As the founder of Strike Gently Co, I deal in pins and patches on a daily basis. The Creators Project asked me to pull together a weekly roundup of the best newly-released pins. Most of these will probably sell out. If you like them, smash that “add to cart” button below. Every Wednesday, you can head to the bottom of this column for an exclusive discount code so you can keep your pin game sharp.Dank Meme Pin is still available. 20% off orders of $30+ with code THANKS (pic: @t_crux)
A photo posted by @strikegentlyco on Feb 19, 2016 at 4:50pm PST
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Last Call Co’s pieces fall on the higher end of the pin price spectrum. Thankfully this isn’t a problem when the price spectrum is $8 to $12. Their premium is deserved; I haven’t ever seen a piece of theirs that I wouldn’t purchase myself. They’re tasteful, and most of them are also limited-edition artist collaborations, reverberating what I’ve said in previous posts: pins and patches are the best art objects you can buy for the cost of a burrito.Buy it here.A photo posted by Last Call Co. (@lastcallco) on Feb 18, 2016 at 3:59pm PST
Pin companies love punny names. I enjoy them because it shows that the people creating this stuff care more about the product itself than they do about taking themselves too seriously. Pin Jong Ill has released an eclectic group of some of my favorite pins yet, from a 1985 Countache to a Soju bottle. Since I simply can’t live the life of a successful 1980s Kkangpae, these pins will have to do.'Exchange' pin set available now at www.pinjongill.com worldwide shipping
A photo posted by Pin Jong ILL (@pinjongill) on Feb 17, 2016 at 2:15pm PST
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I hadn’t heard of Work Clothing until I saw this Pink Panther pin, but it’s a tasteful homage to the cartoon character that somehow became a graffiti icon. Their other pins are also worth checking out.Buy it here.A photo posted by workclothingbrand (@workclothingbrand) on Feb 6, 2016 at 9:53am PST
Creepy Company sets the bar high; their pop-culture referenced pins are both recognizable and intelligent, like this series of patterns from the hotel in The Shining. They work as both decorative objects and (for Kubrick and horror nerds alike) subtle siren songs to fellow nerds in public.A photo posted by Creepy in Chicago (@creepycompany) on Feb 20, 2016 at 3:09pm PST
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I’ve been inspired by Rolling Death’s philosophy since the beginning. They recently closed the shop for two weeks so they could go on a company-wide ski trip. This echoes the beauty of the Instagram-fuelled small business “revolution”: life is meant to be lived, and the tools at our disposal should be there to help us work less. The shop is currently closed, but their upcoming releases are sure to be some of the best available.Wait for it here.This week’s discount code is TCP. Use it for 20% off any order from Strike Gently Co.Related:Lapel Luxuries: Pins of the Week #3Sharp Sculptures: Pins of the Week #2Endless Enamel: Pins of the Week #1A photo posted by ROLLING DEATH MAUI (@rollingdeathmaui) on Feb 12, 2016 at 1:55pm PST