCs, etc. so it may take a bit more hunting to find them.
McDonalds Australia released a set of Sporting Cards with Happy Meal toys during the Athens 2004 Games. I have a few sets of the cards available but once again, be quick as they won’t last long.
At the end of this newsletter is a list of WANTED pins. Many collectors ask for various items so you may be able to help them along with their collections. To navigate the Aussie Pin Shop, please use links on the Home (Main) Page to locate your area of interest. This link will take you to the Main Page.
Reminders:
Sydney 2000 pins – A full set of the Trofe Days of the Games pins is now on hand, plus a few of the pictogram series harder-to-find pins. For anyone looking to complete any Pictograms sets, please email me with your “wants” as I may be able to locate them for you. Paralympic sporting pins are also back in stock but in limited quantities.
Star Wars Episode III – A 15 pin collection and album has been issued to commemorate the Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith (Episode III). The album and pin set are of excellent quality. If you missed a pin, you can most likely find it under the Miscellaneous section, Star Wars.
Moscow 1980 pins – A small selection of sporting pictograms is now available. You’ll find them under your favourite sport under “Sporting Pins”.
NRL – This year marks 25 Years of State of Origin and a pin has been produced to commemorate this great occasion. Also available are Bottle Opener Keyrings with the old Parramatta and Warriors logos and jersey pins in the old Parramatta and Warriors colours. Don’t forget the NRL Support Packs of your favourite team which contain a pin, magnet and keyring/bottle opener.
Rugby Union – Several new pins of the 2005 Wallaby logo have just arrived. I still have a good stock of Rugby World Cup keyrings and pins available if anyone is looking to complete sets, etc.
AFL – Sydney Swans, Carlton, North Melbourne, Richmond team pins now available.
Airline Pins – Newly released Airline Tail pins are now in stock.
Australiana – New Kangaroo and Koala pins, 24ct gold plated and containing a very small Opal chip. (Under Australiana)
“The Goodies” and “Dr Who” TV series items – pins and keyrings are now available. (Look under Miscellaneous).
PINS WANTED
1. Sydney 2000. Participating Nation flag pins for Philippines, Lebanon, Singapore, Chinese Taipai, Armenia, Thailand. Any quantity.
2. Rugby Union and Rugby League – old pins
3. Sydney 2000 Trofe pictogram #1 – beach volleyball
4. Sydney 2000 Trofe pictogram #2 – baseball, tennis, volleyball, softball, football
5. Sydney 2000 Trofe pictogram #3 - taekwondo, waterpolo, judo, baseball, softball
6. Old Rugby pins – NRL and Union
Pin
Search
If you are looking for a particular Sydney 2000 pin, let me know and I'll join
in the search for you. There are many avenues open to me and this may make
your task a little easier. Just email me at:
pins@aussiepinshop.com.au and let me know what pin you're after.
FREE PIN
with every order continues during this month. Also a reminder that all pin
orders over A$40 are POSTAGE FREE WORLDWIDE.
Please don’t forget if you’ve got anything you’d like the rest of us to know about, please email me and I’ll pass it on. Interesting articles, suggestions, information on new pins, Swapmeets, etc. are all welcome.
Best wishes, and happy pin hunting
Pam Richardson
Aussie Pin Shop
Email: pins@aussiepinshop.com.au
Website:
http://www.aussiepinshop.com.au
Disclaimer:- This newsletter (and contents) and the Aussie Pin Shop website are not affiliated with or endorsed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Australian Olympic Committee (AOC), or the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of any country, or any other official sporting organisation or committee.
G'day everyone,
The last couple of months have been a very slow time on the Pin Collecting front with very few new pins showing up. However the last week has seen a real flurry of activity which has prompted me to let you know what’s been happening. Also at the end of this newsletter is a list of WANTED pins. Many collectors ask for various items so you may be able to help them along with their collections. To navigate the Aussie Pin Shop, please use links on the Home (Main) Page to locate your area of interest. This link will take you to the Main Page.
