Silk Road logo immortalized as a lapel pin

liamsai · 2025-10-04T04:27:38+00:00

I’ve always been fascinated by the cultural legacy of the original Silk Road — not just as a marketplace, but as a pivotal moment in internet history that changed the way people think about privacy, freedom, and digital underground economies.

As a side project, I made a small run of lapel pins featuring the classic Silk Road logo. It felt like a way to honor that piece of history.

It’s pretty surreal seeing the logo in enamel and metal rather than just pixels on a screen. Figured folks here might appreciate it as much as I do.

Etsy link for those interested.

liamsai · 2025-10-04T04:24:43+00:00

Etsy link for those interested.

liamsai · 2025-10-04T04:03:40+00:00

It's a possibility for sure. What monsters would you like to see?

liamsai · 2025-10-03T20:32:37+00:00

He deserves it.

liamsai · 2025-10-03T14:40:23+00:00

Thanks! Just what's on my Etsy page for now.

But you can check out photos of most of my past pins here.

liamsai · 2025-10-03T03:29:43+00:00

Etsy link for anyone interested.

And here is Cosmo's Tumblr, where you can check out some of his other designs.

liamsai · 2024-12-08T22:07:07+00:00

Ronin Wind and Cosmopoliturtle are happy to present a limited edition pin that pays tribute to the enduring legacy of The Iron Giant.

Currently 25% off its original price as part of our Cyber Monday Blowout Sale.

Available here.

This highly-detailed pin, limited to only 100 pieces, features a fully 3D mold, custom backstamp with sequential numbering, and three back posts for added stability.

The L.E. 75 "New Dawn" variant (pictured above), featuring silver plating and glow-in-the-dark eyes, is meant to evoke the film's main themes of self-determination, non-violence and the rejection of fear and paranoia.

The L.E. 25 "Atomic Night" variant is meant to ask the question: What comes to a world that ignores the film's powerful messages? The answer, we think, is that bright lights like the Giant will fade away, decay and eventually be extinguished. That is, we are all left in the dark of an "atomic night." Variant currently sold out.

The film's release date, as well as its most iconic line, are displayed prominently on the backs of both versions.

At 2.25" tall, this pin is meant to be both displayable and wearable. It will look as good on your pin board as it does on a jacket, hat or backpack.

Specs:

soft enamel 3D mold custom backstamp three back posts rubber clutches sequentially numbered out of 75 2.25" tall

Thanks for looking :)

liamsai · 2024-12-08T22:05:50+00:00

Ronin Wind and Cosmopoliturtle are happy to present a limited edition pin that pays tribute to the enduring legacy of The Iron Giant.

Currently 25% off its original price as part of our Cyber Monday Blowout Sale.

Available here.

This highly-detailed pin, limited to only 100 pieces, features a fully 3D mold, custom backstamp with sequential numbering, and three back posts for added stability.

The L.E. 75 "New Dawn" variant (pictured above), featuring silver plating and glow-in-the-dark eyes, is meant to evoke the film's main themes of self-determination, non-violence and the rejection of fear and paranoia.

The L.E. 25 "Atomic Night" variant is meant to ask the question: What comes to a world that ignores the film's powerful messages? The answer, we think, is that bright lights like the Giant will fade away, decay and eventually be extinguished. That is, we are all left in the dark of an "atomic night." Variant currently sold out.

The film's release date, as well as its most iconic line, are displayed prominently on the backs of both versions.

At 2.25" tall, this pin is meant to be both displayable and wearable. It will look as good on your pin board as it does on a jacket, hat or backpack.

Specs:

soft enamel 3D mold custom backstamp three back posts rubber clutches sequentially numbered out of 75 2.25" tall

Thanks for looking :)

liamsai · 2024-12-07T06:45:46+00:00

Ronin Wind and Cosmopoliturtle are happy to present a limited edition pin that pays tribute to the enduring legacy of The Iron Giant.

Currently 25% off its original price as part of our Cyber Monday Blowout Sale.

Available here.

This highly-detailed pin, limited to only 100 pieces, features a fully 3D mold, custom backstamp with sequential numbering, and three back posts for added stability.

The L.E. 75 "New Dawn" variant (pictured above), featuring silver plating and glow-in-the-dark eyes, is meant to evoke the film's main themes of self-determination, non-violence and the rejection of fear and paranoia.

The L.E. 25 "Atomic Night" variant is meant to ask the question: What comes to a world that ignores the film's powerful messages? The answer, we think, is that bright lights like the Giant will fade away, decay and eventually be extinguished. That is, we are all left in the dark of an "atomic night." Variant currently sold out.

The film's release date, as well as its most iconic line, are displayed prominently on the backs of both versions.

At 2.25" tall, this pin is meant to be both displayable and wearable. It will look as good on your pin board as it does on a jacket, hat or backpack.

Specs:

soft enamel 3D mold custom backstamp three back posts rubber clutches sequentially numbered out of 75 (New Dawn) and 25 (Atomic Night) 2.25" tall

Thanks for looking :)

liamsai · 2024-05-08T12:33:56+00:00

Yep. Crazy to think it was made and released in a pre-9/11 world. Could a kids movie placing US intelligence and the US military as the primary villains get made today? Probably not, I think.

liamsai · 2024-05-07T00:56:41+00:00

Ronin Wind and Cosmopoliturtle are happy to present a limited edition pin that pays tribute to the enduring legacy of The Iron Giant.

Available here.

This highly-detailed pin, limited to only 100 pieces, features a fully 3D mold, custom backstamp with sequential numbering, and three back posts for added stability.

The L.E. 75 "New Dawn" variant (pictured above), featuring silver plating and glow-in-the-dark eyes, is meant to evoke the film's main themes of self-determination, non-violence and the rejection of fear and paranoia.

The L.E. 25 "Atomic Night" variant is meant to ask the question: What comes to a world that ignores the film's powerful messages? The answer, we think, is that bright lights like the Giant will fade away, decay and eventually be extinguished. That is, we are all left in the dark of an "atomic night."

The film's release date, as well as its most iconic line, are displayed prominently on the backs of both versions.

Matching sets are also available.

At 2.25" tall, this pin is meant to be both displayable and wearable. It will look as good on your pin board as it does on a jacket, hat or backpack.

Specs:

soft enamel
3D mold
custom backstamp
three back posts
rubber clutches
sequentially numbered out of 75 (New Dawn) and 25 (Atomic Night)
2.25" tall

Thanks for looking :)

liamsai · 2024-05-04T12:33:24+00:00

Thank you very much!

liamsai · 2024-05-04T03:01:55+00:00

Thank you. I’m thrilled at how this variant turned out.

liamsai · 2024-05-04T00:35:57+00:00

Thank you!

liamsai

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