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PINPALOOZA – THE AWESOME CON PIN PROGRAM!

Get ready to collect ’em all!

The Awesome Con Pin Program is back—with an all-new look!

Introducing: Pinpalooza! Embark on a collector’s quest as you kickstart your pin collection with our diverse range of artist and vendor-designed pins. From cute and kawaii to mecha and edgy, there’s a pin for every collector to adore.

Want to know how to join in on all the fun? Read on, brave pin lover…

STARTER SET

Awesome Con Starter Set Pins

Purchase this adorable Starter Set online (soon) or at the Official Awesome Con Merch Store!

PREORDER NOW

RARE PINS

Awesome Rare Pins

You can acquire the Ramen Bot pin with a purchase of over $100 at the Awesome Con Merch Store!

To snag the Dango Bots pin, find a Staff member wearing one and make a trade! See the trading rules at the bottom of this page.

vendor & artist pins

PIN TRADING MEETUPS

Friday, Saturday & Sunday – 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Awesome Con Merch Booth #1025
Pin addicts – assemble! Bring your pins out and get ready to trade with fellow fans. Pin Trading Meetups are the perfect way to update your pin collection, trading away old pins you don’t want, or finding that one elusive pin you can’t get anywhere else.

FAQ’S AND PIN TRADING RULES

Where can I find these pins during Awesome Con?

Pins can be found at participating Exhibitor booths, Artist Alley tables, the official Awesome Con Merch Booth, and of course—on our Staff! See above for more specific location details. Every participating vendor and artist will have a flag on their table noting their participation, and they will also have a printed checklist you can have to keep track of how your collection is growing!

Do I have to pay for the pins?

Yes. Pinpalooza pins must be purchased. Once you own them, you can trade them with other pin collectors or Awesome Con Staff members.

How do I trade someone for a pin?

Follow our simple pin trading rules and you’ll do great!

  • Pins must be traded one at a time
  • Only Pinaplooza / Official Awesome Con 2024 pins are eligible to be traded.
  • Pins should have their pin back on them when trading, so no one gets poked!
  • Please ask politely before attempting a pin trade. Be mindful of people’s personal space and be kind! Always say please and thank you! Don’t touch another fan or staff member’s lanyard or pins without their permission.
  • Staff members cannot decline to trade with you as long as you are willing to trade an Official Awesome Con 2024 Pinpalooza pin, but fans can decline. Please respect the person’s decision.

I’m an artist/exhibitor and I want to participate but don’t know where to begin?

We got you covered! Email [email protected] for more info on where to begin! Please note: all artwork must be finalized by January 8th, 2024.