Anzac Day 2005 – two new pins were produced in honour of the Anzacs. The most spectacular one is the Sands of Gallipoli pin - the glass cyclinder contains authentic sand from the Gallipoli (Turkey) beaches. (Under Military pins)
Commonwealth Games Pins– Two new pins have been released making a total of 6 including the One Year to Go pin. I also have a few Manchester 2002 Games pins – Mascot/flag and sporting pictograms.
Athens 2004 pins/merchandise
Stock levels have really been reduced during May/June and the selection of pins is quite small now. To finalise the Athens collection, I am now offering 15% off any Athens pin on a first come basis. This offer includes the Athens NOCs and Venue Pins. Be quick if you see anything you need.
McDonalds Australia released a set of Sporting Cards with Happy Meal toys during the Athens 2004 Games. I have a few sets of the cards available.
New Items:
Sydney 2000 pins – A full set of the Trofe Days of the Games pins is now on hand, plus a few of the pictogram series harder-to-find pins. For anyone looking to complete any Pictograms sets, please email me with your “wants” as I may be able to locate them for you. Paralympic sporting pins are also back in stock but in limited quantities.
Star Wars Episode III – A 15 pin collection and album has been issued to commemorate the Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith (Episode III). The album and pin set are of excellent quality. If you missed a pin, you can most likely find it under the Miscellaneous section, Star Wars.
Moscow 1980 pins – A small selection of sporting pictograms is now available. Please check your favourite sport under “Sporting Pins”.
NRL – This year marks 25 Years of State of Origin and a pin has been produced to commemorate this great occasion. Also available are Bottle Opener Keyrings with the old Parramatta and Warriors logos and jersey pins in the old Parramatta and Warriors colours. Don’t forget the NRL Support Packs of your favourite team which contain a pin, magnet and keyring/bottle opener.
Rugby Union – Several new pins of the 2005 Wallaby logo have just arrived. I still have a good stock of Rugby World Cup keyrings and pins available if anyone is looking to complete sets, etc.
AFL – Sydney Swans, Carlton, North Melbourne, Richmond team pins now available.
Airline Pins – New release of Airline Tail pins are now in stock including a small selection of Airline Keyrings.
Australiana – New Kangaroo and Koala pins, 24ct gold plated and containing a very small Opal chip. (Under Australiana)
“The Goodies” and “Dr Who” TV series items – pins and keyrings are now available. (Look under Miscellaneous).
SWAP MEET – 5 YEARS AFTER SYDNEY
17th September – The Clocktower, The Rocks, Sydney.
PINS WANTED
1. Sydney 2000. Participating Nation flag pins for Philippines, Lebanon, Singapore, Chinese Taipai, Armenia, Thailand. Any quantity.
2. Rugby Union and Rugby League – old pins
3. Sydney 2000 Trofe pictogram #1 – beach volleyball
4. Sydney 2000 Trofe pictogram #2 – baseball, tennis, volleyball, softball, football
5. Sydney 2000 Trofe pictogram #3 - taekwondo, waterpolo, judo, baseball, softball
6. Old Rugby pins – NRL and Union
Pin
Search
If you are looking for a particular Sydney 2000 pin, let me know and I'll join
in the search for you. There are many avenues open to me and this may make
your task a little easier. Just email me at:
pins@aussiepinshop.com.au and let me know what pin you're after.
FREE PIN
with every order continues during this month. Also a reminder that all pin
orders over A$40 are POSTAGE FREE WORLDWIDE.
Please don’t forget if you’ve got anything you’d like the rest of us to know about, please email me and I’ll pass it on. Interesting articles, suggestions, information on new pins, Swapmeets, etc. are all welcome.
Best wishes, and happy pin hunting
Pam Richardson
Aussie Pin Shop
Email: pins@aussiepinshop.com.au
Website:
http://www.aussiepinshop.com.au
Email: pins@aussiepinshop.com.au
Website:
http://www.aussiepinshop.com.au
G'day everyone,
The opening ceremony of the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games is now just over one year away. The Volunteers Programme has just been launched and now we see the first pins starting to filter through. To celebrate the One Year to Go mark, a swapmeet has been organised as follows
SYDNEY SWAPMEET – Sunday, 13th March
One Year to Go to the Commonwealth Games
Clocktower, The Rocks, 8.30 – 3
Why not pop in with your Sydney swaps, catch up with old mates, and start your 2006 Commonwealth Games pin collection!
