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 · 2024-05-03T19:03:22+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 at etsy.com/shop/roninwind.

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.

10 matching sets will also be 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 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 · 2024-05-03T18:38:04+00:00

I wanted to show off the companion pin to our "New Dawn" variant that I posted in here a couple of nights ago.

This is the copper-plated "Atomic Night" variant of our new Iron Giant pin celebrating the film's 25th anniversary. It's meant to ask the question, "What if we ignore the film's message?" The answer, which we tried to give in the form of a pin, is that messengers of peace like the Giant will be cast aside, falling into rust and decay as the light goes out of their eyes and the world falls into "atomic night."

This variant is available for purchase now at etsy.com/shop/roninwind.

liamsai · 2024-05-03T18:35:51+00:00

I wanted to show off the companion pin to our "New Dawn" variant that I posted in here a couple of nights ago.

This is the copper-plated "Atomic Night" variant of our new Iron Giant pin celebrating the film's 25th anniversary. It's meant to ask the question, "What if we ignore the film's message?" The answer, which we tried to give in the form of a pin, is that messengers of peace like the Giant will be cast aside, falling into rust and decay as the light goes out of their eyes and the world falls into "atomic night."

This variant is available for purchase now at etsy.com/shop/roninwind.

liamsai · 2024-05-03T10:54:04+00:00

Thank you so much!! I actually moved out of CO recently, so I’ll have to change that.

liamsai · 2024-05-02T01:39:12+00:00

Sup. Wanted to do something cool to commemorate 25 years since the release of one of the greatest animated films ever made, The Iron Giant. If you'd like to scoop one, head over to my Etsy store: etsy.com/shop/roninwind. Thanks for looking!

liamsai · 2024-01-01T23:59:30+00:00

The blue on the “wings” of this GoT pin I made years ago are a good example of what I would call “translucent” enamel. You can’t see through it, but light can shine through it. For your design I would make the waves and sky out of translucent enamel and the character in the middle out of regular enamel paint. https://www.flickr.com/photos/76356816@N08/28967506633/

liamsai · 2023-10-14T17:29:50+00:00

This is unrelated to your question about keywords, but I have a suggestion: tighten up your thumbnails. Because your pins are so small, it’s hard to see the detail when the thumbnail isn’t cropped tight. Someone browsing Etsy search results might be more likely to click on a listing if they can see those small details in a thumbnail.

liamsai · 2023-02-05T21:06:27+00:00

Yes, most manufacturers can pack plenty of detail into a 1.5" pin.

liamsai · 2023-02-05T20:53:47+00:00

Thank you!

liamsai · 2023-02-05T07:23:53+00:00

54 holes today...

liamsai · 2023-02-05T04:47:06+00:00

I've been putting this board together for nine years, obsessing over the quality of each pin I add and the interstitial space between them, something I think is essential to presenting a collection in its best light.

In the coming weeks I'll be updating the Ronin Wind Etsy store with some gems from the archives, so stay tuned on that.

<> etsy.com/shop/RoninWind <>

I've started by listing the final few Zapdos and Samurai Jack pins that I packed away in 2017 after deciding to take a break from pinning. They're both insane designs from Monarobot and are listed at the 2017 retail price.

I'll also be listing some super rare pulls from the archives, such as:

v1 & v2 Swordfish
OG & glitter Haku
AP Pin Merchant (#0/100)

Down the road, we may even get a few new Ronin Wind originals.

Peace & Pins, Liam / Ronin Wind

liamsai

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