This post, “The largest Nikon pin collection on the planet,” is by Fabs In The Wild (website):
If you thought Nikon Acquisition Syndrome was limited strictly to camera bodies and exotic glass, wait until you see what happens when the obsession spreads to official heritage merchandise. The collection spans the entire history of the brand, moving from the early Nippon Kogaku Tokyo era and the 1950s Nikkor Photo Contest pieces all the way to the modern Z8
The collection probably started about 30 years ago, when a Nikon logo pin was included as a bonus gift with a lens I bought on eBay. Assuming there had to be more out there, I began searching, and suddenly a whole new world opened up.
After a few years, I managed to acquire the most common pieces, which led me to scour websites around the world for rarer, more exotic items. During my search, I discovered that Nikon also produced tie clips and cufflinks. Since these fit perfectly alongside the lapel pins, they were quickly welcomed into the collection family.
In a world dominated by digital rumors, temporary firmware updates, and shifting sensor tech, there is something deeply satisfying about holding thirty years of permanent Nikon history preserved in brass, pewter, and enamel.
This video shows the pins:
This video shows the tie clips and cufflinks:
The rarest pieces in my collection are probably from the Nikkor Photo Contest in the 1950s, as well as an original Nikon logo pin, which I believe dates back to the 1940s. All the White House ones, the Olympic series, and the hot air balloon series are quite rare.
There are still at least 20 known pins missing from my collection that I have spotted in other online displays, meaning the hunt is far from over. Nikon continues to produce these lovely trinkets, ensuring the fun carries on, even though this is already likely the largest collection of Nikon pins, tie clips, and cuff links on the planet. The collection currently counts 289 pins; there are 8 more in the mail (not displayed here) and 97 tie clips/cufflinks.
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This is probably the biggest Nikon pin and clasps collection in the world