Commonwealth Games pins - The One Year to Go pin will be available from 15th March along with the three other designs that have been released. More pins are expected in April and then released throughout the year. Two pictogram series are expected and will cover the following sports which are scheduled– aquatics (diving, swimming, synchronised swimming), athletics (Track & Field, marathon, walks), badminton, basketball, boxing, cycling (track, road, mountain bike), gymnastics (artistic, rhythmic), hockey, lawn bowls, netball, Rugby 7s, shooting (clay target, full bore, pistol, small bore), squash, table tennis, triathlon, weightlifting. There will also be commemorative pins covering special days on the Australian calendar. To see what’s been released so far, please follow this link.
Commonwealth Games Volunteers: The volunteer recruitment programme will be the biggest in Australia since the Sydney Olympic Games and Paralympics. 15,000 volunteers will be required to deliver the games scheduled to run from March 15 to March 26, 2006. If you wish to participate, there is an official website which can be found at: www.melbourne2006.com.au
Athens 2004 pins
Stock levels have really been reduced during February and the selection of pins is quite small now. To finalise the Athens collection, I am offering 10% of any Athens pin (including VENUE PINS) on a first come basis. Be quick if you see anything you need.
SPORTS PINS (click on this link) – Reminder - Following numerous requests, I have now compiled ALL the sports pins under one section (including Athens Sports). Pins have been grouped under their respective sports and include everything from generic pins, Olympic, Federation, novelty, etc.
New Supplies (back in stock items) –
- Large Pin Bags, Fatso Wombat pins, Athens Venue pins (limited selection)
Coming Soon – Selection of “The Goodies” TV series items.
Monthly Giveaway – The February winner of the Dawn Fraser Sydney 2000 pin set is Amanda Pierson, Christchurch, New Zealand. Thanks to everyone who placed an order. Another set of these pins is on offer for March 2005. Place and order to go into the draw – Good luck!
FREE PIN with every order continues during this month.
Please don’t forget if you’ve got anything you’d like the rest of us to know about, please email me and I’ll pass it on. Interesting articles, suggestions, information on new pins, Swapmeets, etc. are all welcome.
Best wishes, and happy pin
hunting
Pam Richardson
Aussie Pin Shop
Email:
pins@aussiepinshop.com.au
Website:
http://www.aussiepinshop.com.au
Disclaimer:- This newsletter (and contents) and the Aussie Pin Shop website are not affiliated with or endorsed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Australian Olympic Committee (AOC), or the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of any country. The Aussie Pin Shop website is not affiliated with or endorsed by any other sporting organisation or organising committee
Email:
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G'day everyone,
In March 2006, the world’s sporting attention will turn to Melbourne, Australia. Many of the world’s greatest athletes, representing 71 nations and a third of the world’s population, will compete in the XVIII Commonwealth Games. With the opening ceremony of the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games now just over 400 days away the Volunteers Programme has just been launched. This volunteer recruitment programme will be the biggest in Australia since the Sydney Olympic Games and Paralympics. 15,000 volunteers will be required to deliver the games scheduled to run from March 15 to March 26, 2006. If you wish to participate, there is an official website which can be found at: www.melbourne2006.com.au
Commonwealth Games pins are starting to filter through with the first three now available. The 365 Days to Go pin will be available on 15th March along with other designs. Two pictogram series are expected and will cover the following sports: aquatics (diving, swimming, synchronised swimming), athletics (Track & Field, marathon, walks), badminton, basketball, boxing, cycling (track, road, mountain bike), gymnastics (artistic, rhythmic), hockey, lawn bowls, netball, Rugby 7s, shooting (clay target, full bore, pistol, small bore), squash, table tennis, triathlon, weightlifting. There will also be commemorative pins covering special days on the Australian and World calendar, i.e. Valentine’s Day. To see what’s been released so far, please follow this link.
Torino 2006 – Winter Games
It’s hard to believe that we’ll soon be celebrating the “One Year to Go” mark for the Torino 2006 Games of the XX Olympiad on Thursday, February 10th! To commemorate the anniversary and begin the exciting countdown to the Games, NBC has released a limited edition “One Year to Go” 3 Level Spinning Pictogram pin. The athlete pictograms include skiers and snowboarders and are featured on a spinning disc in the centre of this uniquely designed pin which measures 1.1/2”x1.3/4”. 2006 pins have been produced but only 500 are being released to the public. To order these pins direct from NBC, please visit this link.
What’s New?
-
Commonwealth Games pins – pre-orders accepted-
Dr Who pins and keyrings-
Athens 2004 pins – Venue Pins & NOCs – 15% discount on Athens NOCs & Athens sponsor pins-
“The Goodies” pin collection (coming shortly)-
Airline Tail Pins – more varieties just added
Monthly Giveway
Due to the overwhelming number of requests, I reintroduced the Monthly
Giveaway in January 05 and have pleasure in announcing that the lucky winner
is Craig Evans, Bundaberg, Queensland. Once again, every order placed during
February will give you a chance to win – place two orders, get two chances,
etc. This month’s giveaway is another Sydney 2000 Dawn Fraser Limited edition
5 pin set. These pins were the first ever to include DNA and are highly
collectible.
FREE PIN with every order continues during this month.
Please don’t forget if you’ve got anything you’d like the rest of us to know about, please email me and I’ll pass it on. Interesting articles, suggestions, information on new pins, Swapmeets, etc. are all welcome.
Pin Search
If you are looking for a particular Sydney 2000 pin, let me know and I'll join
in the
search for you. There are many avenues open to me and this may make your
task a little easier. Just email me at:
pins@aussiepinshop.com.au and
let me know what pin you're after.
Best wishes, and happy pin
hunting
Pam Richardson
Aussie Pin Shop
Email: pins@aussiepinshop.com.au
Website:
http://www.aussiepinshop.com.au
Mobile:
0403 0303 82
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AUSSIE PIN SHOP
PIN NEWS JANUARY 2005
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G'day all,
As 2005 kicks off, may I extend my best wishes for a very successful and healthy year.
There are now nearly 3000 different pins listed on the Aussie
Pin Shop website which I am sure will provide some interest to current
subscribers, and keep the 500 plus new subscribers very busy indeed. Any
submissions to this newsletter will be gratefully received especially articles
that keep us all informed of world-wide pin news. If you are holding a pin
swapmeet please let me know and I’ll add it on to the Aussie Pin Shop page.
NOC pins
There are still many Athens NOC pins available on the site, and during January
I’m happy to let you have them at a 15% discount. Remember, postage is free
for orders A$40 or more. If you are still chasing a particular Athens pin,
please let me know and I’ll try to find it for you. Also, if you are keen to
keep up to date with NOC pins, please visit
http://www.olympicnocpins.info which is the most comprehensive and
accurate site dedicated to NOCs.
Other Pins
*Sydney 2000
sponsor pins, media, generic - many additions. Several hard to find pins have
been added – Fraser Nash 3 pin cutout car boxed set (all individually numbered
and matching number on the box).
* Hard Rock Café pins – numerous older and dated pins have been added –
10% discount throughout January 2005 on HRC and Planet Hollywood pins.
*New Website Categories:
-Olympic Merchandise Category under Miscellaneous. I will continue to
add new and interesting bits and pieces other than pins, etc. Wedgewood
Plates, clothing, hats, Olympic tickets, books, coins, stamps, etc. Again, if
you are looking for a particular item, please email me.
- Under Miscellaneous
- Beer pins. I have had a number of enquiries from collectors specialising in Beer pins. I hope to add to the selection in the coming months.
- Hot Air Balloon pins, X-File and Cartoon (Pokemon, Simpsons)
- Harry Potter and Lord of the Ring pins and albums
- Dr Who pins and Keyrings
Pin Search
If you are looking for a particular Sydney 2000 pin, let me know and I'll join
in the
search for you. There are many avenues open to me and this may make your
task a little easier. Just email me at:
pins@aussiepinshop.com.au and let me know what pin you're after.
Monthly Giveway
Due to the overwhelming number of requests, I have reintroduced the Monthly
Giveaway. Every order placed gives you a chance to win – place two orders,
get two chances, etc. This month’s giveaway is the Sydney 2000 Dawn Fraser
Limited edition 5 pin set.
Best wishes, and happy pin hunting
Pam Richardson
Aussie Pin Shop
http://www.aussiepinshop.com.au
0403 0303 82
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NOVEMBER 2004
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Website:
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G'day everyone,
With less than 7 weeks to the festive season, our minds are probably not thinking about our pin collections. However, several interesting things have happened which you may find of interest:
1) Dr Who pins and keyrings have just been released and are available by following this link.
2) During the month there has been a lot of discussion by the pin community about sending pins around the world. There seems to be occasions when every country’s postal system experiences delays and the odd lost package, etc. However, one of the countries very much in the discussion was Greece where collectors reported a large number of lost packages from the US to that country. So many, in fact, that many US collectors are reluctant to forward any pins to the Greek collectors. This is a real shame and I’d just like to say that I haven’t encountered the same problems with mail going from Australia. Sure there’s been packages that have taken so long we all thought they were lost, but in the end they turn up safe and sound. One small package sent to the US took eight weeks to arrive (instead of the usual 7-10 days) so it can happen anywhere/any time. To the many Greek pin collectors who must now feel completely isolated, if you’re looking for pins for your collection, I’m happy to trade with you whenever you please and have no fear in doing so.
3) CHRISTMAS SWAPMEET, SYDNEY – SUNDAY, 12th December from 8am.
Following the huge success of the 4 Years After Anniversary Swapmeet, the Sydney Pin Collectors will be holding a Special Christmas Swapmeet at The Clocktower, The Rocks on SUNDAY, 12th December from 8 am. Please email: sydneypincollectors@yahoo.com to book a table. If the previous swapmeet is any indication, Sydney collectors will have a fabulous day. Thanks to the organisers for this terrific initiative.
ATHENS PINS: There certainly has been quite a lot of activity surrounding the Athens pins. Many collectors have gaps in their collections and I’m beginning to wonder where all the pins have gone. The Sporting Venue pins have proven to be a real headache to find along with NOCs from some of the smaller countries. At least one unauthorised NOC has been identified – that of Eritrea and doubt surrounds the lovely Fiji turtle pin. Also, I noticed that a large number of countries produced only undated generic NOCs and many used those seen in Sydney. Please continue to visit the NOC Athens pin category as I still have a few pins yet to scan and post up.
Also going up will be Athens sponsor pins, media pins and Sports Federation pins. If you’re looking for anything specific please email me and I’ll check if I have it.
There are a number of collectors who are trying desperately to find certain pins from Sydney, Athens, etc. I’m happy to list these in the PINS WANTED section and put you in touch with any collector who indicates they have what you’re looking for. Just email me and hopefully this could assist your search.
SPORTS PINS – Reminder - Following numerous requests, I have now compiled ALL the sports pins (including Athens sporting pins) under the one section – SPORTING PINS. Pins are now grouped under their respective sports categories and include everything from generic pins, Olympic, Federation, novelty, etc.
GIVE-AWAY – Due to the huge success of the General-Motors Holden pin give-away, I am pleased to advise that I now have a small quantity of the very first pin issued for the Sydney 2000 Games – The Sun Herald 3 Years to Go pin. Therefore, all orders received during November and December will receive this FREE pin.
Help Identify – This new category has been widely supported and I must say you are a clever bunch out there. During this month 4 previously unidentified pins have found a name and a home. Thanks to everyone who contributed and don’t forget there’s a “thank-you” Kodak pin for your efforts. If you’ve got any pins that you have no idea what they are (except for anything in Greek), send me an image and I’ll post them up for you.
Mailing List – The Mailing List is updated regularly so this could be your first Monthly Newsletter – if so, welcome! For everyone’s peace of mind, please be assured that this mailing list is not shared with anyone else, so by subscribing to it, you will receive only the Aussie Pin Shop monthly newsletter and nothing else. However, if you’re tired of getting this newsletter, please use the “unsubscribe” section below and I’ll make sure you don’t have to suffer any longer!
Please don’t forget if you’ve got anything you’d like the rest of us to know about, please email me and I’ll pass it on. Interesting articles, suggestions, information on new pins, Swapmeets, etc. are all welcome.
OCTOBER 2004
Here we are nearly 7 weeks since the Athens 2004 Games finished and now the 2004 Paralympics has also come to a close. Congratulations to all athletes who took part in both events. It has been a real pleasure to watch their performances and share a small piece of their achievements. Well done to everyone involved – athletes, officials, volunteers and supporters; 2004 has certainly been a spectacular and successful year!
Collecting News - Collectors of memorabilia have been treated to a treasure trove of goodies, none more so than here in Australia. Whilst most of the action may have been in Athens, the Australian Olympic Committee produced a full range of Boxing Kangaroo souvenirs which could be found in Australia Post offices. The range varied from pins (AOC logo and Boxing Kangaroo mascot), magnets, keyrings, stickers, soft toys and Gold Medallions (and probably other items as well). It is interesting to note that sports such as Rugby and Netball (non-Olympic sports) were included in the Medallion series. If anyone has been lucky enough to come across a full set of these medallions would you please let us know what sports were covered.
Torino 2006 – The 2006 mascots have been launched – Neve (female) and Gliz (Male). If you’d like to see what they look like, just email me and I can send you a picture. I’ll give more information about the mascots in November’s newsletter.
4 Years After Swapmeet – Sydney. Pin collecting and trading is still alive and well in Sydney as was evidenced by the wonderful event which was staged at The Clocktower on Sunday, 19th September. (This date commemorated, as close as was possible, 4 years since the opening of the Sydney Games.) The committee and its team of workers did a wonderful job transforming the shopping centre into a spectacular pin trading venue which was enjoyed by hundreds of enthusiasts during the day. It was so nice to catch up with collectors who only attend this once a year swapmeet and also to see the array of pins that people found in the bottom of drawers, wardrobes, etc. I came home with a few “new” Sydney pins to add to my collection! Collectors from around the world who attended the One Year Before the Games swapmeet weekend will no doubt be casting their thoughts back to the wonderful time we all had at the same venue. Was that really 5 years ago?
Sydney Swapmeets - The Clocktower at The Rocks every 2nd Saturday. 8am-2pm. Next one will be held on Saturday, 9th October.
Sponsor Pins – A gentle reminder to keep your eyes out for the new pins from Qantas, Energy Australia and Accor. All three companies are sponsors of the Australian Team and produced a 2004 pin. Images can now be seen on the website.
Athens Pins - There is now quite a comprehensive collection of Athens pins on the website. NOCs, Sponsors, Media, Sporting, Sporting Federation, Countdown and Retail can be found. There are now a few Paralympic pins as well although these have proved quite difficult to come by. If anyone has any Athens pins to trade I would be happy to receive an email. If you just want to have a look at what was produced and compare them to your Sydney 2000 pins, you may be pleasantly surprised. There certainly wasn’t the range of pins in Athens that we have come to expect and not nearly as many sponsor pins.
New Pins – The “New Listing” section has fallen by the wayside in recent weeks/months but I hope to resurrect it during October. In the meantime, just a quick note to let you know that there is a new range of Dr. Who pins and keyrings that has just been added under the Miscellaneous pin section. Also Coca Cola Opening and Closing Ceremony pins for Athens, along with one of the nicest oversize pins I’ve seen, from Aminco.
GIVE-AWAY – Thanks to the generosity of General-Motors, all orders placed during October will receive a complimentary (FREE) Sydney 2000 Holden pin on a card. This offer has been extended as I still have just received some extras. If you’ve already received one of these pins, please let me know and I’ll substitute a Kodak sports pin instead.
Help Identify – A new category has been added listing pins that I have been unable to identify (and there are heaps more from Athens!). With such knowledgeable collectors out there, I’m sure the answers will pour in! If you’ve got any pins that you have no idea what they are, send me an image and I’ll post them up for you. If you are able to identify any of the pins listed in the Section “Help Identify” I’ll forward you a free pin of my choice as a “thank you”– first in gets it!
Mailing List – The Mailing List is updated regularly so this could be your first Monthly Newsletter – if so, welcome! For everyone’s peace of mind, please be assured that this mailing list is not shared with anyone else, so by subscribing to it, you will receive only the Aussie Pin Shop monthly newsletter and nothing else. However, if you’re tired of getting this newsletter, please use the “unsubscribe” section below and I’ll make sure you don’t have to suffer any longer!
Please don’t forget if you’ve got anything you’d like the rest of us to know about, please email me and I’ll pass it on. Interesting articles, suggestions, information on new pins, Swapmeets, etc. are all welcome.
Best wishes,
and happy pin hunting
Pam Richardson
Aussie Pin Shop
Email:
pins@aussiepinshop.com.au
Website:
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G'day everyone,
Australia’s triumphant Olympic team has arrived home to a well-deserved heros’ welcome and our sights are now set on the Melbourne Commonwealth Games in 2006 (556 days to go) and Beijing 2008. Australia’s total medal haul was 17 Gold, 14 Silver and 16 Bronze making Athens our best Olympics ever. It will be hard to top the emotion of the past 16 days, but for us Sydneysiders, Wednesday 15th September could do just that when our Olympians will be “welcomed home” with a parade through our city streets. Apologies to the overseas readers for the above parochial sentiments!
Thanks to everyone who placed orders whilst I was in Athens and especially for your patience. Most orders have now been filled and posted out; only a few remain and will be finalised over the weekend.
Athens – what a buzz! It was everything we knew it would be plus more. The weather was perfect (if not a bit hot at times), the locals were extremely friendly including the stray dogs that managed to escape the roundup, the venues were finished (not the landscaping) and the place looked pretty good. Most of the transport got us from A to B very efficiently and in the second week, the Athens crowds realised something big was happening and came out to support their athletes. On the pin front, the Coca Cola Pin Trading Centre was really isolated and quite a trip to get to. The first week it wasn’t well patronised but did improve as the games progressed. Other places where pin traders did quite well were Monastraki Square, the Plaka and the OKOA (Olympic Stadium). Selling was discouraged and most people abided by the rules – those who didn’t found themselves being asked to leave! There didn’t seem to be as many pins produced as for Sydney; and sponsor and media pins were quite hard to find. They eventually did surface but not in great numbers.
ARTICLE ON PIN COLLECTING – SMH and The Age “Money Section” 11 August, 2004. If anyone missed this very interesting article on our hobby, I have reproduced it under PIN NEWS. It certainly is worth a read. A similar article was also included in “O News” which is a newspaper sent to all students in New South Wales.
NEW PINS: Over the next few weeks I will be posting up Athens NOCs including Belize, Grenada, Great Britain, Suriname, Mexico, San Marino, Libya, Lebanon, Mali, Ghana, Cote d’Ivory, Congo, Kenya, Guatamala, Portugal, Peru, India, Indonesia, Caymen Islands, Malta, etc. Please check daily for new additions as I have only a small number available. It was interesting to note that a number of countries came with undated NOCs which were not the same as those used in Sydney. All the NOCs listed under the ATHENS NOC category were those collected by me whilst there.
Also going up will be Athens sponsor pins, media pins and Sports Federation pins. If you’re looking for anything specific please email me and I’ll check if I have it.
ATHENS SPONSOR PINS – Please keep an eye out for the new Energy Australia AOC and Qantas AOC pins (both staff pins I believe). I haven’t been able to get my hands on them to scan for you but I am assured that they are out there somewhere. Other sponsor p